What can a history enthusiast expect from a trip to Tunis?

The historical places in Tunis are likely at the top of your travel itinerary. Why not absorb the local color with a visit to the cafés?

What's the best hotel in Tunis to learn about local history?

Based on our travel expertise, El Bahy Tunis is a top 3-star hotel for history buffs booking on Expedia, and it features free breakfast and free WiFi. Habib Bourguiba Avenue is a short walk away. Other choices close to historic sites include Hotel Carlton and Dar El Fell Sidi Bou Said - Adults Only .

How many historically relevant hotels will I find in Tunis?

Tunis has 487 hotels and other accommodations bookable on Expedia, including 46 hotels designated as historic or close to historic sites.

What are the top historical places and other sights in Tunis?

Tunis is notable for landmarks like Habib Bourguiba Avenue, Bab el Bahr, and Antonin Baths. Cultural venues include Bardo Museum, Salammbo Oceanographic Museum, and Carthage Museum. A couple of additional sights to add to your agenda are Municipal Market and National Library of Tunisia.

What is a historic hotel like in Tunis?

A guest who chooses a historic hotel has the chance to stay in a place officially recognized with a historic designation. Historic hotels throughout the world can be palaces, castles, stately homes or even lodges, pubs, or skyscrapers — any place of special interest. These types of hotels in Tunis usually retain original elements like traditional architecture and period features within the guestrooms or public spaces.

What is the difference between a historic hotel and a heritage hotel?

They are quite similar. "Historic hotel" is a term often used in the U.S., while "heritage hotel" is often used in Asia and Europe. Historic hotels tend to focus on the building and architecture itself. Heritage hotels draw their meaning mainly from the cultural value and how it shaped the community.

Do historic hotels in Tunis have modern facilities?

Yes, every effort is made to preserve the historic aspects and traditions, while interiors have safety features and modern conveniences. Visitors can expect the amenities from a contemporary hotel such as WiFi, heating and air conditioning, and updated bathroom facilities. When you book a historic hotel in Tunis, it doesn't mean you're choosing a place that's rundown.

Book the Best HISTORIC Hotels in Tunis in 2022

Dar Ben Gacem

38 Rue Du Pacha, La Medina, Tunis, Tunis Governorate

4.6/5 Wonderful! (112 reviews)

Interesting hotel but varying room qualities

"A pleasant hotel with friendly service and good location that serves as a great introduction to the historic Tunis. We enjoyed the breakfast and exploring areas of the hotel. An airport transfer was arranged that cost 30 Tunisian dinar. Our room was interesting but much smaller and less comfortable ..."

Reviewed on Feb. 5, 2020

The Residence Tunis

Boite Postale 697, La Marsa, Tunis Governorate

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4.6/5 Wonderful! (293 reviews)

"Always wonderful staying here. Staff is super nice and attentive, beautiful hotel... great breakfast... nice place to return to after exploring wonderful Tunis."

Reviewed on Nov. 17, 2021

La Villa Bleue

68 Rue Kennedy, Sidi Bou Said, Tunis

4.5/5 Wonderful! (133 reviews)

"Beautiful location but the hotel is really a 4 star or 3.5 star hotel not 5 star. Some of the staff are real nice and some with attitude (e.g. i could not log into their wifi. The person at the desk told me "i do not know what to do. This is your computer!" Food service rather slow. The area is pretty ..."

Reviewed on Oct. 21, 2021

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Dar Said

Rue Toumi, Sidi Bou Said

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4.4/5 Wonderful! (138 reviews)

Great stay in Iconic SidiBousaid

"Once you try Dar Said once, you can only come back. This time as it was summertime, we enjoyed the full breadth of services this amazing boutique hotel has to offer. Could only recommend this property in one of the world most iconic hotspots."

Reviewed on Aug. 29, 2021

Dar El Marsa

75 Habib Bourguiba Street, La Marsa

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4.4/5 Excellent! (109 reviews)

"A very pleasant stay nice staff very good location nice room clean quiet"

Reviewed on Mar. 19, 2020

Palais Bayram

6, Rue des Andalous, Bab Menara, Tunis

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4.2/5 Excellent! (61 reviews)

"A very beautiful historic hotel with a perfect location in an old Medina. Very easy to walk to all areas. The restaurant is beautiful and the food is delicious. All employees were very helpful and courteous. The room was very spacious and decorated in French colonial style. The bathroom had a lovely ..."

