Hilton Addis Ababa vs Monarch Hotel
Both are in Addis Ababa, 1.3 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★★★Menahereya Kazanchis
Hilton Addis Ababa
- Guest rating
- 7.1 Good
- Location score
- 4.0
- Score by category
- 2 of 5
Hotel★★★★Aroge Kera
Monarch Hotel
- Guest rating
- 7.5 Good
- Location score
- 3.0
- Score by category
- 2 of 5
The short answer
Too close to call
Each hotel leads in 2 categories. Your priorities decide. 1.3 km apart.
Choose Hilton Addis Ababa if you want
- to walk to the sights (2.5 km / 3.7 km)
Choose Monarch Hotel if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (7.5 / 7.1)
- breakfast included
- a newer or recently renovated building (2021 / 1969)
Why is Hilton Addis Ababa better than Monarch Hotel?
- 11.3 km closer to the city centre−1.3 km
- 2Has a swimming pool
- 3Higher star rating (5★ vs 4★)+1★
- 49 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+9
- 5More walkable surroundings (walk grade 41 vs 14)+27
Why is Monarch Hotel better than Hilton Addis Ababa?
- 1Higher guest rating (7.5 vs 7.1)+0.4
- 2Includes free breakfast
- 3Newer or more recently renovated (2021 vs 1969)+52y
- 43 more sights within 1 km+3
- 5Earlier check-in (12:00 vs 14:00)−2h
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Hilton Addis Ababa vs Monarch Hotel: which hotel is better? | Hilton Addis Ababa | Monarch Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 7.1 | 7.5 +0.4 |
| Location | 4.0 +1.0 | 3.0 |
| Facilities | 7.5 | 9.2 +1.7 |
| Spa & wellness | 7.0 | 7.0 |
| Public transport | 1.9 +1.7 | 0.2 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 7.3 | 7.6 +0.3 |
| Guest rating | 7.1 | 7.5 +0.4 |
| Number of reviews | 78 | 113 +35 |
| Rank in Addis Ababa | bottom 7% | bottom 18% +11% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 4.0 +1.0 | 3.0 |
| Distance to the centre | 2.5 km −1.3 km | 3.7 km |
| To public transport | 1.7 km −320 m | 2.0 km |
| To the airport | 5.9 km −1.3 km | 7.1 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 9 +9 | 0 |
| To the nearest food shop | 2.6 km | – |
| Shops within 500 m | 0 | 1 |
| Sights within 1 km | 2 | 5 +3 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★★★ +1★ | ★★★★ |
| Rooms | – | 99 |
| Floors | 10 | 14 |
| Newest building or renovation | 1969 | 2021 +52y |
| Listed amenities | 21 | 24 +3 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 12:00 −2h |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shuttle | ✓ | ✓ |
| Car hire | ✓ | ✓ |
| Concierge | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| 24-hour room service | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | – |
| Spa | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hot tub | ✓ | – |
| Gym | ✓ | ✓ |
| Terrace | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | ✓ |
| Minibar | ✓ | ✓ |
| In-room safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | – |
| Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Free breakfast | – | ✓ |
| Sauna | – | ✓ |
| Steam room | – | ✓ |
| Nightclub | – | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
Price for your dates
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Location
1.3 km apart
Hilton Addis Ababa: city centre: 2.5 km, nearest station Stazione di Addis Abeba: 1.7 km, Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD): 5.9 km, 9 places to eat within 500 m, 2 sights within 1 km.
Monarch Hotel: city centre: 3.7 km, nearest station Stazione di Addis Abeba: 2.0 km, Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD): 7.1 km, 5 sights within 1 km.
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Hilton Addis Ababa or Monarch Hotel: common questions
Which is better, Hilton Addis Ababa or Monarch Hotel?
They are evenly matched. Hilton Addis Ababa is stronger in location, public transport; Monarch Hotel is stronger in guest rating, facilities.
Which is cheaper, Hilton Addis Ababa or Monarch Hotel?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Hilton Addis Ababa is closer: 2.5 km from the centre, against 3.7 km for Monarch Hotel.
How far apart are Hilton Addis Ababa and Monarch Hotel?
The two hotels are 1.3 km apart in a straight line.
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Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. How we score