Must-see hotels in Tunisia

  • Itropika Beach

    Northern Tunisia

    Itropika is the only resort hotel actually in Tabarka proper, giving you quick access to the town. It's a large salmon-pink affair, with indoor and…

  • Hôtel Carlton

    Tunis

    The only boutique option in Centre Ville (and only tenuously so), this hotel on the main drag offers good-sized rooms with small work desks, satellite TVs…

  • Hôtel Jalta

    Bizerte

    This low-rise, white building in the Zone Touristique wants for character, but the balconied rooms overlooking the sea are fresh and breezy, if…

  • Jugurtha Palace

    Southern Tunisia

    The Jugurtha is Gafsa's number-one hotel address and covers a lot of property 4km west of town. Subtle it isn't – its royal ambitions translate into…

  • Hotel Julius

    Tunisia

    If you can overlook its horrible ersatz colosseum exterior, this very friendly hotel next to the train station is a good choice. Rooms have decent beds,…

  • Dar Gaïa

    Djerba

    This peaceful menzel (Djerban farmhouse) sits in a large garden up a sandy piste between the beach and Midoun, in Djerba's east. Carefully decorated rooms…

  • Hôtel Dar Dhiafa

    Djerba

    Built in a local architectural style, Dar Dhiafa has eight simple but attractively decorated rooms and seven even nicer suites in two wings joined by a…

  • Residence El Arich

    Tozeur

    With midrange prices and top-end quality rooms, the El Arich is one of the best places in Tozeur. Some of the upper floor rooms are more like suites with…

  • Camping Desert Club

    Douz

    One of the better campsites in the country, with a pretty setting among the date palms. Its excellent modern facilities and caring management make this…

  • Hôtel Continental

    Tunisia

    We would give this hotel a more enthusiastic review if it did something to rid itself of the strong cigarette smell throughout the property. An upgrade…

  • Hôtel La Gazelle

    Southern Tunisia

    The best midrange option in town, the slightly old-fashioned Gazelle is fair value, though it can echo a bit when there aren't any tour groups in…

  • Hôtel Belvédère Fourati

    Tunis

    Though removed from the medina and from the Centre Ville action, this business hotel in an upmarket area near the Parc du Belvédère is worth considering…

  • Dar Salma

    Tunisia

    Out in a quiet residential neighbourhood 5km from the medina, this B&B in a modern and elegant family home offers three rooms. The host, from an old…

  • Hasdrubal Prestige

    Djerba

    Exclusive, glitzy and taking itself far too seriously, this all-suite resort has plenty of facilities, including a private beach, four restaurants, two…

  • Diar Ghilane

    Southern Tunisia

    A cute new guesthouse on the edge of the oasis but close to the spring that's perfect for those who want don't want to sleep in a tent. Rooms, around a…

  • Dar Saïd

    Sidi Bou Saïd

    Guests who are lucky enough to score one of the elegant sea-facing rooms in this converted villa will be thrilled with their accommodation, but the dark…

  • Hôtel El Mouradi

    Douz

    The El Mouradi boasts an enormous, glitzy, domed lobby and a faux palace aesthetic. There’s a large outdoor pool traversed by a bridge, and an indoor pool…

  • Residence Warda

    Tozeur

    A friendly and centrally located hotel accustomed to independent foreign travellers. The Warda has basic, clean rooms surrounding a small shady courtyard…

  • Hôtel Les Pins

    Northern Tunisia

    Situated 200m up the hill from Ain Draham's fountain roundabout, this welcoming chalet-like hotel has a haut-relief pine tree over the entrance, a salmon…

  • Hôtel Regency

    Tunisia

    The most luxurious option in Monastir, this pleasant hotel is right on the coast, with its own private beach, and has a pool and terrace overlooking the…

  • Hasdrubal Thalassa & Spa

    Djerba

    The building and its decor are looking a bit dated, but this large resort on the beach is well maintained and has a lovely palm-filled garden so is still…

  • Auberge Le Pirate

    Northern Tunisia

    The Pirate has four immaculate rooms opening on a lovely lawn with heavenly views of the beach. Camping is also possible, with tents provided. The owner…

  • Hotel Hamza

    Southern Tunisia

    With bright and clean (if simple) rooms and well-presented and tidy common areas, this is a reliable budget option. Every four rooms share a bathroom, and…

  • Hôtel L’Oasis

    Southern Tunisia

    Pity the resort hotel in a town with no tourists. L’Oasis is perfectly pleasant, the rooms comfy and the service decent, but the four stars it awards…

  • Hotel Arischa

    Djerba

    This funduq (caravanserai) hotel’s comfortable rooms are sweetly decorated, and there’s a good choice of configurations for those travelling in groups…

  • Iberostar Diar El Andalous

    Tunisia

    Lovely sea views and a well-maintained garden are the main draws here. Rooms are comfortable (though could do with a few extra amenities), but there's…

  • Dar Ennour

    Djerba

    Offering excellent value, this B&B in Erriadh's medina has six comfortable rooms arranged a central courtyard with a swimming pool. Breakfast is enjoyed…

  • Hôtel El Kssour

    Southern Tunisia

    Medenine's best-value hotel, close to the city centre. The rooms won't set you on fire with excitement, but the clean blonde wood and natural light will…

  • Palm Beach Tozeur

    Tozeur

    Formerly part of the Sofitel chain, this is a large resort hotel with what looks like a complete oasis in the lobby. It has all the facilities you'd…

  • Hasdrubal Thalassa & Spa

    Tunisia

    Located near the marina, this hotel is only three storeys high and sits in a beautiful garden. Slightly smaller than many other hotels in the Zone…

  • Hôtel Medina

    Sousse

    Located on a shady corner opposite the Great Mosque in Sousse's medina, this attractive and well-maintained budget hotel has large, bright rooms with hard…

  • Hôtel Marhala

    Djerba

    A reasonably priced choice with bags of character, this converted funduq (caravanserai) offers barrel-vaulted rooms that are simple but attractive. It’s…

  • Hotel El Morjen

    Southern Tunisia

    On the northern edge of Medenine near the bus station, the El Morjen is a bright modern hotel with useful rooms. Some are big and echoey, but the fixtures…

  • Hôtel Sun Palm

    Douz

    Part of the Golden Yasmin hotel chain, the Sun Palm looks like an imposing castle from the outside, containing a lavish lobby and creditably comfortable…

  • Residence La Source

    Southern Tunisia

    Welcoming guesthouse with rooms lined up around a large central square tucked behind the spring. Everything has a slight desert ascetic feel to it, but…

  • Residence Tozeur Almadina

    Tozeur

    Friendly small hotel close to the centre of town, styled in traditional Tozeur brick. Rooms are simple but comfortable; a few of the cheaper ones have a…

  • Hotel Palace Royal Garden

    Djerba

    An attractive complex of white-domed buildings set among palm trees, this professionally run hotel has a private beach area, large outdoor pool, indoor…

  • Hôtel Les Palmes d’Or

    Djerba

    Its location isn't the best, but this two-star hotel on the northeastern edge of town has other things in its favour. Rooms have clean modern bathrooms…

  • Hôtel Residence Karim

    Tozeur

    Excellent value halfway between the town centre and the Zone Touristique, the Karim has bright and cheerful tiled rooms, shady courtyards and a rooftop…

  • Hôtel de France

    Northern Tunisia

    This lift-equipped three-star hotel with a popular pavement cafe has 16 smart colourful rooms; some also have tiny balconies and good bay views –…

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