Title: Visit Gondar: 2026 Travel Guide for Gondar, Amhara Region | Expedia.com [Hotels in Gondar](https://expedia.com/Gondar-Hotels.d1297.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Gondar](https://expedia.com/Gondar-Vacation-Rentals.d1297.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Flights to Gondar](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Gondar.d1297.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Car Rentals in Gondar](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Gondar.d1297.Car-Rental-Guide)[Gondar Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Gondar.d1297.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Gondar ## Travel Guide ![Panorama view at the Fasilides castle](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1297/37d660eb-f83f-455d-be1b-d69ae6a454ae.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Panorama view at the Fasilides castle](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1297/37d660eb-f83f-455d-be1b-d69ae6a454ae.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![BABUINO GELADA - Gelada Baboon (Theropithecus gelada), Parque Nacional Montañas Simien, Etiopia, Africa](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1297/53fd18a4-bae6-4d5b-9cff-3ad4b55a97e6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Vista de Gondar, Etiopía](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1297/136bc77e-9729-4c81-b03c-1ea5b58bc1e4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Gondar castle on a warm but cloudy day. A real medieval feeling walking around this Royal Enclosure. #ethiopia #ruins #castle](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1297/005f71cc-09d2-441d-bf1b-1c9ce523ed14.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Gondar Things to do Reviews - Gondar Hotel Deals - Vacation Rentals in Gondar ![Haile Resort Gondar](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37930000/37927400/37927317/491f02ae_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Haile Resort Gondar Arbegnoch Adebabaye Gondar Amhara Fully refundable $58 nightly $68 total Feb 22 - Feb 23 Total with taxes and fees Stay at this hotel in Gondar. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a free airport shuttle. Popular attractions Ras Gimb and Royal Enclosure are located ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (36 reviews) everything was great. The staff was so incredibly helpful. I have nothing but compliments.. Reviewed on Sep 25, 2025 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2%2F22%2F2026&endDate=2%2F23%2F2026&selected=37927317&PinnedHotelID=37927317&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=1297) ![Florida International Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5950000/5947500/5947447/8752db7b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Florida International Hotel Kebele 18, Near University of Gondar Gondar Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Gondar. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Saturday Market and Fasil Ghebbi ... Good service Reviewed on Sep 3, 2022 [Get rates](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2%2F25%2F2026&endDate=2%2F26%2F2026&selected=5947447&PinnedHotelID=5947447&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=1297) [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2%2F25%2F2026&endDate=2%2F26%2F2026&selected=5947447&PinnedHotelID=5947447&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=1297) ![Gondar Hills Resort](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96010000/96002400/96002327/8557dbf8_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Gondar Hills Resort Gondar 52 Gondar Amhara Region Stay at this resort in Gondar. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Ras Gimb and Royal Enclosure are located nearby. 8.8/10 Excellent! (7 reviews) The room was clean and the setting was beautiful. 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Additional terms may apply. ## Check Gondar hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=1297&startDate=2026-02-11&endDate=2026-02-12)[Feb 11 - Feb 12](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=1297&startDate=2026-02-11&endDate=2026-02-12) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=1297&startDate=2026-02-12&endDate=2026-02-13)[Feb 12 - Feb 13](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=1297&startDate=2026-02-12&endDate=2026-02-13) [This weekend ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=1297&startDate=2%2F13%2F2026&endDate=2%2F15%2F2026)[Feb 13 - Feb 15](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=1297&startDate=2%2F13%2F2026&endDate=2%2F15%2F2026) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=1297&startDate=2%2F20%2F2026&endDate=2%2F22%2F2026)[Feb 20 - Feb 22](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=1297&startDate=2%2F20%2F2026&endDate=2%2F22%2F2026) ### Popular places to visit #### Debre Birhan Selassie Church 4.5/5(5 reviews) Debre Birhan Selassie Church is just one of the places to see in Gondar, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Amble around the area's lakeside or visit its churches. [](https://expedia.com/Debre-Birhan-Selassie-Church-Gondar.d6111966.Vacation-Attraction) #### Fasil Ghebbi 4.5/5(7 reviews) You can learn about the history of Gondar with a trip to Fasil Ghebbi. Make time to visit the churches and monuments while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.com/Fasil-Ghebbi-Gondar.d6111964.Vacation-Attraction) #### Royal Enclosure 4/5(8 reviews) After visiting Royal Enclosure, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Gondar. Amble around the area's lakeside or visit its churches. [](https://expedia.com/Royal-Enclosure-Gondar.d553248621532405751.Vacation-Attraction) ## Reviews of Gondar 3.9 Guest rating 5 - Excellent 3 4 - Good 2 3 - Okay 1 2 - Disappointing 0 1 - Terrible 1 ### 4/5 - Good Verified traveler I stayed here at the beginning and end of a 6 day trek in the Simien Mountains. The hot shower was so nice upon my return! Also, good WIFI compared to many other places I've stayed in Ethiopia ### 5/5 - Excellent GoldenSandals Low key town in a beautiful hilltop setting. Easily walkable to main tourist attractions from town center, which have excellent guides (mandatory for castle complex). Limited but very good restaurant and cafe options. ### 5/5 - Excellent KellyRae Gondar is so so fun. Cool fun energy & great nightlife. 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