Dar Ben-Gacem

Perfect location inside the medina close to the market. The property is beautifully maintained and the hosts are very helpful!

Location and atmosphere in the Medina. An old house made into a charming hotel.

Difficult to access unless driver knows exactly where it is. Bathroom needed updating

Very clean excellent breakfast and very friendly staff We were accommodated for some minor inconvenience The Manager Ahmed was sincere and honest and very accommodating

Dar Ben Gacem was this wonderful, exotic hotel in the heart of the Medina, transformed from an old house with central courtyard, surrounded by rooms overlooking the courtyard on three levels. Quiet with a rooftop sitting area and patio overlooking the Medina, we could not have had a better stay. A delicious breakfast was served each morning and dinner could be arranged if desired. The staff was warm, accommodating, and very helpful setting up taxis, arranging extra activities such as tours of the Medina or classes in bookbinding (very special!) or even Arabic calligraphy and Tunisian cooking classes. This is a very special place that will not disappoint you. We never felt unsafe in the Medina, even at night when the souks (shops) closed down.

Be prepared for trash and plastic bags floating around everywhere in Tunisia and traffic that doesn't necessarily stop for you, requiring you to learn the art of weaving in and around cars. Other than Arabic, French is the predominant language in Tunisia, with English being scarce, but you will get by because everyone is so friendly and helpful.