The best hotels in Algiers
Algiers has 8,000+ places to stay and most of them will waste your time and money. We reviewed the standouts. these 10 made the cut.
Our Top Picks in Algiers
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Hotel Ibis Alger Aéroport
Dar El Beida, Algiers
$55-80/nightFree cancellation & Pay later
Hotel Terminus
Agha, Algiers
$65-95/nightFree cancellation & Pay later
Hotel Safir Algiers
Plateau des Annassers, Algiers
$110-160/nightFree cancellation & Pay later
El Aurassi Hotel
Ben Aknoun, Algiers
$130-200/nightFree cancellation & Pay later
Hotel Albert 1er
Centre Ville, Algiers
$140-195/nightFree cancellation & Pay later
Mercure Alger Aéroport
Dar El Beida, Algiers
$150-210/nightFree cancellation & Pay later
Hotel Riadh
Sidi Yahia, Algiers
$160-220/nightFree cancellation & Pay later
Sheraton Club des Pins Resort
Club des Pins, Algiers
$260-380/nightFree cancellation & Pay later
Hilton Algiers
Mohammadia, Algiers
$290-420/nightFree cancellation & Pay later
All Hotels Compared
Side-by-side comparison of location, price, and vetted score.
| # | Hotel | City & Area | Price/Night | Score | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hotel Ibis Alger Aéroport | Dar El Beida, Algiers | $55-80/night | 7.2/10 | Budget Pick |
| 2 | Hotel Terminus | Agha, Algiers | $65-95/night | 7/10 | Hidden Gem |
| 3 | Hotel Safir Algiers | Plateau des Annassers, Algiers | $110-160/night | 7.8/10 | Most Popular |
| 4 | El Aurassi Hotel | Ben Aknoun, Algiers | $130-200/night | 7.6/10 | Best Location |
| 5 | Hotel Albert 1er | Centre Ville, Algiers | $140-195/night | 7.9/10 | Business Pick |
| 6 | Mercure Alger Aéroport | Dar El Beida, Algiers | $150-210/night | 8/10 | Family Friendly |
| 7 | Hotel Riadh | Sidi Yahia, Algiers | $160-220/night | 8.1/10 | Best Value |
| 8 | Sheraton Club des Pins Resort | Club des Pins, Algiers | $260-380/night | 8.6/10 | Luxury Pick |
| 9 | Hilton Algiers | Mohammadia, Algiers | $290-420/night | 8.8/10 | Romantic Stay |
Why These Hotels Made Our List
Every hotel earned its spot. Here is what stood out.
Hotel Ibis Alger Aéroport
This Ibis sits directly adjacent to Houari Boumediene Airport, making it ideal for early flights or long layovers. Rooms are compact but clean, with reliable air conditioning and decent Wi-Fi. The on-site restaurant serves simple meals at fair prices. Do not expect much in terms of charm or local character. It does exactly what a transit hotel should do, nothing more.
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Hotel Terminus
Hotel Terminus sits near the Agha train station, putting you within walking distance of central Algiers and the port. It is an older property with dated decor but solid bones. Rooms are spacious by budget standards and kept reasonably clean. The staff are friendly and helpful with directions and local tips. A solid pick for travelers watching their budget who still want a central address.
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Hotel Safir Algiers
The Safir occupies a high point in the Annassers district with sweeping views over the Bay of Algiers from upper-floor rooms. It is a large convention-style hotel that handles business groups well. Rooms are comfortable and well-maintained, though the decor feels stuck in the early 2000s. The pool area is a genuine plus during the hot summer months. Ask for a bay-view room when booking, it is worth the small premium.
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El Aurassi Hotel
El Aurassi is one of Algiers most recognizable landmarks, perched on a hill in Ben Aknoun with panoramic views of the entire bay. The building is a bold piece of 1970s brutalist architecture that gives it real character. Rooms are large and the renovated ones are genuinely comfortable. The terrace restaurant is excellent for sunset dinners with a view of the Casbah below. Service can be inconsistent but the setting makes up for a lot.
