Edna Mall — Attraction in Addis Ababa

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Where is Edna Mall?

Edna Mall is located in Bole. It's in a welcoming neighborhood known for its spas and bars. If you want to find things to see and do in the area, you might want to stop in and see African Union Headquarters and Meskel Square.

Where Can I Stay near Edna Mall?

There are 95 hotels you can pick from within just a mile of Edna Mall. You may want to think about one of these choices that are popular with travelers: Ethiopian Skylight Hotel

• 4-star hotel • Free parking • Free WiFi • Free airport shuttle • Walkable location

Kaleb Hotel

• 3-star hotel • Free breakfast • Free parking • Free WiFi • Central location

Golden Tulip Addis Ababa

• 5-star hotel • Free valet parking • Free WiFi • Free airport shuttle • Central location

The Mosaic Hotel

• 4-star hotel • Free breakfast • Free valet parking • Free WiFi

Mimi's Boutique Hotel

• 3.5-star hotel • Free breakfast • Free parking • Free WiFi

Things to See and Do near Edna Mall

What to See near Edna Mall

• African Union Headquarters

• Meskel Square

• Holy Trinity Cathedral

• Addis Ababa University

• Medhane Alem Church

Things to Do near Edna Mall

• National Museum of Ethiopia

• Shola Market

• Zefmesh Grand Mall

• “Red Terror” Martyrs' Memorial Museum

•...

Highlights

Mattu Multiplex Cinema: One of the first modern cinemas in Ethiopia, showing the latest international and Ethiopian movies in comfortable theaters with high-quality sound and projection.

Game Zone / Kids Play Area: A large entertainment center for children, with arcade games, rides, and play structures — very popular among families.

Shops and Boutiques: The mall features various clothing stores, electronics shops, and souvenir outlets.

Restaurants and Cafés: Several casual dining spots and cafes are located inside and around the mall, offering both local and international food.

Events and Activities: Occasionally hosts cultural events, product launches, and family-friendly activities.

📍 Location

Address: Bole Medhanialem, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Nearby Landmarks: Close to Medhanialem Church and Bole International Airport.

Opening Hours

Typically open daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM, though specific shop or cinema...

As a young person/teen this place would be the spot. Loaded with parents with kids, and a teenage handout would best describe this mall. The only offerings are a large ground floor arcade and a movie theatre that is next to impossible to figure out timings for movies. Even so, the schedule does not dictate the movie showings, is it the attendance of the audience or the projector operator. I have been watch movies there and it fine, but I have also been there at the scheduled time and was told the movie wouldn’t be shown because “there wasn’t anybody”. When I explained I was, the attendant told me...