Dar Majoul · Elegance in the Heart of the Medina
Whole dar · Courtyard · Terrace
Tunis Medina · UNESCO World Heritage
Holiday rentals in
the Tunis Medina
Renovated dars, riads and character guest rooms inside one of the finest medieval cities in the Arab world — from 100 DT per night, with 24/7 concierge service.
11
Properties in the medina
1979
UNESCO-listed since
100
Dinars per night, from
24/7
Concierge included
Discover the medina
Living history inside
a UNESCO World Heritage city
The Medina of Tunis, inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List since 1979, is one of the Arab world’s finest and best-preserved medieval cities: a labyrinth of covered souks, mosques, madrasas, palatial merchants’ houses and artisan workshops built up over more than a thousand years of continuous history.
Staying here with The Landlord means sleeping inside that living heritage — in a beautifully renovated dar or riad — waking to the call to prayer and stepping straight into thirteenth-century streets. Rates start from 100 DT per night, concierge service included.
Tunis Medina — your base in Tunisia
The medina extends over nearly 300 hectares and holds more than 700 classified monuments, more than any other medina in the Islamic world outside Egypt. The Great Mosque of Zitouna, founded in 732 AD, stands at its centre, surrounded by concentric rings of souks organised by trade — the chechia felt-cap makers, the wool souk, the perfumers, the jewellers and the blacksmiths. It is a complete sensory experience.
A base for the whole of Greater Tunis
Beyond the medina walls the city offers world-class institutions: the Bardo National Museum and its Roman mosaics, the Belvedere Park and a genuinely vibrant contemporary art scene. The TGM train connects the medina to Carthage, Sidi Bou Saïd and La Marsa in under thirty minutes, which makes it an ideal base for exploring the whole northern bay.
Why book a medina dar with The Landlord?
Because our dars and riads are carefully renovated — authentic traditional architecture with real modern comfort: air conditioning, high-speed WiFi and premium bedding. Our medina concierge includes guided souk walks with master craftsmen, private Zitouna visits, cooking classes and tailored cultural itineraries. Our team speaks English, French and Arabic, and meets you in person on arrival.
Where to stay
Four quarters,
four medinas
The medina is vast and each quarter has a distinct character. Here is our guide to the main areas.
Medina centre · Zitouna
- Ideal for
- Culture, history, authenticity
- Atmosphere
- Historic souks, the Zitouna Mosque, artisan workshops
- Average rate
- 120–200 DT per night
The heart of the medina around the Zitouna Mosque is the most culturally dense area — a maze of covered souks, monuments and workshops that have operated continuously for centuries. Staying here puts you at the centre of a living medieval city.
Rue de la Kasbah
- Ideal for
- History, palaces, quieter lanes
- Atmosphere
- Administrative quarter, historic palaces, residential calm
- Average rate
- 150–250 DT per night
The Kasbah area, home to the Tunisian government and the Kasbah Mosque, is quieter than the commercial heart. Historic palaces, traditional courtyard houses and a residential feel make it an excellent choice for medina life without the souk crowds — and the best rooftop views.
Halfaouine & northern medina
- Ideal for
- Authentic neighbourhood life, local culture
- Atmosphere
- Residential, local markets, neighbourhood hammams
- Average rate
- 80–120 DT per night
The northern neighbourhoods around Halfaouine square offer the most authentic glimpse of everyday medina life: local markets, neighbourhood hammams, family-run restaurants and genuinely warm hospitality. This is also where you find our best prices.
Medina borders & Ville Nouvelle
- Ideal for
- Easy access, first-time visitors
- Atmosphere
- Between the historic medina and the French colonial city
- Average rate
- 100–150 DT per night
Properties on the medina’s edge offer the best of both worlds: walkable access to the historic centre plus the convenience of the colonial-era Ville Nouvelle, with its broad avenues, cafés and modern facilities. Ideal for a first visit to Tunis.
Who it suits
The medina for every
type of traveller
01
Culture & history enthusiasts
The medina is an open-air museum: studded doors, mashrabiya screens, Ottoman fountains and over 700 classified monuments. Several of our dars are themselves listed buildings with 17th- and 18th-century features. We arrange private tours with local historians and craft workshops in zellige tilework and copper.
02
Couples
A dar built around a courtyard creates a pocket of complete calm in the middle of the busiest city in the country, and the rooftop terraces give you sunsets over the old-town roofs. Traditional restaurants serve dinner in remarkable settings; we can arrange a private hammam and a rooftop dinner.
03
Digital nomads & creatives
The medina increasingly draws remote workers and artists for its atmosphere and its cost of living. Our dars have high-speed WiFi and unusual places to work — a desk on a courtyard, a table on a terrace. From 100 DT per night, with real discounts on long stays.
Our properties
A selection
in the Tunis Medina
11 properties in the medina: whole dars for a family or a group, and character guest rooms in our courtyard houses. From 100 DT per night.
