Hotels in Algeria

Hotels in Algeria: your guide to where to stay

How much does a hotel in Algeria cost?

The price depends on the standard, the city and the dates. The table shows indicative nightly rates for a double room. The cheapest month is usually January, while August is the priciest. Booking ahead usually brings better rates.

Indicative rates, updated periodically. For exact prices and availability, select your dates in the search above.

Where to stay in Algeria: most popular cities

Algeria splits into the coast, inland cities and gateways to the Sahara. These are the destinations travellers choose most often:

• Algiers. The capital and by far the most searched destination, with the Casbah, a colonial quarter and the main airport.
• Oran. The country's second city on the sea, with a second large airport and a lively music scene.
• Constantine. The oldest city in Algeria, set on cliffs above gorges.
• Annaba. A coastal city in the east, the priciest stays among the popular places.
• Setif. A highland city inland, the cheapest stays among the popular destinations.

Nightly rates vary between cities. Here are indicative prices per night for a double room:

What to see in Algeria

Algeria combines Roman sites, cities and the desert, so it is easy to match a trip to the region.

• Roman ruins. Well-preserved sites such as Timgad, Djemila and Cherchell, with fewer crowds than elsewhere.
• The Casbah of Algiers. A UNESCO-listed old town, a web of steep streets and Ottoman palaces.
• The Sahara. The Sebkha circuit near Timimoun, with dunes, ksars and a salt lake.
• Constantine. A city of bridges over gorges, inhabited since Neolithic times.
• The Timgad festival. A summer music festival in the ancient amphitheatre.

How much does a trip to Algeria cost

Beyond the room, daily costs are low. A meal is about DZD 350 (approx. USD 2.90), a transport ticket about DZD 25 and a day of groceries about DZD 1,200. The currency is the Algerian dinar. Cash is the basis for payments, and cards are mainly taken by big hotels and car rental companies. ATMs are in the larger cities.

When is the best time to visit Algeria

The coast and the cities are best in spring and autumn, when it is not too hot. January tends to be the cheapest month for stays and August the most expensive. The Sahara is best visited in winter, as summers there are extremely hot.

Getting to and around Algeria

The country has two main international airports: Houari Boumediene in Algiers and Es-Senia in Oran. Algiers has the most connections, while Oran is served mostly by flights from Europe. SNTF trains link Algiers with Oran, Annaba, Constantine and Tlemcen. Public transport outside the north is limited, and shared taxis known as louages are popular. Almost all travellers need a visa (usually for 30 days), which must be applied for before arrival.

Example hotels in Algeria

A few recognisable properties for reference:

• Hotel El Aurassi and Hyatt Regency Algiers Airport in Algiers (higher tier, from approx. DZD 18,000).
• Dar Tlidjene Hotel in Algiers (mid-range, from approx. DZD 6,000).
• International chains and local hotels in Oran and Constantine (from approx. DZD 7,800).