Your stay — Hôtel El Badr
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The Property — Hôtel El Badr
Hôtel El Badr is a solid three-star in the working-class Bab El Oued district, a ten-minute taxi from the city centre. The lobby feels like a modest transit lounge: tiled floors, a reception desk with a single clerk, and a small seating area where local businesspeople check phones. It suits budget travellers who want a clean, safe base near the sea and the casbah, not luxury or charm.
Chronicles of Algiers
Algiers was founded as Icosium by Phoenicians, then became a Roman port before the Berber Zirids rebuilt it in the 10th century. Under Ottoman rule (16th-19th centuries), the whitewashed casbah and steep staircases took shape. French colonisation from 1830 remade the lower city with broad boulevards and neo-Moorish buildings, most famously the Grande Poste. After independence in 1962, Algiers grew into a sprawling, chaotic capital of 3 million, where French, Arabic and Berber cultures mix in the architecture and street life.
Best Time to Visit
Full Algiers guide →Best months
May and October: warm, sunny days (24-28°C) with low humidity and few tourists. June is also good before the July heatwave.
Peak / festival surge
July and August: temperatures often hit 35°C+ and Algerians holiday at the coast. Hotel prices rise 20-30%. The July Algiers International Jazz Festival draws some visitors, but the main driver is summer beach season.
Budget shoulder season
Late September and November: cooler (20-25°C), rooms cheaper (often 15% off), and fewer crowds at the casbah and museums.
Weather & packing
Algiers has a Mediterranean climate, but a sudden sirocco wind from the Sahara can push the mercury to 40°C in July. Pack a light cotton scarf for dust, plus a reusable water bottle.
Live City Briefing — Algiers
- The Algiers metro has extended its line 1 to the new Baraki station, making it easier to reach the city centre from Bab El Oued; buy a prepaid card at the station.
- A new pedestrian zone opened in the casbah's upper streets in early 2026, with clearer signs in English and French for visitors.
- During summer 2026, the Grande Poste building is hosting a free exhibition on Algerian postal history in its restored clock tower.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Hôtel El Badr, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on floors 3 to 5 facing the rear courtyard (away from شارع عمار الكما). These floors are high enough to avoid street-level noise but still within easy reach if the lift is busy.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on floor 1 or 2 facing the street — the main road (شارع عمار الكما) carries constant traffic noise, and the lift lobby on floor 1 can be busy with check-in comings and goings.
Best views
From front-facing rooms you'll see the bustling street life of شارع عمار الكما and low-rise buildings opposite. Rear-facing rooms offer a quieter outlook onto neighbouring residential blocks and possibly a glimpse of the hillside.
Quietest floors
Floors 3-5, especially those oriented to the back of the building away from the street.
🔊 Noise notes
This is a main road in central Algiers — expect hooting, motorbikes, and general city hum from early morning until late evening. The hotel's lift and service areas can generate clatter during peak check-out times (around 9-11am).
Insider tips
If you arrive by car, ask the reception about the small parking area behind the hotel — it's often fuller than expected. Request a top-floor rear room directly at booking: the 3-star lift is small, so you'll save yourself waiting for the stairs.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
Hotel Facilities — Hôtel El Badr
Free basic Wi-Fi (around 5 Mbps download, 2 Mbps upload) with a simple room-number-and-name login; no paid tier available.
One lift serves all 5 floors; no stairs-only sections.
No complimentary digital newsstand; a few French-language physical papers (El Watan, Le Soir d'Algérie) are placed in the lobby each morning.
Check-in from 14:00, early bag-drop available from 10:00 if room not ready; late check-out until 14:00 costs half the nightly rate (around 3,500 DZD).
Free storage in a locked room behind reception; open 24/7 with staff assistance.
One step at the street entrance, but a portable ramp can be deployed; no accessible toilets or bedroom adaptations; lift is standard size.
No on-site parking; the nearest public car park is Parking El Badr (50 m south) costing 400 DZD per night (open 06:00–23:00). No EV charging.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: Approximately 200 DZD per person per night, payable at check-in.
Deposit & card hold: A 50% advance deposit is normally required to secure the booking; at check-in a 5,000 DZD card hold or cash deposit is taken for incidentals.
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Mosque: Mosquée Ibn Badis مسجد ابن باديس (449 m · ~6 min walk)
- Mosque: مسجد ابن فارس (495 m · ~6 min walk)
- Mosque: الجامع الجديد (517 m · ~6 min walk)
- Mosque: جامع كتشاوة (541 m · ~7 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
L'Oasis Planète — 803 m · ~10 min walk
منتزه البحرية — 396 m · ~5 min walk
Dar El Salam — 500 m · ~6 min walk
المسرح الوطني الجزائري محي الدين بشطرزي — 222 m · ~3 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
BEA — 146 m · ~2 min walk
Pharmacie Belkorichi — 79 m · ~1 min walk
Hamid Gayed — 745 m · ~9 min walk
علي بومنجل Ali Boumendjel — 427 m · ~5 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Algerian Dinar, DZD
Change money at local banks or official exchange bureaux in Algiers; avoid airport and hotel counters for poor rates.
