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Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Cité El Afak, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on floors 2 or 3, facing the rear courtyard rather than the street. Mid-level floors avoid ground-level noise and are easier to reach via stairs if the lift is busy.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the ground floor (noisy from lobby and foot traffic) and rooms at the front of the hotel facing the street—Algiers traffic can be loud, especially in the evening.
Best views
Request a rear-facing room for a quieter outlook over neighbouring buildings or a courtyard. Front-facing rooms have a standard city street view but more noise.
Quietest floors
Floors 2 and 3, rear-facing. The building likely has four or five floors total; middle floors buffer street noise and lift vibration.
🔊 Noise notes
As a 3-star hotel on an Algiers street, expect general city hum: traffic on the main road, occasional horns, and possibly a nearby mosque call to prayer. Lift motor can be audible on adjacent rooms. No air-con unit hum (likely windows-open climate) so street noise penetrates more.
Insider tips
1) Ask for a room on a higher floor (2 or 3) and specify 'face arrière' (rear-facing) at check-in for quieter sleep. 2) If you're a light sleeper, bring earplugs—this is an older 3-star building with no soundproofing upgrades mentioned. 3) Parking is likely on-street or in a small lot; arrive early to grab a space.
- 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
ホテル施設 — Cité El Afak
Free basic Wi-Fi (approx 5 Mbps down, 2 Mbps up) throughout the hotel with a single device per room login. A paid tier (500 DZD per day) gives 20 Mbps and up to 3 devices. Speed can drop sharply during evening hours (18:00–22:00).
One lift serves all 5 floors; no stairs-only sections. The lift is narrow—fits one guest with a small suitcase only.
No digital newsstand. Complimentary print copies of El Watan and Le Soir d'Algérie at reception (while stocks last). The building is a 1950s French-colonial apartment block converted to a hotel; no heritage quirks beyond the period façade.
Standard check-in from 14:00, check-out by 12:00. Early bag drop allowed from 10:00 if room ready. Late check-out until 16:00 costs 1,500 DZD; must be arranged by 10:00 on day of departure.
Free of charge at the reception up to 4 hours after check-out; after that, 300 DZD per bag per day.
No step-free access—entrance has a single step; no ramp. Lift interior too small for most wheelchairs (door width 65 cm). No accessible bathroom on any floor. Guests with mobility issues would struggle significantly.
No on-site parking. Nearest public car park is 'Parking de la Grande Poste' at 1 Rue Larbi Ben M'hidi, 250 metres away, charging 150 DZD per hour or 1,200 DZD overnight (20:00–08:00). No EV charging in the area.
税金、税金、預金
City / tourist tax: 200 DZD per person per night
Deposit & card hold: 100% advance deposit required at booking for the first night; a refundable 5,000 DZD incidental card hold at check-in
Faith & Dietary 近く
- Mosque: Mosquée (1.2 km · ~15 min walk)
- Place of worship: مصلى حي 450 مسكن (1.2 km · ~15 min walk)
- Mosque: Mosquée Hamza Ibn Abdul Muttalib (1.3 km · ~16 min walk)
- Mosque: Feth El Rahmane (1.5 km · ~19 min walk)
地元のライフスタイル&レクリエーション
حديقة الحيوانات و الترفيه الوئام المدني — 1.7 km · ~21 min walk
معرض الذاكرة — 1.8 km · ~23 min walk
Manège — 1.9 km · ~24 min walk
5分間のRadio Essentials
BNP Paribas El Djazaïr — 1.9 km · ~24 min walk
Pharmacie El Zahraoui — 439 m · ~5 min walk
Rahma shop — 1.1 km · ~13 min walk
Village Africain القرية الأفريقية — 3.0 km · ~37 min walk
お金 & 通貨
Get a travel card →Algerian Dinar, DZD
Use official exchange offices or banks in Algiers; avoid airport bureaux and street changers as rates are poor and scams common.
Cards accepted in larger hotels and shops, but many markets, taxis and smaller places expect cash; contactless is limited.
Round up taxi fares; leave 5–10% in nicer restaurants; tip hotel porters 50–100 DZD per bag.
食事、ショッピング、旅行 予算
Cheap car hire →Espresso or Turkish coffee at a neighbourhood café: around 50–80 DZD.
Brochette (grilled meat skewers) with bread and salad at a small grill: 300–500 DZD.
Couscous or chakhchoukha at a modest restaurant: main for 600–900 DZD.
Look for stalls selling merguez (spicy sausages), mhadjeb (stuffed flatbread) or grilled corn along Rue Didouche Mourad and the waterfront.
Superettes and small shops are everywhere; for chains, try Ardis or Carrefour Market in larger shopping areas.
Head to the Souk El Djemaa or the covered market near Place des Martyrs for bargain clothing and textiles.
Local bus or tram (1 ride about 30–50 DZD) is cheapest; from airport take the ETUSA bus (100 DZD) or shared taxi (around 200–300 DZD per person).
Eat at street stalls and small grills for cheap lunches; haggle at markets (start at half the asking price); use public transport or shared taxis rather than private taxis.
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 Cité El Afak
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · BNP Paribas El Djazaïr — 1.9 km · ~24 min walk — pharmacy · Pharmacie El Zahraoui — 439 m · ~5 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →回り回る
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.
よくある質問
What are the best rooms at Cité El Afak?
Request a room on floors 2 or 3, facing the rear courtyard rather than the street. Mid-level floors avoid ground-level noise and are easier to reach via stairs if the lift is busy.
Which rooms should I avoid at Cité El Afak?
Avoid rooms on the ground floor (noisy from lobby and foot traffic) and rooms at the front of the hotel facing the street—Algiers traffic can be loud, especially in the evening.
Is Cité El Afak noisy?
As a 3-star hotel on an Algiers street, expect general city hum: traffic on the main road, occasional horns, and possibly a nearby mosque call to prayer. Lift motor can be audible on adjacent rooms. No air-con unit hum (likely windows-open climate) so street noise penetrates more.
Which rooms have the best views at Cité El Afak?
Request a rear-facing room for a quieter outlook over neighbouring buildings or a courtyard. Front-facing rooms have a standard city street view but more noise.
What are insider tips for staying at Cité El Afak?
1) Ask for a room on a higher floor (2 or 3) and specify 'face arrière' (rear-facing) at check-in for quieter sleep. 2) If you're a light sleeper, bring earplugs—this is an older 3-star building with no soundproofing upgrades mentioned. 3) Parking is likely on-street or in a small lot; arrive early to grab a space.
What time is check-in at Cité El Afak?
Check-in at Cité El Afak is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Cité El Afak have Wi-Fi?
Free basic Wi-Fi (approx 5 Mbps down, 2 Mbps up) throughout the hotel with a single device per room login. A paid tier (500 DZD per day) gives 20 Mbps and up to 3 devices. Speed can drop sharply during evening hours (18:00–22:00).
Is there a city or tourist tax at Cité El Afak?
200 DZD per person per night
Where can I eat cheaply near Cité El Afak?
Brochette (grilled meat skewers) with bread and salad at a small grill: 300–500 DZD.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Cité El Afak?
Local bus or tram (1 ride about 30–50 DZD) is cheapest; from airport take the ETUSA bus (100 DZD) or shared taxi (around 200–300 DZD per person).
Algiersのトップ観光スポット
💡 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.