La Madeleine
Small near-stadium 4-star in Bab Ezzouar
About this hotel
La Madeleine sits among the handful of properties actually near Bab Ezzouar rather than requiring a crosstown taxi on matchday, and the 4-star rating puts a bit more polish on that location than some of the more basic near-stadium options nearby. The guest score here is a touch lower than some of the central Algiers hotels on this list, which tends to reflect the tradeoffs of a smaller, more locally-focused property rather than a fundamental problem, this is a hotel built around convenience for the stadium first and everything else second. For fans whose whole trip revolves around one match, that convenience is usually the right trade to make, cutting matchday travel time is worth more than an extra star of polish elsewhere in the city.
- Near-stadium location
- 4-star rooms
- Bab Ezzouar base
- Short matchday commute
Our take
Worth booking for fans who want to minimise travel to Bab Ezzouar over chasing the highest guest score in the city. Set expectations around a smaller, locally-run property rather than a big international brand, and away fans especially should book early given how limited near-stadium supply is here. Solo travellers and pairs get the most value here, since the property is sized for a quick, efficient stay rather than a large group needing several connecting rooms.
- Book early for a big fixture, near-stadium rooms in this area are limited
- Keep expectations modest on extras and focus on the location payoff
- Confirm check-in details directly if travelling straight from the airport
Why we love it
- Genuinely near the stadium
- 4-star rooms at a near-stadium location
- Cuts the crosstown matchday drive
- Good fit for a single-fixture trip
Why guests love itWe only had one night in Algiers around the fixture, so staying close to Bab Ezzouar mattered more than anything else, and this delivered on that. The room was fine, not flashy, but we weren't there for the room. Being a short trip from the stadium instead of a long taxi across the city made the whole matchday feel far less stressful.