Dar Baba · Immersion in the Tunis Medina
Whole dar · Courtyard · Authentic
Dar Kenza · Immersion in the Tunis Medina
Whole dar · Courtyard · Terrace
Dar Omi · Immersion in the Tunis Medina
Whole dar · Courtyard · Authentic
Dar Dou · Porte de France Room
Guest room · Courtyard house
Dar Dou · Étoile Room
Guest room · Courtyard house
Dar Dou · Turquoise Room
Guest room · Courtyard house
Dar Dou · Secret Room
Guest room · Courtyard house
Dar Majoul · Verde Room
Guest room · Character dar
Dar Majoul · Butterfly Room
Guest room · Character dar
Dar Majoul · Céram Room
Guest room · Character dar
When to visit
The medina works
all year round
Spring · March to May
- Ideal for
- Walking, sightseeing, photography
- Atmosphere
- 18–25 °C; easy walking, ideal light, cultural festivals
- Average rate
- 120–200 DT per night
The best season for the medina: mild temperatures for walking the lanes without suffering the heat, pleasant terraces and beautiful light for photography. It is also festival season in Tunis.
Summer · June to September
- Ideal for
- Combining culture with beach days
- Atmosphere
- 28–35 °C; air-conditioned dars, magical terrace evenings
- Average rate
- Peak season — book early
Summer can be hot inside the medina, but our dars are air-conditioned and offer welcome relief. This is the season to combine cultural mornings with afternoons on the beach at La Marsa or Sidi Bou Saïd, twenty minutes away on the TGM.
Autumn & winter · October to February
- Ideal for
- Budget travel, long stays, quiet
- Atmosphere
- 12–20 °C; the medina returned to its residents, heated dars
- Average rate
- Lowest rates of the year
Low season brings very attractive rates and a much quieter medina, ideal for real immersion. Temperatures stay mild, rarely below 10 °C — perfect for remote workers and extended stays.
Included in every stay
A concierge who knows
every lane
Welcome and guidance
We meet you at an easy landmark — Porte de France or Place du Gouvernement — and walk you to your dar, then leave you a detailed map.
24/7 assistance
One number, a real person on the line, in English, French and Arabic, for the whole of your stay.
Airport transfers
Tunis-Carthage is 20 to 30 minutes away: meet-and-greet on arrival, a private transfer to a medina gate, then the last few metres on foot with us.
Parking arranged
Cars cannot enter the medina. We arrange guarded parking near the main gates, Bab Bhar or Bab Souika, and tram or taxi arrivals.
Private tours & workshops
Guided souk walks with master craftsmen, private Zitouna visits, cooking classes with a local chef, hammam bookings and souk treasure hunts for children.
Professional housekeeping
Every property prepared to a strict protocol before you arrive, with linen and welcome amenities provided.
Around the medina
The sea
twenty minutes away
The TGM train links the medina to the whole northern bay. Our concierges arrange every journey from your door.
15 min · modern districtLes Berges du LacThe business quarter with its malls, international restaurants and nightlife — the exact opposite of the medina, a quarter of an hour away.20 min · UNESCOCarthageThe Antonine Baths, the Punic ports and the national museum, reachable directly by TGM from the city centre.25 min · blue villageSidi Bou SaïdThe blue-and-white clifftop village, the Café des Nattes and the finest view over the Gulf of Tunis.25 min · beachesLa MarsaBeach, corniche and restaurants: the seaside day that completes a cultural stay perfectly.
Frequently asked questions
Before you book
Is it safe to stay in the Tunis Medina?
Yes. The medina is a living quarter, home to thousands of Tunisian families, and the atmosphere is calm and welcoming. As in any historic city centre, keep an eye on your belongings. Our team meets you in person and walks you through the lanes on arrival.
How do I find my way around the medina?
It is a labyrinth, but you adapt quickly. We provide a detailed map and precise arrival instructions for each property, and our team can meet you at an easy landmark — Porte de France, or the Avenue de France tram stop. GPS works in the main lanes.
What types of properties are available in the medina?
Traditional courtyard dars and renovated riads that you rent in their entirety, plus character guest rooms in our courtyard houses. All combine authentic architecture with modern comfort: air conditioning, WiFi and premium bedding. From 2 to 10 guests depending on the property, from 100 DT per night.
Is parking available?
Parking inside the medina is very limited — cars cannot enter the lanes. Most guests arrive by taxi or on foot from the Avenue de France tram stop, and we arrange guarded parking near the main gates when you have a car.
Are your properties suitable for families?
The medina is wonderful for culturally curious families with older children. Younger children may find the narrow lanes difficult with a pushchair. We have several properties with small private courtyards that work well for families — tell us the ages and we will recommend.
What is the minimum stay?
The medina deserves at least three nights to explore properly, and we accept two-night stays subject to availability. Long stays of a month or more carry significant discounts.
What does the concierge service include?
Private guided tours with local historians and craftsmen, cooking classes with a local chef, hammam bookings, souk treasure hunts for children, and transfers to the Bardo Museum and Carthage — plus airport pick-up, guidance to your door and 24/7 assistance.
Book
Tell us your dates,
we’ll find your dar
From 100 DT per night. A concierge replies in English, French or Arabic, shows you the dars and rooms genuinely available on your dates, and arranges everything else — transfers, guidance to the door, private tours and the best traditional tables.
