Accommodation Scams in Algiers, Algeria
Fake listings, bait-and-switch hotels, ghost rentals, and check-in fraud. Below are the accommodation scams scams reported in Algiers — how they work and how to avoid them.
For broader context, compare this scam type with nearby destinations like Cairo, Marrakech, and Alexandria.
Last updated: April 9, 2026
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Accommodation Scams Scams
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Total in Algiers
How it works
With limited tourist-grade accommodation options in Algiers, individuals near the airport and bus terminals offer to assist tourists in finding a hotel, claiming that "everything is full" or that the tourist's pre-booked hotel has "closed." They then transport the traveler to an affiliated guesthouse charging three to five times the normal rate, sometimes DZD 15,000–25,000 per night for a room worth DZD 4,000–6,000. The original hotel is typically open and had the booking all along.
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