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Hotel Albert 1er
Hotel Albert 1er sits right on Rue Larbi Ben M'hidi in the heart of downtown Algiers, close to government buildings and the main commercial district. It is a traditional city-center hotel with well-sized rooms and a professional front desk operation. The business center is functional and the meeting rooms are frequently used by local firms and visiting delegations. The in-house restaurant is reliable for a quick lunch between appointments. Location is clearly the strongest asset here.
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Mercure Alger Aéroport
This Mercure property near the airport offers a noticeable step up in comfort from its budget neighbor. Rooms are modern, soundproofed against aircraft noise, and consistently well-cleaned. The full-service restaurant and bar are open late, which matters for travelers on odd schedules. The outdoor pool is a genuine surprise and popular with families during summer. Transfers to the terminal are reliable and included in some rate packages.
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Hotel Riadh
Hotel Riadh is a mid-range property in the upscale Sidi Yahia district of Hydra, close to embassies and international schools. The building is modern and the rooms are tastefully furnished without being ostentatious. The restaurant focuses on Algerian cuisine and executes it well. It attracts a mix of business travelers and diplomats who prefer a quieter residential setting over the city center hustle. Parking is available and relatively easy, which is a genuine bonus in Algiers.
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Sheraton Club des Pins Resort
The Sheraton Club des Pins sits on a private beach reserve about 30 kilometers west of central Algiers, surrounded by pine forest along the Mediterranean coast. It is the most complete resort property in the country, with multiple pools, a private beach, tennis courts, and several restaurants. Rooms are spacious and decorated in a warm Mediterranean palette with balconies overlooking the sea or gardens. The seafood restaurant is legitimately excellent. This is the best option for a true resort experience combined with reliable international-brand standards.
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Hilton Algiers
The Hilton Algiers sits in the Mohammadia district along the Bay of Algiers, offering some of the most spectacular water views in the city from its upper floors. The lobby is grand and the rooms are finished to full international Hilton standards with excellent bedding and large bathrooms. The rooftop pool with bay panoramas is a strong reason to stay here over other luxury options. Dining options are varied and the bar is one of the more sophisticated spots in the city. Service is polished and the concierge team knows the city well.
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Where to Stay in Algiers
The neighborhood you pick matters more than the hotel.
First-time in Algiers: where to stay
Start in Centre Ville. It's the most walkable part of the city, and you can cover the Grande Poste, the lower Casbah entrance near Rue de la Casbah, and the Jardin Marengo all on foot without a taxi. Hotel Albert 1er sits right in this zone.
Don't book something in Hussein Dey thinking it's central. It's not far by map, but traffic on Boulevard Mohamed Boudiaf adds 20-30 minutes to everything. Save Hussein Dey for a second trip when you know the city's rhythms better.
Algiers airport hotels: worth it or not?
If you're arriving late or leaving before 7am, yes. Dar El Beida hotels cut your commute from 40 minutes to zero. Hotel Ibis Alger Aéroport is the honest budget choice at $55-80/night. Mercure Alger Aéroport costs more ($150-210/night) but has a pool and better restaurant.
For anything longer than one night, move into the city. The airport zone has nothing to do or see, and you'll burn 1,500 DZD every taxi trip into Centre Ville. It adds up fast.
Luxury hotels in Algiers: what you actually get
The Sheraton Club des Pins and Hilton Algiers are the two genuine luxury options. Club des Pins is on its own private beach strip west of the city, about 30 minutes from the Casbah. The Hilton sits on the Corniche in Mohammadia with direct bay views. Both are unapologetically expensive at $260-420/night, but they deliver.
Don't confuse 'expensive' with luxury in Algiers. Some hotels charge $180/night and deliver a 2003 renovation and room service that takes 90 minutes. Our vetted list filters that out. if it's on here at a high price, it earns it.
