Title: Visit Awassa: 2026 Travel Guide for Awassa, Sīdama | Expedia.com [Hotels in Awassa](https://expedia.com/Awassa-Hotels.d6345909.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Awassa](https://expedia.com/Awassa-Vacation-Rentals.d6345909.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Flights to Awassa](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Awassa.d6345909.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Car Rentals in Awassa](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Awassa.d6345909.Car-Rental-Guide)[Awassa Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Awassa.d6345909.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Awassa ## Travel Guide ![Aerial view of Hawassa](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6345909/4dfd497e-1f50-4a4c-92db-ecc42b3d41ce.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Aerial view of Hawassa](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6345909/4dfd497e-1f50-4a4c-92db-ecc42b3d41ce.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Aerial view of Hawassa](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6345909/811c3310-6c73-4e73-ba25-6fbce08d5cd2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Aerial view of Hawassa](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6345909/5857a525-6981-4640-b669-13bbe7079ae6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Adobe](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6345909/e5ae4c19-8fcc-465e-a4e1-a1275fc794a3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Awassa Things to do ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2026/02/06/expedia-sale-2026-desktop-us-ca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1400&h=600&q=mediumHigh) ## The Annual Vacation Sale Members save up to 40% on hotels and homes. Plan this year’s big trip and save. [Book now](https://expedia.com/deals?rfrr=DX_SPRING_PROMO_6345909) - Awassa Hotel Deals - Vacation Rentals in Awassa ![Lewi Resort and Spa](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/35000000/34995200/34995199/0c361a9a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Lewi Resort and Spa Found Awassa Awassa $78 nightly $90 total Feb 27 - Feb 28 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this spa hotel in Awassa. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Fish Market and Lake Awasa are located ... 7.8/10 Good! (63 reviews) The hotel was great. Very friendly staff and very clean. Very lovely compound decorated with flowers Reviewed on Feb 3, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2%2F27%2F2026&endDate=2%2F28%2F2026&selected=34995199&PinnedHotelID=34995199&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6345909) ![Haile Resort Hawassa](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/18000000/17910000/17904700/17904636/438a2629_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Haile Resort Hawassa Hawassa Awassa $122 nightly $141 total Feb 27 - Feb 28 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this spa resort in Awassa. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Fish Market and Lake Awasa are located ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (80 reviews) The staff were consistently slow to adjust and meet the needs of most people pain the races. Reviewed on Feb 8, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2%2F27%2F2026&endDate=2%2F28%2F2026&selected=17904636&PinnedHotelID=17904636&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6345909) ![Kerawud International hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91790000/91782100/91782024/24bcc2ff_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Kerawud International hotel Piyassa Awassa Sidama $55 nightly $63 total Feb 27 - Feb 28 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Awassa. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Fish Market and Lake Awasa are ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (13 reviews) Room was spotless, great friendly staff . Great location for walking to different parts of the city . I loved my stay here . Great hotel Reviewed on Feb 16, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2%2F27%2F2026&endDate=2%2F28%2F2026&selected=91782024&PinnedHotelID=91782024&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6345909) [See all 21 properties in Awassa](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=2%2F27%2F2026&endDate=2%2F28%2F2026®ionId=6345909) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![Ephi's Place - Peaceful & Spacious Guest House in Beautiful Hawassa – Free Wi-Fi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118250000/118242100/118242006/cb0a5dee_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Ephi's Place - Peaceful & Spacious Guest House in Beautiful Hawassa – Free Wi-Fi Hawassa SNNPR Stay at this vacation home in Awassa. Enjoy laundry facilities. Popular attractions Fish Market and Lake Awasa are located nearby. 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Additional terms may apply. ## Check Awassa hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6345909&startDate=2026-02-26&endDate=2026-02-27)[Feb 26 - Feb 27](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6345909&startDate=2026-02-26&endDate=2026-02-27) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6345909&startDate=2026-02-27&endDate=2026-02-28)[Feb 27 - Feb 28](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6345909&startDate=2026-02-27&endDate=2026-02-28) [This weekend ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6345909&startDate=2%2F27%2F2026&endDate=3%2F1%2F2026)[Feb 27 - Mar 1](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6345909&startDate=2%2F27%2F2026&endDate=3%2F1%2F2026) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6345909&startDate=3%2F6%2F2026&endDate=3%2F8%2F2026)[Mar 6 - Mar 8](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6345909&startDate=3%2F6%2F2026&endDate=3%2F8%2F2026) ### Popular places to visit #### Lake Awasa Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lake Awasa during your travels in Awassa. Amble around the area's lakeside or experience its museums. [](https://expedia.com/Lake-Awasa-Awassa.d553248621532405562.Vacation-Attraction) #### Hawassa University Explore the campus of Hawassa University, during your trip to Awassa. Wander the lakeside or discover the area's hot springs. [](https://expedia.com/Hawassa-University-Awassa.d553248635304612905.Vacation-Attraction) #### Fish Market You can enjoy retail therapy at Fish Market during your trip to Awassa. Wander the lakeside and beaches while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.com/Fish-Market-Awassa.d553248621532405561.Vacation-Attraction) ## Cities near Awassa ![Ethiopia, view on Lake Langano in South Ethiopia. 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