Price is usually a factor in booking hotels. Luckily, Tunis has a great selection of hotels for all budgets. I am here to help you out if you are looking for luxury hotels or might be that you rather spend a little bit less money on accommodation in Tunis. So for those without endlessly deep pockets, I have chosen the best cheap hotels in Tunis. Even with a slightly smaller budget, you don’t need to compromise on quality. There are some very nice hotels waiting for you. So, here is the list of the best five cheap hotels in Tunis.
List of the best cheap hotels in Tunis
- Marigold Hotel
- Royal Victoria
- Dar El Médina
- Acropole Tunis
- Golden Tulip El Mechtel
Marigold Hotel - The best cheap hotels in Tunis
Have a pleasant stay in this 4-star hotel in Montplaisir. The Marigold makes an affordable base from which to explore the city and attractions. Many nice activities and top attractions are just 10 minutes drive away.
Location
Located in Montplaisir in the business center of Tunis, only 2.3 km away from the main street, Habib Bourguiba Avenue. Also, Tunis airport, cultural center, and Bardo museum are just 10 minutes away. In addition, the large Tunisia Mall for shopping is also easily accessible.
Medina 2.6 km
Tunisia Mall 6km
Tunis airport 6km
The National Bardo Museum 4.6 km
Belvedere Park 2.3 km
Address: Angle Ibn Nadim et Chabia 1073 Montplaisir, 1073 Tunis, Tunisia.
Services & Facilities
The Marigold hotel has a meeting space for up to 50 guests for business meetings and events. In addition, the hotel has the following services and facilities, a terrace, a 24-hour front desk, a currency exchange, and a business center.
Rooms
This six floors hotel offers its guests spacious rooms with an internet connection and air conditioning. Choose the room from 58 rooms, including single, double, triple rooms, and suites. The rooms have a standard decoration.
Food & Drink
As a breakfast, enjoy a continental and buffet breakfast. In Le Jasmin Restaurant, you will enjoy a lunch buffet with Tunisian specialties and international cuisine. In the evening, the restaurant has an a la carte menu, where you have a perfect opportunity to try Tunisian dishes. Besides all this, relax with non-alcoholic cocktails on their terrace.
Why choose:
The location is a little bit out from the city center. With a taxi, you can easily reach many top attractions.
Guest Rating: 8.2/10
Star Rating: 4 stars
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Royal Victoria - The best cheap hotels in Tunis
This affordable hotel in Tunis city center is perfect if you want to be in the heart of things and won’t be spending too much time in your room. This hotel has unique decor, with bright colored tiles, ceiling paintings, and fabrics.
Location
Royal Victoria is at the entrance of the Medina in Victory Square. This hotel is for you if the plan is to discover Medina’s beautiful maze-like streets and hundreds of small souks, boutiques, restaurants, and cafes. Book a couple of nights in this hotel and start wandering around the Medina.
Bab El Bhar – Porte de France 0 km
Medina 0.4 km
Restaurant Dar El Jeld 0.2 km
Tunis airport 6.5 km
The National Bardo Museum 3.9 km
Sidi Bou Said 19km
Address: 5 Place de la victoire port de France, La Medina, 1001 Tunis, Tunisia
Services & Facilities
Royal Victoria offers the following services for their guests, a 24-hour front desk, room service, and currency exchange. As well as meeting facilities, airport pick up and drop off for an additional charge.
Rooms
The hotel has a selection of rooms single, twin, comfort, and superior rooms as well a suite. All the rooms have free wi-fi, air conditioning, and a private bathroom. The rooms are decorated uniquely with colorful tiles and fabrics.
Food & Drink
The breakfast in Royal Victoria is good and has a good selection of coffee, juices, pastries, bread, yogurt, fruits, eggs, jams, cheese, and cutleries. The breakfast isn’t anything special but fills up the stomach nicely.
Why choose:
Great location at the entrance of the Medina. The decoration of the hotel is very beautiful.
Guest Rating: 7.9/10
Star Rating: 4 stars
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Dar El Médina - The best cheap hotels in Tunis
Are you looking for a charming guest house in Medina? Dar El Médina is a perfect choice for you. The guest house is far away from luxury, but it has its own charm. The rooms are decorated moderately but with a touch of traditional Tunisian style.
Location
This guest house has a unique location in the heart of Medina. If you are looking for a complete Medina experience with a historic atmosphere, choose this hotel. The hotels’ guest has been pleased with the location of the hotel.
Victory Square 0.5 km
Habib Bourguiba Avenue 1.5 km
Tunis Airport 6.8 km
Al-Zaytuna Mosque 0.3 km
Café panorama 0.4km
Address: Rue Sidi Ben Arous, La Medina, 1006 Tunis, Tunisia
Services & Facilities
In this small guest house, you will be offered essential hotel services like currency exchange, room service, and a 24-hour front desk. Also, pets are welcome.