The business traveler's guide to Algiers hotels
Hotel Albert 1er in Centre Ville is the business pick. It's close to the wilaya buildings on Place Emir Abdelkader and the main bank district along Rue Larbi Ben M'hidi. Most government and finance meetings in Algiers happen within 10 minutes of this hotel.
If your meetings are in Mohammadia or near the Pins Maritimes commercial zone, the Hilton makes more sense. It has proper meeting rooms and the kind of reliability corporate accounts expect. Book direct. third-party rates here rarely come with room upgrade flexibility.
How to avoid the biggest hotel booking mistakes in Algiers
We've seen this mistake hundreds of times: people book based on a 'sea view' photo and end up looking at a parking structure on Rue des Frères Bouadou. Always check the exact street address and cross-reference it on a map before confirming. The Bay of Algiers is beautiful, but not every hotel photo showing it is taken from that hotel.
Also watch for hotels that quote rates in DZD without mentioning the official exchange rate versus the parallel rate. Budget hotels near El Harrach sometimes price in a way that assumes the parallel market. Stick to hotels that quote and accept USD or EUR, especially above $100/night.
Algiers neighborhoods: a practical hotel guide
Centre Ville and Agha are the most convenient for sightseeing. Sidi Yahia and Hydra suit long-stay business visitors who want quieter residential streets and proximity to embassies. Club des Pins is isolated but genuinely beautiful, and best for leisure-only trips. Dar El Beida is purely functional.
Plateau des Annassers, where Hotel Safir sits, is a solid middle ground. It's 15 minutes from Centre Ville by taxi, calmer than downtown, and popular with Algerian professionals for a reason. Rates there tend to be more stable year-round than the Centre Ville premium properties.
Algiers's best hotel regions
Centre Ville is where you want to be for your first visit. It puts you within walking distance of the Casbah, the Grande Poste, and the real street life of Algiers.
Centre Ville & Agha 2 vetted hotels Walkable, central, and close to everything that matters.
Walkable, central, and close to everything that matters.
This is the historic core of Algiers. You're walking distance from the Casbah's lower gates, the Grande Poste on Place Grande Poste, and the main commercial strip of Rue Didouche Mourad. Hotel Albert 1er and Hotel Terminus both sit in this zone.
Hotel Terminus in Agha is a genuine find. It's quieter than Centre Ville proper but still only 12 minutes walk from Place des Martyrs. The area around Rue de Lyon has decent local restaurants that don't charge tourist prices.
Rates here run $65-195/night depending on property. Avoid rooms facing the main boulevards if noise bothers you. Ask specifically for a courtyard or rear-facing room when you book.
Browse all Centre Ville & Agha hotels → Mohammadia & Hussein Dey 2 vetted hotels Upscale bay views meets east-city convenience.
Upscale bay views meets east-city convenience.
Mohammadia sits on the Bay of Algiers with real waterfront access. The Hilton here is the best luxury hotel in the city, and upper-floor rooms genuinely face the bay. It's 20 minutes from the Casbah by taxi on a good traffic day.
Hussein Dey is more industrial in feel, but Hotel Cirta holds its own. It's near the tramway stop at Hussein Dey, which puts you 20 minutes from Tafourah-Grande Poste in Centre Ville for 50 DZD. That's the practical move.
These two neighborhoods don't blend, so pick based on priority. Mohammadia for luxury and views. Hussein Dey for a well-priced hotel with decent transport links and less tourist pricing on food around Rue Zighoud Youcef.
Browse all Mohammadia & Hussein Dey hotels → Plateau des Annassers & Sidi Yahia 2 vetted hotels Quieter, residential, and favored by long-stay visitors.
Quieter, residential, and favored by long-stay visitors.
These are the neighborhoods where Algiers professionals actually live and work. Sidi Yahia has consulates and embassies on Chemin du Glycines and Rue Kaddour Rahim. Hotel Riadh here draws a lot of expat corporate clients for a reason.
Plateau des Annassers is where Hotel Safir sits, and it's the most consistently rated mid-range hotel in our list. It's 15 minutes by taxi from Centre Ville but feels noticeably calmer. Local restaurants around Rue des Frères Benhafid are genuinely good.
