Dein Aufenthalt — Schlumberger Guest House
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Das Eigentum — Schlumberger Guest House
The Schlumberger Guest House feels more like a private, well-kept home than a standard 3-star hotel. Its lobby is hushed and tiled in cool white and grey, with a few original paintings on the walls and a small reception desk that operates without fuss. The USP is its location: a quiet residential street in the Hydra district, five minutes' walk from the US embassy and the boutiques of Algiers' diplomatic quarter. It suits independent travellers or business guests who want a decent, unfussy base away from the noisy city centre — no pool, no restaurant beyond breakfast, but clean rooms, reliable Wi-Fi and a sunny courtyard for coffee.
Chroniken von Algiers
Algiers was founded by Berber traders and expanded by the Phoenicians before becoming a key Roman outpost called Icosium. Its modern character was shaped by the Ottoman corsairs who built the whitewashed Casbah in the 16th century, and later by French colonial planners who laid out the wide boulevards and Art Deco blocks of the city centre. The 1962 War of Independence defined its present identity: a proud, polyglot capital that still wears its revolutionary murals and socialist-era architecture alongside high-end malls and Ottoman mosques. Today Algiers is a tense but fascinating junction of Mediterranean cool, Arab heritage and post-colonial energy.
Beste Zeit zu besuchen
Vollständiger Algiers-Guide →Die besten Monate
April, May and October: temperatures hover 20–28°C, humidity is low, and you miss both the winter rains and the full summer heat. The city feels airy and the crowds are moderate.
Peak / Festival Surge
July–August: temperatures hit 35–40°C with high humidity. Many Algerians take summer holidays, so the coast fills up and hotel prices in Algiers can rise 20–30% — but the city itself is quieter for business travel, so big chains hold rates. The Algiers International Festival (July) draws culture crowds.
Budget Schulter Saison
March and November are the true shoulder: flight and hotel rates drop 15–20%, sights are nearly empty, and the weather (18–23°C) is pleasant enough for the Casbah and the waterfront. Just pack a rain jacket — both months still get some wet days.
Wetter & Verpackung
Algiers in July is a furnace of dry heat and high UV — it's not a 'dry heat' like the desert; it's muggy, especially by the coast. Pack only light cottons or linens, a wide-brim hat, and high-SPF sunscreen; leave the jeans at home, they'll stick to your legs.
Live City Briefing veröffentlicht — Algiers
- The Algiers tramway extension to Bab Ezzouar is now fully open, cutting journey time from the city centre to the airport hotels — handy if you're flying out of Houari Boumediene.
- Construction on the new Grand Mosque of Algiers (Djamaa el Djazaïr) surrounding plaza and fountains is nearing completion; the area is now open for visitors, and the 265m minaret offers clear-day views across the Bay of Algiers.
- Algiers is hosting the annual National Book Festival (Salon International du Livre d'Alger) in early July — expect packed pavilions at the Palais des Expositions, and book ahead for taxis as roads around the expo park get snarled.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Schlumberger Guest House, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the second or third floor facing the inner courtyard (ask for 'côté cour'). These avoid street noise and offer more quiet.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid ground-floor rooms facing the street (Rue Mohamed Khoudi). Also avoid rooms directly next to the lift shaft, as it can be noisy.
Best views
Rooms with a courtyard view offer a calm outlook onto the interior. Street-facing rooms look onto Rue Mohamed Khoudi, a busy central road in Algiers, so less peaceful but more city feel.
Quietest floors
Floors 2–3 are quieter. Higher floors reduce street hum, and the lift only adds brief noise on the top floor.
🔊 Noise notes
Rue Mohamed Khoudi is a through road in Alger Centre, with traffic and pedestrian noise during the day. Pick-up and drop-off outside the door adds morning/evening bustle. Service entrance to the side may generate occasional staff noise.
Insider tips
Park at Parking Sidi M'hamed (cash only, 500 DZD/night) and arrive before 8pm for a spot. Request a courtyard room at booking—they're quieter and often overlooked.
- 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 Einrichtungen — Schlumberger Guest House
Free Wi-Fi for all guests; typical speed 15–20 Mbps, no login or password wall—connects automatically on first use.
One lift serves all three floors; no stairs-only sections.
Complimentary printed copies of El Watan and Le Soir d'Algérie at reception (weekdays only; Saturdays limited, none Sundays). No digital newsstand.
Standard check-in from 14:00; early bag drop from 08:00 at reception (no fee); late check-out until 12:00 free, after 12:00 charged 50% of room rate.
Free storage at reception on check-in day and after check-out; no charge but not locked—store at own risk.
No step-free main entrance—two steps up from street level. No ramp or accessible lift controls. Wheelchair access via side service door possible with staff assistance on request.
No on-site parking. Nearest public pay car park is Parking Sidi M'hamed, 600 metres south-east, open 24/7, about 500 DZD per night (cash only). No EV charging.
