Must-see hotels in Tunisia

  • Hôtel Sangho Tataouine

    Southern Tunisia

    One of the nicest place to stay in the region, not only for the facilities but also for the large and low-slung bungalows amid architecture designed to…

  • Dar El Gaied

    Cap Bon

    Waltz through Dar El Gaied's exquisite, enormous yellow studded doors and into a slice of paradise. Nestled in the heart of bustling Nabeul, the noise…

  • Bizerta Resort

    Bizerte

    This resort on the northern edge of town make a good fist of earning its reputation as a holiday and weekend break destination from Tunis. Amenities…

  • Hôtel Novelty

    Northern Tunisia

    This place might seems unpromising from the outside but has simply furnished, neat and clean rooms and a friendly welcome. Singles are slightly compact,…

  • Ksar Rouge

    Tozeur

    This four-star hotel is tremendous value for the price. Rooms are compact but well-turned out, and the design is in good keeping with Tozeur's…

  • Hôtel Sahara Douz

    Douz

    A popular Zone Touristique hotel that still sees enough tour groups to keep things running well. Rooms are relatively simple, but the central pool area is…

  • Camping Paradise

    Southern Tunisia

    Cheery campsite at the entrance to Ksar Ghilane, divided into two halves – tents on one side of the lane and the restaurant and bar on the other. Run by…

  • Les Oliviers

    Tunisia

    Sfax's best hotel has rooms in two wings joined by a huge atrium that houses a popular cafe. The most comfortable rooms are in the newer rear wing – be…

  • Hotel Iberostar Royal El Mansour

    Tunisia

    The best of the Zone Touristique resort hotels and also the closest to Mahdia's medina, this huge place has everything needed for an indulgent stay: spa…

  • Dôme Ezzine

    Tunisia

    There's no better place to get away from it all than this mud-and-straw ecodome in the middle of the remote Parc National Djebel Serj. Run by the…

  • Orangers Beach Resort & Bungalows

    Hammamet

    Orangers, beloved by Brits, is where the whole family heads for their annual sun pilgrimage. Verdant gardens ring the buildings, and an exclusive section…

  • Dar El Medina

    Tunis

    Run by the family who have lived here for generations, this 19th-century courtyard mansion has been decorated in a simple, stylish mix of the traditional…

  • SENTIDO Phenicia

    Hammamet

    Built in the 1970s by the presidential architect, this massive 390-room hotel has had a swish overhaul since then. The neat rooms have great views, though…

  • Dar Hi

    Southern Tunisia

    Dar Hi (rhymes with 'tee') is an unusual concept for a town like Nefta. Think concrete brutalism meet Ikea store – an unusual pitch for somewhere billing…

  • Dar Kenza

    Cap Bon

    Dar Kenza is a fun, family-friendly enclave that ticks all of the summer holiday boxes. Navigate your way up and down stairs and past domed roofs through…

  • Hôtel Diar El Berber

    Southern Tunisia

    This hotel 2km west of town has the facade of a traditional ksar (fortified granary), but it's a movie set as much as any Star Wars location. The…

  • Verger des Montagnes

    Tunisia

    On a working farm just outside Testour, tranquil 'Orchard of the Mountains' is just a side project for brothers Farouk and Fadhel, who left Tunis to get…

  • Grand Hôtel de France

    Tunis

    The best budget option in the city, this colonial-era hotel next to the Marché Centrale has welcoming, English-speaking staff and a faded but endearing…

  • Villa Didon

    Carthage

    This 10-room designer hotel located on Byrsa Hill was given an early noughties refurbishment by French architect Philippe Boisselier, but is looking a tad…

  • Dar Baya

    Tunisia

    Rich in character but slightly wanting when it comes to creature comforts, this restored traditional house in the medina is Sfax's only boutique offering…

  • Dar El Marsa

    Tunis

    Sleek design values, a location directly opposite the beach and extremely professional staff ensure that this hotel is solidly booked in summer – make…

  • Offra Hotel Douz

    Douz

    The opening of the Offra in 2016 pleasingly bucked the trend of closing resort hotels in southern Tunisia, and it's aimed mostly at the local market…

  • Dar Hassine Allani

    Tunisia

    Offering travellers the opportunity to overnight in an 18th-century dar located in the centre of Kairouan's ancient medina, this family-run B&B has three…

  • Russelior Hotel & Spa

    Hammamet

    On the (very) short list of Hammamet's most stylish hotels, Russelior is one of the few in town that's actually worth its five stars. Service is…

  • Hôtel Dakyanus

    Southern Tunisia

    From the front, the attractive low-slung facade of this hotel looks like a traditional ghorfa (a long, barrel-vaulted room built to store grain) and…

  • Marina Cap Monastir Appart-Hôtel

    Tunisia

    The reception for this low-slung complex is behind the yacht-filled harbour and marina restaurants. The range of simple and modern concrete cabins –…

  • Yadis Ksar Ghilane

    Southern Tunisia

    Opulence in the desert that could do with a bit of a brush up since the tourism downturn ate into its market. Luxury tents have bathrooms and air-con, and…

  • Hôtel Radisson Blu Palace Resort

    Djerba

    There's a lot to like about this beach resort. Rooms are comfortable, albeit a tad worn, and facilities include a private beach, huge outdoor pool,…

  • Hôtel Mabrouk

    Southern Tunisia

    The stone and marble rooms here, with good bathrooms and fridges, vaulted hallways decorated with old photos of Tataouine and an attractive outdoor garden…

  • Hôtel Matmata

    Southern Tunisia

    A modern hotel designed to resemble a traditional ksar (fortified granary) from the outside, the Matmata has modern rooms, some with vaulted domed…

  • Hasdrubal Thalassa

    Hammamet

    Its five stars are slightly tarnished, but the Hasdrubal is still one of the most luxurious options in Hammamet. The enormous, multilevel lobby with…

  • Dar Ya

    Tunis

    Peppermint-coloured doors and a profusion of tiles give this hostel-style guesthouse a jaunty air. Located in an attractive residential quarter of the…

  • Golden Tulip Sfax

    Tunisia

    Popular with business travellers, this renovated hotel in the town centre has 136 rooms that come with modern bathroom, comfortable bed, work desk,…

  • Hotel Borj El Ali

    Tozeur

    This hotel on the edge of the Zone Touristique must surely be the realisation of a personal vision. Garish and functional furnishings collide to create an…

  • Hôtel Erriadh

    Djerba

    Djerba's best budget option, this hotel in an old funduq (caravanserai) is decorated with a profusion of tiles. It’s super-traditional, with short…

  • El Patio Courtyard House

    Tunis

    Modern bathrooms and excellent beds are only two of the many attractive features at this boutique B&B, which offers three prettily decorated rooms in a…

  • Royal Rihana Hôtel

    Northern Tunisia

    This venerable, oversized forest lodge has lots of amenities, including an indoor pool, large restaurant and an atmospheric lounge. The rooms are…

  • Sindbad

    Hammamet

    The Sindbad, seemingly the headquarters for German-speaking visitors to Hammamet, has an exclusive feel and spacious rooms with arabesque design features…

  • Ibn Sina Youth Hostel

    Tunisia

    A kilometre northwest of the medina, this friendly but institutional-feeling youth hostel occupies the 3rd and 4th floors of the Association Medico…

  • Dar Alyssa

    Tunisia

    The knick-knack-covered living room is the reception area at cosy Dar Alyssa, where you'll immediately feel like you're at home (or at grandma's house)…

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