Expect to pay $110-220/night in this zone. That's fair for what you get: quiet streets, proximity to the business districts of Hydra, and hotels that don't constantly pitch upgrades.
Browse all Plateau des Annassers & Sidi Yahia hotels → Dar El Beida (Airport Zone) 2 vetted hotels Zero commute, zero character. Perfect for one night.
Zero commute, zero character. Perfect for one night.
Dar El Beida is all about the airport. Hotel Ibis Alger Aéroport and Mercure Alger Aéroport are both within 3 minutes of Terminal 1 at Houari Boumediene Airport. Nothing else in the area competes.
Ibis is $55-80/night and honest about what it is: clean, functional, no frills. Mercure is $150-210/night and adds a pool, better food, and larger rooms. Both make sense for a transit night or early departure.
Don't book more than 2 nights here. You'll need a 1,500-2,500 DZD taxi every time you want to see the actual city, and it gets old by day two.
Browse all Dar El Beida (Airport Zone) hotels → Ben Aknoun & Club des Pins 2 vetted hotels Panoramic views and a private beach. Worth every dinar.
Panoramic views and a private beach. Worth every dinar.
El Aurassi in Ben Aknoun sits at elevation and looks out over the entire Bay of Algiers. It's 15 minutes from Centre Ville but feels separate. The hotel's terrace view is legitimately one of the best in the city and it's not tourist-trap pricing at $130-200/night.
Club des Pins is 30 minutes west of the city on the coastal road. The Sheraton there sits on a private beach that most Algiers visitors never see. It's the most expensive option at $260-380/night, but it's also a completely different experience from urban Algiers.
Both work best for leisure travelers. If you're here for meetings in the city center, you'll spend too much time in traffic on the N11 coastal road. But for a weekend extension after business, Club des Pins is genuinely hard to beat.
Browse all Ben Aknoun & Club des Pins hotels →Best Areas by Vibe
Tell us how you travel.
Romantic
The Hilton Algiers in Mohammadia is the call. Corniche views, proper dinner options, and a bay that turns gold at sunset from floor 8 upward.
Culture
Stay in Centre Ville, specifically near Place des Martyrs. You're 8 minutes walk from the Casbah entrance and 5 minutes from the Musée National des Beaux-Arts on Rue Franklin Roosevelt.
Family
Mercure Alger Aéroport wins here. Pool, consistent room sizes, and a 25-minute drive to Jardin d'Essai du Hamma, which keeps kids busy for a full afternoon without costing anything extra.
Budget
Hotel Ibis Alger Aéroport at $55-80/night is the honest choice. Dar El Beida isn't glamorous, but it's clean, reliable, and the airport shuttle is free.
Beach
Sheraton Club des Pins, no contest. The private beach on the Club des Pins coastal strip is 30 minutes west of the city and genuinely uncrowded compared to Algiers public beaches.
Foodie
Base yourself in Sidi Yahia or Hydra. The restaurants around Chemin du Glycines and Rue des Frères Benhafid serve real Algerian cuisine without the tourist markup of Rue Didouche Mourad.
We reviewed 8,000+ options across the main regions of Algiers. We cut anything with misleading photos that made a Hussein Dey side street look like a waterfront property. We cut hotels that inflated ratings by busing in corporate groups. We cut anything near the port where noise starts at 4am and doesn't stop. What's left are 10 hotels that actually deliver on what they promise.
Location Quality
Is the neighborhood walkable? Are restaurants, shops, and attractions within 10 minutes on foot? How does it feel after dark? We evaluate safety, public transport access, and whether the area has genuine local character or just tourist traps. A hotel in the wrong neighborhood ruins a trip. That's why location carries the most weight.
Value for Money
We compare what you pay against what you get. A €150 hotel with a great location, clean rooms, and helpful staff can outscore a €500 hotel with fancy amenities in a bad area. We factor in seasonal pricing, cancellation policies, and hidden costs like tourist tax and breakfast surcharges. The goal is finding the best ratio, not the lowest price.
