Bab El Oued Travel Guide

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April 2011 
Medresa Thaalibiya, Algiers 

This fine medresa and mosque was built in 1904 by French architect Henry Petit in beautiful harmonic neo-moorish style. It is named after marabout (patron saint of the city) Sidi Abd-er- rahman-et-Thalbi (1387-1471), hence the Thaalibiya name. It has served as a school of islamic law,  general islamic school for muslim children and as a mosque.
The view with the sea and white multistoreyed appartement houses with blue windows is the essence of Algiers to me.
Notre Dame d'Afrique, also known as “Madame Afrique” or “Lella Myriam” is located in the Z'Ghara district. It stands 124 meters above sea level in the western districts of Algiers. The basilica was completed in 1872 after 14 years of work, it is the work of the French architect Jean Eugène Fromageau.
Its symbolic and religious importance can be summed up by the inscription on the apse: Notre Dame d'Afrique priez pour nous et pour les Musulmans ("Our Lady of Africa, pray for us and for the Muslims")
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Nice spot from the upper road on La Pêcherie quarter & in the little fisherman port out there
April 2011 
Medresa Thaalibiya, Algiers 

This fine medresa and mosque was built in 1904 by French architect Henry Petit in beautiful harmonic neo-moorish style. It is named after marabout (patron saint of the city) Sidi Abd-er- rahman-et-Thalbi (1387-1471), hence the Thaalibiya name. It has served as a school of islamic law,  general islamic school for muslim children and as a mosque.

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Our pick of the best Bab El Oued Hotel Deals

Hotel Nelson - Bab El Oued

Hotel Nelson - Bab El Oued

2 out of 5
04 Rue Ahcene Aliane Algiers Wilaya d'Alger
The price is NZ$83 per night from 16 Apr to 17 Apr
NZ$83
16 Apr - 17 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Algiers. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Djemma Ali Bitchine and Palais des Raïs are located ...
7.6/10 Good! (28 reviews)
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

Hotel Nelson - Bab El Oued
Saint Eugene

Saint Eugene

2.5 out of 5
04, boulevard Omar Lounas , Bab el oued Algiers Wilaya d'Alger
The price is NZ$186 per night from 2 Apr to 3 Apr
NZ$186
2 Apr - 3 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Algiers. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free valet parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Cathedrale de Notre Dame d'Afrique and Museum ...
Saint Eugene
Hôtel St. Eugène

Hôtel St. Eugène

4 out of 5
4 Bd Lounas Omar Algiers Wilaya d'Alger
The price is NZ$295 per night from 31 Mar to 1 Apr
NZ$295
31 Mar - 1 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this aparthotel in Algiers. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free valet parking. Popular attractions Cathedrale de Notre Dame d'Afrique and Palace ...
Hôtel St. Eugène
Hôtel RALF

Hôtel RALF

4 out of 5
84 Bd Colonel Krim Belkacem Algiers Wilaya d'Alger
The price is NZ$227 per night from 1 Apr to 2 Apr
NZ$227
1 Apr - 2 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Algiers. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Algeria National Library and Museum of ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (122 reviews)
The hotel was modern with the room being clean and spacious. The bed was very comfortable. The only downside was the noise from the busy road at the front of hotel. Reception were very helpful and quickly moved me to another room at the back of the hotel for the second night of my stay.

Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026

Hôtel RALF
Mercure Alger Aeroport

Mercure Alger Aeroport

4 out of 5
Route de l'université BP 12 Algiers
The price is NZ$194 per night from 17 Apr to 18 Apr
NZ$194
17 Apr - 18 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Algiers. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 3 restaurants. Popular attractions Centre Commercial Bab Ezzouar and Jamaa ...
6.6/10 (410 reviews)
Shuttle bus is a joke! You must stop deceiving people with this non existent service! Stranded at airport for more than an hour waiting for your driver in vain! Bathtubs in 2 different rooms are blocked water does get drained! Lightings in rooms and bathroom are so dim! Furniture is very very old ...

Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026

Mercure Alger Aeroport
Hyatt Regency Algiers Airport

Hyatt Regency Algiers Airport

4 out of 5
Houari Boumediene International Airport Algiers
The price is NZ$335 per night from 4 Apr to 5 Apr
NZ$335
4 Apr - 5 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Algiers. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Jamaa El Jedid and Centre Commercial ...
9/10 Wonderful! (156 reviews)
Excellent

Reviewed on 27 Jan 2026

Hyatt Regency Algiers Airport
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Other neighbourhoods around Bab El Oued

Nice spot from the upper road on La Pêcherie quarter & in the little fisherman port out there

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.

Kasbah of Algiers
Panorama of the city centre of Algiers in Algeria

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.

Alger Centre
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Agha

While you're in Agha, take in top sights like Museum of Antiquities and jump on the metro at Khelifa Boukhalfa to see more of the city.

Agha
Alger la blanche

Sidi M'Hamed

While you're in Sidi M'Hamed, take in top sights like Bardo National Public Museum or Centre Culturel Azzedine Medjoubi, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at 1st May or Aissat Idir.

Sidi M'Hamed
Architecture of Algiers

Bouzaréah

While Bouzaréah isn't home to many top sights, Stade 5 Juillet 1962 and Ben Aknoun Zoo are some notable places to visit nearby.

Bouzaréah
Algiers sea bay and pier port, aerial view on the capital city buildings, trees and Mediterranean blue water ships and boats. The Great mosque and the Martyr's Memorial monument.

Hydra

While visiting Hydra, you might make a stop by sights like Ben Aknoun Amusement Park and Ben Aknoun Zoo.

Hydra


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