Smoking

The beautifully restored residence and its peacefulness

Stayed in August 2025

The staff were very friendly & helpful

Stayed in August 2025

Highly recommended!!!

Stayed in August 2025

It was hard for taxis to know where to go. I wound up giving the driver my phone with Google map directions to follow. That worked well.

This is a lovely and quiet place to stay that is close to the heart of the medina. There are taxis that are easy to catch nearby as well.

Stayed in July 2025

Small details: no glasses in the toilet, no basket for personal litter inside the room ... Not enough toilet paper...

The quietness of the hotel. Nice decoration.

Stayed in June 2025

With its rich tapestry of art and antiquities, the place feels like a living museum itself, full of character and charm. It’s the perfect home base for adventure, and I can’t imagine a more fitting spot to soak in the spirit of Tunis.

Stayed in May 2025

-There were no safes in the rooms, but other than that it was a perfect stay!

-The people who work there are super nice. Special shout out to Dali who is a just great person. He told us some history of the place while we stayed there, and made sure we were having a great time. Which we did! -All of the hotel from the roof to the rooms to the courtyard is filled with cool details (like pottery, plants, etc.) Very pretty. -Breakfast was good - lots of choices to pick from (or have it all ;). The omlet was especially delicious! One day we sat with other folks at a big table in the courtyard at breakfast and it was fun doing family style meeting new people. -The hotel is right near like a small turnaround area with extra room which is great for taxis and cars, and fun to see people who live in the community conversing in the spot.

Stayed in May 2025

By accident we got at evening to the wrong room and were able to open that door with our key ?!?

Amazing architecture and interior - very artistic! Very clean!

Stayed in April 2025

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.

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.

Stayed in April 2025

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

Stayed in April 2025

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

Stayed in April 2025

Good location, very friendly staff. We had pleasant time . Highly recommended!

Stayed in April 2025

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.

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.

Stayed in January 2025

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.

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.

Stayed in March 2025

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.

Stayed in March 2025

WiFi did not work.

Location and right in the Medina

Stayed in March 2025

Everything is perfect Great Hotel excellent staff

Stayed in February 2025

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.

Stayed in February 2025

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.

Stayed in January 2025

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

Stayed in January 2025

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).

Stayed in January 2025

The place was wonderful and perfectly located. The staff were very kind and always available.

Stayed in January 2025

All was ok

Amazing hotel in a convenient position. Staff very helpful.

Stayed in January 2025

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.

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.

Stayed in January 2025

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.

Stayed in November 2024