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Merkeza Guest House

Guest house

Geterge Lalibela

15 nights, 2 adults

USD$444

Includes taxes and charges

15 nights, 2 adults

USD$444

Includes taxes and charges

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Why people book this hotel

Comfortable rooms
14 mentions

Big room

The views, the tranquility, the rooms, the breakfast

Friendly staff
13 mentions

Host lovely and helpful

Well organized shutle service from and to airport

Clean rooms
10 mentions

Large clean rooms, basic but comfortable

Very clean premises

Great location
8 mentions

Located near good restaurant and central to all the churches

Beautiful view, nearby Kana restaurant and churches, very cosy room and they con…

Breakfast available
7 mentions

Good home made breakfast with coffee ceremony

Good breakfast, though it was the same every day

Good value
4 mentions

however, what I value most about my stay is the staff's service, who perfectly a…

The view is also amazing, all in all making the price/quality ratio more than ex…

Overview

Situated in Lalībela and only less than 1 km from Bet Abba Libanos, Merkeza Guest House features accommodation with mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking. Boasting full-day security, this property also provides guests with an outdoor fireplace. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, a shared kitchen and currency exchange for guests. There is a private bathroom with walk-in shower in some units, along with bathrobes, slippers and free toiletries. There is a coffee shop and lounge. For guests with children, the guest house provides a children's playground. Both a bicycle rental service and a car rental service are available at Merkeza Guest House. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Bet Giyorgis, Church of St. George and Bet Amanuel. The nearest airport is Lalibela, 18 km from Merkeza Guest House, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Traveller reviews

M

Monica

couple

April 6, 2026

8

Good value, comfortable, central

Large clean rooms, basic but comfortable. lovely view. Host lovely and helpful. Located near good restaurant and central to all the churches. The host organised a second shuttle to bring us directly to the accommodation as the shared shuttle from the airport dropped us in the edge of the town which was a 10 minute walk away

K

Kat

solo_traveller

April 1, 2026

10

Beautiful view and cosy guesthouse

Beautiful view, nearby Kana restaurant and churches, very cosy room and they connected me with a great guide for the churches and hiking. Highly recommend!

M

Marina

couple

March 15, 2026

10

Super good location. Very close to churches. Very clean premises. Big room. Good home made breakfast with coffee ceremony. Well organized shutle service from and to airport.

A

Adrian

extended_group

March 13, 2026

10

A stay just like home!

There were many exceptional things I loved during my stay at the accommodation. The views, the tranquility, the rooms, the breakfast... however, what I value most about my stay is the staff's service, who perfectly adapt to the guest's expectations.

S

solomon

family_with_children

March 10, 2026

8

Keep it up

In general al is fine with me

C

Charles

solo_traveller

February 22, 2026

10

Beautiful view from the balcony! Hot shower. Good breakfast, though it was the same every day.

C

Christian

solo_traveller

February 18, 2026

10

Very friendly hosts, in a great quiet location with beautiful views!

P

Pavlo

extended_group

February 3, 2026

10

Clean, cosy, and spacious place. Very hospitable and helpful staff. Absolutely recommended

F

Ferdinand

solo_traveller

January 26, 2026

10

Views, location and staff: 👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼

This was the third location I stayed at in Lalībela, and this one was the most quiet, most in contact with local family life and the most close to the churches. The view is also amazing, all in all making the price/quality ratio more than excellent 👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼

P

Pavlo

solo_traveller

January 21, 2026

10

Clean and spacious rooms. Very helpful and responsive staff. Would recommend it

A

Araba

solo_traveller

January 12, 2026

8

Spacious room, very comfortable bed, and a beautiful star view from the balcony. Responsive hosts an

Good organic breakfast

J

Jakob Linaa

solo_traveller

October 25, 2025

10

Tedy is an amazing host. Nice airy rooms, great views. Lovely place. Highly recommended

B

Bernsdorf

solo_traveller

December 31, 2024

10

Calm and secure in Lalibela

I really enjoyed my stay in the Merkesa Guest House. It is clean, quiet and, most important, it is save. It has a lovely open yard where you can relax in the shadow of trees. The host, Tedy is polite and helps you with any issues and problems. He even borrowed me some money as mine got stolen. He lives with his lovely family aside and is there, when you need him. I absolutely recommend this spot.

