Hotel El Hayat is a fantastic property right in the center of Batna. It is very budget friendly and offers excellent value for money. My room was cozy and well heated (essential in Batna's cold winters), the staff were incredibly friendly (and spoke very good English as well—not common in Algeria!), and the breakfast was more than adequate. I also enjoyed the newly renovated bathroom in my room with its plentiful hot water (again, essential during Batna's winter). For the price offered, this was probably the best bargain of all hotels where I stayed during my 24 days in Algeria. As a plus, there are many restaurants within walking distance of the hotel. It is safe and walkable—even late at night. Why pay twice as much—or more—to stay at one of the fancier hotels in town, when there is excellent value at El Hayat?

Debjeet United States of America

Extremely pleasant and comfortable family-run hotel - Location is perfect, right on the central town square - Spacious rooms with balconies and great bathrooms - Very warm and friendly staff, the manager speaks native-speaker level English

Jochen Spain

Great personnel, always happy to serve clients with a smile making the place an environment filled with good vibes

Amine France

Very friendly staff who shared useful local information e.g. restaurants, plentiful breakfast (although was mainly cake), nice location in town centre opposite pretty square

Kiri United Kingdom

We loved to stay at El Hayat hotel. The hotel is simple, but has everything you need. Best location in the center and very welcoming personnel, ready to help at any time. We enjoyed our stay and definitively would recommend it.

Nicole Switzerland

Good location. Friendly staff. Breakfast is great if you like sweets )) But in many hotels breakfast will be from cakes and buns )))

Vika_ukrainian Ukraine

Alles sehr traditionell, wie man Hotels heute nicht mehr findet. Möbel, Farben, Telefone etc.

Diebold Germany

Hôtel en plein centre ville de Batna. Excellent accueil. Nous avons eu plein de conseils de visite et de restaurants. Je recommande

Karima France

Excellent accueil très bel échange très bon petit déjeuner équipe très sympa au petit soin Chambre super bien chauffée merci je recommande vivement

Rabah Algeria

Nous sommes restés 14 jours à l hotel. Le personnel est très gentil. Un grand merci. La literie est confortable, l eau est chaude. Le petit déjeuner propose un grand choix de pâtisserie. Situé en plein centre, proche des marchés, restaurants, bus, taxi. Calme la nuit. On y reviendra avec plaisir.

Feron France