Budget Hostels from S$46

By going with a hostel, you can reduce your spending on lodging and set aside more of your money for sightseeing during your holiday.

These dorm-style accommodations come in lots of shapes and sizes, but they all have a few qualities in common, including budget-friendly prices, a social environment and shared rooms (though many hostels offer private room options too).

Need some guidance on where to stay in Algiers? This hostel is popular: Hostel light - You can take advantage of free Wi-Fi and free parking, as well as a rooftop terrace. Rooms come with towels, showers and TVs.

Good weather's definitely a plus when you want to venture out and explore, so here's some information about the seasons: The hottest months are usually August and July, with an average temperature of 26°C, while the coldest months are February and January, with an average of 13°C. Average annual precipitation for Algiers is 642 mm.

Depending on what you're interested in, you might like to discover the area around Algiers. Get out into nature with places such as Botanical Garden of Hamma, Grotte de Cervantes and Bouchaoui Forest. Cultural attractions include National Museum of Fine Arts of Algiers, Army Museum and Museum of Antiquities. Visit landmarks such as Villa Abd-el-Tif and Palais des Raïs.

Keep this information about transit options in and around Algiers in your back pocket to make the most of your stay: You can search for flights to the closest airport, which is Algiers (ALG-Houari Boumediene), 8.6 mi (13.8 km) away from the city centre. When you're out and about, you may want to use public transport to get around. Take advantage of metro transport at Ain Naâdja, Gué de Constantine and Station des Ateliers. If you're eager to explore more of the area, make your way to Agha Station to catch a train.