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Algeria Algiers travel guide
23 things to do in Algiers, where to stay, airport transfers. Pick places on the map and get a day-by-day walking route from your hotel with steps, kilometres and minutes.
Top things to do in Algiers
- Casbah of Algiers — citadel and neighborhood in Algiers, Algeria (visit ≈ 60 min)
- Ketchaoua Mosque — mosque in Algiers, Algeria (visit ≈ 30 min)
- Djamaa El Kebir of Algiers — historic mosque in Algiers, Algeria (visit ≈ 30 min)
- Basilica of Notre-Dame-d'Afrique — building in Algeria (visit ≈ 30 min)
- Ben Farès Mosque — Mosque and former synagogue in Algiers, Algeria (visit ≈ 30 min)
- Djamaa al-Djedid — mosque in the Casbah of Algiers (visit ≈ 30 min)
- El Barani Mosque — mosque in Algiers, Algeria (visit ≈ 30 min)
- Ali Bitchin Mosque — mosque in Algiers, Algeria (visit ≈ 30 min)
- Martyrs Memorial — monument in Algiers, Algeria (visit ≈ 15 min)
- National Museum of Fine Arts of Algiers — Art Museum in Algeria (visit ≈ 120 min)
- Rais Palace — building in Algeria (visit ≈ 120 min)
- Museum of Antiquities — museum of Archaeology and Art, Algiers, Algeria (visit ≈ 120 min)
- Museum of Modern Art of Algiers — museum (visit ≈ 120 min)
- Botanical Garden of Hamma — Gardens in Algiers (visit ≈ 45 min)
- Bardo National Museum — national museum in Algiers, Algeria (visit ≈ 120 min)
- Cathedral of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, Algiers — cathedral in Algiers, Algeria (visit ≈ 35 min)
- Safir Mosque — mosque in Algiers, Algeria (visit ≈ 30 min)
- Dey Palace — Palaces in Algeria (visit ≈ 90 min)
- Zawiyet Sidi M'hamed Bou Qobrine (Algiers) — Zawiya and building in Algeria (visit ≈ 15 min)
- Museum of Popular Arts and Traditions — Algerian museum (visit ≈ 120 min)
- El Mouradia Palace — the official residence of the President of the Algerian Republic (visit ≈ 90 min)
- Dar Hassan Pacha — building in Algiers, Algeria (visit ≈ 90 min)
- Algerian National Theater Mahieddine Bachtarzi — building in Algeria (visit ≈ 20 min)
2-day Algiers walking itinerary
Starting point: Algiers Centre / Didouche Mourad. The top 8 places at a normal pace (up to ~10 km of walking a day), in this order. Change places or your hotel on the map and the route is recalculated; distances are estimates with a street allowance.
- Day 1 (≈ 6.6 km · 8,930 steps · 1 h 28 min on the way): El Barani Mosque → Ben Farès Mosque → Ketchaoua Mosque → Ali Bitchin Mosque → Djamaa El Kebir of Algiers → Djamaa al-Djedid → Casbah of Algiers
- Day 2 (≈ 7.5 km · 10,110 steps · 1 h 40 min on the way): Martyrs Memorial
Where to stay in Algiers
- Algiers Centre / Didouche Mourad: White French-era buildings, cafés and the metro line.
- Around the Casbah: At the edge of the UNESCO-listed old town; best explored with a guide.
- Hydra: Calm, upmarket hillside area with embassies and good restaurants.
- El Biar: Green, quiet residential area near the centre.
Getting from the airport to Algiers
- Houari Boumediene (ALG): Taxi or the Yassir app ≈ 25–35 min; there is also an airport bus and train link.
Getting around
The metro and tram cover the centre, and cable cars climb the hills. The Yassir app is handy for taxis.
Classic places to eat
- Milk Bar: Historic café on Emir Abdelkader square; ice cream and pastries.
- Tantonville: 19th-century café-restaurant next to the National Theatre.
- Café Malakoff: Old café at the edge of the Casbah, linked with chaâbi music.
- Hôtel El Djazaïr: The former Hotel Saint-George; an elegant stop for tea or a drink in its gardens.
- Brasserie des Facultés: Old-style brasserie opposite the university; a lunchtime classic.
Romantic views
- Jardin d'Essai du Hamma (Early morning): A historic garden of palm avenues and tropical plants sloping to the sea.
- Notre-Dame d'Afrique (Sunset): The view of the bay from the basilica terrace is superb at sunset.
- Martyrs' Memorial (Maqam Echahid) (Sunset): From around the hilltop memorial you see the bay and city wide open.
- Boulevard Che Guevara Seafront (Evening): The seafront before the arcaded white buildings is lovely for an evening walk.
Football stadiums in Algiers
- Omar Hamadi Stadium: Home of USM Alger
- Stade 5 Juillet 1962: Home of MC Algiers
- Stade 20 Août 1955: Home of CR Belouizdad
Good to know before visiting Algiers
- Fine: Photographing military sites, airports, bridges and government buildings is prohibited.
- Warning: Travel to southern and border areas may need permits or escorts; check official advice.
- Warning: The dinar is a closed currency; declare foreign cash on arrival and exchange officially.
- Warning: Cover shoulders and knees in public; women cover their hair at religious sites.
- Warning: Alcohol is only found in licensed venues; public drunkenness causes trouble.
- Warning: Same-sex relations are criminalised; check official travel advice.
- Emergency: police 17, ambulance 14, fire 14
- Plugs: C/F, 230V
- Tap water: Don't drink tap water; use bottled.
- Tipping: About 10% is customary.
Sources: UK FCDO — Foreign travel advice: Algeria, Wikivoyage — Algeria, T.C. Dışişleri Bakanlığı — Türk vatandaşlarının tabi olduğu vize uygulamaları · For information only; rules change, check official sources before you go. Last checked: 2026-10
Algiers travel FAQ
- How many days do you need in Algiers?
- The top 8 places in the centre take about 2 days at a normal pace on a walking route from your hotel. Allow 4 days for the top 20 places within walking distance.
- What are the top things to do in Algiers?
- Highlights: Casbah of Algiers, Ketchaoua Mosque, Djamaa El Kebir of Algiers, Basilica of Notre-Dame-d'Afrique and Ben Farès Mosque. The map has 23 things to do in total.
- Where to stay in Algiers?
- Algiers Centre / Didouche Mourad: White French-era buildings, cafés and the metro line. Other options: Around the Casbah, Hydra and El Biar.
- How do you get from the airport to Algiers city centre?
- Houari Boumediene (ALG): Taxi or the Yassir app ≈ 25–35 min; there is also an airport bus and train link.
- How do you get around Algiers?
- The metro and tram cover the centre, and cable cars climb the hills. The Yassir app is handy for taxis.
- What is the emergency number in Algiers?
- Emergency: police 17, ambulance 14, fire 14.
- Do you tip in Algiers?
- About 10% is customary.
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