Your stay — Dortoir 25
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Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Mosque: Mosquée El Bey (133 m · ~2 min walk)
- Place of worship: Dar El-Imam;دار الامام (575 m · ~7 min walk)
- Mosque: Mosquée Chentli (723 m · ~9 min walk)
- Mosque: مسجد الاستقلال (940 m · ~12 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Musée Public National Cirta — 706 m · ~9 min walk
المسرح الجهوي - قسنطينة — 222 m · ~3 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Crédit populaire d'Algérie — 111 m · ~1 min walk
Pharmacie Ikhlef — 728 m · ~9 min walk
Station Tattache Belkacem — 610 m · ~8 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Algerian Dinar, DZD
Change money at local banks or official exchange bureaux in Constantine; avoid airport and tourist-area kiosks as rates are poor.
Cards are accepted at larger hotels and some shops, but cash is king for most transactions; contactless is rare outside big chains.
Round up taxi fares or leave 50–100 DZD for good service. Tipping 10% in restaurants is appreciated but not mandatory; hotel staff expect 100–200 DZD for help with bags or room cleaning.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A simple espresso or coffee at a local café costs around 50–80 DZD.
A sandwich or brochette from a street vendor costs 200–400 DZD.
An affordable main course at a modest restaurant runs 400–700 DZD.
The area around Place de la Breche and the Souk el Acer has many stalls selling mhadjeb, brochettes, and fresh juices.
Common budget supermarkets are Carrefour Market and Ardis.
The street markets (souks) in the old city offer inexpensive clothing; look for clothes at stalls near the centre.
Local minibuses are the cheapest way around, about 20–30 DZD per ride. From the airport, take the bus to the city centre for around 100 DZD.
Eat at street stalls or café-sandwich shops for meals under 400 DZD. Haggle in markets but not in shops with fixed prices. Use public minibuses instead of taxis for short hops.
Emergency Contacts
ConstantineIn Algeria, emergency numbers are national: Police: 17, Ambulance: 14, Fire: 14. For local police in Constantine, dial 031 93 12 22. Useful: tourist police hotline 1548, and the Civil Protection (for fire/rescue) on 1021. Save these before you travel.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Constantine, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Dortoir 25
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Crédit populaire d'Algérie — 111 m · ~1 min walk — pharmacy · Pharmacie Ikhlef — 728 m · ~9 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Mohamed Boudiaf Airport → Place de la République, then a 5-minute walk to Hôtel El Bey
💡 The bus drops you at the main square. From there, walk east along Rue Didouche Mourad — the hotel is on your left. Don't attempt this with large luggage.
Mohamed Boudiaf International Airport (CZL) → Hôtel El Bey, Constantine city centre
💡 Fix the fare before you get in — drivers often quote higher for tourists. The hotel can also arrange a pickup for roughly the same price.
Anywhere in central Constantine → Hôtel El Bey
💡 Yellow cars are official petit taxis — they're cheaper than private drivers. Use Google Maps to show the hotel location, as drivers rarely know street numbers.
Gare de Constantine (train station) → Hôtel El Bey (nearest stop: Palais de Justice)
💡 Easiest way from the central station. Palais de Justice is two blocks uphill from the hotel. Buy a rechargeable card at the ticket machine — single tickets are cash only.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is check-in at Dortoir 25?
Check-in at Dortoir 25 is from null. Check-out is by null.
Where can I eat cheaply near Dortoir 25?
A sandwich or brochette from a street vendor costs 200–400 DZD.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Dortoir 25?
Local minibuses are the cheapest way around, about 20–30 DZD per ride. From the airport, take the bus to the city centre for around 100 DZD.
Top Attractions in Constantine
💡 There's a small bench behind the monument that few tourists find — sit there with a book or just watch the birds circling below.
💡 Bargain gently and with humour. Seek out the dried mint and harissa stalls (cheapest in the city). Expect to be jostled — it's part of the experience.
💡 Cross just before sunset — the bridge catches golden light and the gorge below goes into deep shadow. Free to walk, no tickets needed.
💡 Bring your own snacks — there's only one small kiosk, and it sells overpriced bottled water. The benches by the fountain have the best shade.
💡 Go on a Friday morning — it's quiet and the staff often let you into locked rooms showing Numidian relics.