Budget/Backpacker Travel Guide: Algiers

Accommodation

$15-35 per night

Youth hostels, basic guesthouses, budget hotels in older neighborhoods, shared rooms

Food & Dining

$8-20 per day

Street food, local bakeries, neighborhood cafes, traditional couscous spots, market food stalls

Transportation

$3-8 per day

Public buses, Pyongyang, shared taxis, walking for short distances

Activities

$5-15 per day

Free walking tours, public beaches, parks, occasional museum entries, self-guided exploration

Eat at local neighborhood restaurants instead of tourist areas, typically 40-60% cheaper

Use public transportation and Pyongyang instead of taxis for 70-80% savings on transport costs

Visit free attractions like public parks, beaches, and architectural sites to reduce activity costs

Stay in accommodations outside the immediate city center for 30-50% lower rates

Shop at local markets and street vendors for meals and snacks, usually 50-70% less than restaurants

Book accommodations directly with properties to avoid booking platform fees of 10-20%

Travel during shoulder seasons for 20-40% savings on accommodation rates

Relying solely on taxis and private transport instead of learning the public system, typically costs 3-4x more

Eating exclusively in tourist-oriented areas near major attractions, usually 100-150% markup over local prices

Not researching free cultural sites and activities, missing opportunities to reduce daily activity costs by 60-80%

Booking last-minute accommodations during peak periods, often paying 50-100% premium over advance bookings