City guide · Algeria
Algiers
Algiers, officially Capital City of Algiers, is the capital and largest city of Algeria, located on the Mediterranean Sea in the north-central portion of the country.
4 ready itineraries · 3, 5, 7, 10-day plans
Algiers, officially Capital City of Algiers, is the capital and largest city of Algeria, located on the Mediterranean Sea in the north-central portion of the country. In 2025, an estimated 4.325 million people resided within the urban area.
Algiers is the third-largest city on the Mediterranean, the tenth-largest city in the Arab world, and the 19th-largest city in Africa by population. Algiers is the capital of the Algiers Province; it extends over many communes without having its own separate governing body.
- Best for
- First-time visitors who want Algiers without a car. The 3-day plan stays inside walking range of City.
- Skip if
- Skip Algiers if you only want a beach week or an airport layover. This cluster is for people who will walk most days.
Pick a trip length
One plan per length — open it and walk the days in order.
- 3days3-day itineraryA long weekend walking Algiers.Open plan →
- 5days5-day itineraryPopularA first visit to Algiers with room for one extra neighborhood.Open plan →
- 7days7-day itineraryA slower week in Algiers, with one day outside town.Open plan →
- 10days10-day itineraryFirst-time visitors who want a full Algiers trip with day trips.Open plan →
5-day preview
Skim the walking days, then open the full plan.
- 1
City
Walk City in Algiers. Start at Martyrs' Memorial, then National Museum of Fine Arts of Algiers and Grande Poste d'Alger. Stay on foot.
Martyrs' Memorial · National Museum of Fine Arts of Algiers · Grande Poste d'Alger · Palais des Raïs · …
- 2
City
Walk City in Algiers. Start at Djamaa el Djazaïr, then Bardo National Museum and National Museum of Antiquities and Islamic Art. Stay on foot.
Djamaa el Djazaïr · Bardo National Museum · National Museum of Antiquities and Islamic Art · Museum of Popular Arts and Traditions · …
- 3
City
Walk City in Algiers. Start at Basilica of Our Lady of Africa, then Sacred Heart Cathedral and Ketchaoua Mosque. Stay on foot.
Basilica of Our Lady of Africa · Sacred Heart Cathedral · Ketchaoua Mosque · El Djedid Mosque · …
- 4
Casbah
Walk Casbah in Algiers, including Ali la Pointe Museum and Palace of the Dey.
Ali la Pointe Museum · Palace of the Dey
- 5
City
Keep Algiers on foot. No new tickets required.
Jardin d'essais of el-hamma
Where to stay
Bases that fit the walking plan.
Budget
3 to 5 nights
First stay
Has some kind of atmosphere, though for a cheap price. There are various categories of rooms, with shared toilets and showers, private showers only or private toilet + shower.
Mid-range
3 to 5 nights
First stay
Town centre hotel. Old and charming, but reasonably comfortable. Good value for town centre. Wireless internet throughout is fast.
Splurge
3 to 5 nights
First stay
Beachfront resort.
Getting there & when to go
Lock timing and airport basics early.
Best time
Algiers works year-round for a walking trip. Shoulder months are easier on crowds and hills.
- Shoulder months
- High season
- Low season
- Rain days
Airport
Algiers Airport (XXX)
Algiers’ public transportation system includes a single metro line, a single tram line, and buses. Taxis are also available, and you can easily find one in the city center. thumb|Metro stations in Algiers After three decades of construction, the first segment of the Algiers Metro finally opened in 2011. The main line runs from Place des Martyrs next to the Casbash to Haï El Badr, with stops along several of the most important places in the city.
- Public transit from XXX30 to 60 minutes · Local ticket price. Check the operator the week you fly.
- Taxi or licensed ride hail20 to 45 minutes · Treat any number you see online as an estimate, not a quote.
Practical notes
Short reads before you book.
Understand
The city's name is derived from al-Jazā'ir (Arabic: الجزائر), which is one of two broken plurals of the word jazīra (Arabic: جَزِيرَة, "island").
Get in
* | url=http://www.aeroportalger.dz | email= | address= | lat=36.694444 | long=3.216944 | directions=is south-east of Algiers | phone= | tollfree= | fax= | hours= | price= | wikipedia=Houari Boumediene Airport | image=Aeroport Houari Boumediene IMG 1383.JPG | wikidata=Q623452 | content= The largest airport is Algiers Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) with an approximately yearly passenger traffic of 7.5 million people. The airport is named after former president Houari Boumediene. }} As of June 2025 Air Algerie and Tassili Airlines offer domestic connections. * Air Algerie (Adrar, Alia, Annaba, Batna, Béchar, Beirut, Béjaïa, Biskra, Bou Saada, Chlef, Constantine, Djanet, El Bayadh, El Goléa, El Oued, Ghardaïa, Hassi Messaoud, Illizi, In Amenas, In Salah, Jijel, Laghouat, Mécheria, Oran, Ouargla, Sétif, Tamanrasset, Tébessa, Tiaret, Timimoun, Tindouf, Tlemcen, Touggourt) * Tassili Airlines (Adrar, Annaba, Béchar, Biskra, Constantine, Djanet, El Oued, Ghardaïa, Hassi Messaoud, Hassi R'Mel, Illizi, In Salah, Mascara, Mécheria, Oran, Sétif, Tamanrasset, Tindouf, Tlemcen) Domestic flights o
Get around
Algiers’ public transportation system includes a single metro line, a single tram line, and buses. Taxis are also available, and you can easily find one in the city center. thumb|Metro stations in Algiers After three decades of construction, the first segment of the Algiers Metro finally opened in 2011.
The main line runs from Place des Martyrs next to the Casbash to Haï El Badr, with stops along several of the most important places in the city.
Stay safe
* To contact the Algerian police, dial 1548. * To contact the Algerian fire department, dial 14. * To contact the Algerian parademics, dial 0 213 23 54 44 28.
Related guides
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