City centre (Avenue Bourguiba)
Ideal for: first visit, budget
Practical and central, close to the medina, with tram and taxis.
Tunis
A UNESCO-listed medina, the ruins of Carthage and the blue-and-white village of Sidi Bou Said.
Plan your stay in Tunis
Best areas to stay in Tunis
Medina
Ideal for: couples, charm
Stay in a restored traditional house in the heart of the souks.
Sidi Bou Said and Carthage
Ideal for: couples, quiet
The blue-and-white village above the sea, linked to the centre by the TGM train.
Gammarth and La Marsa
Ideal for: families, beach
Seaside northern suburbs, with beaches, hotels and restaurants.
Practical info about Tunis
Tunis combines a UNESCO-listed medina, the remains of Carthage and the village of Sidi Bou Said, all linked by the TGM suburban train.
What to see in Tunis
- The Medina of Tunis, its souks and the Zitouna Mosque;
- Avenue Habib Bourguiba, the main boulevard of the modern city;
- the archaeological site of Carthage, a UNESCO World Heritage site;
- Sidi Bou Said, its white houses, blue doors and views over the gulf;
- La Marsa and Gammarth, for the beach.
Getting to Tunis
Tunis-Carthage airport is about 7 km from the centre: a taxi is the simplest option. The Tunisian dinar cannot be imported or exported: change money on arrival and keep the receipts.
All our tips for the country in Travel in Tunisia.