Rooms
Dar el-Medina is more like a guest house than a hotel. The guest house has 12 rooms with air-conditioning, a private bathroom, a patio, and complimentary wi-fi. The rooms are decorated quite in a charming way, following Tunisian style, but a luxury hotel this is not.
Food & Drink
The breakfast is served on the ground floor of Dar El Médina. There is no official restaurant in the hotel, but upon request, they can make some food. Many beautiful restaurants and cafés are located in Medina. Definitely, put on your to-do list these spots, Panorama Café, Dar El Jeld, and Fondouk El Attarine.
Why choose:
This guest house has its own charm and a unique location in the heart of Medina. Book for a couple of nights and discover the Medina and Tunis city center.
Guest Rating: 9.2/10
Star Rating: 4 stars
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Acropole Tunis - the best cheap hotels in Tunis
The area Berges Du Lac is full of worth trying restaurants and cafes. The hotel’s location puts visitors within 11km away of many tourist attractions. So, rent a car or take a taxi and start discovering!
Location
The Acropole Tunis is a good choice as an affordable hotel in the business district, Berges Du Lac. The beautiful lake is just a hundred meters away, with multiply lovely restaurants for dinner and many cozy cafes, Cosmitto, Eric Kayser, and Gourmandise. The famous attraction as Sidi Bou Said, the Ruins of Carthage, and Medina is within 11km.
Sidi Bou Said 11 km
Victory Square 6.9km
Tunis Airport 4.8km
Ruins of Carthage 9.4km
Carthage Golf 5.2 km
Address: Berges Du Lac, Les Berges du Lac, 2045 Tunis, Tunisia
Services & Facilities
In Acropole Tunis, you will enjoy the balcony and the garden. In addition, they have free and secured parking, a 24-hour front desk, room service, currency exchange, and luggage storage.
Rooms
Acropole Tunis has single, double, and superior rooms as well suites. All the rooms are equipped with a balcony, air-conditioner, private bathrooms, and free wi-fi. The rooms have been decorated in a standard way.
Food & Drink
A generous breakfast buffet is served in the hotels’ restaurant. Later on, they also serve lunch and dinner. Enjoy international and traditional Tunisian dishes.
Why choose:
This is a good affordable hotel in a very nice area. Start your day with a walk by the lake. The area has many restaurants and cafes to try out. Note that in this area, selling or serving alcohol isn’t allowed.
Guest Rating: 7.9/10
Star Rating: 4 stars
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Golden Tulip El Mechtel - The best cheap hotels in Tunis
The Hotel El Mechtel is a functional 4-star hotel situated next to the business center and Belvedere Park. Start your day with a generous breakfast. Enjoy the afternoon by the pool and in the evening try one of the hotels’ restaurants. And why not try bar lounge Bellini City?
Location
Golden Tulip El Mechtel is in Belvédère ca. 2km away from the main street Habib Bourguiba Avenue. The Belvédère area is known for the park Belvédère and the zoo, but also many companies, banks, and embassies are located here. The international Tunis airport is also a 5km car ride away. For these reasons, the hotel is popular among business travelers. Note that the hotels’ location is slightly out from the city center, so using a taxi might be handy.
Medina 1.8 km
The National Bardo Museum 3.5 km
Lake, Les Berges du Lac 12 km
Café des délices, Sidi Bou Said 19 km
Restaurant the Cliff 19 km
Address: BP 3 Avenue Ouled Haffouz, 1005 Tunis, Tunisia
Services & Facilities
In El Mechtel, you will have slightly more services and facilities than the hotels above. Visitors to the hotel enjoy a seasonal pool, fitness center, and beauty services. The hotel also has the following services, 24-hour front desk, room service, parking garage, and non-smoking rooms. For business stays, the hotel has eight meeting rooms.
Rooms
The hotel has a selection of renovated standard and deluxe rooms and suites. All the rooms include air-conditioning and free wi-fi. Some of the rooms have a view of Belvedere park, and other rooms are facing into the city.
Food & Drink
In this hotel, you will have many dining options. Start a day with a buffet breakfast in La Flore. Go to the hotels’ restaurant El Medina if you are willing to try Tunisian specialties. Or maybe you are craving Italian dishes, then choose a Peppino restaurant. The hotel also has a cafe and pub.
Why choose:
If having a pool is mandatory, then choose this one. This hotel is also great for business stays. The hotel also has a popular bar lounge Bellini City. I mentioned the lounge in this post, so read it through.
Guest Rating: 7.2/10
Star Rating: 4 stars
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Here were my picks for the best cheap hotels in Tunis. Which one is your favorite hotel in Tunis? Let me know in the comments. If you want to try one of the best luxury hotels in Tunis, you find the list here. Next time, I will introduce the best hotels for families in Tunis. So, come back again next time if you are planning a family trip to Tunis. Meanwhile, take care!