Lalibela Hidmo Cozy Place

Location: Sheket 07, Lalībela, et

Star Rating: 9.5 Stars

Property Type: Lodges

About this Property

Important Information

Policies

Check-in: 10:00 AM - 08:00 PM

Check-out: 10:00 AM

Amenities & Facilities

• Offsite parking discounted rates available
• Non-smoking rooms
• Room service
• Terrace
• Family rooms
• Pets allowed
• Non-smoking throughout
• Front desk (limited hours)
• Free wired internet
• Self parking (surcharge)
• Offsite parking discounted rates available
• Internet access
• Japanese garden
• Covered parking

Rooms Available

• Single Room with Mountain View

  The single room features a private entrance, a seating area, a terrace with mountain views as well as a private bathroom boasting a bath. The unit has 1 bed.

  Max Occupancy: 1 (1 Adults)

  • Safety deposit box
  • Hair dryer
  • Desk
  • Seating Area
  • Toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Private entrance
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Terrace
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Clothes rack
  • Toilet paper
  • Bottle of water
  • Trash cans
  • Socket near the bed
  • Feather pillow

• Double Room with Mountain View

  The spacious double room features a private bathroom equipped with a bath and a shower. The double room has a balcony with outdoor furniture and mountain views to relax in after a busy day. The unit offers 1 bed.

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Desk
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Clothes rack
  • Toilet paper
  • Trash cans
  • Socket near the bed
  • Feather pillow

• Double Room with Mountain View

  The spacious double room features a private entrance, a seating area, a balcony with mountain views as well as a private bathroom boasting a bath. The unit has 1 bed.

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box
  • Hair dryer
  • Desk
  • Seating Area
  • Toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Private entrance
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Clothes rack
  • Bottle of water
  • Trash cans
  • Socket near the bed
  • Feather pillow

• Twin Room with Mountain View

  The spacious twin room provides a private entrance, a seating area, a terrace with garden views as well as a private bathroom featuring a bath. The unit offers 2 beds.

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box
  • Hair dryer
  • Desk
  • Seating Area
  • Toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Private entrance
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Terrace
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Clothes rack
  • Toilet paper
  • Bottle of water
  • Trash cans
  • Socket near the bed
  • Feather pillow
  • Key access

• Double Room with Mountain View

  The spacious double room features a private entrance, a seating area, a terrace with garden views as well as a private bathroom boasting a bath. The unit has 2 beds.

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box
  • Hair dryer
  • Desk
  • Seating Area
  • Toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Private entrance
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Terrace
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Clothes rack
  • Toilet paper
  • Bottle of water
  • Trash cans
  • Socket near the bed
  • Feather pillow
  • Key access