Guest Experience
We analyze thousands of verified guest reviews across multiple platforms, looking for patterns rather than individual complaints. Consistent praise for cleanliness, staff, and room quality counts. We also assess the intangibles: does the hotel have character? Would you recommend it to a friend? A soul-less chain hotel with perfect facilities still loses to a well-run boutique with personality.
Every hotel on this page earned its spot through this process.
When to Visit Algiers
Hotel prices, crowds, and weather vary by season.
Summer (June-August)
July and August are brutal in Algiers. Heat sits at 30-34°C and the city fills with diaspora visitors, pushing hotel prices up 25-40% across all categories. The last 2 weeks of August are the worst for availability and cost. Book at least 6 weeks out if you have no choice but to come in summer.
Autumn (September-November)
This is our top recommendation. September still has beach weather at 24-28°C, crowds drop sharply after the school year starts, and hotels cut rates by 15-25%. October is the sweet spot: Hotel Riadh drops to around $160/night, and Centre Ville is genuinely pleasant to walk. The Mawlid period can spike rates briefly, so check Islamic calendar dates.
Winter (December-February)
Winter is slow and it shows. Budget hotels in Dar El Beida go as low as $55/night and mid-range options in Centre Ville sit at $100-140/night. Rain is frequent, especially January-February. But the Casbah is far less crowded and the Musée du Bardo on Rue Franklin Roosevelt is a much better experience without summer tour groups.
Spring (March-May)
Spring is the other smart window. Temperatures climb steadily from 14°C in March to 22°C by May, and the city feels alive again after winter. Ramadan falls in different months each year and it transforms Algiers: restaurant hours shift, nightlife changes character, and some hotels adjust breakfast times significantly. Check the Ramadan calendar before booking March-May.
Booking Tips for Algiers
Smart booking strategies for Algiers.
Book airport hotels direct for shuttle access
Both Ibis and Mercure Alger Aéroport offer free airport shuttles, but only to direct bookings. Book through a third party and you're paying 800-1,200 DZD for a taxi that covers 3 km. Call the hotel directly if booking within 48 hours of arrival.
Avoid Ramadan if you rely on hotel restaurants
During Ramadan, most hotel restaurants in Algiers either close for lunch entirely or serve restricted menus until Iftar around 6-7pm. Budget hotels near El Harrach and Bab Ezzouar are least equipped for this. Luxury hotels like the Sheraton and Hilton handle it better with dedicated Iftar setups.
Always ask about the DZD rate at checkout
Some mid-range hotels in Centre Ville quote in USD at booking but bill in DZD at the official rate, which can differ from what you expected. Ask explicitly at check-in: 'Will my final bill be in DZD or the quoted USD amount?' The top hotels. Hilton, Sheraton, Mercure. are consistent. Smaller properties less so.
Traffic between Club des Pins and Centre Ville is real
The N11 coastal road to Club des Pins backs up badly from 5-8pm on weekdays. If you're staying at the Sheraton and have a business dinner in Centre Ville, budget 60-75 minutes each way in evening traffic, not the 30 minutes Google Maps suggests. Morning trips are fine.
Mid-September is the best single week to book
The third week of September hits after the diaspora summer rush ends, before the Toussaint holiday bump in late October. Temperatures at 22-25°C, hotel rates down 20-30% from peak, and the Corniche at Mohammadia is genuinely quiet. Hotel Riadh and Hotel Cirta both drop to near their floor prices this week.
Use the Metro Line 1 from Grande Poste, not taxis, for east-city hotels
If you're staying at Hotel Cirta in Hussein Dey and need to get to the Casbah or Grande Poste area, the tramway is 50 DZD and 20 minutes. A taxi on Boulevard Mohamed Boudiaf in morning traffic can cost 600-1,000 DZD and take 40 minutes. The tram stop at Hussein Dey is a 4-minute walk from the hotel entrance.
