HOTELS
The Saint George Hotel in Algiers
This is Algiers' most prestigious address. Built on the site of a former Arabo-Ottoman palace in the heart of a botanical garden, this five-star hotel has long been the preferred address of the British bourgeoisie and has welcomed prestigious guests from the worlds of art and politics. With its conference rooms, swimming pools and tennis court, this establishment, owned by the El-Djazaïr group, which has five top-of-the-range hotels in Algeria, is one of the capital's most emblematic landmarks.
Address: 24, avenue Souidani Boudjemaâ, Algiers, Algeria
Telephone: 00 213 23 48 11 08
E-mail : reservation@chaineeldjazair.com
Website: www.chaineeldjazair.com
Hotel El Aurassi
This five-star hotel, opened in 1975, is popular with visitors because of its incomparable panoramic view over the Bay of Algiers. Located in the centre of the capital, it offers rooms, suites and flats to a mainly business clientele.
Address: 2, Boulevard Frantz Fanon, Les Tagarins, Algiers 16000, Algeria
Telephone: 00 213 21 74 82 52
E-mail : contact@el-aurassi.com
Site : www.el-aurassi.com
Sofitel Algiers Hamma Garden
Located in the central district of Hamma, this luxury hotel near the Botanical Gardens overlooks the National Library and the Bay of Algiers. It offers 309 rooms and 24 suites, as well as gourmet restaurants with French and Algerian flavours.
Address/ 172, rue Hassiba Benbouali, 16015 Alger, Algeria
Telephone: 00 213 21 68 52 12
E-mail : H1540@sofitel.com
Site : www.sofitel.com/fr/hotel-1540-sofital-algiers-hamma-garden/index.shtml
Hotel Mercure Alger-Aéroport
This modern hotel is 3 km from Algiers Houari Boumédienne Airport and a 9-minute walk from the Bab Ezzouar shopping centre, in the heart of the eponymous business district. It offers a free shuttle service to the airport terminals and features 307 rooms, 3 restaurants, 2 bars, seminar and banqueting facilities, as well as sports and fitness facilities.
Address: Route de l'université BP 12 - Cité 5 juillet Bab Ezzouar, 16311 Algiers, Algeria
Telephone: 00 213 21 24 59 70
E-mail : H3173@accor.com
Site : www.mercure.com/fr/hotel-3173-mercure-alger-aeroport/index.shtml
RESTAURANTS
El Djenina
A splendid Ottoman palace setting for this restaurant, which has been open since 1968: the owners spent three years converting the place into a replica of the palaces in Algiers' old town. It's a safe bet, offering a menu of Algerian specialities to discover the local gastronomy.
Address: 10, avenue Franklin Roosevelt, Algiers, Algeria
Telephone: 00 213 773 41 77 65
The Bardo
High-quality Moroccan cuisine in a refined setting, this central restaurant is popular with both local and expatriate customers.
Address: 2, Boulevard Franklin Roosevelt, 16000 Algiers
Telephone: 00 213 770 50 24 98
The HQ
This elegant restaurant has a regular clientele from nearby offices and embassies, and offers steak house specialities, world cuisine dishes and a variety of local daily specials.
Address: 9, boulevard du 11 décembre, Algiers, Algeria
Tel: 00 213 550 42 10 02
E-mail : zenadjicherif@yahoo.fr
Le Havana
Located on the top floor of the Bab-Ezzouar business centre, this is a Latin-inspired steak-house restaurant with a tasteful decor and a relaxed atmosphere. It offers a flamenco show or piano bar on certain days of the week, and it is advisable to book at the weekend, on Thursdays and Fridays.
Address: 17, route de l'université, Centre commercial Bab-Ezzouar, Algiers, Algeria
Telephone: 00 213 782 36 20 01
Website: www.havana-dz.com
BARS
Cosmopolitan
This new bar opened in the summer of 2016 in a beautiful villa in the heights of Algiers and is the new meeting place for young, trendy people in a designer setting. It's a rare spot in Algiers, also frequented by an international clientele for a cocktail or a fine wine.
Address: El Madania, Algiers, Algeria
Telephone: 00 213 5 50 03 03 03
Le Lounge Dey
Located in the Hôtel Saint George, this is one of the city's most welcoming bars, with a cosy lounge and terrace overlooking the botanical gardens.
Address: Hôtel Saint George, 24, avenue Souidani Boudjemaà, Algiers, Algeria
The Parrot
A small, unpretentious beer bar located behind the Sacré-Coeur church.
Address: rue Mouloud Zadi, near Sacré-Cœur, Algiers, Algeria
Café Malakoff
A legendary café long frequented by Moroccan folk musicians, ideal for a mint tea after a visit to the Kasbah.
Address: rue du Vieux-Palais, Basse Casbah, Algiers, Algeria
Telephone: 00 213 23 76 10 91
