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Dar el Médina

Rue Sidi Ben Arous
Rated 9.1 in 1304 reviews

Dar el Médina is a charming hotel situated in the heart of Tunis, offering guests a unique blend of traditional Tunisian hospitality and modern comforts. This boutique hotel is housed in a beautifully restored building that reflects the rich architectural heritage of the surrounding Medina. Guests will appreciate the meticulous attention to detail in the decor, which combines authentic local craftsmanship with contemporary design elements.

The hotel's atmosphere is warm and inviting, making it an ideal retreat for travelers seeking an authentic experience. Each of the thoughtfully designed rooms features traditional furnishings and modern amenities, ensuring a comfortable stay. Guests can enjoy a variety of on-site facilities, including a relaxing courtyard where they can unwind after a day of exploring the bustling streets of Tunis.

The location of Dar el Médina is particularly advantageous, as it places visitors within easy reach of many historical sites, markets, and cultural attractions that define the character of Tunis. Enthusiastic staff members are always on hand to provide recommendations and assistance, enhancing the overall guest experience.

In addition to comfortable accommodations, the hotel offers a dining option that showcases local flavors, allowing guests to savor traditional Tunisian cuisine. Whether traveling for business or leisure, Dar el Médina provides a serene and culturally immersive environment, making it a suitable choice for anyone looking to explore the vibrant city of Tunis.

