Hotel in Paris without a credit card, paid in dinars: which area to choose

Booking a hotel in Paris without a credit card is one of the most common requests we get from Algerian travellers heading to France. Whether you are visiting family, attending an appointment or a trade fair, or discovering Paris for the first time, the obstacle is usually the same: the hotel website asks for an international Visa or Mastercard, the price is in euros, and the booking stops at the last step. Here is how to book a hotel in Paris and pay in Algerian dinars, and how to pick the right neighbourhood for your arrival airport and the purpose of your trip.

Booking a hotel in Paris without a credit card

1. Search for your hotel on our France page, with your dates and number of guests.
2. Choose your room: bed type, board and cancellation terms are shown before you confirm.
3. Send your request. Nothing is charged at this stage.
4. Our team checks availability and price with the hotel, then gets back to you.
5. Pay in dinars from Algeria, without a bank card: BaridiMob, bank transfer, or cash at our Telemly office in Algiers.
6. Receive your booking voucher, to show at the hotel reception.

Living outside Algeria? You can also pay online by bank card, and your voucher is sent to you once the payment is made. For the general method, which also works for Algeria and Tunisia, read our guide to booking a hotel without a bank card, in dinars.

Which Paris neighbourhood should you choose?

In Paris, the right area depends first on where you land and what you are coming to do. A hotel close to a good transport link saves you time every day.

Landing at Roissy-Charles-de-Gaulle: Gare du Nord and Gare de l'Est. The RER B train links the airport to Paris with no change, and Gare du Nord is its first stop in the city. The area around the two stations is popular with travellers on a budget and with those leaving early. Read recent reviews of the hotel you pick: quality varies a lot from one address to the next.

Landing at Orly: Gare de Lyon and Bercy. Since June 2024, metro line 14 has served Orly airport and runs straight to Gare de Lyon. A hotel near this station or in Bercy means no changes with your luggage, and the station itself has trains to the south and south-east of France.

Wanting to be in the middle of everything: Châtelet-Les Halles. It is the central hub with a direct link to both airports: the RER B to Roissy and line 14 to Orly, about 25 minutes away. Handy for a first stay, when you do not yet know where each day will take you.

Exploring on foot: the Latin Quarter, the Marais, Saint-Germain, Opéra. These are the most sought-after areas for walking, shopping and dining without taking the metro. Rooms there are often smaller and pricier, so book early for school holidays and festive periods.

Dreaming of an Eiffel Tower view or the Champs-Élysées? These addresses are in high demand, especially for honeymoons. Check that the view is included in the room you choose, not just "from the hotel".

Visiting family in the suburbs? The centre is not always the best choice: a hotel near the RER or metro line that serves your relatives' town will spare you long journeys every evening.

Travelling for work? La Défense and the hotels near Roissy suit business meetings and very early flights.

What to ask before you pay

• Deposit on arrival: some hotels may ask for one to cover extras. Ask us before paying and we will pass the question on to the hotel.
• City tax: ask whether it is included in the price or payable at the hotel.
• Room size and beds: for families, check the actual number of beds, a baby cot or connecting rooms.
• The facilities that matter to you: a hand shower in the bathroom, a lift, breakfast, air conditioning in summer. Ask before booking and we will check with the hotel.
• Cancellation terms: they are shown before you confirm; read them before paying.

Visa: your hotel booking in the application

In principle, Algerian citizens need a Schengen visa for France; check the current requirements with the consulate or the official website before you travel. Nreservi does not sell any visa service. Our voucher is a real, paid booking in the travellers' names for the chosen dates: ask the consulate which documents it requires, and be wary of "free" bookings that are cancelled right after the application is filed.

Frequently asked questions

Is my booking confirmed as soon as I send the request? No. It is confirmed once our team has checked availability and price with the hotel and you receive your voucher after payment.

Can I book for a relative travelling alone? Yes. Give the traveller's exact name as it appears on their passport: that is the name the hotel will check on arrival.

What if I am also going to Marseille, Lyon or Nice? It works the same way. For Marseille, read our guide to a hotel by the Old Port or near Saint-Charles station.

Find a hotel in France

Nreservi, online travel agency — 1st floor, 116 boulevard Colonel Krim Belkacem (Telemly), Algiers Centre — +213 540 28 40 40.