5-star hotels in Algiers
A historic palace, a grand hotel facing the bay, an address near the Jardin d'Essai or a conference hotel on the west coast: the 5-star hotels of Algiers are all different. Compare them, see today's prices and book, paying by card from abroad or in Algerian dinars.
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The 5-star hotels of Algiers
Hôtel El Aurassi
Les Tagarins, above the city centre: more than 450 rooms and suites, all with a balcony, facing the bay or the gardens.
Hôtel El Djazaïr (ex-Saint-George)
El Mouradia: the historic palace opened in 1889, 296 rooms set in gardens, spa with hammam.
Sofitel Algiers Hamma Garden
Rue Hassiba Ben Bouali, near the Jardin d'Essai: more than 300 rooms and suites, three restaurants, two pools.
Mercure Alger Palais des Congrès
Aïn Benian, next to the International Conference Centre: opened in 2023, 152 rooms including 8 suites, some with sea views.
Four 5-star addresses, four ways to stay
A 5-star hotel in Algiers is not one single model. The El Aurassi, opened in 1975 and designed by the architect Luigi Moretti, is the large modern hotel of Les Tagarins, with its balconies facing the bay and its Algerian, international and Italian restaurants. The El Djazaïr, the former Saint-George, is the palace steeped in history: it welcomed Winston Churchill and Édith Piaf, and its gardens are home to a pool and a terrace.
The Sofitel Algiers Hamma Garden plays the neighbourhood card: the Jardin d'Essai botanical garden is a few minutes' walk away, the Maqam Echahid towers over the area, and its El Mordjane restaurant serves Algerian cuisine. The newest, the Mercure Alger Palais des Congrès, opened in 2023 in Aïn Benian, is aimed first at conferences at the CIC, with rooms facing the bay and a spa.
City centre, the heights, the west coast or Bab Ezzouar: where to stay?
For a meeting in the centre or a visit to the Casbah, the 5-star hotels of Hamma, Les Tagarins and El Mouradia are the most practical. In Hydra and Ben Aknoun, residential and business districts, we have no 5-star hotel with a detailed page: the El Djazaïr, on the heights of El Mouradia, is the closest to Hydra. For a conference at the International Conference Centre, the Mercure in Aïn Benian saves you crossing the city.
By the sea, in Zéralda, Sidi Fredj and Club des Pins, our hotels with detailed pages are mostly 4- and 3-star, such as Les Sables d'Or (4-star) with its private beach. The same goes for Bab Ezzouar, near the airport: the Mercure Alger Aéroport there is rated 4-star. If location matters more than category, the search at the top of the page shows all the hotels in Algiers available for your dates.
Business, weddings, families: what guests come for
The large hotels of Algiers host many seminars, delegations and receptions: the El Aurassi has its El Mawakif hall, the Sofitel a banquet hall and a business centre, the Mercure in Aïn Benian a conference hall and a reception hall. Capacities and conditions are arranged directly with the hotel; our team can put you in touch.
With family, look at the suites and leisure facilities: outdoor pool in season at the El Aurassi, indoor and outdoor pools at the Sofitel, pool and spa at the El Djazaïr and at the Mercure in Aïn Benian. To compare the pools, see our page Hotels in Algiers with a pool. Breakfast is included or not depending on the rate: it is shown on each offer.
Paying for a 5-star hotel: by card or in dinars
On Nreservi, choose your dates: today's prices are shown in Algerian dinars. From abroad you can pay by card; in Algeria you pay in Algerian dinars by BaridiMob, bank transfer or cash at our Telemly agency, with no bank card needed. You book online or with NIA, our assistant on WhatsApp, and the voucher arrives by e-mail or WhatsApp as soon as the booking is confirmed.
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Frequently asked questions
Which 5-star hotels in Algiers can I book on Nreservi?
Among our detailed hotel pages: the El Aurassi (Les Tagarins), the El Djazaïr, formerly the Saint-George (El Mouradia), the Sofitel Algiers Hamma Garden (Hamma) and the Mercure Alger Palais des Congrès (Aïn Benian). The live search shows which ones are available for your dates.
Which 5-star hotel is closest to central Algiers?
The Sofitel Algiers Hamma Garden, near the Jardin d'Essai, and the El Aurassi, in Les Tagarins, above the city centre. The El Djazaïr, in El Mouradia, is a few minutes from the centre by taxi, depending on traffic.
Does the Hotel Saint-George still exist?
Yes, under the name Hôtel El Djazaïr since 1982. It is the same palace, opened in 1889 on Avenue Souidani-Boudjemaa, in El Mouradia.
Which 5-star hotel for a conference at the CIC?
The Mercure Alger Palais des Congrès, in Aïn Benian, is next to the Abdelatif-Rahal International Conference Centre. It also has meeting rooms and a conference hall.
How can I pay for a 5-star hotel in Algiers?
On Nreservi you can pay by card from abroad. In Algeria, you pay in Algerian dinars by BaridiMob, bank transfer or cash at our Telemly agency, without a bank card.