Tozeur
Occupying one of the busiest intersections in Tozeur, this small hotel has spacious but basic rooms. That said, it's clean and friendly and great value…
Must-see hotels in Tunisia
Southern Tunisia
This high-rise hotel near the Gafsa stadium on the edge of town is fair value – unexciting rooms but reasonably comfortable, with large grounds and a…
Tunisia
If there were a Disneyland for rural Tunisian farm-stays, Dar Zaghouan would be it. Quiet during the week, it erupts on weekends with day-tripping Tunis…
Cap Bon
Relaxed and tree-shaded, the rooms here are in two-storey whitewashed buildings and have balconies. There are tables set amid gardens for breakfast and…
Cap Bon
A cross between a kids' summer camp and an Alpine ski lodge, Dar Ben Abdallah has a couple of two-storey freestanding wooden cabins and a huge bricked…
Tunisia
There's not much reason to stay here, but if you're keen to get to the ruins of Dougga early or stay late, Hotel Thugga is the closest accommodation to…
Hammamet
Popular with families, this resort has enough to keep children entertained for the whole holiday, from pools with storeys-high slides and beach access to…
Tunisia
This hotel has oodles of potential but doesn't make the most of its setting (a historic kasbah in the northern section of the medina) or of its building …
Sidi Bou Saïd
Set at the top of the village, next to a small graveyard, this boutique B&B was trés chic when it opened, but has been poorly maintained in the…
Hammamet
Previously managed by luxury chain Sofitel, Saphir has somehow held on to its five stars, though standards have slipped. Two gold pill-shaped lifts whisk…
Djerba
This youth hostel occupies a building that's picturesque enough for the casual tourist to stop and snap a photo of, but the rooms (with two to four beds)…
Southern Tunisia
Like an ageing movie star, the Atlantic’s gorgeous ornate 1923 facade is best seen at night when its painted face is more sensitively lit. It's…
Cap Bon
Located on a beautifully remote stretch of sand, this resort looks like it was plucked out of a children's book about East Africa and migrated to the Med…
Tunisia
Painted azure blue inside and out, this budget choice opposite Bab Ech Chouhada offers small and noisy rooms with uncomfortable beds. Though run down, en…
Sousse
Small but clean rooms with satellite TVs and minuscule bathrooms are upstairs and cell-like rooms sharing bathrooms are downstairs; all are arranged…
Tunisia
In a beautifully kept old home that belonged to the present owner's mother, Dar Aïda is the only place to stay in Zaghouan's adorable old quarter. It has…
Tunis
A splendid location on Pl de la Victoire makes this hotel in the former British Embassy worth considering despite being overpriced. The decorative…
Carthage
The attraction here isn't the accommodation itself – rooms are basic and worn – but the old-fashioned arty vibe, ultrafriendly service and reliable ground…
Tunis
The welcome at this business hotel is less than warm, with an ugly, smoke-filled foyer, harried reception workers and lax security (the checkpoint at the…
Tunis
Eccentric and endearing in equal measure, this hotel is the creation of an urbane Tunisian who lived for many years in New York and is a welcoming host…
Northern Tunisia
Hotel Les Aguilles is an old French hotel running a fairly basic regime. There's a cafe out front where breakfast is served. Rooms are on the tired side…
Northern Tunisia
The only hotel proper in Raf Raf, this mid-range place is about 150m uphill from the Corniche. The 10 bright rooms come with little balconies, fridges and…
Tunisia
About 1.5km east of town on the road to Tunis, this good-value hotel – surrounding a courtyard pool that's heavenly in summer – is a bit old-fashioned but…
Northern Tunisia
You can't miss the entrance to this hotel, flanked as it is by two giant seashells. The reception is equally bright, with lots of murals. The rooms…
Hammamet
Set back from the beach but with easy access to the unpeopled white sands that stretch beyond the giant Hasdrubal Thalassa hotel, these domed bungalow…
Hammamet
Despite its 100-odd rooms, Flora Park certainly has a more intimate and authentic feel than many of its neighbours. The decor is looking slightly dated,…
Hotel & Restaurant Les Grottes
Cap Bon
This hotel outside of El Haouaria near the caves has simple, clean rooms that cluster around a small pool. Ask for one of the larger family rooms, which…
Hammamet
This 42-room family-run hotel offers dated, unfussy rooms with balconies surrounded by greenery. Service is cheerful, and the attached building has…
Southern Tunisia
This resort has seen better days, but Nefta's downturn has seen prices fall, making this decent value. Half- and full-board options are available. The…
Sidi Bou Saïd
Top marks go to the rooftop terrace at this artsy but faded hotel, which has hammocks and magnificent Gulf of Tunis views. Sadly, the paper-thin walls,…
Tunis
Located in the streets east of Parc du Belvédère, this out-of-the-way hotel aspires to boutique status. but its 40 suites are anything but, sporting a…
Cap Bon
The fact that the corridors smell so strongly of sunscreen must be an indication of the favourite activity at this small resort: lounging poolside, with…
Hammamet
This government-run youth hostel is unsurprisingly institutional in feel, but happily it's both central and beachside, plus for this price, it's an…
Southern Tunisia
The Rahma has small, modern, well-kept rooms. View a couple of rooms – some are dark with little natural light, others are bright and airy; some at the…
Sidi Bou Saïd
Behind the yellow door of this family-run hotel are nine simple rooms (some attractive, others resembling prison cells) with small bathrooms. All surround…
Tunisia
Almost 2km northwest of the medina, the friendly Corniche is ultra-basic but well located to make the best of the Corniche nightlife. Rooms at the back…
Southern Tunisia
This hotel outside the town centre has some rather grand desert-style resort architecture, two pools, a hammam and rather overstuffed but comfortable…
Tozeur
Small and a little run-down, this place is, however, pleasantly shaded by trees – you can even set up a hammock to sleep – and is in a convenient, if busy…
Tunisia
Located 5km north of the marina, this massive four-star complex has top-notch facilities (indoor and outdoor pools, spa, gym, kids playground, restaurants…
Southern Tunisia
A simple whitewashed house on the outskirts of Tataouine with pleasing brick details and a garden being nurtured out of the desert. Rooms are clean and…
