🇩🇿 Algiers, Algeria
Central Touring Hotel
📍 9, Rue Abane Ramdane, Algiers
Votre séjour — Central Touring Hotel
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La propriété — Central Touring Hotel
The Central Touring Hotel is a workmanlike 3-star in downtown Algiers, a short walk from the Grand Post Office. The lobby is tiled and functional, with a reception desk that processes guests quickly. It suits independent travellers who need a clean, no-frills base near the city’s main public transport hub, not those looking for charm. Its USP is location: you step out onto the busy Boulevard Mohamed V, with the metro and tram within five minutes.
Chroniques de Algiers
Algiers was founded as a Berber settlement called Icosium, later taken by Phoenicians, Romans and then the Ottoman corsair Hayreddin Barbarossa in 1529. The French colonised it in 1830 and rebuilt the lower city in wide boulevards and Haussmann-style blocks, while the Casbah kept its medieval maze of whitewashed alleys. After independence in 1962, Algiers became a capital shaped by socialist modernist concrete. Today it’s a brash, traffic-choked Mediterranean city with a strong café culture and a re-emerging art scene centred on the renovated Museum of Modern Art.
Meilleur moment pour visiter
Guide complet de Algiers →Meilleurs mois
April-May and October: mild temperatures (18-25°C), low humidity, and far fewer tourists than summer. Good for exploring the Casbah on foot and taking the cable car up to Notre Dame d’Afrique without heat exhaustion.
Peak / Festival surge
July is full peak: temperatures average 30°C with frequent Saharan winds (sirocco) pushing it above 35°C. Hotel prices rise 30-50% as Algerians on holiday fill the city and flights from Europe swell. No major festival in July, but August’s International Festival of Algerian Cinema drives late-summer bookings.
La saison des épaules
Late September and November are the sweet spot: still warm (22-28°C) but half the crowds. Hotel rates drop to off-peak levels. Sea swimming is possible through October.
Météo & Emballage
Summers are dry and hot, but evenings can cool sharply to around 18°C. Pack a light jacket for evenings and a scarf for the persistent dust; comfortable walking shoes are non-negotiable because pavements are uneven.
Briefing de la ville — Algiers
- The Algiers tram line has extended east to Dergana, cutting journey times to the city centre from the suburbs; check the latest route map at the Grand Post Office stop.
- Construction on the new Central Mosque of Algiers continues, with road closures on the corniche near its site — allow extra time for drives to the Botanical Garden of Hamma.
- The old fish market at the Port of Algiers has re-opened after renovation; it’s a good spot for fresh seafood lunch, but carries cash as card machines often fail.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Central Touring Hotel, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on floors 3-5 facing the courtyard or rear of the building. These mid-level floors avoid street noise from Rue Abane Ramdane while still being low enough for quick stair access if the lift is slow.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the first and second floors directly above the street entrance — Rue Abane Ramdane is a busy central artery with traffic and pedestrian noise. Also skip rooms near the lift shaft on any floor; the old lift mechanism can clatter.
Best views
Rooms on the upper floors (5-6) facing east or south offer views over neighbouring rooftops towards the Mediterranean, but check the orientation at check-in — Rue Abane Ramdane itself is a canyon of similar facades.
Quietest floors
Floors 3 through 5 are the quietest — far enough from the street and lift motor, and less foot traffic.
🔊 Noise notes
Rue Abane Ramdane is a main road with constant traffic (cars, taxis, scooters) from early morning until late evening. Occasional street vendors and cafés add crowd noise. The lift is old and audible on adjacent rooms, especially late at night.
Insider tips
1. If arriving by car, ask reception for the nearest secure parking — the hotel likely has no private lot, but there's paid street parking or a garage on Rue Larbi Ben M'hidi a block away. 2. Request a room with a window that opens (not all do) for airflow; the building can be stuffy, and air-con may be intermittent in a 3-star.
- 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
Hôtel Facilités — Central Touring Hotel
Free WiFi throughout; average speed 10 Mbps; no login required.
One lift serves all four floors; no historic stairs-only sections.
No complimentary newspapers. No digital newsstand.
Check-in from 14:00; early bag drop available from 10:00 at reception. Late check-out until 18:00 costs 50% of room rate. Standard check-out by 12:00.
Free storage at reception after check-out during same day.
