1
Axum Tsion St. Mary
Orthodox church
Sacred, ancient church where emperors would be crowned, said to contain the Ark of the Covenant.
4.50 (205 reviews)
3
Obelisk of Axum / Stelae Field
Historical landmark
Ancient royal monument once claimed in war & moved to Italy, repatriated to Ethiopia in 2005.
4.50 (116 reviews)
4
Abune Yemanta Church
Place of worship
Centuries-old cave church hewn into a sandstone tower, reachable via thin ledges & a vertical climb.
4.70 (68 reviews)
9
Debre Damo
Mountain peak
Flat-top mountain with a 6th-c., men-only monastery reachable by climbing a sheer cliff.
4.40 (36 reviews)
10
Dungur Palace (Queen of Sheba Palace)
Historical landmark
Ancient ruins of the Palace of the Queen of Sheba & archaeological excavation site.
4.00 (62 reviews)
13
Planet Hotel
Relaxed hotel offering an outdoor pool & a restaurant, plus a sauna & a steam room.
3.60 (166 reviews)
14
Axum Hotel
Casual quarters in a straightforward hotel offering dining, a 24-hour bar & complimentary breakfast.
3.60 (162 reviews)
16
Sabean International Hotel
Casual rooms with satellite TV in a down-to-earth property offering regional dining & event space.
3.60 (103 reviews)
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Yared Zema International Hotel
Informal hotel offering a restaurant & a cafe/bar, plus a complimentary airport shuttle service.
3.20 (83 reviews)