Oran

Oran's beautiful sea shore, constructed under French rule, was inspired by Nice's seafront. It consists of a long boulevard lined with cafés, restaurants, and ice cream shops. The boulevard also offers a splendid view of the sea, the harbour, Santa Cruz and the cliffs ("les Falaises"). It has been renamed "Boulevard de l'ALN" by the government after the independence but it is still called Front de Mer by the locals.

By plane

• Ahmed Ben Bella AirportWhile not as large as Algiers' airport, it is still serviced by several international airlines.

• Air Algérie (Adrar, Algiers, Alicante, Annaba, Bechar, Brussels—Seasonal, Casablanca, Constantine, Geneva, Hassi Messaoud, In Amenas, Jeddah, Lyon, Marseille, Paris-Orly, Ouargla, Toulouse)
• Tassili Airlines (Algiers, Hassi R'mel)
• Tunisair (Tunis)
• Vueling (Barcelona)

By train

Oran is at the western terminus of the Algerian rail network, operated by SNTF. A line continues toward Morocco but it has been closed for decades due to political conflict. Trains from the capital Algiers are plentiful however with several services daily. Other cities along the Mediterranean coast and in Northwest Algeria have trains to Oran. Additional routes include an overnight train from Bechar, deep into the Sahara and about halfway from Mauritania.
All long-distance trains terminate at on Rue Mankour Mahi Michel.

By boat

One can also reach Oran by ferries from the ports of Marseilles, Sète, Alicante and Almería, via the national company Algérie Ferries.

By bus

11 Which will take you from the east to west of the city. From Hai El Sabah to Place 1er Novembre
51 From USTO UNIVERSITY to M'Dina Jdida
U From Senia UNIVERSITY to M'Dina Jdida
P1 From City center (Lycée lotfi) to Canastel ( ORAN EAST )

• historic city centre
• district of Sidi El Houari
• municipal gardens
• Djebel Murdjadjo and Santa Cruz Fortress

• Cathédrale du Sacré-Cœur d'OranHousing the public library since 1996, this former cathedral is still a major landmark of the city.

• Hassan Basha MosqueA very ornate mosque, built in 1797. It is however in a rather dilapidated state.

Le Marché de Medina Jedida with art products

Budget

• Wifi Resto Club

  phone: +213 41-399663
  address: 14 Boulevard Docteur Ban Zerdjeb
  Pizzeria and other fast food, offers free WiFi.

Mid-range

• Les Ambassadeurs

  phone: +213 41-981000
  address: 1 Boulevard de la Soummam
  Serves Mediterranean cuisine, located at the Royal Hotel.

• Le Corsaire

  phone: +213 41-393120
  address: 9 Place de la République
  Located in the old town.

Splurge

Oran's nightlife is among the most thriving in the continent. The city has always been the capital of Algeria's parties and music. All night long, plenty of nightclubs, bars and cabarets are opened and offer music, dance and partying in the city area seafront, called La Corncihe which runs from the city's Front de Mer to the neighbouring cities of Aïn El Turk, Bou Sfer and El Ançor. All kinds of nightclubs can be found, from the very posh Atmosphère at the Sheraton Hotel that attracts now international DJs such as David Vendetta to more popular ones in the Corniche. Les Pins d'Or, SunHouse and Le Murdjadjo among others.

Budget

• Le Raja Hotel

  phone: +213 41 331431
  address: 12 rue Arago Place des victoires

• Sarl Hotel El-mansour

  phone: +213 41 295590
  address: 7 Rue Ozanam
  The best among budget hotels in the town. Friendly staff, clean, shared bathroom, hot shower, air conditioning.

Mid-range

• Hotel Residence Le Timgad

  phone: +213 41 294797
  address: 22 Bd Emir Abdelkader
  A 4-star hotel in the centre of the town, free wifi, breakfast, nice and big room with western standard facility. the only small problem is the staff speak little English but very friendly, very good in French and Arabic.

• Hotel Colombe

  phone: +213 41-466162
  address: 6 Boulevard Zabour Larbi

• Le Meridien Oran Hotel & Convention Center

  phone: +213 41 984000
  address: Les Genets, Chemin de Wilaya, Route 75
  Situated on a high cliff with a stunning view over the Mediterranean Sea and the city centre of Oran. The hotel will form part of a larger complex including an adjacent conference and exhibition centre, and an oceanfront promenade.

Splurge

• Royal Hotel Oran

  phone: +213 41-981000
  address: 1 Boulevard de la Soummam
  Luxorius hotel located in central Oran, not far from the docks. Often rated as great value for money.

• Sheraton Oran Hotel & Towers

  phone: +213-41-590100
  address: Route Des Falaises Ave
  One of the fanciest hotels in Oran with breathtaking views of the ocean from each room. The hotel also features a complimentary airport shuttle, restaurants and a tennis court