With the hassle factor so high in Ethiopia (especially for those attempting to backpack), it’s no wonder people find themselves lingering longer in Hawassa than planned. There might not be much to do here, but with Hawassa Lake View Hotel making for a solid accommodation option and Dolce Vita and Venezia restaurants adding some Italian flavour to the local cuisine (there’s even an ice cream parlour in town!), it’s easy to see why expatriate workers are drawn here on the weekends. Then there’s Hawassa lake, which truly is a good place for a long walk and some intensive bird watching, not that you’ll have to look very hard to spot them! However, for those without their own wheels, Hawassa is just a little too spread out for super easy access. With this and the lack of general attractions aside, it is a relatively calm, forward-thinking and low-density city for Ethiopian standards. Indeed, Hawassa makes for a good spot to break in on the long road down to Arba Minch and farther afield. – Daniel
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Though rather devoid of attractions, Hawassa is certainly one of the more pleasant places in Ethiopia to spend some time doing very little.
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