Dar Ben Gacem Kahia
What Guests Say
The hotel is an absolute jewel box located a short walk from the medina. This was my first time visiting Tunis and the hotel was the perfect base to explore the city. The staff couldn't have been more helpful throughout, accommodating any queries, including taxi bookings, and serving an incredibly generous breakfast spread every morning. I also learnt that the author of the guidebook I took stayed at the hotel for a month when writing it! The room was very elegant with beautiful use of colour and a lovely outside area to relax and read. The rooftop area was another beautiful part of the hotel. It was inspiring to hear about the social enterprise initiatives undertaken by Dar Ben Gacem, which are a key draw to continue supporting the business. There are also a huge number of cultural events that take place there. I hope to visit again soon!
Olivia
June 2024
I really liked this place. I wanted to stay in the historical place in the heart of Tunisian Medina, that's why I booked this hotel. Everything was amazing. I fell in love with interior, food and hospitality of staff. And I'd like to say thank a guy Youssef (I hope I wrote his name correctly), he helps with serving a breakfast and organize food workshops. He's the only person who spoke English really well and I could ask for help in English. It's really crucial as I don't speak French, so only Youssef helped to cope with everything. And I would like to mention the cleanliness, the room was very clean and cosy. Dar Ben Gacem is highly recommended!
Sophie
December 2024
The Riad is absolutely amazing, like stepping back in time. It’s a bit hidden but easy to find. The rooms are clean and beautifully maintained.
Michele
October 2024
Our stay at Dar Ben Garcem was simply wonderful. From the moment we were greeted by Rhouma to our final minutes talking to the owner, Leila Ben Garcem, we were impressed by the attentiveness and warmth of the staff. Our room was beautifully appointed in traditional decor and the Dar, after being meticulously renovated in 2019, is now cared for beautifully. Our bed was firm but comfortable; breakfasts were fulsome and fresh, and everything was assidulously cleaned. We particularly loved the rooftop terrace - it was just gorgeous. Particular thanks to Leila, Rhouma, Chedley & Yusuf. This is a hidden jewel in the medina!
Vicki
July 2024
The hotel is really beautiful, clean, amazingly decorated, and the staff is fantastic. They were very helpful and patient with us on our arrival day (our flight got to Tunis really late, after 1 am). The terrace is stunning, with a nice view on Tunis' rooftops. Our double room was spacious, and every day we had housekeeping and fresh bottles of water. The breakfast was also super appreciated, they serve a variety of fruit, bread and croissants, cheese and eggs (the shaksuka was fantastic!). The area is safe, also at night. I highly recommend it.
Gloria
November 2024
I liked the premises of this accommodation (a former palace with collection of artworks) and the location of the accommodation in the beautiful medina of Tunisia's capital city Tunis - in the evening / sunset hours I liked the view from the rooftop terrace - The staff is really friendly and hospitable - My room was big and clean and well equipped - They offered to book me a reliable transfer to the airport (slightly on the expensive side) to be safe to be at the airport in time for check-in
Stefan
December 2024
It is a truly beautiful hotel, the courtyard is just an artwork, so is the breakfast room. We admired the architecture during our stay. Our room was OK but not as nice as the other parts of the hotel. Nevertheless, it was a decent room. Breakfast came with many varieties and was very delicious. Unlike other hotels where we were only served with packed stuff, this hotel was an exception. We also enjoyed the sunsets at the terrace where view is very nice. Staff were very helpful, they made a few calls for us when we could not communicate with our car rental company.
Fatma
May 2024
This is a wonderful Tunisian dar. It’s right in the medina but with a walkable distance to reach the main sights in about ten minutes (you might take longer since you will find unexpected gems in the medina if you are curious enough to get in and have a look). Location is really safe for solo female travellers in a really nice area of the medina (taxis can drop you off 3 minutes away only). Tunisian hospitality starts right once you arrive at the airport with a really cool and professional taxi driver that is waiting for you (if you book the transfer). Once you arrive the staff welcomes with a genuine smile. Leila, Slim and Youssef where real hosts from the very beginning answering all your questions. Even the newest staff member was great! They can recommend places to eat from low budget to more upmarket and trendy as well as where to go. The building has a lovely decor and is full of tradition in every corner. The room was super clean and the shower/aircon perfect. The terrace has a wonderful sunset too!! Merci, I will stay her next time I visit Tunis.
Ana
May 2024
A beautiful, tranquil der with exceptionally friendly hosts. The property is very thoughtfully and tastefully decorated with comfortable common spaces to sit and read or work. I am claustrophobic so requested a room with a window to the outside, and they gave me one (not all hotels care). I appreciated the welcome strawberry juice, comfortable bed ,lovely roof terrace and excellent breakfast of local fresh food. Someone was always available to help with questions, ordering a taxi etc. A great place to stay, especially for solo female travellers.
Kimberly
May 2024
We are a family of three and we stayed for three nights. Dar Ben Gacem is easy to find. Just tell your taxi to stop at Pasha School and navigate the 150m-200m remaining journey on foot using Google Maps. It's not accessible by car and there is no parking nearby. Our room was comfortable and breakfast was good. The staff were very friendly and helpful and one of the guys, Slim, went above and beyond and let us use his Bolt account (cab-hailing app) as we could not register our Tunisian phone number for some reason. When the staff found out all three of us were planning to sleep on the king-sized bed they insisted we take another matress free of charge so we will be a bit more comfortable. Once we've checked in, the staff sent some welcome tea and biscuits to our room. Overall, we highly recommend Dar Ben Gacem.
Shahriza
December 2023
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