Dar Ben Gacem

This place is in the Medina, in a really good part of the Medina. The spaces are great, with access to a lot of common areas, including a roof top patio. Staff are welcoming and helpful.

It was a bit of a challenge to get around, but work with the staff when arriving and they will arrange taxis to the airport for you.

The breakfast, location, staff and the hospitality where amazing. The beds are terrible to our taste (really hard), and very un even

Nothing else

In the most beautiful road in medina of Tunis!!Perfect traditional dar with beautiful decoration!very clean and breakfast is fantastic!!Staff very polite!!

Loved the location, very central for touring about, wonderful and friendly staff, delicious breakfasts

We had a very nice reception from very kind staff. I booked a junior suite w/ balcony which was up one flight of narrow high stairs, then four more steps into room. The guest house and room were beautifully and authentically decorated. Charming! Make sure you follow the narrow stairs in the courtyard up two flights of stairs to the beautiful rooftop deck with several areas to sit and relax. I liked the linens, firm mattress, mini fridge, good water pressure, hot water, shuttered windows to courtyard, gorgeous chandelier, lighting, available outlets, heat and AC.Allow enough time for breakfast which is very good but can take quite long to get through. The first morning we received fresh strawberry juice, fruit bowl, cake, chocolate croissant, sesame something, and local bread with butter, jam and halva. And a pot of coffee with hot milk. The second morning we received fresh squeezed orange juice, fruit bowl, cake, chocolate croissant, baguette and poached egg in spicy tomato sauce.

We ordered a Bolt ride at the airport to the guesthouse address but the driver ditched us close to the medina at dusk saying it was 'that way on foot only'. We couldn't find the property on our own and had to ask some police men for assistance. Make sure you have a good ride who understands were the drop off point for this guesthouse actually is!There was a narrow desk in the room but no desk chair. For the money should provide at least two drinking glasses, and a kettle and two mugs would have been welcome. There was only a hand-held shower head within a very high walled bathtub. The indoor breakfast room was very small and the table set for six was very cramped. Even with the chilly January mornings I would have preferred to eat in the courtyard.

The hospitality and the kindness of the staff was superb, and the breakfast was amazing, including fresh fruit and something different prepared on the spot every day, truly exceptional staff. They were ready to advice us places to visit and restaurants, to book us taxis and additional services. Moreover the structure is beautiful, comprehending a beautiful courtyard and rooftop terrace, many leisure spaces and sofas.

The only thing that could be better are the power outlets, far from the bed, and the lights over the bed, that remain a little bright even when turned off. The room I booked was different than the one I actually got but they were the same price and dimensions more or less.

Charming boutique hotel with seven rooms in a traditional Medina house transformed into a hotel.I enjoyed having a breakfast in the courtyard especially during Ramadan period.

Location and right in the Medina

WiFi did not work.

Will come back! Excellent and attentive staff. Great breakfasts. Very authentic feel with a beautiful courtyard and lounge areas. One regret- I wish I had upgraded to the larger suites, they are spacious and beautifully decorated. Location is excellent in the Medina.

I loved everything. In fact, I extended my stay because it was so lovely. The property itself is gorgeous and super well-located, but the privilege was really in the warmest, kindest staff who did everything to make me feel at home. As a solo woman traveler who didn't speak Arabic or French, this made all the difference. This may be the nicest guest house I've ever stayed in. Highest recommendation.

Quiet, beautiful architecture, lovely rooftop, kind staff, nice breakfast. Feels like staying in a palace

Dar Ben Gacem is such a unique hotel from which to explore Tunis. It's about a 10-15 minute walk to the souks within the old medina walls, and about the same time to get outside the walls. You get transported back centuries being in the old neighborhood and house (updated for modern needs of course). The daily breakfast is a special treat, with local seasonal fruits and whatever main egg dish the staff wants to make that day (shakshuka, omelet, etc).

Beautiful building and unique rooms, amazing location just outside of the souk (you can get a car to it, but it's close enough to all the shops and restaurants!). Everyone working again Dar Ben Gacem was really nice and helpful - arranging us lifts to Hammamet on very short notice! So friendly with our young daughter.Great breakfast - similar but perfectly varied everyday - fresh fruit, fresh juice, eggs/cheese/meat, breads, delicious spreads. Really great and felt very local. Super cute cat that occasionally wandered in - all part of the Tunisian charm! For the price, Dar Ben Gacem was really ideal.

The WiFi was truly awful - appreciate some people might like the excuse to switch off - but we found it difficult to find the information we needed for our stay in Tunisia. I'm not entirely sure we agree it's just the thick walls, as one of the employees lent us his WiFi box and it worked absolutely fine, so I'm not sure what the issue is. Would have loved another pillow/bigger towels. We had a bit of confusion arriving as there was no where for our daughter to sleep - all dealt with quickly but we didn't get an extra towel or duvet for her. Not a problem, just a bit of a faff to have to keep asking for extra bits. I think there is quite a variety in "suite" sizes - ours was probably on the smaller side, or maybe just one larger room rather than smaller rooms that would have been better for our family. The Booking.com pictures aren't entirely clear as to which room you will get - might be worth checking the actual website.

I felt like a privileged guest staying in someone's palatial home. This is a beautiful and lovingly restored house. My bed was comfy with super soft sheets and breakfast was served in the atmospheric courtyard.

Staff was wonderful especially Dali and Rheem, who made us varied, delicious breakfasts and even came in early one day too make us breakfast before an early tour...I mean, who does that anymore? I gave a 9 rating for the facility cause it's ancient, so it's not going to be perfect. But it's super clean and comfortable. And the rooms are traditionally and beautifully decorated and the rooftop terrace is gorgeous. Nice being in the medina.

It's difficult to find good food for dinner cause the medina closes early. The Ben Gacem part of the medina is good at night, but other parts get a little creepy. Tunis, in general, has few good dinner options so it's not just a medina problem.

Staff were friendly, just like almost all Tunisians.Liked the Atmosphere.Breakfast was good.

Wifi was not working at first. After an hour, it could only work at specific locations in the room.

Perfect location at a very competitive price (by far some of the best value for money for the travelers). The room and the hotel were quite special (historical, but perhaps no luxurious), very friendly staff - and a very nice breakfast (photo included although it is only a part of breakfast, which was quite full).

The place looks a little worn down but still charming

It was a beautiful place with traditional decorations! The people and the stagaire girls were amazing, always ready to help and accommodate you! The included breakfast was delicious every day and the lady making it was super sweet! Overall super clean and lovely hotel with great location in the Medina! I would definitely come back!

Nothing, maybe just the WiFi is not super great in all parts but it was fine!

Everything was excellent! Well located, friendly staff, comfortable rooms and beautiful traditional details. Totally recommended!

• The staff are absolutely amazing, such welcoming and helpful people (Sana, thank you for allowing us late check-in at 5am)• Location is brilliant for exploring both Medina and New Tunis• Only 15/20 mins away from the airport by taxi• Very clean and spacious room with everything you need (hairdryer, fridge, etc…)• Lots of cafes/restaurants nearby

Honestly, there isn’t anything major but here are two small comments:• Maybe offer a bit more salty food for breakfast (as it is quite sweet focused)• Have a few more hangers in the closet