Hotels and Accommodation in Adama (Nazret)
Ethiopia's second city of business — on the road between Addis and the Rift Valley
Welcome to Adama
Adama — known for many years as Nazret — is Ethiopia's second most important commercial city, an hour's drive east of Addis Ababa on the main highway to Harar and Dire Dawa. The city serves as a hub for the surrounding agricultural lowlands and has significant business, government and transit traffic.
Accommodation in Adama is predominantly oriented toward domestic business travellers: clean, functional mid-range hotels serving the commercial and government sector. The city also serves as a transit stop for travellers heading between Addis and the eastern highlands, and has a small leisure tourism market around the nearby hot springs.
Sodere, a popular hot springs resort 28km from Adama on the Awash River, is accessible for a half-day trip and has been a favourite Ethiopian weekend destination for decades.
Accommodation types in Adama
Mid-range business hotels, transit accommodation and budget guesthouses on the Addis–Harar highway.
Best time to visit Adama
Adama is comfortable to visit year-round thanks to its lower-altitude Rift Valley climate. October through February brings the most pleasant, dry conditions. The hottest months are March–May. Rain is heaviest in July and August but rarely disrupts business travel.
Frequently asked questions
Everything you need to know before booking your stay in Adama.
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