Where is Hotel Nelson in Algiers?

At 4 rue Ahcene Aliane in Bab El Oued, about ten minutes' walk from Place des Martyrs and the Palais des Raïs.

Can I walk to the Casbah from Hotel Nelson?

Yes. The Casbah begins above Place des Martyrs, about ten minutes' walk away; the Ketchaoua mosque and Djamaa El Kebir are less than a kilometre away.

Is Wi-Fi free at Hotel Nelson?

Yes, Wi-Fi is free. Rooms are air-conditioned and the front desk is open 24 hours a day.

How much is a night at Hotel Nelson Bab El Oued?

The price depends on your dates, the room type and the number of guests. Enter your dates on Nreservi to see the available rates, and pay by card online or in Algerian dinars.

How do I book Hotel Nelson Bab El Oued?

Choose your dates and the number of guests in the search above: Nreservi shows the live prices of the rooms at Hotel Nelson Bab El Oued. You book online and pay by card, or in Algerian dinars (BaridiMob, bank transfer or cash at our agency in Telemly, central Algiers).

How do I receive my voucher?

As soon as your booking is confirmed, your voucher is sent by email or WhatsApp; show it at the hotel reception when you arrive.

Can I cancel my booking?

Cancellation conditions depend on the rate you choose: each offer shows, before you book, whether it is refundable and until when cancellation is free.

Hotel Nelson Bab El Oued, Algiers: near the Casbah

Hotel Nelson is a simple hotel in Bab El Oued, at 4 rue Ahcene Aliane, north of Place des Martyrs. The Casbah, the Palais des Raïs and the mosques of the Lower Casbah are all within walking distance. With free Wi-Fi, air conditioning and a 24-hour front desk, it is a practical base for exploring old Algiers.

Location: Bab El Oued, at the gates of the Casbah

The hotel is at 4 rue Ahcene Aliane in Bab El Oued, one of the liveliest working-class districts of Algiers. Place des Martyrs, the Ali Bitchine mosque and the Palais des Raïs (Bastion 23) are about ten minutes away on foot; Djamaa El Kebir and the Ketchaoua mosque are less than a kilometre away.

The administrative centre, with the Grande Poste and rue Didouche Mourad, is a few minutes by car, or by metro from Place des Martyrs station. Allow 30 to 45 minutes by road to Houari Boumediene airport, depending on traffic.

Rooms and services

The hotel has several room types; bed and bathroom details are shown on each offer before you book. Wi-Fi is free, rooms are air-conditioned, the front desk is open 24 hours a day and you can leave your luggage.

A continental breakfast is served in the morning and may be included depending on the rate. The streets of Bab El Oued are busy and parking is difficult: if you are coming by car, ask our team for advice. Check-in and check-out times are given on your voucher.

Old Algiers on foot

The hotel's main asset is its location for visiting old Algiers. The Casbah, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, begins just above Place des Martyrs: its alleys, Ottoman palaces such as Dar Mustapha Pacha and the Palais des Raïs, and the Museum of Popular Arts and Traditions can all be visited on foot.

On the sea side, the Bab El Oued seafront and Kettani beach are close by, and the Basilica of Notre-Dame d'Afrique overlooks the district from the heights of Bologhine, a few minutes away by taxi.

Who is it for?

Hotel Nelson suits travellers looking for simple accommodation as close as possible to the Casbah and Place des Martyrs: sightseeing in Algiers, a short stop in the capital, or visiting family in Bab El Oued, Bologhine or the Casbah.

For a more upscale hotel or one with a pool, see our Hotels in Algiers page to compare neighbourhoods and prices.