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Best Lalibela Home Stay

Name: Best Lalibela Home Stay
Address: Lalibela, Lalībela, ET
Price range: $$
Rating: 9.8

Lalibela

9.8/1018 reviews

|Updated: Jul 5, 2026

About Best Lalibela Home Stay

Twelve rock-hewn churches carved from the volcanic tuff of the Ethiopian highlands make Lalibela one of the most visited pilgrimage sites in Africa — and Best Lalibela Home Stay puts guests inside the town that serves them.

Rated 9.8 from 18 guest reviews, the homestay trades standard hotel amenities for direct local contact: host families, home-cooked injera, and walking distance to the church circuit. No star rating applies, which in Lalibela is rarely a drawback.

The town sits at 2,500 metres in the Amhara region, so arriving from sea level requires a day of rest. Early morning visits to Bete Giyorgis before the pilgrimage crowds arrive remain the most-cited local tip.

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Airport shuttle24-hour front deskFamily roomsFacilities for disabled guestsRoom serviceTerraceGardenDaily housekeepingBaggage storageLaundryDesignated smoking areaBBQ facilitiesShuttle serviceSmoke-free propertyPacked lunchesSoundproof roomsClothes rackToilet paperTowelsToiletFree toiletriesShowerTVCoffee house on siteFruitWine/ChampagneKids' mealsSpecial diet meals (on request)Breakfast in the roomInternetOutdoor furnitureGarden viewViewDeskWheelchair accessibleInvoice providedPrivate check-in/outExpress check-in/outSuit pressIroning serviceDry cleaningSafeFace masks for guests availableThermometers for guests provided by propertyAccess to healthcare professionalsFirst aid kits availableProcess in place to check health of guestsHand sanitizer in guest accommodation and common areasShared stationery (e.g. printed menus, magazines, pens, paper) removedStaff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authoritiesScreens or physical barriers between staff and guests in appropriate areasPhysical distancing rules followedGuests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stayProperty cleaned by professional cleaning companiesGuest accommodation disinfected between staysLinens, towels, and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelinesUse of cleaning chemicals that are effective against coronavirusDelivered food covered securelyBreakfast to-go containersAll plates, cutlery, glasses, and other tableware sanitizedFood can be delivered to guest accommodationPhysical distancing in dining areasShared lounge/TV areaBicycle rentalCooking classCyclingShared kitchenSun deckLinensLowered sinkRaised toilet24-hour securityContactless check-in/outGuest accommodation sealed after cleaningGuest bathroomTour deskWalking toursElectric kettleCity viewKey accessPet bowlsPet basketSlippersKid-friendly buffetTea/Coffee makerCar rentalCleaning productsRefrigeratorPicnic areaCurrency exchangeGrocery deliveriesTour or class about local cultureSitting areaOutdoor play equipment for kidsHikingDining tablePublic BathOutdoor fireplaceBaby safety gatesDining areaBalconyEntertainment staffHorseback ridingKitchenwareShared bathroomFireplace