C

COSMIN MARIUS

solo_traveller

January 28, 2024

10

Amazing

The owner, Teddy arranged the transfer from the airport to the guesthouse, with a local taxi, at the real price. His all family are very friendly and helpful. The guesthouse (very clean, with a remarkable view to the mountains) is close to the monolithic monasteries and the restaurant Kana, where you can take the lunch or dinner. Teddy can arrange various tours with various guides at reasonable prices. It was the best option to choose Merkeza Guest House.

J

josef

extended_group

April 10, 2023

9

would definitely come back! Thank you!

Very clean, simple but beautiful, comfortable location with very humble and relaxed staff!

A

Arnaud

couple

February 8, 2023

9

the view is great !! the staff is very kind !! and the room is so clean

A

Amelie

couple

January 20, 2023

10

Spacious and clean room. Balcony with nice views. Convenient location to St George and a few restaurants and shops are also nearby. Very quite at night though since located in a side street. Nice breakfast. The airport shuttle is also really convenient.

S

Selma

couple

January 7, 2023

9

Christmas time at Lalibela

We had a very good stay at Merkeza, highly recommended. Spectacular views from the room, a peaceful environment, tasty breakfast with great Ethiopian coffee and a friendly and welcoming staff.

J

Janosch

family_with_children

January 6, 2023

8

Super nice Staff, Freshly made Ethiopian Coffee for breakfast Unbeatable value for money in an otherwise expensive town

I

Ian

couple

December 4, 2022

9

Clean property with a nice view.

Facilities

Activities

Children's playground

Food & Drink

Breakfast options, Coffee house on site

General

Safety deposit box, Pets allowed, Non-smoking rooms, Family rooms, Non-smoking throughout, Designated smoking area

Internet

WiFi, Free WiFi, Internet services

Kitchen

Shared kitchen

Outdoors

Garden, Terrace, Outdoor furniture, Picnic area, Outdoor fireplace

Parking

Parking, Free parking, Accessible parking, Parking on site, Private parking, Street parking

Physical distancing

Cashless payment available

Safety & security

24-hour security, Key access, Key card access, Security alarm, Smoke alarms, Fire extinguishers

Safety features

Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas

Services

Shuttle service, Lockers, Shared lounge/TV area, Daily housekeeping, Private check-in/check-out, Shuttle service (additional charge), Airport shuttle (additional charge), Airport shuttle, 24-hour front desk, Express check-in/check-out, Valet parking, Currency exchange, Car hire, Tour desk, Luggage storage

Transport

Public transport tickets, Airport pick up, Airport drop off

Family Room

The spacious family room offers air conditioning, executive lounge access, a terrace with garden views as well as a private bathroom boasting a walk-in shower. The unit has 1 bed.

Max 6 guests 60 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Budget Double Room

The spacious double room features air conditioning, executive lounge access, a terrace with garden views as well as a private bathroom boasting a walk-in shower. The unit has 1 bed.

Max 3 guests 50 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Budget Triple Room

The unit offers 2 beds.

Max 3 guests 50 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Single Room

The single room provides air conditioning, executive lounge access, a terrace with garden views as well as a private bathroom featuring a walk-in shower. The unit offers 1 bed.

Max 1 guests 40 1 bedroom 1 bathroom

Hotel Policies

Check-inFrom 09:00 to 22:00
Check-outFrom 00:00 until 10:00
Cancellation & prepaymentCancellation and prepayment policies vary by room type. Please check your booking details before finalizing.
Accepted credit cardsThe hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.
The fine printNo special policies listed.
Last updated: Apr 10, 2024, 1:22 PM

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