Gonder is one of Ethiopia's major cities, home to around 466,000 people.
Best time
The dry season for the most comfortable travel
Weather
Largely warm year-round with distinct wet and dry seasons
Debre Birhan Selassie Church
Atse Tewodros Square
Debre Birhan Selassie Church
Atse Tewodros Square
Mostly free or pay-what-you-like — always double-check opening times and any seasonal fees before you go.
Local favourites
Alliance Restaurant
Good Ethiopian and Italian food. Locals like this place.
Four Sisters
By far the best restaurant in Gondar, beautiful restaurant with great service and amazing tej. If you want atmosphere along with great food
Master Chef Restaurant
Pretty good food, both Ethiopian and Italian dishes. The fish supposedly comes straight from Lake Tana. Small and cosy place with good servi
Roman Hotel
Not too cosy, but inexpensive and excellent value. Try their tibbs wate. They serve meat even during Lent. Injera is at around 25 birr.
Tourist favourites & top-rated
Circle Hotel
Check your room carefully for working bathroom fixtures and cleanliness before agreeing to take it.
L-Shape Hotel
Reasonable hotel with average but overpriced restaurant serving mostly Western food. This is probably the best bang for the buck hotel in Go
Taye Hotel
In the city centre, just around the corner from the Palace. Still with kinks to work out, but the most upmarket option available in Gondar.
Goha Hotel
Former Ghion (government) hotel, so it's old - 1977. However, rooms are comfortable and clean. Hot water is not always available. Food in th
Hotel Michael
Almost next door to L-Shape hotel, Michael Pension is another option for those looking for a cheap, generally clean hotel with hot water. So