Tunis in Tunisia is a holiday destination that is fast growing in popularity and it's easy to see why. Benefitting from a prime location, wonderful weather and some fantastic hotels to choose from, Tunis is a vibrant and diverse city with a lot to offer.
Budget
Considered one of the best budget hotels in Tunis by Trip Advisor, the Grand Hotel de France is affordable and comfy. The hotel only has 12 rooms so they fill up hastily and the hotel is relatively quiet compared to other budget options. There is a breakfast provided to each guest in the morning.
The Hotel Belvedere Fourati has an appealing range of amenities for a great price. With the budget cost, guests can take advantage of free high-speed internet, free breakfast and an easy to find location in the city. The staff speaks French more readily than English, due in part to the region's French heritage, so best brush up on your French!
Popular with families and solo tourists alike, the Golden Tulip El Mechtel is an appealing budget choice. This hotel sits adjacent to the Tunis Zoo, so it has some very unique views to say the least. If you have a room facing the zoo, you may hear some interesting noises during the night. Otherwise, this hotel has features including free high-speed internet and meals from the in-house restaurant.
The Hotel Excel has a sizable amount of rooms so it is largely available throughout the year. This hotel is ideal for travellers who want to spend their holiday discovering the region. There is a complimentary breakfast for each guest and the majority of rooms have balconies overlooking the streets of Tunis.
Also located downtown, the Hotel Les Ambassadeurs is another hotel option to save money for the rest of your holiday budget. There are usually online promotions to save even more money on your stay. The hotel is perfect for those travellers who won't spend the holiday in their hotel room but rather outdoors exploring the area.
Another option for the travellers on the go is the Hotel Salammbo. It is handily situated on a significant thoroughfare in Tunis and near many local attractions and shops. This hotel does not have an elevator in it. If you will be travelling with a generous amount of luggage or with mobility constraints, requesting a room on a low floor is suggested.
The Hotel Acropole is a popular budget hotel outside the city of Tunis. This cosy hotel has a great number of rooms and quick access to the local Lake of Tunis, a peaceful lake that is a suitable alternative to the Mediterranean beaches.
The Yadish Ibn Khaldoun is a sparkling and organised accommodation. Just a quick jaunt from the downtown area and the airport, this hotel has professional employees and very helpful management. Many of the staff speak Arabic and French and the owners are fluent in English.
Hotel Le Pacha is a great middle of the road hotel option in Tunis. This three-star hotel offers great value for the money spent. The employees are very welcoming, cooperative and will happily organise excursions for guests. Hotel Le Pacha has a bar inside for guests and visitors to enjoy.
Just a short walk from the medina area of Tunis, the Golf Royal is a popular hotel. The hotel is located adjacent to a police station. There may be unsightly grounds nearby but the area is extremely safe. If you have any hesitations about travelling to Tunis, this hotel could help ease your anxieties.
The Hotel de Russie is a charming and large hotel that is budget-friendly. It has a wide variety of rooms to choose from, from the most affordable to suites. It is located within the city with only a few minutes' walk from the medina. Because it is slightly further away from the medina than many budget options, there isn't as much street noise. The rooms have been recently renovated as well.
The Hotel Solymar will give you a sense of authentic Tunisian living without the price tag of a boutique hotel. Located between Tunis and Hammamet, this hotel is great for discovering the region and getting the best of both areas. The accommodations are comfortable and you can save money on this hotel but that money would need to go towards transportation.
The Hotel Venus has mixed reviews but offers a range of amenities for a budget price. The hotel has a water park inside to keep children and adults happy with a large pool and several waterslides that have recently been updated. The rooms in this large hotel vary in how recently they were renovated so some are much more modern than others. The newest ones are located on the first floor near the hotel bar which means that they also have the most noise. If you are willing to compromise on noise, or are a heavy sleeper, the newest rooms will be perfect.
Boutique & B&Bs
The Palm Hotel is popular with tourists who want a quieter experience while in Tunis. With only twenty rooms, the Palm Hotel is small enough so staff can give each guest proper attention and the rooms get proper cleaning. Also, with a location near a local beach, the Palm Hotel is worth its booking price in proximity to the beach alone.
The Dar Said Hotel is located in a quiet neighbourhood just outside of the medina area of Tunis. This large boutique hotel has over 200 rooms that are cosy and stylish. There is a restaurant and a swimming pool available to each guest, a feature that is not available in a majority of boutique hotels in Tunis.
Chic and sophisticated, the Novotel Mohamed V is popular with business travellers. With a central location in the city, this hotel offers guests an easy home base from which to explore Tunis. Each room has free Wi-Fi internet and a breakfast service in a shared dining room. It is a hotel that straddles the line between affordable and luxury, so it's a great middle of the road option.