Guest Reviews

• Nohamin (10/5): We had a great time both in the hotel and the city!! - The property was so clean, it have a great view of the mountains as well the city, also their hospitality is amazing it makes you feel like you’re at home definitely recommend it!!
• Nuhamin (10/5): -
• Fabiano (10/5): - Struttura bellissima a Lalibela. Vista incredibile e proprietari fantastici. Ti aiutano in tutto e ospitalità fuori dal normale
• Michael Tesfay (10/5): -
• Erwin (10/5): The best accommodation experience we had ever! The owner and the staff were so nice, the location was perfect, the room - Everything! The staff, the shuttle service and the room were all excellent! Nothing
• Daniel (10/5): -
• Jeroen (10/5): Amazing host and guide to Lalibela & beautiful accommodation - Had an excellent stay at Hidmo Cosy Place in Lalibela. Desta was one of the best hosts/guides we’ve had in Ethiopia. Everything was perfectly arranged, from airport pickup to the acommodation, food and tour in Lalibela. Saturday afternoon we did the first cluster of churches and on Sunday morning the second cluster. Desta really shines as a guide with a deep knowledge of the churches of Lalibela. Price of the tour is cheap, extremely fair. A budget option with premium service. In terms of accommodation, you are staying in a tower room with a nice view. Lunch on the first day and breakfast on the second day, coffee etc. was included in our stay/tour. If you go to Lalibela, stay here! -
• Ilnur (10/5): Clean quiet place. Humble and very friendly owner. - location, personnel, cleanliness, size of room A very cozy hotel, nice quet location. The personeel is very friendly. View is amazing (the photo is attached). Eshatu (the owner) met me when I arrived and gave me nice advices of where to go. On top of that for the whole next day he was guiding me around. In comparison to other professional guides Eshatu is not intrusive and does not overload you with a lot of information as usually professional guides do and that was exactly what I needed! Definetelly a must stay place none
• allabama (10/5): Cared for, relaxed and welcomed ☺️ - Hello from an x2 Aussie travellers ! Wow guys what an amazing stay at a really loving homestay. They did everything to make our stay as wonderful as possible and really treated us with care. The experience of staying here versus another hotel is that you are treated on a more personal level with kindness and care. We enjoyed some delicious varied breakfasts, and were invited for lunch and to the families Easter celebrations, the food was the best we had in 5 days in a Lalibella including some local fresh ingredients. Excellent value for money, and a beautiful outdoor seating area and amazing view from our room’s balcony ❤️
• Rita Merete (9/5): We had a lovely time at Lalibela Hidmo cozy place. - The place is, as the name states, very cozy. The rooms are nice an spacious, and the bathrooms are great. We were lucky to get invited for lunch not just once, but twice, and the food was the best we had in Ethiopa, including some of the nicer restaurants in Addis! So do not hesitate to say yes if you get an invitation! They also had no problems catering for my partner with severe egg allergy. Destaw is a very kind and interesting man to talk to, and our guide, Mengistu, took us around all the churces and gave us great tours. The view from the balcony is great, and we loved to sit there and relax in the evening. The price is great, and we would not hesitat to stay there again! The only thing we missed, was the opportunity to buy a couple of cold beers to enjoy there, but that is a very small thing.
• Itai (10/5): -
• IOANNIS (10/5): Little gem excellent value for money - Very cosy, nicely kept family hotel. Staff were so friendly, they make you feel at home. Amazing views of the landscape. Excellent location near the centre and the churches.
• Léa (10/5): - Tout était parfait : l'emplacement, l'équipe accueillante, la nourriture simple mais très bonne, les contacts (notamment les tours organisés). Je vous conseille vivement. Rien à signaler.
• Martina (10/5): Unvergesslich - Die Hotelbesitzer sind sehr sehr nett, freundlich und zuvorkommend. Jede Frage und auch jeder Wunsch wurde beantwortet. Wir fühlten uns rundherum wohl und gut aufgehoben. Es war ein sehr familiäres Miteinander. Die Unterkunft gleich einer kleinen Oase in Mitten des Trubels der Stadt. Sehr zu empfehlen. Der Hotelbesitzer Desta bietet auch Touren zu den Felsenkirchen an. Wir haben das Glück gehabt und konnten ihn buchen. Wir haben sehr von seinem geschichtlichen und religiösen Wissen profitiert. Können DestaTours nur weiter empfehlen. Es bleibt ein unvergesslicher Aufenthalt. Vielen lieben Dank.
• Isabelle (9/5): Très agréable, un petit cocon, ambiance très chaleureuse et magnifique vue sur la vallée - Beaucoup d’efforts pour rendre l’endroit accueillant et agréable L’insonorisation, pas de rideau pour se protéger de la lumière du matin
• Sabine (10/5): - Very nice place with beautiful views. The hosts were so welcoming! Very nice breakfast.
• Alan (10/5): - My wife and I spent three days in Lalibela. Desta and his family were very welcoming and friendly. He recommended the best restaurants in Lalibela and he was always concerned about our well-being and safety. In addition, he took us to an incredible tour around the churches. The room had a beautiful view of the mountains and the breakfast was wonderful. Besides we had the honor of witnessing a true coffee ceremony We had an unforgettable experience. We highly recommend Desta Tours. They are amazing!!