Climate and Weather

January
 16°
 6°
 15°
 5
Sun hours / day
 22
Rain free days
February
 17°
 7°
 15°
 6
Sun hours / day
 20
Rain free days
March
 19°
 9°
 15°
 7
Sun hours / day
 24
Rain free days
April
 22°
 12°
 16°
 8
Sun hours / day
 25
Rain free days
May
 26°
 15°
 18°
 10
Sun hours / day
 27
Rain free days
June
 30°
 19°
 22°
 11
Sun hours / day
 28
Rain free days
July
 34°
 21°
 24°
 12
Sun hours / day
 30
Rain free days
August
 34°
 22°
 25°
 11
Sun hours / day
 29
Rain free days
September
 30°
 20°
 24°
 9
Sun hours / day
 26
Rain free days
October
 26°
 16°
 22°
 7
Sun hours / day
 25
Rain free days
November
 21°
 11°
 19°
 6
Sun hours / day
 23
Rain free days
December
 17°
 8°
 16°
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Sun hours / day
 22
Rain free days
Medina of Tunis
Medina of Tunis
Old city of Tunis, Tunisia
0m / 0yd
Zaytuna Mosque
Zaytuna Mosque
Mosque in Tunisia
230m / 250yd
Dar el Bey
Dar el Bey
Palace of the medina of Tunis
150m / 160yd
Mosque
Mosque
Mosque in Tunisia
0.9km / 0.57mi
Hammouda Pacha Mosque
Hammouda Pacha Mosque
Mosque in Tunisia
140m / 150yd
Mosque
Mosque
Mosque in Tunis, Tunisia
320m / 350yd
Mosque
Mosque
Mosque in Tunisia
440m / 480yd
Mosque
Mosque
Mosque in Tunisia
230m / 250yd
Mosque
Mosque
Mosque in Tunisia
0.5km / 0.32mi
Mosque
Mosque
Mosque in Tunisia
0.9km / 0.56mi
Finance Museum
Finance Museum
Museum in Tunis, Tunisia
0.8km / 0.51mi
Dar Ben Abdallah
Dar Ben Abdallah
Palace of the Medina of Tunis
0.7km / 0.43mi
Dâr Bou Hachem
Palace of the Medina of Tunis
240m / 260yd
Bab Jedid
Bab Jedid
City gate in Tunis, Tunisia
0.8km / 0.47mi
Dar El Haddad
Dar El Haddad
Palace of the Medina of Tunis
420m / 460yd
Dar Al Jaziri
Dar Al Jaziri
Palace of the Medina of Tunis
350m / 380yd
Club Culturel Taher Haddad
Club Culturel Taher Haddad
Palace of the Medina of Tunis
320m / 350yd
Palais de Mustafa Khaznadar
Palais de Mustafa Khaznadar
Palace in Tunis, Tunisia
1.1km / 0.66mi
Centre culturel Hassan Zmerli
Centre culturel Hassan Zmerli
Church in Tunis, Tunisia
0.9km / 0.54mi
New Mosque
New Mosque
Mosque in Tunisia
0.6km / 0.38mi
Turbat Al Bai
Turbat Al Bai
Tunisian mausoleum located in the medina of Tunis
0.7km / 0.42mi
Bab Saadoun
Bab Saadoun
City gate in Tunis, Tunisia
1.4km / 0.86mi
Bab el Bhar
Bab el Bhar
City gate in Tunis, Tunisia
0.6km / 0.34mi
Statut ibn Khaldoun
Statut ibn Khaldoun
Statue of Ibn Khaldun in Tunis, Tunisia
0.9km / 0.54mi
National Centre for Art of Arabic Calligraphy
National Centre for Art of Arabic Calligraphy
Zawiya in Tunis, Tunisia
0.9km / 0.58mi
Bardo National Museum
Bardo National Museum
National museum in Tunis, Tunisia
3.3km / 2mi
Belvedere Park
Belvedere Park
Park in Tunisia
2km / 1.3mi
Fort Santiago Chikly
Fort Santiago Chikly
Fort in Tunisia
4.7km / 2.9mi
Église De Maxula-Rades
Église De Maxula-Rades
Church in Tunisia
10.1km / 6.3mi
Carthage National Museum
Carthage National Museum
Museum in Carthage, Tunisia
15.1km / 9.4mi
Basilique de Damous el Karita
Basilique de Damous el Karita
Basilica in Tunisia
16km / 9.9mi
Saint Louis Cathedral
Saint Louis Cathedral
Cathedral in Tunisia
15km / 9.3mi
The Carthage Early Christian Museum
Museum in Carthage, Tunisia
15.3km / 9.5mi
Salammbô Oceanographic Museum “Dar El Hout”
Salammbô Oceanographic Museum “Dar El Hout”
Museum in Carthage, Tunisia
14.8km / 9.2mi
Bib Knissia Basilica
Museum in Carthage, Tunisia
14.7km / 9.1mi
Tophet de Salammbô
Tophet de Salammbô
Cemetery in Tunisia
14.4km / 9mi
Amphithéâtre de Carthage
Amphithéâtre de Carthage
Roman amphitheatre in Tunisia
14.4km / 8.9mi
Cirque de Carthage
Cirque de Carthage
Ancient Roman circus in Carthage
14.1km / 8.8mi
Antoninus Therms
Antoninus Therms
Ancient Roman thermae in Carthage, Tunisia
15.9km / 9.9mi
Roman Villas
Roman Villas
Archaeological site in Tunisia
15.9km / 9.9mi
Mosaico de caballos
Mosaico de caballos
Roman mosaic from the archaeological site of Carthage
15.8km / 9.8mi
Odeon
Odeon
Archaeological site in Tunisia
15.8km / 9.8mi
Roman Theater
Roman Theater
Ancient Roman theatre of Carthage
15.7km / 9.7mi
Aquaductus, római vízvezeték romjai
Aquaductus, római vízvezeték romjai
15.9km / 9.9mi
Bir Massouda
Village in Kharab Al Marashi District, Yemen
15.1km / 9.4mi

