Dar Ben Gacem

Excellent location at the periphery of Tunis medina - brightly lit walkways to the medina. Best Chappati & Malouf we had through the entire trip only around the corner from the hotel! The room is unique, comfortable and cleaned everyday. Water bottle is available on request. Breakfast - typical Tunisian hotel breakfast which is extensive. Good wifi. The only note is the rooms upstairs will need to be reached by steepish staircase . All the staff members are lovely and helpful!

The hotel or guest house is beautifully positioned within the Medina . The rooms are clean & have a Tunisian character with vaulted ceilings . The bed is larger than a European double but not king size. Breakfast is ample with a cheese omelette/ fruit / pain chocolate/ cheese coffee or tea. The staff couldn’t be more helpful They booked a restaurant nearby that sent a security person to guide us there & back . Nothing is too much trouble . We organised through the hotel ,a private guide , car (new vw with ac) & driver to see Tunis medina & Carthage. Pick up at the airport & drop off.Well worth the visit

Everyone raves, but I found it to be just ok. I stayed in the king suite on the main courtyard (only room available) and it was quite pricey, but large. The Dar itself is pretty and authentic and the room is too. But it feels old and looks worn. I get that it is actually old, but other dars I stayed in were maintained better. The bathroom was soooo tiny (even by European standards). I am an average sized woman and could barely move in the shower. Water in shower had good pressure and was warm (mot super hot). They provide only soap and shampoo (no lotion) and there is a hair dryer. Towels were soft. Bed was ok (pillows not great). Wifi in room was awful. You have to use in the courtyard and it works well enough for WhatsApp video calls. Courtyard rooms are a bit noisy and curtains don’t fully block light. Breakfast was fruit, juice, breads, an egg, and coffee/tea. Staff was super helpful!! Overall, I’m not sure I would return for the price. There are other dars that have a bit more modern amenities.

I loved this place so much! The place is just beautiful, staff is super helpful and friendly and breakfast is great. Also located in the nicest part of the medina! Highly recommend!

Overall could not complain about this beautiful home. The staff are very friendly and helpful. They made us feel very welcome and made us feel like we were at home. Sana, Dali and Youssef made our stay very comfortable. The whole team was amazing. Its located in a beautiful place. The breakfast was delicious everyday. Could not complain about anything. Definitely recommend this beautiful place for anyone traveling.

This is a lovely boutique hotel in the Tunis Medins, just a 5-10 minute walk from the souqs and main mosque. Rooms are beautiful and are set around a courtyard where breakfast is served. Staff are exceptional. They speak good English and are very helpful. The only downside is that the Medina is very quiet at night and I did not feel perfectly safe walking back to the hotel in the dark after dinner.

We visited Dar Ben Gacem in April. The hotel is beautiful. It retains its old charm while adding details for modern comfort. As others have written, the best thing of all is the staff. Youssef was so accommodating and helped us to find a guide for the Medina, Hassen, whose slow and deliberate pace was a nice change from the regular hustle and bustle of touring. The map of the Medina (with the "treasure hunt" for important buildings) was also great. Thank you to Dar Ben Gacem (and its sister hotel) and everyone who treated us with such kindness and hospitality.

Maybe because it was really hot, so the Air conditioner was not cool enough.

I have just returned from a wonderful 4 night stay at Dar Ben Gacem. From start to finish, the staff and surroundings were exceptional. Everyone is so friendly and kind. I stayed in the downstairs Junior Suite which was beautifully decorated. Breakfast in the courtyard was delicious and very generous. Dali deserves a special mention for being so helpful before and during my stay, helping to organise an airport transfer, lunch and an iftar meal for my first day, a guide for a medina tour as well as a driver for a day trip to Carthage, Sidi Bou Said and La Goulette. I will not forget his kindness and how welcome all of the staff made me feel. I visited during Ramadan and the medina is a special place to stay at this time, I would thoroughly recommend it.