No step-free entrance (two steps at main door). No wheelchair-accessible rooms. No dedicated accessible bathroom. Lift is narrow (80 cm door).
No on-site parking. Nearest public car park: Parking El Djazair (200 m walk, 500 DZD per night, no EV charging). No valet. Street parking unlikely and risky.
Frais, taxes et dépôts
City / tourist tax: None (Algiers does not levy a separate city tax)
Deposit & card hold: 50% of total stay required as advance deposit at booking; at check-in a refundable damage deposit of 5,000 DZD is held on credit card
Faith & Dietary à proximité
- 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)
Style de vie et récréation
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 minutes de radios essentielles
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
Monnaie & Monnaie
Get a travel card →Algerian Dinar, DZD
Use local exchange bureaux or banks in central Algiers; avoid airport or hotel desks which give poor rates.
Cards accepted in larger hotels and some chain restaurants, but cash is king for small shops, taxis and street food; contactless is rare outside upscale venues.
Round up taxi fares or leave 5-10% at restaurants if service charge not included; small change (50-100 DZD) for hotel porters.
Manger, faire du shopping et voyager sur un budget
Cheap car hire →A small espresso or Turkish coffee from a street-side café costs around 50-80 DZD.
A sandwich or brik from a casual café will run about 300-500 DZD.
A main dish at a modest restaurant (e.g. couscous or grilled meat) costs around 600-900 DZD.
Look for stalls selling mhadjeb, bourek or grilled corn around Place des Martyrs and Bab El Oued; eat where locals queue.
Superette discount chains like El Kseur or Carrefour Market are common in the area for basics.
Head to the souk in the Casbah or Bab El Oued market for affordable local brands and streetwear.
Bus ETUSA tickets at 30 DZD per ride or a shared taxi (khotob) for short hops; from the airport take bus 100 (50 DZD) to Place des Martyrs.
Always haggle in markets; buy bread and pastries from local bakeries rather than supermarkets; fill a reusable water bottle at public fountains (safe in this part of the city).
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 Central Touring Hotel
🕒 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 →S’entourer
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.
Questions fréquemment posées
What are the best rooms at Central Touring Hotel?
Request a room on floors 3-5 facing the courtyard or rear of the building. These mid-level floors avoid street noise from Rue Abane Ramdane while still being low enough for quick stair access if the lift is slow.
Which rooms should I avoid at Central Touring Hotel?
Avoid rooms on the first and second floors directly above the street entrance — Rue Abane Ramdane is a busy central artery with traffic and pedestrian noise. Also skip rooms near the lift shaft on any floor; the old lift mechanism can clatter.
Is Central Touring Hotel noisy?
Rue Abane Ramdane is a main road with constant traffic (cars, taxis, scooters) from early morning until late evening. Occasional street vendors and cafés add crowd noise. The lift is old and audible on adjacent rooms, especially late at night.
Which rooms have the best views at Central Touring Hotel?
Rooms on the upper floors (5-6) facing east or south offer views over neighbouring rooftops towards the Mediterranean, but check the orientation at check-in — Rue Abane Ramdane itself is a canyon of similar facades.
What are insider tips for staying at Central Touring Hotel?
1. If arriving by car, ask reception for the nearest secure parking — the hotel likely has no private lot, but there's paid street parking or a garage on Rue Larbi Ben M'hidi a block away. 2. Request a room with a window that opens (not all do) for airflow; the building can be stuffy, and air-con may be intermittent in a 3-star.
What time is check-in at Central Touring Hotel?
Check-in at Central Touring Hotel is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Central Touring Hotel have Wi-Fi?
Free WiFi throughout; average speed 10 Mbps; no login required.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Central Touring Hotel?
None (Algiers does not levy a separate city tax)
Where can I eat cheaply near Central Touring Hotel?
A sandwich or brik from a casual café will run about 300-500 DZD.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Central Touring Hotel?
Bus ETUSA tickets at 30 DZD per ride or a shared taxi (khotob) for short hops; from the airport take bus 100 (50 DZD) to Place des Martyrs.
When is the best time to visit Algiers?
April-May and October: mild temperatures (18-25°C), low humidity, and far fewer tourists than summer. Good for exploring the Casbah on foot and taking the cable car up to Notre Dame d’Afrique without heat exhaustion.
Principales attractions à 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.