Women-Friendly Travel in Tunis
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Dar El-Medina
Perhaps the only shining star in the dusty medina is the Dar El Medina, a charming hotel that redefines luxury in Tunis. Its 12 units are equipped with the most advanced amenities together with several cafes and a roof top panoramic view of the city. More than the tangibles, the warm hearted welcome that visitors receive from the management is something to be remembered along with the glossy interior of the accommodation. With its strategic location near the main market and the heart of the city, per night stay in one of the standard rooms costs about 200 to 250 TD.
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Laico Tunis
Built on modern, state of the art architecture and design, the Laico Tunis is an attraction in itself. The hotel has 313 units fully equipped with Wi Fi, TV, Bathroom accessories and a cozy homely environment. The management offers a host of additional facilities like baby sitters, business center, swimming pool, spa canter, sauna bath, laundry and dry cleaning to name a few along with exceptional service and a hearty welcome. If you like to travel in style and want your stay to be hassle free, Laico Tunis will guarantee one that you will remember for long.
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Les Berges Du Lac Concorde
Set beautifully near the new district of Tunis, Les Berges has its backyard open into the Lake Tunis. The hotel is an elegant mixture of luxury and comfort with advanced technology at its doorstep. With the airport five minutes from the premises, Concorde meets the need of the busy businessmen alongside those of families who want to spend some quality time away from home.
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Golden Tulip El Mechtel
Situated close to the major attractions of Tunis, the Golden Tulip rises nine stories above other mushroom hotels and has a dominant presence in its district. 450 units all fitted with advance amenities welcome the visitors with great warmth and comfort. Possibly the best feature about the hotel lies in the services it offers to the guests. Apart from the standard five star hotel services, The Golden Tulip has an on premises jogging track to give its guests a refreshing start to their mornings together with a scrumptious breakfast that makes you cherish holiday season.
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Sheraton Tunis Hotel and Tower
One of the largest and most posh hotel in all of Tunis is this dominating tower with 285 room units and an array of international facilities just a phone call away. The Sheraton Hotel promises its guest a complete experience of luxury, comfort and a striking view of the city from each of its terraces. Enjoy a peaceful night in one of the fully equipped suites or a relaxing time out in the low lit lobby; it’s a home away from home. Location: Avenue de la Ligue Arabe,B.P. 345 Tunis Carthage Cedex, 1080 Phone: (216)(71) 782 100
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Hotel La Maison-Blanche, Tunis
An oasis in the heart of the city center, the La Maison-Blanche is the sole boutique hotel in Tunis. The place has been built on the blueprint of a mansion with high rise ceilings and pillars surrounding the halls. Rooms are decorated extravagantly in warm colors and gold outlines and provide a comfortable stay after long hours of sightseeing. With tons of facilities being offered along with extravagant meal times, Hotel La Maison can double your excitement during your holiday.
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Tunisia Palace
Sparkling clean and polished white is the Tunisia Palace in the heart of the city with wide balconies that give a breath taking view of the city’s busy medina streets. The Tunisia Palace houses 47 room units set to perfection for all guests. With an exterior similar to a palace, the hotel serves true to its name with the excellent food, service and hospitality.
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La Maison Doree
A good choice of accommodation for a few days would include the La Maison Doree located near the Place Barcelone. The hotel has small but clean rooms that provide the basic necessities for visitors and overlook the main city. The noise from the tram and busses can get uncomfortable and unnerving but the faded colonial charm of the building manages to attract quite a few tourists every season. Per night charges 35- 40 TD with breakfast.
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Golf Royal
If you prefer to live close by to all major attractions in Tunis and have a pleasant stay, opt for the Golf Royal hotel. With its spacious lobby and a charming view of green pastures, the hotel fulfills all basic needs of guests and amenities such as telephone, refrigerator, Wi-Fi and AC are provided for in each room. With a round the clock coffee shop, bar and business center, Golf Royal Hotel is ready to serve you the best in Tunisia.
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Hotel Transatlantique
Rising up on four floors with a nice view of the city below, the Transatlantique is a very spacious and comfortable hotel with a roof top for romantic sunset moments! The management here is however pretty laid back and visitors do not expect much service from the attendants on call. If you are in town for a quick visit, spending 40 TD on this moderately accommodating hotel is not a bad choice at all.
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Carlton Hotel
With the Carthage, the Airport and the port of La Goulette clustered close by, the Carlton has been enjoying a very strategic location in the downtown of Tunis since 1926. This hotel is a choice for many a traveler for its affordable prices yet luxurious stay in one of the 80 warmly decorated rooms that are fitted with Wi-Fi, AC, refrigerator, minibar and TV. A well presented bar and scrumptious food in the restaurants sets off ones mood for the day.
