Top Twelve Hotel

Beautiful decorations inside, completely quiet at night, and great view. Tour guide Tege for the churches very knowledgeable & patient, even took me to the special Commemoration of the Cross event early one morning.

Location is a bit farther from town, but that’s a given in order to have the view. The tours offered by the hotel are highly overpriced. Do make sure to negotiate. The most important negative point - the staff gives very mixed/contradictory information about the advisability of doing the activities outside of town or not. What I found, is that as of March 2026 after many rounds of unpleasant conversations with them, is it is still not recommended, due to security situation. There were Many contradictory statements from them that overall made me feel very uncomfortable with how the team is managed there & knowledge of customer service seems uneven at best.

My stay at Top Twelve Hotel in Lalibela was truly unforgettable. From the moment I arrived, I felt genuine warmth and hospitality that made me feel more like a welcomed guest in a home than a customer in a hotel. The hotel is beautifully maintained, very clean, peaceful, and perfectly located with breathtaking views of the mountains and Lalibela. Watching the sunrise and sunset from the hotel was simply magical. After long days visiting the incredible rock-hewn churches, it was the perfect place to rest and reflect. What made this stay especially meaningful for me was the kindness and professionalism of the staff. Every single person was attentive, respectful, and always ready to help with a smile. Their service was truly exceptional. I would also like to say a special thank you to the owner, who is a wonderful and generous person. His presence and care for guests truly shows in the atmosphere of the hotel. You can feel that this place is run with heart and pride. My time in Lalibela was very special, and staying at Top Twelve Hotel made the experience even more memorable. I highly recommend this hotel to anyone visiting Lalibela, and I hope to return again one day. Thank you for such beautiful hospitality.

The team went above and beyond to make sure everything was perfect, and their kindness and hospitality made my experience in Lalibela even more special. I highly recommend Top Twelve Hotel to anyone visiting Lalibela. I would happily stay here again.

Beautiful place and such lovely staff! Thank you Dawit and Yordi! Also make sure to request Tade the tour guide. Absolute legend.

The staff was very accomodating and provided great service

Top 12 was incredible! Beautiful rooms, amazing views, lovely service and very safe! They arranged a great tour guide for the Lalibela churches and the food was great. Rooms are so clean and comfortable! Owner was personally available for us anytime which was so indicative of Ethiopian hospitality. We will stay again!

We had a wonderful stay in Lalibela. The staff were extremely friendly and welcoming, always ready to help with anything we needed. They supported us in arranging both a knowledgeable local guide and a smooth transfer. The hotel stuff served very tasty meals for lunch and dinners. From each balcony the views were simply breathtaking we had two rooms and both offered incredible panoramas. Everything was clean. Highly recommended for anyone visiting Lalibela.

My stay at Top Twelve Hotel in Lalibela was great. The view overlooking the mountains and landscape was really amazing. The staff were very welcoming and accommodating. They were willing to go the extra mile to ensure I was comfortable and happy. The unique furniture also added a perfect touch to the authenticity of the experience. I would highly recommend the hotel to anyone visiting Lalibela!

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.

Because of its location, the WiFi is irregular.