• Yangsook (10/5): A super cozy and relaxing place with a real homey feel. - Excellent service! The place is very peaceful and comfortable, and the location is fantastic—with a lovely view of the mountains. Every staff member will melt your heart with their genuine kindness. Breakfast was freshly prepared just for you, and it tasted great. I’d love to visit Lalibela again and go on a bird-watching tour arranged by Lalibela Hidmo Cozy Place! 서비스 너무 좋았고요! 아주 평화롭고 편안하며, 산이 보이는 전망을 가진 위치 입니다. 모든 직원들이 진짜 진심으로 친절했어요. 아침식사는 주문하면 바로 신선하게 준비해 주었고 맛도 좋았어요. 라리벨라를 다시 방문하게 된다면, 이 호텔에서 연결해주는 버드워칭 투어 하고 싶어요!
• Kristin (10/5): -
• Briony (10/5): A perfect stay, there could be nothing better in Lalibela - I had a perfect stay at Hidmo Cozy Place. It is in a fairly quiet area, but is still very located. The room was beautiful, very clean and simple, but still extremely comfortable, and it was easy to feel at home. The terrace was lovely, and the view was amazing. All the staff were wonderful, the food was good, and they could not do enough to make you feel at home. I cannot imagine a better place to stay!
• Roberto (10/5): - Eshetu è stato molto gentile e professionale, ci ha seguito durante tutto il soggiorno ed ha organizzato tutte le esperienze sul posto in maniera impeccabile. Ci ha.offerto un rito di benvenuto inaspettato e molto gradito. Struttura moto bella con panorama mozzafiato. Super consigliata a tutti
• Giosuè (10/5): - L’intera famiglia sta facendo davvero del suo meglio per nobilitare l’area. Sono a completa disposizione e considerati i dintorni - davvero sfidanti, preparatevi - la sistemazione diventa un’oasi di cura alquanto rara nella zona. Ciò non ha a che fare con l’alloggio: il territorio è davvero sfidante. È davvero mal messo, c’è povertà assoluta, servizi inesistenti (dimenticate supermercati, ristoranti particolarmente soddisfacenti o cose da fare). Per giunta, la visita alle chiese di Lalibela costa $ 100. Ciò prescinde dall’alloggio, ma è importante da attenzionare.
• Carlos (10/5): Best place in Lalibela - Desta and his family, and Eshetu are the best welcoming hosts I ever stayed with. Helping with everything. The place feels like home, food is amazing, view, We couldnt have chosen better.
• Luca (10/5): Più che un Guest house una famiglia - La struttura magnifica. Grande , pulita e con una vista magnifica . Vicina alle zone di interesse . Ma il plus è il propietario e la sua famiglia . Ci hanno trattato come ospiti e ci è famigliari . Ti senti a casa . E ci hanno aiutato trovandoci una guida che è indispensabile e trasporto per tutta la nostra permanenza. La cucina che ci hanno fatto provare era buonissima e il fratello del proprietario una persona speciale che si è occupata di noi . Penso la migliore opzione per Lalibela . Niente
• Alexei (10/5): Perfect stay - Perfect, freshly cooked daily 2,500 m above the sea level :) Not something that the hotel could change
• Michael (10/5): The service quality far exceeds standards due to personalized attention. We highly recommend this place and this wonderf - Desta, the owner of this guesthouse, is an exceptional person who made us feel at home from the very beginning. He organized tours across Ethiopia and invited us to a formal dinner, where we participated in a traditional coffee ceremony – an unforgettable experience. The guesthouse is extremely clean, quiet, and cozy, with Wi-Fi quality dependent on local internet providers in Ethiopia.
• Vedika (10/5): Beautiful stay - best place in Ethiopia! - Amazing hotel - really interesting architecture and one of the nicest rooms we had in the whole of Ethiopia, beautiful view from the room and the staff were so kind and helpful, they made us an Ethiopian Christmas dinner for free as an act of kindness! Great laundry service too!
• Yonatan (10/5): Amazing host with a hotel that is well taught design. - The apartment is well built with a traditional concept with a modern structure and design. The view from the balcony is breath taking as it faces the vast mountains with a large land . The singe bed can get a bit wider .
• Wilfrid (10/5): Hidmo is a true cozy place. - By chance I discovered Hidmo in February 2023 and returned in February 2025. Yes the view is fabulous; rooms and beds are very confortable; cuisine is delicious; service is exceptional; great location... Destaw, Kidist, their children plus Lemlem, Ababech, Tesfa and Chiatu are all very helpful, knowlegeable, kind and professional. The garden and balcony are a wonderful safe Haven from the hustle and bustle of the City. Highly recommended. I shall return perhaps before the end of 2025. Nothing
• Severine (10/5): Highly recommended - Very cozy place and warm welcome by Desta and his family. I received a powerbank and wifi hotspot throughout my stay. The breakfasts and dinners are simple yet delicious. Very relaxed atmosphere and would definitely want to come back. It's a little far from the airport but you're put on time in a shared shuttle that passes through the city to pick up/drop off other people. 200 ETB only. However, the accommodation itself is well located in the centre.
• M.daniela (10/5): I have been to Lalibela before, but this is definitely the best place to stay. I will come again. - I liked the building inspired by the traditional round thatched hut, every room with balcony and great views. Good bathroom en suite and HOT water. Breakfast was generous, with fresh papaya smoothie, French toast with local honey, ginger tea, two bananas! I liked the prompt and smiling service and cheerful family atmosphere. I can’t think of anything
• Philippe (10/5): Exceptional - Great stay in a small Inn run by a most welcoming family with a great kindness. To be highly recommended.
