Zan-Seyoum Hotel - Lalibela

The owner of the hotel is very friendly, positive, and responsible. He stays in constant contact with the guide and driver, making sure everything goes smoothly. An airport transfer was organized for me. A couple of days before check-in, the host sent me a PDF file with a detailed, personalized itinerary of the services he could provide. Everything went perfectly. The breakfast was also very tasty. I would like to especially highlight the guide assigned to me — Abebe Asefa. He is a smart and positive young man who speaks excellent English. He studied Ethiopian history as part of his higher education in Addis Ababa and knows the meaning behind every detail in the churches of Lalibela. He is also simply a pleasant companion and person. Ask for him, and he will take you to non-touristy spots where you can enjoy delicious coffee and ginger tea made over coals, just for you. I highly recommend asking the hotel owner to connect you with this guide.

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Very personable staff! The manager Yohannes does a great job arranging for a tour of Lalibela and the surrounding area based off how much time you'll be in town and when your flight arrives and leaves Lalibela. If there's anything you need whether it's transportation to and from the airport, laundry, or help finding a nice restaurant; he and his staff have you covered.

Breakfast was great, choice off eggs, pancakes bread honey etc very good fresh coffee and a fresh juice. Airport pick-up and drop off was easy to arrange via message. A cold beer was always welcome when returning to the hotel from sightseeing. Cleaning staff did the whole place from top to bottom every day. All staff were friendly and helpful and the recommended guide Thomas was superb!

I was deceived by the location the booking.com map thinking that it would be walking distance to the Churches - it is not! (though not the fault of the hotel) - It's very hilly with valley in-between, however a tuk-tuk into town or the churches is extremely cheap - the tuk-tuk drivers are fine....once you tell them that you know the proper price they just smile and accept it. I'm assuming that because there are so few tourists at the moment the hotel is not offering food other than the breakfast.....there are two or three restaurants within a 5-10 minute walk so it's not really an issue.

Room was so big that I could find a bed :-)

location is a bit out of the town

Staff was excellent! Yohannaes, the manager, was excellent to work with. Thomas, our local guide, that we met through the hotel was outstanding. He showed us all the local rock churches and the local restaurants.

No air conditioning.

The owner is extremely helpful and super nice, you can start the tour of the Lalibela churches even immediately after the arrival, they also organise the transfer from the airport and recommend the restaurants. Lalibela is actually more of a village than a town so if you compare the accommodation with the surroundings it's like the local Ritz. And the people are really amazingly nice and helpful.

I liked everything

Amazing host and his assistants who will do everything to make you feel comfortable, tasty breakfast, they offer good city tours at a reasonable price. Bring banknotes or coins from your home country, the owner collects them.

The location on Booking is incorrect, in reality it is much further from the churches (check Google maps for the right location). However, it is not a problem at all.

I had a wonderful stay in Lalibela, and this hotel played a big part in that. The staff is incredibly welcoming, with a special mention to Johannes, always smiling and attentive, who made me feel at home from the moment I arrived. The location is perfect — close to all the main sites yet peaceful and quiet. The rooms are spacious and very comfortable. Breakfast was generous and delicious, with fresh fruit juices, pancakes, and tasty herb omelets that I looked forward to every morning. A heartfelt thank you as well to Thomas, a passionate and professional guide. His clear explanations truly enriched my discovery of Lalibela. He was always available and kind — I was even honored to be invited to share his family’s Easter meal, a deeply moving cultural and human experience. Highly recommended!

Zan Seyoum is an incredible hotel, and Yohannes and all the staff are amazing, kind and very helpful. The bedrooms are very clean and the hotel is very well located. Had an amazing time and an amazing breakfast!

the best hotel in this city. the owner of the hotel is very kind, welcoming, hospitable. the room was clean, and the breakfasts were the most delicious! if I came back, then only here