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Need a toilet in Addis Ababa?

Find a toilet in Addis Ababa and know what to expect: signs to look for, how to ask and tips on fees and access.

Country
Ethiopia
Local time zone
Africa/Addis Ababa
Local currency
ETB

What the door says in Ethiopia

  • መጸዳጃ ቤት
  • Toilet

Local practice in Ethiopia

  • Public latrine blocks in Addis Ababa typically charge per use. Ask the attendant for the current price.
  • A communal toilet may serve a particular group of households and require their key. It is different from a public toilet open to passers-by.

These notes describe general local practice. Fees, hours and entry rules vary by venue; check the listing and any signs when you arrive.

How to ask

Amharic

አማርኛ

  • ET

ይቅርታ፣ መጸዳጃ ቤት የት ነው?

Pronunciation
yi-KIR-ta, met-seh-DA-ja bet yet NOW
Signs to look for
መጸዳጃ ቤት · ሽንት ቤት · ወንድ / ሴት

ወንድ is men, ሴት is women. Hotel and café facilities are the practical option in Addis.

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23 toilet listings in Addis Ababa

  • 9 free to use
  • 3 confirmed step-free

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Do public toilets in Addis Ababa cost money?

Public latrine blocks in Addis Ababa typically charge per use. Ask the attendant for the current price. These notes describe general local practice. Fees, hours and entry rules vary by venue; check the listing and any signs when you arrive.

How do you ask where the toilet is in Addis Ababa?

ይቅርታ፣ መጸዳጃ ቤት የት ነው? — yi-KIR-ta, met-seh-DA-ja bet yet NOW. On the door: መጸዳጃ ቤት · ሽንት ቤት · ወንድ / ሴት.

Does Phoo work in Addis Ababa?

Find a toilet in Addis Ababa and know what to expect: signs to look for, how to ask and tips on fees and access.

How many toilets does Phoo list in Addis Ababa?

Phoo currently lists 23 toilets in Addis Ababa. 9 are free to use. 3 are confirmed step-free.

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