The better of the two hotels of this name (though not nearly so convenient), Dar Diaf is a long drive out of the centre. And while it's rated four star it's still a long way from being a luxury hotel. That said, it does offer clean and comfortable rooms and has a good restaurant. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

A welcoming hotel in the cheap hotel area, it's a little less noisy than the others. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

This long-standing backpackers' favourite is a one-star dive above the noisy square, cafés and shops, right in the centre and a short walk from train and taxi connections. It has communal showers. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

A huge curve of concrete out of town near the Exhibition Centre and therefore usually full of delegations (and the British embassy and British council, which has permanent residence here). The Hilton is extremely secure, very comfortable and has just about everything you would ex… Full Lonely Planet Review ›

In another city, or in Algiers in another time, the Albert 1 would have taken more advantage of its fabulous wedding-cake building and central location, right on one of the main squares and with views out to sea. As it is, rooms are worn, water is erratic and street noise can be … Full Lonely Planet Review ›

A survivor from the days when French colonial officials and their families flocked to the city, the Arago has dropped the Grand from its name and offers simple, clean rooms, without aircon, in a more salubrious part of town than the Port Said area, but still near the port and tra… Full Lonely Planet Review ›

There's no missing the Aurassi, one of the city's landmarks that people either love (the modernists) or hate (everyone else). A concrete box perched on a concete plinth, it is due for a much needed overhaul. Views of the city are fabulous as are the gardens. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

Minor shortcomings with service and upkeep of the rooms are far outweighed by the charm of the place, which has been the city's address of choice for over a century. Famous guests include Rudyard Kipling and André Gide. The Allied Force Headquarters was based in Room 141 while pl… Full Lonely Planet Review ›

Overlooking the Ketchoua Mosque and a busy street, the Marhaba has grubby rooms with basins and worn beds, but no in-house showers. Basic. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

The welcome could be warmer, but rooms in this imposing seafront hotel, a short walk from the Grande Poste, are well maintained and a good size, if a little noisy. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

You get more than a bed to sleep in at the Safir a hotel popular with out-of-town officials with business at the local government offices. Under French occupation this was the Aletti, one of the city's chic addresses. The building is as grand, the view over the harbour perfect an… Full Lonely Planet Review ›

One of the best midrange hotels in the centre, a very popular place in a 19th century building on a busy shopping street. Reservation recommended. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

A noisy former colonial hotel overlooking Pl Port Said and the sea, it has some rooms (midrange) with aircon. Not ideal for women travelling alone. Full Lonely Planet Review ›