3 Best Hotels in Tunisia

This centrally located, family-run hotel is a gem by Tunis standards. Quiet and set within a block of a large park, rooms are dated but quite clean and comfortable, with modern, functional bathrooms. The in-hotel restaurant serves a decent breakfast and a dinner that's good in a pinch, especially on frequent traditional music nights.

For something a bit more luxurious, this boutique hotel set right on the beach will come as a relief from the indifferent standards of many Tunis hotels. Although pricier, and a car ride from the city center, the hotel is within walking distance of La Marsa and Carthage. Modern rooms—all on the ground level—are large, bright, and appealingly decorated, all with spacious marble baths and private terraces. Both of the hotel's restaurants overlook the sea and serve a mix of quality Tunisian and European cuisine.

As hotels in Tunis go, this one has fewer problems than a great many in the city, with the advantage of possessing local charm and a fabulous location near the medina. While the service staff is friendly and generally helpful, and the rooms are spacious, clean, and comfortable (though dated), luck plays a big part in the rest of your stay. For example, whether or not the air conditioning and Wi-Fi are working and what the decibel level is at any given time is quite up to chance.