Reviewed on Jan. 6, 2020

Hôtel Royal Victoria

5 Place de la Victoire, Port de France, Tunis

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4.2/5 Very Good! (225 reviews)

"The stuff is very friendly and helpfull. The food is ok, the rooms are good."

Reviewed on Nov. 7, 2021

Dar Ya

6 Impasse de la carriere, Rue de la carriere, Tunis

4.1/5 Very Good! (55 reviews)

"The location of this property is right in the heart of the action of the Medina. There are elements to the physical building and decorations that feel authentic. I arrived around 11 am, and I was checked in promptly. Several disappointing things from the check in: The person who checked me in didn’t ..."

Reviewed on Feb. 26, 2020

Hotel Carlton

31 Av Habib Bourguiba, Tunis

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4/5 Very Good! (967 reviews)

"Enjoy it"

Reviewed on Dec. 3, 2021

Villa Didon

Rue Mendes France, Byrsa, Carthage

3.9/5 Very Good! (49 reviews)

bad experience

"i dnt like my room the background was dirty nd the forniture was old the service was owful i asked for slippers the reciptionost said i will send one to you nd she didnt i was was a very bad experience expensive for nothing spc"

Reviewed on Feb. 22, 2021

Dar El Fell Sidi Bou Said - Adults Only

3 Bis Rue Korsi Essollah, Sidi Bou Said

3.9/5 Very Good! (34 reviews)

"We had a beautiful traditional room with a little step out balcony right above the entrance. This hotel is in the middle of everything! Souvenir shops around you, boumbalini (fried dough for dessert), a sandwich place (basically one of the main shopping areas) but not loud AT ALL. Dar Zarrouk (really ..."

Reviewed on Jan. 23, 2020

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Majestic Hotel

36 Avenue de Paris, Tunis

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3.7/5 Good! (269 reviews)

"It was a cosy stay"

Reviewed on Jun. 29, 2021

Tunisia Palace

13 Avenue De France, Tunis

3.7/5 Good! (94 reviews)

"Good people at the reception Hotel needs an urgent renavation Breakfast was very very very bad"

Reviewed on Jul. 18, 2021

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Golden Carthage Hotel Tunis

Avenue De La Promenade, La Marsa

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3.6/5 Good! (161 reviews)

"This is a charming hotel, with decorations inspired by the local history. Some of the aspects of the property are a bit dated, but they are in the process of (quietly!) renovating. The service was OUTSTANDING! I would happily stay here again."

Reviewed on Oct. 13, 2021

Golden Tulip El Mechtel

B.P No.3 Avenue Ouled Haffouz-El Omrane, Tunis

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3.5/5 Good! (260 reviews)

"Staff friendly Clean hotel"

Reviewed on May 9, 2021

El Mouradi Gammarth

Les Côtes De Carthage, La Marsa, Tunis Governorate

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3.4/5 (530 reviews)

I stay here often and love it but this time

"I stay here often and usually I love it but this time I ordered a different room type then usual and oh my god this room was small, there is normally coffee and bottled water and ashtray on the balcony but there was non of that this stay. The staff however are always super nice and the pool is very ..."

Reviewed on Jun. 13, 2021

Hôtel César

Route de La Marsa Km 9, La Marsa

2.6/5 (5 reviews)

"IS VERY BAD HOTEL .. THEY GIVE ME REMOTE CONTROLE DONT WORK AND THEY AIR CONDITION TOO AND THEY DONT LEEV NOTHING IN THE MINI BAR AND THEY HAVE BAD SMELL .. I DONT GIVE NO STAR TO THIS HOTEL .. 3 STARS IS VEEEEEERY MUCH FOR THIS ONE . THANKS"

Reviewed on Sep. 13, 2015

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Hotel Nova Park

Route Touristique de Gammarth, La Marsa

2/5 (5 reviews)

Relaxing Time

"We had a great relaxing time in August 2006, the weather was amazing although it did rain for an hour or so one morning. The hotel staff were very friendly but did not speak much English, they mainly used French and all menus were in French. The food although perfectly edible was very Arabic/French ..."

Reviewed on Aug. 21, 2006

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