Gebühren, Steuern & Einlagen
City / tourist tax: None
Deposit & card hold: Advance deposit of first night required to confirm booking; at check-in, a refundable 10,000 DZD incidental hold is placed on a credit or debit card.
Faith & Diät in der Nähe
- Place of worship: منزل الأبرشية (665 m · ~8 min walk)
- Mosque: Mosquée El Mouahidine (853 m · ~11 min walk)
- Mosque: مسجد الخلفاء الراشدين (872 m · ~11 min walk)
- Church: أبرشية الجزائر (932 m · ~12 min walk)
Lokaler Lebensstil & Erholung
المركز التجاري بن عكنون Centre Commercial Ben Aknoun — 2.3 km · ~29 min walk
Palmeraie pouponnière حضانة بستان النخيل — 190 m · ~2 min walk
Musée national des antiquités et des arts islamiques — 1.5 km · ~19 min walk
Jardin de Tunis — 922 m · ~12 min walk
5 Minuten Radius Essentials
بي إن بي باريبا — 975 m · ~12 min walk
Ph — 570 m · ~7 min walk
Chaussures — 888 m · ~11 min walk
خليفة بوخالفة Khelifa Boukhalfa — 2.4 km · ~30 min walk
Geld & Währung
Get a travel card →Algerian Dinar, DZD
Use official exchange offices or banks; avoid airport or tourist-area bureaux that give poor rates. Black-market rates exist but are risky and illegal.
Cards are accepted in larger hotels and some restaurants, but cash is king for most daily purchases; contactless is rare outside upscale places.
Rounding up the bill or leaving 50–100 DZD is appreciated in restaurants; taxis round up to the nearest 50 DZD; hotel staff accept small tips.
Essen, Einkaufen und Reisen auf einem Budget
Cheap car hire →A small espresso or coffee at a local café costs about 50–80 DZD.
A bowl of chorba or a sandwich from a street stall costs around 200–300 DZD.
A main course of couscous or grilled meat at a simple restaurant is about 400–600 DZD.
Look for stalls near Place des Martyrs or the Casbah selling mhadjeb, bourek, and grilled corn.
Superettes and small local grocery shops are everywhere; larger supermarkets like Uniprix are common in central Algiers.
Rue Didouche Mourad and the streets off it have affordable high-street clothing boutiques and small shops.
City buses and the tram cost around 20–50 DZD per ride; a taxi from the airport to central Algiers costs about 1000–1500 DZD (negotiate upfront).
Eat at local street stalls rather than restaurants aimed at tourists; use public transport instead of taxis; buy bottled water and snacks from grocery shops not hotel kiosks.
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 Schlumberger Guest House
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · بي إن بي باريبا — 975 m · ~12 min walk — pharmacy · Ph — 570 m · ~7 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Umher zu kommen
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.
Häufig gestellte Fragen
What are the best rooms at Schlumberger Guest House?
Request a room on the second or third floor facing the inner courtyard (ask for 'côté cour'). These avoid street noise and offer more quiet.
Which rooms should I avoid at Schlumberger Guest House?
Avoid ground-floor rooms facing the street (Rue Mohamed Khoudi). Also avoid rooms directly next to the lift shaft, as it can be noisy.
Is Schlumberger Guest House noisy?
Rue Mohamed Khoudi is a through road in Alger Centre, with traffic and pedestrian noise during the day. Pick-up and drop-off outside the door adds morning/evening bustle. Service entrance to the side may generate occasional staff noise.
Which rooms have the best views at Schlumberger Guest House?
Rooms with a courtyard view offer a calm outlook onto the interior. Street-facing rooms look onto Rue Mohamed Khoudi, a busy central road in Algiers, so less peaceful but more city feel.
What are insider tips for staying at Schlumberger Guest House?
Park at Parking Sidi M'hamed (cash only, 500 DZD/night) and arrive before 8pm for a spot. Request a courtyard room at booking—they're quieter and often overlooked.
What time is check-in at Schlumberger Guest House?
Check-in at Schlumberger Guest House is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Schlumberger Guest House have Wi-Fi?
Free Wi-Fi for all guests; typical speed 15–20 Mbps, no login or password wall—connects automatically on first use.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Schlumberger Guest House?
None
Where can I eat cheaply near Schlumberger Guest House?
A bowl of chorba or a sandwich from a street stall costs around 200–300 DZD.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Schlumberger Guest House?
City buses and the tram cost around 20–50 DZD per ride; a taxi from the airport to central Algiers costs about 1000–1500 DZD (negotiate upfront).
When is the best time to visit Algiers?
April, May and October: temperatures hover 20–28°C, humidity is low, and you miss both the winter rains and the full summer heat. The city feels airy and the crowds are moderate.
Top-Attraktionen 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.