Algiers, Algeria
Safest neighborhood with embassy security, English-speaking staff, and Western cafes. Expensive and not authentic but better safety.
Embassy staff, wealthy Algerians, and expats live in Hydra. Tree-lined streets with Mediterranean villas, apartments, and the most Western-style cafes in the city. Multiple embassies mean constant security patrols and street lighting that stays on late. French and English are common here - more than anywhere else in Algiers. Cafe staff are used to international customers. Eating alone is normal - you'll see expat women on laptops at Narcoffee Roasters or El Hyl Coffee. The area stays relatively safe into the evening, though it gets quiet after 10pm like the rest of the city. Prices are high - you're paying for safety, cleanliness, and international atmosphere. Most comfortable base in Algiers though it doesn't feel very Algerian.
Daytime Safety
GoodNight Walking Safety
GoodHarassment Risk
ModeratePublic Transport Safety
GoodPickpocketing Risk
ModerateScam Risk
ModeratePolice Visibility
GoodEmergency Services
ExcellentEvening Venues
GoodSolo Dining
GoodDrug Activity
LowHomelessness Visibility
LowGetting By in English
Good"Safest area - embassy security everywhere"
"Expensive but worth it"
"Could sit in cafes alone without feeling weird"
"Staff speak English and are used to women traveling alone"
"Doesn't feel Algerian but that's the tradeoff"
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