Hula

Hula is a town in the Sidama Region located in the heart of the coffee belt. The area is known for producing some of Ethiopia's most highly regarded specialty coffee beans, with washing stations dotting the hillsides. Coffee is the lifeblood of the local economy.

By Plane

The nearest airport is Hawassa (AWA IATA), 60 km north, with daily flights from Addis Ababa.

By Car / Road

Hula is south of Yirgalem on the main road toward Bensa. Minibuses from Hawassa pass through regularly.

The town is walkable. Coffee washing stations in the hills require a short walk or bajaj ride.

• Coffee washing stations: Visit the facilities where Sidama coffee beans are processed and sorted.

• Hula Market: A local produce and coffee market serving the surrounding farms.

• Coffee tasting: Sample fresh Sidama coffee at the washing stations.

• Farm walks: Walk through hillsides covered in coffee and enset.

Local restaurants serve kocho, injera, and meat stews alongside excellent Sidama coffee.

The coffee here is some of Ethiopia's very best — do not miss it.

Basic guesthouses from about 200 birr.

Specialty green coffee beans directly from farmers or washing stations.

• Yirgalem — 20 km north, coffee town.
• Hawassa — 60 km north, lakeside capital.
• Bensa — 10 km south, premium coffee district.