Bahir Dar

Ethiopia · Amhara

Bahir Dar is the capital city of Amhara Region, Ethiopia. Bahir Dar is one of the leading tourist destinations in Ethiopia, with a variety of attractions in the nearby Lake Tana and Blue Nile river. The city is known for its wide avenues lined with palm trees and a variety of colorful flowers. In 2002, it was awarded the UNESCO Cities for Peace Prize for addressing the challenges of rapid urbanization.

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Practical facts

Local time

UTC+3 · 9 h ahead of Costa Rica

Region

Amhara

On the map

11.59° N, 37.39° E

Near Bahir Dar

• Gonder · 113 km away
• Lalibela · 187 km away
• Mek'ele · 310 km away
• Axum · 317 km away
• Addis Ababa · 322 km away

More of Ethiopia

Explore Ethiopia · Addis Ababa · Axum · Lalibela · Harar · Dire Dawa

Where to stay

Olive Hotel & Spa

10/10 · 3 reviews

B&B The Annex

9.5/10 · 14 reviews

Delano Hotel

9.2/10 · 19 reviews

Naky Hotel

9.2/10 · 5 reviews

Jacaranda Hotel

9/10 · 21 reviews

Lake Mark Hotel

8.8/10 · 5 reviews

Bahir Dar Backpackers

8.7/10 · 31 reviews

Kuriftu Resort & Spa Lake Tana

8.4/10 · 21 reviews

Unison Hotel and Spa

8.2/10 · 19 reviews

Waterfront Hotel

8/10 · 5 reviews