The 10 best hotels in Lalībela

Recent reviews

• Top Twelve Hotel - Lalibela Review score: 9.4

  “Our room was comfortable and very nicely decorated. The staff were very attentive and treated us like family. The food is delicious and affordable. There is a delightful gift shop. The manager organised two excellent day tours. He also went above and beyond to prepare a surprise for our wedding anniversary. The views from the balcony are stunning.”

• Zan-Seyoum Hotel - Lalibela Review score: 9.7

  “I spent two nights at Zan-Seyoum last week and immensely enjoyed the experience. The rooms are quite basic but clean, functional, and, for the price charged, offer tremendous value. The views are very nice too. The internet is the area was not working but Yohannes proactively came up with a creative solution---installing a SIM card in each guest's phone to allow you to have unlimited internet access both at the hotel and while you roam in Ethiopia. (The telecom I used in Addis Ababa, Safaricom, does not offer coverage in Lalibela so this was a win-win for me.) The breakfasts were sensational too. I am not a breakfast person so if I rave about them you know how yummy they are! Finally, Yohannes is a very enthusiastic, charismatic character who is fun to interact with. He alone is reason enough to book a stay at his guest house.”

• Top Twelve Hotel - Lalibela Review score: 9.4

  “Fantastic staff, spectacular view, large rooms, geeks authentic but modern facilities. Close to everything, also has a little souvenir shop attached. I’ll certainly stay again.”

• Zan-Seyoum Hotel - Lalibela Review score: 9.7

  “Big and clean structure, nice position, friendly staff. They really did everything to make the experience as good as it can get.”

• Zan-Seyoum Hotel - Lalibela Review score: 9.7

  “The welcome and helpfulness of everyone contributed to making my visit to Lalibela an unforgettable experience. Thank you, Yohannan and Thomas! And thank you to all of you who work at the hotel!”

• Lalibela Hidmo Cozy Place Review score: 9.6

  “Desta and his family, and Eshetu are the best welcoming hosts I ever stayed with. Helping with everything. The place feels like home, food is amazing, view, We couldnt have chosen better.”

• Panoramic View Hotel Review score: 8.4

  “Panoramic View Hotel Lalibela has a great location and superb views! The rooms are clean, and the food and service are excellent. The highlight of my stay was definitely my private tour with Mequanint — the best tour guide in Lalibela! He showed me around the 11 rock-hewn churches in just two hours — a new Guinness World Record in the 8th Wonders of the World! I strongly recommend both the hotel and Mequanint as a guide if you visit Lalibela (Ethiopia).”

• Zan-Seyoum Hotel - Lalibela Review score: 9.7

  “The owner of the hotel is very friendly, positive, and responsible. He stays in constant contact with the guide and driver, making sure everything goes smoothly. An airport transfer was organized for me. A couple of days before check-in, the host sent me a PDF file with a detailed, personalized itinerary of the services he could provide. Everything went perfectly. The breakfast was also very tasty. I would like to especially highlight the guide assigned to me — Abebe Asefa. He is a smart and positive young man who speaks excellent English. He studied Ethiopian history as part of his higher education in Addis Ababa and knows the meaning behind every detail in the churches of Lalibela. He is also simply a pleasant companion and person. Ask for him, and he will take you to non-touristy spots where you can enjoy delicious coffee and ginger tea made over coals, just for you. I highly recommend asking the hotel owner to connect you with this guide.”