Bab El Oued Travel Guide
Algiers
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Popular places to visit
Cathedrale de Notre Dame d'Afrique
You can find out about the history of Algiers with a stop at Cathedrale de Notre Dame d'Afrique. Experience the area's festivals and theatre scene.
Ketchaoua Mosque
After visiting Ketchaoua Mosque, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Algiers. Experience the area's festivals and theatre scene.
Algiers Central Post Office
Algiers Central Post Office is just one of the places to see in Algiers, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the waterfront or experience the area's festivals.
US Embassy in Algeria
US Embassy in Algeria is just one of the places to see in Algiers, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels?
Great Mosque of Algiers
Great Mosque of Algiers is just one of the places to see in Algiers, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Amble around the area's waterfront or experience its festivals.
Place de Martyrs
Learn about the local history of Algiers when you take a trip to Place de Martyrs. Amble around the area's waterfront or experience its festivals.
Things to do
BEST Casbah Private Guided tour with a Tasty Traditional Lunch
Private Day Tour to the Roman Ruins of Tipaza
Bordj El Kiffan: Guided Buggy Tour with Scenic Views
Top hotels in Bab El Oued
Hotel Nelson - Bab El Oued
"Exceptional. Newly (literally within the last few weeks) renovated with an intelligent interior design, this hotel is well located in the heart of authentic Algiers, several minutes walk from the first/last metro station. The room contained a TV, wardrobe, desk and refrigerator alongside a balcony ..."
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026
Hôtel St. Eugène
Hotel El Aurassi
"Everything was excellent"
Reviewed on 7 Jun 2026
Best Night 2
"The hotel is around the airport, they offer free shuttle, located in a residential area. Staff are great, the free breakfast was good, quite hotel with soundproof windows, small clean rooms, bed was average comfort… I would stay here again… The $10 beverage credit was just on Expedia, crew wasn’t ..."
Reviewed on 17 Jun 2026
Mercure Alger Aeroport
"The hotel is quiet old, clean but old. Breakfast, fruit could be improved."
Reviewed on 19 Jun 2026
Sofitel Algiers Hamma Garden
"This hotel seems popular with a business and foreign clientele. It's has a bit of a dated feel architecturally harkening back to the fashion for atriums and neo-artdeco. The main requirements of quiet, clean, comfortable beds were met. For me it was a bit distant from city center, which is probably ..."
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Where to stay in Bab El Oued
Alger Centre
If you're spending time in Alger Centre, check out sights like Algiers Central Post Office or Algeria National Library and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Ali Boumendjel or Tafourah - Grande Poste.
Kasbah of Algiers
While you're in Kasbah of Algiers, take in top sights like Place de Martyrs and jump on the metro at Place des Martyrs to see more of the city.
Staoueli
When in Staoueli, you can plan a visit to Bouchaoui Forest and Garden City Mall, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Bab Al Wadi
While Bab Al Wadi isn't home to many top sights, Place de Martyrs and Palais des Raïs are some notable places to visit nearby.
Hydra
While visiting Hydra, you might make a stop by sights like Ben Aknoun Amusement Park and Ben Aknoun Zoo.