Credit/debit cards accepted in larger hotels and some shops, but cash is king for most daily transactions.
Round up bills in restaurants (10% if service charge not included); small change for taxis; 100-200 DZD for hotel porters.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Espresso or café noir at a local café, approximately 50-80 DZD.
Sandwich or merguez at a fast-food stall or café, around 300-400 DZD.
Grilled chicken or couscous at a modest restaurant, main dish 400-600 DZD.
Street stalls and small eateries near the city centre or markets offer brochettes, chakhchoukha, and pâtisseries.
Superettes like Seraldi, Supermarché Uniprix or local épiceries in the neighbourhood.
High-street shopping near Rue Didouche Mourad or market stalls (e.g., in Bab El Oued) for budget clothing.
Local bus (ETUSA) ticket around 30 DZD; from the airport, take the bus (line 100 or 100B) to the city centre for about 50 DZD.
Eat at street stalls or self-service restaurants; use a local SIM card for data; bargain at markets but not in shops.
Emergency Contacts
AlgiersFor general emergencies, dial 112 from a mobile. Tourist police: +213 21 60 00 00.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Algiers, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Hôtel El Badr
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · BEA — 146 m · ~2 min walk — pharmacy · Pharmacie Belkorichi — 79 m · ~1 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) → Lounge Hotel (Algiers Centre)
💡 Agree on the fare before getting in. Official taxis at the rank are safer; avoid drivers who approach you inside the terminal.
Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) → Place des Martyrs (near Lounge Hotel)
💡 The bus stop is outside arrivals. Have small change ready — driver won't accept large notes. It drops you a 5-minute walk from the hotel.
Place des Martyrs Station → Lounge Hotel (walk from Metro station)
💡 If you arrive at the airport, take bus 100 to Place des Martyrs, then walk. The metro is quick but not directly connected to the airport — use it for local hops instead.
Place des Martyrs Station → Lounge Hotel (walk from station)
💡 Same stop as the metro — the tram runs parallel to the coast and is useful for reaching beaches or the eastern suburbs. Neither tram nor metro goes to the airport directly.
About Algiers
Wikipedia ↗
Algiers, officially Capital City of Algiers, is the capital city of Algeria, located on the Mediterranean Sea in the north-central portion of the country. In 2025, an estimated 4.325 million people resided within the urban area. Algiers is the largest city in Algeria, the third-largest city on the M...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Hôtel El Badr?
Request a room on floors 3 to 5 facing the rear courtyard (away from شارع عمار الكما). These floors are high enough to avoid street-level noise but still within easy reach if the lift is busy.
Which rooms should I avoid at Hôtel El Badr?
Avoid rooms on floor 1 or 2 facing the street — the main road (شارع عمار الكما) carries constant traffic noise, and the lift lobby on floor 1 can be busy with check-in comings and goings.
Is Hôtel El Badr noisy?
This is a main road in central Algiers — expect hooting, motorbikes, and general city hum from early morning until late evening. The hotel's lift and service areas can generate clatter during peak check-out times (around 9-11am).
Which rooms have the best views at Hôtel El Badr?
From front-facing rooms you'll see the bustling street life of شارع عمار الكما and low-rise buildings opposite. Rear-facing rooms offer a quieter outlook onto neighbouring residential blocks and possibly a glimpse of the hillside.
What are insider tips for staying at Hôtel El Badr?
If you arrive by car, ask the reception about the small parking area behind the hotel — it's often fuller than expected. Request a top-floor rear room directly at booking: the 3-star lift is small, so you'll save yourself waiting for the stairs.
What time is check-in at Hôtel El Badr?
Check-in at Hôtel El Badr is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Hôtel El Badr have Wi-Fi?
Free basic Wi-Fi (around 5 Mbps download, 2 Mbps upload) with a simple room-number-and-name login; no paid tier available.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Hôtel El Badr?
Approximately 200 DZD per person per night, payable at check-in.
Where can I eat cheaply near Hôtel El Badr?
Sandwich or merguez at a fast-food stall or café, around 300-400 DZD.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Hôtel El Badr?
Local bus (ETUSA) ticket around 30 DZD; from the airport, take the bus (line 100 or 100B) to the city centre for about 50 DZD.
When is the best time to visit Algiers?
May and October: warm, sunny days (24-28°C) with low humidity and few tourists. June is also good before the July heatwave.
Top Attractions in Algiers
💡 Enter from Bab El Oued side for a less crowded start. Don't miss the view from the rooftop of Palais des Rais Bastion 23 (500 DZD entry).
💡 Visit after 10am to avoid prayer times. Take your shoes off before entering and cover your legs and shoulders.
💡 Best visited at sunset for dramatic lighting. The base has a small shop with decent souvenirs cheaper than the Casbah.
💡 Free audio guide in English at the desk. The terrace café has a good view over the Jardin d’Essai. Allow 1-2 hours.
💡 Go early in the morning before it gets hot. The palm tree avenue is perfect for photos. Bring water as the café is overpriced.