Hotels in Algiers, FAQ
Straight answers from our team.
What is the best neighborhood to stay in Algiers?
Centre Ville is the smartest base for most visitors. You're within 10 minutes walk of the Casbah, the Grande Poste, and Rue Didouche Mourad's cafés and shops. Sidi Yahia and Mohammadia work well if you're here for business and need to be near embassies or corporate offices on Chemin du Glycines.
How much does a hotel in Algiers cost per night?
Budget hotels near the airport in Dar El Beida run $55-80/night. Mid-range options in Centre Ville and Hussein Dey land at $140-230/night. Luxury stays at Club des Pins and Mohammadia push $260-420/night, but they include amenities that justify the gap.
Is it safe to stay near the Casbah in Algiers?
The Casbah area itself is fine during daylight, but it's not where we'd recommend staying overnight. The streets around Bab El Oued get chaotic after dark. Centre Ville hotels like Hotel Albert 1er put you 10 minutes from the Casbah entrance without putting you in the thick of it.
Which Algiers hotels are best for business travelers?
Hotel Albert 1er on Rue Asselah Hocine in Centre Ville is the top business pick. It's 5 minutes walk from the Palais du Gouvernement and close to most ministry buildings. The Hilton Algiers in Mohammadia also handles corporate groups well, with full conference facilities and reliable Wi-Fi above 50 Mbps.
What is the best time of year to visit Algiers?
April through June is the sweet spot. Temperatures sit at 18-24°C, the city isn't swamped with summer crowds, and hotel rates are 20-30% lower than July-August peaks. Avoid the last 2 weeks of August entirely. Algiers empties out locally but fills with diaspora visitors and prices spike.
How far is the airport from central Algiers hotels?
Houari Boumediene Airport is about 20 km from Centre Ville. A taxi runs 1,500-2,500 DZD depending on traffic, and the drive takes 30-45 minutes. The two airport hotels in Dar El Beida, Hotel Ibis and Mercure, cut that commute entirely if you have an early flight.
Do Algiers hotels include breakfast?
Most mid-range and luxury hotels include breakfast, but it's worth checking at booking because some strip it out for lower advertised rates. At the Sheraton Club des Pins, breakfast is included in most rate packages. Budget hotels like Hotel Ibis charge separately, typically 800-1,200 DZD extra.
Is there public transport between Algiers hotel areas?
The Algiers Metro Line 1 connects El Harrach to Tafourah-Grande Poste, which is the core of Centre Ville. A single ticket costs 50 DZD. The tramway runs through Hussein Dey toward Bordj El Kiffan, which makes Hotel Cirta easy to reach from the city center in about 20 minutes.
Which Algiers hotel has the best sea view?
El Aurassi Hotel in Ben Aknoun sits on high ground and gives you one of the best panoramic views of the Bay of Algiers. The Hilton Algiers in Mohammadia also faces the bay, and upper-floor rooms look straight out over the Corniche. Both are worth the premium for that view alone.
Are there family-friendly hotels in Algiers?
Mercure Alger Aéroport in Dar El Beida is the top family pick, with a pool, consistent room sizes, and ground-floor access that parents actually appreciate. It's 5 minutes from the airport and 25 minutes from the Jardin d'Essai du Hamma, which kids genuinely enjoy. The Sheraton Club des Pins has a beach and more space, but it costs $260-380/night.
What areas of Algiers should I avoid when booking a hotel?
Avoid hotels around Bab El Oued and the lower port area near El Djazair Street. The noise from the port and the density of foot traffic make it genuinely unpleasant at night. Some listings there use stock photos of the bay to imply a waterfront stay. they are not on the waterfront.
What is the cheapest vetted hotel in Algiers?
Hotel Ibis Alger Aéroport in Dar El Beida starts at $55/night and is the most honest budget option we found. It's 3 minutes from the terminal by hotel shuttle and genuinely functional. Don't expect charm, but the rooms are clean, the Wi-Fi works, and you won't get surprised by hidden charges.
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