Batna lies in a wide valley, surrounded by the Aurès Mountains. It has a nice refreshing climate because of its altitude of more than 1000 meters. There is not much to do in Batna, but it's an excellent place to start trips to the ruins of Roman Timgad, 40 km to the east. There are several beautiful mosques in Batna.

The bus station is huge and lies in the center of the town. Accommodation is available not too far from the bus station, and so are several restaurants. There is a market in Batna.