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Mad Vervet Backpackers Hostel features a garden, shared lounge, a terrace and bar in Addis Ababa. Located around 2.6 km from Matti Multiplex Theatre, the hostel with free WiFi is also 5.2 km away from UNECA Conference Center. The accommodation provides karaoke and a shared kitchen. At the hostel, the rooms have a balcony. At Mad Vervet Backpackers Hostel each room has a shared bathroom and bed linen. The accommodation offers a continental or Full English/Irish breakfast. Mad Vervet Backpackers Hostel offers a barbecue. Asni Gallery is 5.4 km from the hostel, while UN Conference Centre Addis Ababa is 5.5 km away. The nearest airport is Addis Ababa Bole International, 3 km from Mad Vervet Backpackers Hostel, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.2 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.1)

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish

Loyal customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
1 double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.1
Facilities
8.1
Cleanliness
8.2
Comfort
8.2
Value for money
8.7
Location
8.1
Free WiFi
7.3
High score for Addis Ababa
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Christophe
    France France
    The hostel is very nice and calm Staff is amazing Room is big and quiet
  • Sara
    Italy Italy
    Great vibes, great people. The staff is super nice and helpful and for the price it's crazy how nice this place is. I'm really grateful cause I got to meet some wonderful people who I hope I'll be able to meet again in the future.
  • Prashant
    India India
    Clean, spacious room with expansive washrooms. They provide laundry service, fresh buna in the morning, adequately equipped kitchen. Common room is a great place to hang out with folks from around the globe. Staff was incredibly helpful. They...
  • Sean
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    This place is a proper old-school backpacker's hostel - clean, functional and sociable. Noni and Besa's advice and help planning the rest of the trip was invaluable. Would 100% stay again and recommend to anyone travelling to Addis, for work or...
  • Garland
    United States United States
    Staff were very helpful and courteous. Noni is a real gem!
  • Mujeeb
    United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
    Such a nice and beautiful hostel, chill atmosphere, nice and friendly staff. Close to airport. Definitely will come back again
  • Mathias
    Norway Norway
    Very nice staff. Chill atmosphere. And my favorite, there is a bar in the basement🥰 I'm definitely coming back
  • Sajjid
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Awesome hot shower with really good pressure. Old school villa style house and really helpful, friendly staff. Allowed early check in. And even though I wasn't staying on my last day, I was allowed to shower and stow my luggage before my flight....
  • Valentine
    Kenya Kenya
    The breakfast was excellent. Delicious Ethiopian food served the Ethiopian way. The location was so ideal for me as i was attending meetings at the Skylight Hotel which is about 7 mins drive from Mad Vervet Backpackers Hostel
  • Tania
    Malta Malta
    Everything. A Villa with garden in a nice neighbourhood. You can use the hostel as your base in Ethiopia and leave your back backpack there while you travel to a destination and come back and go to other destinations.

Property questions and answers
Browse questions from guests for anything extra you want to know about the property
The property usually replies within a few days

  • Are sheets and towels included?

    sheets are included but no towels
    Answered on 16 October 2019
  • hi, do you charge for luggage storage, or is it free?

    its free! you can keep it with us free of charge
    Answered on 20 February 2023
  • Is this place near the airport port

    yea its close to the airport
    Answered on 19 February 2024
  • Is it possible to check in just after 2 am?

    yes, its possible but you will have to book for the day before based on availablity
    Answered on 27 July 2021
  • Do sheets cleaned every day

    Yes it's cleaned as when someone checked out our get changed by any request
    Answered on 15 October 2022
  • Hi, How much for Airport tranfers?

    its 12 usd
    Answered on 14 June 2022
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Property surroundings

Facilities of Mad Vervet Backpackers Hostel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.1

Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Bar
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Toilet
  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Outdoor furniture
  • BBQ facilities
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Activities
  • Cooking class
    Additional charge
  • Tour or class about local culture
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Movie nights
  • Temporary art galleries
  • Evening entertainment
  • Karaoke
  • Games room
Food & Drink
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Bar
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Reception services
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Luggage storage
    Additional charge
  • Tour desk
  • Currency exchange
  • Express check-in/check-out
Entertainment and family services
  • Indoor play area
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Board games/puzzles
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • 24-hour security
General
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Grocery deliveries
    Additional charge
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Car hire
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules
Mad Vervet Backpackers Hostel takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 15:00 to 00:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 08:00 to 12:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Mad Vervet Backpackers Hostel in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

FAQs about Mad Vervet Backpackers Hostel

  • Mad Vervet Backpackers Hostel is 2.9 miles from the centre of Addis Ababa. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at Mad Vervet Backpackers Hostel is from 15:00, and check-out is until 12:00.

  • Mad Vervet Backpackers Hostel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Games room
    • Karaoke
    • Evening entertainment
    • Movie nights
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Temporary art galleries
    • Cooking class
    • Walking tours
  • Guests staying at Mad Vervet Backpackers Hostel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 6.2).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish
  • The prices at Mad Vervet Backpackers Hostel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.