Hostels in Algiers: youth hostels, what to ask and budget alternatives
Published on 12 November 2026 · Nreservi teamEvery month, “auberge de jeunesse” (youth hostel) is searched around 2,400 times on Google in Algeria, and Algiers is among the first cities suggested. In English, “hostel algiers” and “youth hostel algiers” lead the suggestions. Students, solo travellers, athletes, young people from the diaspora: everyone wants the same thing, a clean bed at a low price. Here is what you can find in Algiers, what we know and what we don't, and the budget alternatives.
Youth hostel or hostel: what's the difference?
The idea is the same everywhere: you rent a bed rather than a room, usually in a shared dormitory; some places also offer private rooms, with a shared or private bathroom. You sleep on a budget, without the full services of a hotel.
In Algiers, searches lead to two kinds of places:
- youth hostels (auberges de jeunes), for which Google suggests names such as Hassiba and Rouiba;
- hostels such as Hostel Dayz in Hussein Dey, which you can book online on Nreservi.
Youth hostels in Algiers: what we know, and what we don't
We do not sell beds in youth hostels, and we have not found two recent sources confirming their exact addresses, rates and admission conditions for 2026 (age limits, membership card, maximum length of stay). Call before you go and ask:
- whether beds are free on your dates, and whether you can book ahead;
- which documents are required on arrival (ID card, passport, membership card);
- whether there is an age limit or a maximum stay;
- whether dormitories are separate for men and women, and whether there are family rooms;
- what time the doors close at night, and whether there is luggage storage;
- how to pay.
During school holidays, call as early as possible: see the 2026-2027 school holiday dates.
Hostel Dayz, the hostel we offer in Algiers
If you would rather book online, [Hostel Dayz](/en/hotel/hostel-dayz-hussein-day) (also spelt Hostel Days) is the hostel we offer in Algiers, on Rue de Tripoli in Hussein Dey, a district in the east of the city. The bed type (dorm bed or room), the bathroom and what is included are shown on each rate: read the description before you confirm, and ask our team on WhatsApp if anything is unclear.
Other budget options
- A budget hotel: for one or two people, a simple hotel room is often the easiest to book. Our budget hotels in Algiers page gathers current low rates, and our article on cheap hotels in Algiers compares them by district.
- An aparthotel for a group: for four or five people, compare one apartment with several rooms, for example at Palace Appart Hôtel in Bordj El Kiffan.
- A late arrival or an early flight: read our guide to hotels near Algiers airport.
- Choosing a district: see where to stay in Algiers.
Prices
We do not publish youth hostel rates, as we do not have two dated sources that agree. For Hostel Dayz and hotels, today's price appears in dinars as soon as you enter your dates; for typical levels, see our hotel price barometer.
Documents
Always carry your ID card or passport. Couples should read our article on the family record book at hotels before you book.
How to book
On Nreservi you book Hostel Dayz or a hotel in Algiers online. Travellers from abroad pay online by card; in Algeria you pay in dinars without a bank card (CCP, bank transfer or cash at our Telemly office). Your voucher arrives by email or WhatsApp once confirmed.
Nreservi, online travel agency — 1st floor, 116 boulevard Colonel Krim Belkacem (Telemly), Algiers Centre — +213 540 28 40 40.