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Casbah
hotelsUNESCO World Heritage - Ottoman old city climbing hillside. Maze of alleys, crumbling palaces, mosques. Battle of Algiers filmed here. Authentic but needs restoration. Go with guide first time.
Front de Mer
hotelsWaterfront and colonial center - grand French buildings, promenades. Where Algiers meets Mediterranean. Government buildings, hotels. Faded grandeur, revolutionary history plaques.
Bab El Oued
hotelsWorking class district - real Algerian life. Revolutionary stronghold during independence war. Markets, local restaurants. Less polished but authentic. Where you feel Algeria beyond tourism.
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faq.subtitle Algiers
YES - most nationalities need visa. Apply at embassy, process can be slow (2-4 weeks). Invitation letter helpful. One of harder countries to enter. Tourism not prioritized. Plan well ahead.
Limited. Legal but restricted. Some hotel bars, specific shops. Not in restaurants usually. Very conservative Muslim society. Drinking in public forbidden. Don't expect easy access. Bring from duty-free if needed.
Complex history - civil war 1990s, current visa difficulties. Oil-rich, doesn't need tourism revenue. Less developed infrastructure. This means authentic experience without crowds. Changing slowly. Pioneer territory for travelers.
French essential! Arabic official but Algerian dialect different. French widely spoken - colonial legacy. English rare. Basic French opens all doors. Without French, Algeria is challenging.
Travel Tips
Useful tips for visiting Algiers
Explore Casbah with guide - UNESCO labyrinth, crumbling but fascinating. Ottoman palaces, revolutionary history. Where Battle of Algiers was filmed and fought. Go morning, wear comfortable shoes.
Bring enough cash in Euros - cards don't work! Exchange at official places only. Black market risky. ATMs unreliable. One of world's last cash economies. Calculate needs before arriving.
Learn basic French - essential for Algeria. English very rare. French opens doors, shows respect. Algerians appreciate effort. Without French, navigation very difficult. Download offline translator.
Try couscous (Friday tradition), chorba (soup), mechoui (roast lamb), makroud (date pastries). Algerian food hearty, less spicy than Tunisia. Mint tea everywhere. Street food safe at busy spots.
Weather
Average temperature by month
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12°
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Prices
Cost of food, accommodation and services
Cafes & Restaurants
Budget meal
400 - 800 DZD
~600 $
Mid-range
1,500 - 3,500 DZD
~2,500 $
Fine dining
5,000 - 12,000 DZD
~8,500 $
Street Food
Local dish
200 - 500 DZD
~350 $
Drinks
Coffee
100 - 250 DZD
~175 $
Local beer
300 - 600 DZD
~450 $
Groceries
Water 1.5L
50 - 100 DZD
~75.0 $
Prices are approximate and may vary by season and area.
Accommodation
Hotels and rental prices
Hostel dorm
2,000 - 4,000 DZD / night
~3,000 $
Guesthouse
5,000 - 10,000 DZD / night
~7,500 $
Hotel 3★
12,000 - 25,000 DZD / night
~18,500 $
Hotel 5★
30,000 - 70,000 DZD / night
~50,000 $
Prices are approximate. Book in advance during high season.
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VisaMastercard
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common
location.payment.cash
Cash dominant (98% of transactions). Essential for markets, taxis, souks, and small shops. Modern malls and upscale hotels accept digital payments. Mobile payment apps (EDAHABIA) growing since 2023.
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Banks: Banque Nationale d'Algérie (BNA), Banque Extérieure d'Algérie (BEA), Société Générale Algérie. Licensed exchange bureaux limited. Exchange in city centers for better rates. Avoid airport. EUR or USD preferred for exchange.
location.payment.tipping
0%
Tipping not customary. Small tips appreciated for exceptional service. 10% in upscale restaurants optional.
Safety
Medium safety level
Follow standard precautions
Algiers safer than reputation suggests. Petty crime exists - watch belongings. Women may get unwanted attention - dress modestly. Alcohol restricted. Less tourist infrastructure. Political protests possible. Visa required for most.