Free things to do · Addis Ababa
Free things to do in Addis Ababa
No-spend weekends in Addis Ababa — free museums, parks, markets and walks that don't cost a dollar.
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Top spots in Addis Ababa
Mount Entoto
OutdoorsEntoto
3,200m forested peak above the city — old palace, eucalyptus trails, panoramic sunsets.
Holy Trinity Cathedral
CultureArat Kilo
Emperor Haile Selassie's resting place — stained glass and Ethiopian Orthodox murals.
Merkato
CultureAddis Ketema
Largest open-air market in Africa — spice alleys, coffee sacks, controlled chaos.
National Museum & Lucy
CultureArat Kilo
Meet Lucy, the 3.2-million-year-old Australopithecus fossil — humanity's most famous grandmother.
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- Standouts right now: National Museum & Lucy, Holy Trinity Cathedral, Merkato. The shortlist is curated by people who live in Addis Ababa and refreshed regularly so it reflects what's actually open and worth your time.
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