Another choice popular is the Ibis Tunis. This newer hotel is stylish and chic without sacrificing function. The hotel has free parking available to all of its guests if you decide to rent a car while on holiday. While the hotel is located within the city of Tunis, it is not terribly congested like many areas can be. If you book a trip here, you will likely need to use your rental car to travel readily or hire a taxi to navigate the city.
The Dar El Medina is a boutique hotel room with traditional Tunisian style. This fashionable hotel has only 12 rooms. Each room is warm and cosy so it will feel like a home while on holiday. There is a courtyard and some rooms overlook this courtyard. Dar El Medina has free Wi-Fi for each guest as well.
Best of the rest
For 4-star accommodations, the Tunis Grand Hotel will be ideal. This hotel is located near the modern, business centre of Tunis so there are shopping and attractions within walking distance. There are only 63 rooms in this hotel so staff have the capacity to cater to guests needs individually.
One of the most intimate hotels in the resort town of La Marsa, the Phebus Hotel is luxurious and elegant. There are a range of hotel rooms including suites that feel more like apartments. No matter what room you select, each guest can enjoy meals in the sophisticated restaurant, a modern fitness centre and beautiful pool area.
Hotel Tiba is a luxury hotel conveniently located in downtown Tunis. Each of the 47 rooms has air conditioning, free high-speed internet and a hair dryer. There is free parking available to every guest but it is limited. The hotel is only around a 15 minute drive away from the airport.
Carthage Thalasso is another popular top end hotel in La Marsa. This hotel is slightly smaller and more intimate than others with entertaining and comfortable amenities. There is a large series of pools both inside and out of the hotel with water slides. With a large number of rooms, there will be many other tourists here when you are so the hotel can be loud depending on the time of day.
Elegant and comfortable, the Tunisia Palace Golden Yasmin is one of the most recommended top end hotels in the city. There is a business centre, fitness centre, restaurant and free parking available to each guest. Some rooms in this hotel as lavish and opulent and others are comfortable without as elaborate decorations.
The well-appointed Laico Tunis Hotel is a modern hotel is a city full of old-fashioned options. The hotel was remodelled in spring of 2011 so many details and facilities within the hotel are updated including many including many in each room. There are a large number of rooms so it will have added vacancies come the busy tourist season.
For a luxury option outside of Tunis, the Hotel Du Parc is located near the Lake of Tunis and the airport. The rooms may not have the top end amenities that accompany European counterparts, it is comfortable and lavish for Tunis. Crucial for the often domineering heat of Tunisia, this hotel has efficient air conditioning which can seem like the only thing that matters at the end of a day outdoors.
Suitably located downtown, the top end hotel of El Hana International is popular with travellers who want ultimate comfort and relaxation. There are 200 rooms available for reservations, including a range from basic to suites. There is a business centre, restaurant, free high-speed internet and breakfast available to every guest.
Located just a short drive from Tunis, the beach city of La Marsa has many popular hotels including the Regency Tunis Hotel. This luxury hotel is ideally situated near beaches on the Mediterranean but also has sprawling pools and manicured grounds. This hotel is an elegant break from the typical, smaller hotels that you'll find in downtown Tunis. Perhaps if you are staying in Tunis for a substantial amount of time and don't mind switching hotels, you can stay here and at one in the city centre to get relaxation and a picture of the city life.
Also in La Marsa, the Moevenpick Hotel Gammarth is a top end hotel at its best. The rooms are perfectly designed and kept meticulously clean. This five-star resort has large swimming pools, beach access and many other amenities that keep business guests in particular returning to its grounds. There is free high-speed internet, a restaurant, fitness centre and free parking.
Found near the beach in La Marsa, the Golden tulip Carthage Tunis lives up to its beautiful name. Guests here enjoy superb views of the Mediterranean Sea and the carefully maintained hotel grounds. Because of its modern amenities, this hotel is particularly popular with business travellers but also appeals to families.
One of the best top end hotels within the city of Tunis is the Hotel le Consul. This downtown hotel has a large number of rooms so it will likely have vacancy when you are on holiday. There are a variety of room sizes but each room has free internet and access to a fitness centre, restaurant and private parking.
Located on the Lake of Tunis, the Grand Hotel du Lac is a popular hotel option. This large top end hotel is located outside of the city centre of Tunis, just a short drive from both the airport and medina area of Tunis. By staying at a hotel outside of the medina, you can expect to save money that can be put towards excursions and other activities on the ground.