The Best Hotels to Book in Tunis, Tunisia, for Any Budget
With sunshine, beaches and a rich culture, Tunis, on the shores of a natural lagoon in North Africa, has all the ingredients to make the perfect holiday, including hotels to suit any budget. Here’s our pick of the best hotels in Tunis – bookable with Culture Trip.
Tunisia is North Africa’s smallest country, and its capital, Tunis, sits atop a hill next to the glassy Lake of Tunis and near the Mediterranean Sea. It often gets forgotten as a holiday destination, but here, you can weave through souks and Roman ruins and hit the beach on the same day. This vibrant city also has a Unesco World Heritage site – the Medina of Tunis – and a range of accommodation options, from boutique properties to spa hotels.
1. Dar Ya
Bed and Breakfast
With its mint green doors and light-filled inner courtyard decorated with delicate pastel-hued tiles, Dar Ya wouldn’t look out of place in a Wes Anderson film. It’s brilliant value for money, offering a bed and a simple traditional breakfast, including fresh bread, jams, boiled eggs and coffee. Bathrooms and showers are shared. The open-air rooftop terrace is a beautiful spot at sunset, and there’s 24-hour check-in. Another perk is its central location, just a short stroll from the medina.
2. Hotel Carlton Tunis
Hotel
Established in 1926 and featuring a striking art nouveau facade, a central location on Avenue Habib Bourguiba and a lobby that doubles up as a contemporary art gallery, the Hotel Carlton Tunis offers a truly boutique experience. It’s within walking distance of the medina and a short drive to La Goulette. Breakfast is included with a bountiful buffet of omelettes, local hot specialities, crêpes, fresh fruits and salads, regional cheeses and organic products.
4. Mövenpick Hotel du Lac Tunis
Hotel
This waterfront hotel sits in the heart of Tunis’s Les Berges du Lac district, with glorious lake views on one side. There’s plenty to explore on your doorstep here, from local shops selling essential oils and silverware to cultural landmarks such as the lovely white-and-blue houses of Sidi Bou Said. Also, the beaches and nightlife of La Marsa and Gammarth are easily accessible by car. All the rooms are modern with lots of space to spread out, and the floor-to-ceiling windows mean you can soak up the watery views from dawn to dusk.
5. Dar El Jeld Hôtel and Spa
Spa Hotel
The gorgeous pastel-hued spa at the Dar El Jeld resembles an opulent Turkish bath and offers a range of massages and body-buffing treatments. This all-suite five-star hotel sits next to the souks of Tunis in the medina. Accommodation is elegant and stylish, with colourful local textiles and zesty scents wafting in from the lemon trees outside. Breakfast is available, and a concierge will help you book dinners and tours.
6. Hôtel Royal Victoria
Boutique Hotel
Expect Buckingham Palace levels of satin, velvet and gold-plating finery at the Hôtel Royal Victoria, which has a 24-hour front desk and concierge. The 39 rooms and suites mix 17th-century furniture with charming Arabian touches such as elaborate tiling and huge lanterns, and they have a king-size bed or two twin beds. The on-site restaurant, Aicha, has Moorish interiors and an excellent tasting menu, while local seafood eateries Chez Slah and Le Petit Tunis come highly recommended.
7. Dar Ben-Gacem
Hotel, Riad
8. Occidental Lac Tunis
Hotel
9. Le Corail Suites Hotel
Hotel, Apartment
10. Hotel Belvedere Fourati
Hotel
11. Barceló Concorde Les Berges du Lac
Hotel
12. Palais Bayram
Hotel
This is an updated version of an article originally by Laura Pioli.
For cultured options across the country, check out the best hotels in Tunisia’s historical cities, bookable with Culture Trip. Looking for more great hotels in Tunisia? Check out our pick of the top cultural hotels in Hammamet, Tunisia, bookable on Culture Trip.
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