Axum

Sabean Hotel

Name: Sabean Hotel
Address: Axum, Ethiopia
Price range: From US$50 per person, per night

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Sabean Hotel

About Sabean Hotel

The Ark of the Covenant may rest here – come and find out

Considered the most sacred city in Ethiopia, Aksum (also Axum) is the capital of the Ethiopian Orthodox Church, a place to which the devoted still make their pilgrimage and archaeologists are drawn. It's famous for the mysterious stone obelisks, or stelae – tall needle-like structures embellished with detailed carvings and symbols – scattered across this UNESCO World Heritage Site. Aksum overflows with treasures: underground tombs where royalty were buried and a church that's supposedly home to the Ark of the Covenant. Make the Sabean Hotel your base – it's a decent, reliable option, with round-the-clock service and a convenient city-centre location.

Axum , Ethiopia

From $40 per person/per night

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44 Rooms

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Property details

The property

In the lobby, you're greeted with gleaming tiles and creamy-toned furnishings, and plenty of comfortable seating out of the heat. A sitting area with a TV flows into the dining room and bar, where the furniture, if once again uniform in style and colour, is at least plentiful. The restaurant offers an à la carte menu as well as a buffet and a continental breakfast. Service is professional and discreet.

The rooms

Rooms here range in size, but (most importantly) are clean and comfortable, and are among the best you'll find in Aksum. The floor are wooden, the beds are comfortable (if firm), and the en-suite bathrooms have a spacious shower with decent pressure, a toilet and basin. A desk, small bar fridge and flat-screen TV are all standard. The walls are a bit thin; on the plus side, the decently sized windows allow for a good breeze and plentiful natural light.

Activities

Most of Aksum's historical sites are within easy reach of the hotel. Watch pilgrims gather at the St Mary of Zion Church on any weekday, and visit the Northern Stelae Field to ponder the giant obelisks. See the Queen of Sheba's palace, and the nearby monastery of Debre Damo. Aksum, with its clean streets and good shops, is the perfect springboard for your Ethiopian tour.

Why we love it

You couldn't be better situated to take in the historic wonders of Aksum from one of the most comfortable hotels in the city.

Insiders Tip

The rooms come in a range of sizes, so be sure to specify what you're after – simply somewhere to sleep or a spot to spread out for a few days.

Something to think about

When you venture out and explore, we recommend you hire a guide to explain the complex history of the city's sights.

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How to book Sabean Hotel

How do I book Sabean Hotel?

Sabean Hotel can be booked with Timbuktu as part of a tailor-made Ethiopia trip, rather than as a standalone room reservation. Start online, customising one of our recommended Ethiopia trips featuring Sabean Hotel or get advice and suggestions from one of our Ethiopia specialists who will design the trip around your dates, check availability and handle every booking for you.

How much does it cost to stay at Sabean Hotel?

Stays at Sabean Hotel start from around $40 per person per night as part of a tailor-made trip. The exact price depends on your travel dates, room type and the shape of the rest of your itinerary. A Timbuktu travel specialist can give you an accurate quote for your dates.

Ethiopia

Axum

Feel the weight of history in this magical town, mired in secrets and relics of Christianity.