What to do in Tunis and near Dar el Médina

Medina of Tunis
Medina of Tunis
Old city of Tunis, Tunisia
0m / 0yd
Zaytuna Mosque
Zaytuna Mosque
Mosque in Tunisia
230m / 250yd
Dar el Bey
Dar el Bey
Palace of the medina of Tunis
150m / 160yd
Mosque
Mosque
Mosque in Tunisia
0.9km / 0.57mi
Hammouda Pacha Mosque
Hammouda Pacha Mosque
Mosque in Tunisia
140m / 150yd
Mosque
Mosque
Mosque in Tunis, Tunisia
320m / 350yd
Mosque
Mosque
Mosque in Tunisia
440m / 480yd
Mosque
Mosque
Mosque in Tunisia
230m / 250yd
Mosque
Mosque
Mosque in Tunisia
0.5km / 0.32mi
Mosque
Mosque
Mosque in Tunisia
0.9km / 0.56mi
Finance Museum
Finance Museum
Museum in Tunis, Tunisia
0.8km / 0.51mi
Dar Ben Abdallah
Dar Ben Abdallah
Palace of the Medina of Tunis
0.7km / 0.43mi
Dâr Bou Hachem
Palace of the Medina of Tunis
240m / 260yd
Bab Jedid
Bab Jedid
City gate in Tunis, Tunisia
0.8km / 0.47mi
Dar El Haddad
Dar El Haddad
Palace of the Medina of Tunis
420m / 460yd
Dar Al Jaziri
Dar Al Jaziri
Palace of the Medina of Tunis
350m / 380yd
Club Culturel Taher Haddad
Club Culturel Taher Haddad
Palace of the Medina of Tunis
320m / 350yd
Palais de Mustafa Khaznadar
Palais de Mustafa Khaznadar
Palace in Tunis, Tunisia
1.1km / 0.66mi
Centre culturel Hassan Zmerli
Centre culturel Hassan Zmerli
Church in Tunis, Tunisia
0.9km / 0.54mi
New Mosque
New Mosque
Mosque in Tunisia
0.6km / 0.38mi
Turbat Al Bai
Turbat Al Bai
Tunisian mausoleum located in the medina of Tunis
0.7km / 0.42mi
Bab Saadoun
Bab Saadoun
City gate in Tunis, Tunisia
1.4km / 0.86mi
Bab el Bhar
Bab el Bhar
City gate in Tunis, Tunisia
0.6km / 0.34mi
Statut ibn Khaldoun
Statut ibn Khaldoun
Statue of Ibn Khaldun in Tunis, Tunisia
0.9km / 0.54mi
National Centre for Art of Arabic Calligraphy
National Centre for Art of Arabic Calligraphy
Zawiya in Tunis, Tunisia
0.9km / 0.58mi
Bardo National Museum
Bardo National Museum
National museum in Tunis, Tunisia
3.3km / 2mi
Belvedere Park
Belvedere Park
Park in Tunisia
2km / 1.3mi
Fort Santiago Chikly
Fort Santiago Chikly
Fort in Tunisia
4.7km / 2.9mi
Église De Maxula-Rades
Église De Maxula-Rades
Church in Tunisia
10.1km / 6.3mi
Carthage National Museum
Carthage National Museum
Museum in Carthage, Tunisia
15.1km / 9.4mi

About Tunis

Tunis, the capital of Tunisia, offers a range of experiences that reflect its rich history and culture. Exploring the Medina is a must, as this UNESCO World Heritage site is filled with narrow winding streets, traditional souks, and beautiful mosques. The architecture here showcases a blend of Arab, Ottoman, and French influences, providing a glimpse into the city's diverse past.

Visiting the Bardo Museum is another important activity. This museum houses one of the world's largest collections of Roman mosaics, along with artifacts that highlight Tunisia's ancient history. The building itself, a former palace, is also noteworthy for its stunning architecture.

A trip to Carthage is essential for history enthusiasts. This ancient city, once a powerful rival to Rome, offers ruins that tell the story of its significance in the Mediterranean. The site includes the Antonine Baths and the Roman theater, both of which provide insight into the grandeur of the past.

Saint Louis Cathedral is another site of interest. Located on the hill of Byrsa, this cathedral features striking architecture and breathtaking views of the surrounding area, including the Mediterranean Sea. It reflects the colonial history of Tunisia and its religious diversity.

The picturesque village of Sidi Bou Said is a short distance from Tunis and is known for its charming blue and white buildings. Strolling through its streets provides a relaxing atmosphere, along with the opportunity to enjoy local cafés and art galleries.

Finally, experiencing the local cuisine is an important part of visiting Tunis. Traditional dishes, such as couscous and brik, can be found in various eateries throughout the city, allowing visitors to immerse themselves in the culinary heritage of Tunisia. Each of these activities contributes to a deeper understanding of Tunisian culture and history.




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