Summer in Algeria: where to stay in Algiers, Oran, Béjaïa and Sétif

Every summer, families living in France and elsewhere in Europe return to Algeria for several weeks. The family home remains the base, but it is not always enough: too many people under one roof, a wish for a few days by the sea, a wedding in another city, a stop on the road. Hence the question that comes back before every trip: where to stay? Here, city by city, are the areas to know in Algiers, Oran, Béjaïa and Sétif, and the right way to go about it from abroad.

Hotel or family home: you can combine both

You do not have to choose. Many families keep the house as a base and book a few hotel nights at specific moments:

• the first night after landing and the last one before the flight home;
• three or four days by the sea, between two weeks at the grandparents';
• celebration days, when the house is full and guests arrive from everywhere;
• a stopover when the family is spread across several provinces.

Booking only those nights costs less than a full hotel stay and leaves time for the family.

Where to stay in Algiers

• Central Algiers: to do everything on foot or by metro, between the Grande Poste, Didouche Mourad street and the seafront. The right choice for a few days of sightseeing, the Casbah included.
• Hydra, El Biar, Ben Aknoun: the heights of the city, quieter and residential, popular with families who get around by car.
• Bab Ezzouar and Dar El Beïda: to the east, near the airport, for a late arrival or an early departure. See hotels near Algiers airport.
• The west coast (Sidi Fredj, Zéralda): for the sea without going far from the capital.

All areas and current prices are on the hotels in Algiers page.

Where to stay in Oran

• The centre and the Front de mer: for the atmosphere of the city, the cafés, evening walks and sightseeing, from the Place d'Armes to Santa Cruz.
• Other districts: check each hotel's location on its page before booking.
• The Oran corniche (Aïn El Turck, Les Andalouses): north-west of the city, this is the beach area.

See hotels in Oran.

Where to stay in Béjaïa

• Béjaïa town: at the foot of Mount Gouraya, near the port and the old town, with Cap Carbon and Gouraya National Park for outings.
• Tichy and the east coast: a seaside resort known for its beaches.

In summer, book as early as you can. See hotels in Béjaïa.

Where to stay in Sétif

• The city centre: around the Aïn El Fouara fountain, one of the city's main historic monuments.
• The Park Mall area: around this shopping centre, opened in 2016 and described as the largest in Algeria.

Sétif is also a good base for a trip to Djemila, a Roman site on the UNESCO World Heritage List, and a natural stop on the road east. See hotels in Sétif.

When to book from abroad

July and August concentrate demand, especially on the coast, and family rooms are the first to go. Three simple habits:

1. Book as soon as your dates are known, without waiting until you arrive.
2. Choose a room with free cancellation if your tickets are not yet bought: the cancellation terms appear on every offer.
3. Enter the children's ages in the search, so that you see rooms that really fit and the correct price.

What budget should you plan?

Summer prices vary with the city, the category and the week, so we give no rate here. For an order of magnitude city by city, see the Algeria hotel price barometer, recalculated every night from real prices.

Paying in euros or in dinars

From abroad, prices are displayed in euros on Nreservi and payment is made online by bank card. If a relative prefers to handle it in Algeria, they can book in your name and pay in dinars by bank transfer, post-office (CCP) payment or cash at our agency in Algiers. Both options are explained in booking a hotel in Algeria from France and on our travel agency page.

Frequently asked questions

Can I book just two or three nights in the middle of August? It depends on the hotel and the dates: the search shows the offers actually available for the length of stay you enter. If in doubt, write to NIA, our assistant, on the site or on WhatsApp.

Do I need a car? In central Algiers you can do without one. On the Oran corniche, in Tichy or for exploring around Sétif, it is very useful.

Can I book several rooms for the whole family? Yes. For a large number of rooms, send your request to the agency instead: our team will get back to you.

See hotels in Algeria

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