• Livia (10/5): Marvelous stay in Lalibella - All has simply exceeded my expectations. The location, hotel rooms, service, food and New Year party! Prompt communication before the trip, organisation of the tour with attention to detail. The owner, Desta, was my guide during my stay and he was knowledgable, with good English and I had simply great time. Excellent price as well. I cannot recommend more this place for your stay and tour in Lalibella. Nothing!
• Simon (9/5): As the name suggests, a cozy and pleasant place to stay! - Owner and family are friendly and knowledgeable; they went to check on us after dark, during curfew times. The can provide home cooked food, in expensive and better than some restaurants. Place is a 10+min walk off the main road, tucked away for privacy and some views Nothing much we didnt like about the place per se. Clarify with accom whether there is pick up from airport. Many guides / touts at the airport may claim to be associated with the accom. One such person followed us on public transport, all the way to the accom. Turns out owner knows the person but explanation provided was...??. Unpleasant experience associated with the accom and vendor.
• Pierre (8/5): Very good - Room and bathroom was clean, nice view, cheap airport transfer, breakfast is ok. Local guide working for the hotel did a good job, but he asked 40eur for guiding you through the churches. Fyi the entrance fees for the 11 rock-hewn churches is now 100usd!!!!!!
• Mika (4/5): Disappointing - The architecture of the tower and the furniture were good. It was clean as well and there were 2 bottles of water prepared for my stay. At the airport pick up there was a guy waiting for me without an order in advantage. I wanted to take the Shared Taxi, he wanted to take me alone and be my tour guide for the churches of Lalibela. I did not wish for that. He told the hotel staff that I will arrive in town by shared taxi so another guy waited at the main square for me to take my luggage. I didn't have any luggage so he just followed me around all the way through the churches and demanded money in the end. The owner was informed about thei activity and informed them about my whereabout. I do not appreciate such a behavior and would not recommend to stay here without clear communication in advance.
• Gebrehewot (10/5): Unforgettable - Ì chiose the place for the view but it was more than the view . The owner is the kindest person I ever met. The best Ethiopian Christmas ever. Can’t wait to go back. The location, the food, service and much more
• Błazej (10/5): Exceptional - Everything was more than we could have expected. The owner and his family as well as his co-workers were so friendly, helpful and easy going. The guesthouse is new, clean, comfortable and well located. Rooms are specious with great views. Breakfast simple but always delicious. One of the best places we have ever stayed in. Nothing comes to my mind.
• Małgorzata (10/5): Exceptional - Beautiful view and Rooms. Wonderful owner.
• Michel (10/5): Exceptional - Locattion is near to perfection.....great food, friendly staff and the view.....couldn 't be better!!! Highly recommended!
• Johanna (10/5): Much more than what we expected! - The friendliness and hearts to help, to share, give info, to guide, we’re incredible. The property is extremely well situated, we loved the magnificent view, the architecture, felt like we stayed in a traditional home, but modern, included all we needed. We love the family, the owners, that also were there for us in every respect. The breakfast, was healthy, good and more than enough! We enjoyed the coffees and teas in between, as well as all the fruit, honey, bread, provided in between. The staff were also very helpful, friendly, caring. We could not have chosen a better place to stay, it fitted us like a glove.
• Yip (10/5): Best stay during my Ethiopia trip - The host Desta went out of his way to make us as comfort as possible. Lalibela was blackout during our stay, Desta used backup generator to insure we had hot water for shower and fresh juice in the breakfast . The hotel itself sit in a perfect location, clean & stylish rooms, amazing view from balcony. 5 minutes short walk to town center, 10 minutes to churches. Desta is very knowledgeable & kind person, he knows everything about Lalibela & Ethiopia. we spent amazing time in hotel”s beautiful garden with him and his lovely family . All staffs are very helpful and always with smile. Highly recommended if you will visit beautiful Lalibela, stay here, you will not regret View, clean rooms, great location. Super host
• Anton (8/5): Fantastic place to stay. - Great location with fantastic views. Very stylish interior. Amazing staff, very friendly and helpful The wifi was out for 48 hours but it was nothing to with the property, the whole town was down.
• Valdemar (9/5): Superb -
• Mukesh (9/5): Beautiful place to chilli - Excellent location Beautifully decorated bedrooms with balcony overlooking Lalibela village Great hangout area to just sit and relaxing. Comfortable beds and pillows Excellent freshly cooked breakfast with different juice of the day !! The owner - Destau and family are very kind and hospitable- they organised all the local tours with guides. We rang Destau from the airport and he very quickly organised the local taxi pickup Nothing was too much trouble for the family to sort out for us Everything was perfect
• Booth (8/5): Very good - Location a short walk to the first cluster of churches. Good views and the rooms we a nice unique design. We had a few issues with the WiFi and the power but the staff sorted these out quickly for us. We ate dinner at the ' restaurant' there one night. It was very expensive, so do a price check first. We didn't. Likewise with the laundry!
• Teresa (10/5): Exceptional -
• Mulualem (10/5): Exceptional -

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