Hilton Addis Ababa
1,581 sqm
Indoor Space
520
Plenary Capacity
370
Banquet Capacity
11
Breakout Rooms
—
Exhibition Halls
About this Venue
The Hilton Addis Ababa is a twelve-story hotel occupying 15 acres in the heart of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. It is located opposite the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and near the National Palace, offering an urban retreat set within lush gardens. The hotel features a geothermal pool, fitness center, tennis courts, and a variety of dining options. It was opened in 1969 and has been an iconic landmark, serving diplomats, international organizations, and business travelers. The hotel offers extensive meeting and event facilities, including a grand ballroom and multiple meeting rooms.
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Venue at a Glance
Venue Type
Convention Centre
City
Addis Ababa
Country
ET
Total Indoor Space
1,581 sqm
Max Plenary
520
Max Banquet
370
Breakout Rooms
11
Airport Distance
15 min
Full Address
Menelik II Avenue, Addis Ababa, 1164, ET
Event Spaces & Rooms
14 configurable spaces
| Space Name | Type | Theatre | Classroom | Banquet | Reception | Area |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ballroom I & Foyer 1 | ballroom | — | — | — | — | — |
| Harar Grill | meeting_room | — | — | — | — | — |
| Ballroom Section I | ballroom_section | — | — | — | — | — |
| Ballroom II & Foyer 2 | ballroom | — | — | — | — | — |
| Ibex & Nyala | meeting_room | — | — | — | — | — |
| Jacaranda | meeting_room | — | — | — | — | — |
| Ballroom Section II | ballroom_section | — | — | — | — | — |
| Foyer 1 | foyer | — | — | — | — | — |
| Awash | meeting_room | — | — | — | — | — |
| Ibex | meeting_room | — | — | — | — | — |
| Nyala | meeting_room | — | — | — | — | — |
| Foyer 2 | foyer | — | — | — | — | — |
| Gibe | meeting_room | — | — | — | — | — |
| Abay | meeting_room | — | — | — | — | — |
Sustainability
The Hilton Addis Ababa holds ISO 14001:2015, ISO 50001:2018, and ISO 9001:2015 certifications, demonstrating its commitment to environmental, energy, and quality management systems. Hilton Worldwide has a broader commitment to cut its environmental footprint in half and double its social impact by 2030, with details available on its ESG programs website.
Certifications
Notable Past Events
1 events hosted
Subvention & Funding Support
The Hilton Addis Ababa is owned by the state-owned Development and Hotel Company S.C. (DHC), managed by Ethiopian Investment Holdings (EIH). EIH is actively seeking foreign funds for refurbishment, with a budget of approximately $130 million, and has committed to covering up to $30 million of this cost. This indicates significant government/state-owned company support for the venue's modernization and continued operation.
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Quick Facts
- Airport
- 15 min drive
- Breakout Rooms
- 11
- Indoor Space
- 1,581 sqm
Contact Information
Destination
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Africa — East Africa
View destination profileData Quality
Bronze
Last Verified
27 Mar 2026