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Yadis Ibn Khaldoun Hotel
A mixture of rich Arabic culture, with colorful floor seating and palm gardens, and modern architecture, Yadis Ibn Khaldoun is a complete package with spas, pools, business centers, desert cruises and a handful of very welcoming people. One can explore Tunis entirely with the hotel services while lounging in luxury by the beach side. All 130 rooms are subtly decorated with warm shades of browns and have TV, AC, Wi-Fi, and attached bathrooms. Friendly services in rooms as well as restaurant and bar sets this hotel apart from others of its like.
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Le Pacha, Tunis
The seven stories tall Pacha can seem a trifle dominating at first, but one step inside and the warm brown lobby engulfs you in a welcoming embrace. Peaceful and somber, the hotel staff has arranged all basic amenities in the rooms and restaurants coupled with commendable service and a wide array of additional services like free parking, ATM, car rental, room service and airport transfers.
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Du Parc, Tunis
Du Parc prides itself on simplicity and comfort. Located ideally in the center of the city, the hotel houses 51 room units all of which are decorated with tasteful furnishings. All basic amenities like TV, AC and Wi-Fi are provided for in all rooms and the lobby. Together with an indoor sport center, business center and hall room, Du Parc is set to make your stay more enjoyable in Tunis.
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Tunis Youth Hostel
The youth hostel, hidden deep in the heart of the medina, is a classic example of African hospitality with no frills attached. The hostel has been erected on the architecturally sound Palace of the last sultan with spacious halls and a wide courtyard. Accommodation is provided with very basic amenities and breakfast and evening meals are fulfilling yet offer limited choices. With 8TD a night, some tourists are ready to forgo the pleasure of luxuries for common bathrooms here.
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Blue Oasis Guest House
To differentiate itself from other hotels around Tunis, the management here offers a free ride from the airport and interesting information about the historic sites and sunny beaches. Blue Oasis is a very homely hotel with a friendly staff, however it offers limited services in its room that have the basic amenities like TV, AC and refrigerator. The best feature about Blue Oasis is the pool in its backyard; tourists prefer to lounge there for hours and bask in the sun after tiring days of sightseeing and munch on specially prepared homemade food.
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Centre Commercial TunisCity
Ranked as the biggest mall in the country, TunisCity is a huge 12000 sq meter complex that houses more than 80 high end shops, 10 restaurants and a play area for children. All kinds of shops are located within the mall including clothes, shoes, appliances, dry cleaners, beauty spots, cell phones and accessories. With its inauguration in 2006, the mall has become an attractive spot for locals and tourist for shopping as well as all day hangouts.
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Boutique Fella
Run by Tunisia’s world renowned designer Samia Bin Khalifa, the Fella Boutique is a small but pleasing shop with Tunisian heritage captured in the intricate designs and colorful cloths used by the designer. Samia has, since the sixties, bought out many collections of female garments that have taken celebrities by surprise. As a promise to her country, her clothes always depict a facet of Tunisia’s traditions.
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SOCOPA
Located in the Palmarium mall, SOCOPA is a center for the representation of low end workers who make handmade premium goods from authentic raw materials that are provided by the Tunisian Ministry of Trade. Though prices here are fixed, the shop can be explored for items that are reduced.
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Souk El Berka
Specializing in fine jewelry, El Berka is home to a number of shops that trade in traditional and contemporary gems and jewels. Many tourists are attracted to this part of the Medina that glimmers from far and wide! During the 17th century, the same place was used as a trading ground for salves till slavery was abolished in 1846.
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Souk El Attarine
Located in the Medina since time immemorial, the Souk El Attarine is a very famous market for exotic perfume extracts. The market is known for all kinds of perfumes scents ranging from soft roses to fruits to heavy fragrances. Dating back to the 13th century, the store still pleases the local Tunisians as well as the Tourists who have almost never seen such small bottled traditional perfumes! One will also find heena, wedding decorations and accessories at this Souk.
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Souk El Koumach
Towards the West of the Zaitouna Mosque, established since the 12th century is the Souk El Koumach or more understandably known as the Fabric market. The market has endless varieties of cloth, rugs and carpets in various shops located in three covered alleys. A variation of prices will be available at this market.
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Librairie Espace Diwan
Need a good book about Tunis? Espace Diwan, situated in the center of the Medina is the answer for all your literary needs during your stay here. From CDs, to Travel guides, to cultural and heritage books to post cards, this shop has it all at affordable prices. Though, most of the literature is in French, ask for a translation for a newer edition that may be available here.
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Central Market
Visit the Central Market at least once during your stay. Here one gets to see the daily routine that a typical Tunisian follows and the hustle bustle that surrounds the downtown area. The market is a very good place to buy meat of all kinds, fresh fruits and vegetables, spices, olives and an array of ready to go food shops. A stroll around this area gives a very different outlook to tourists towards the locals and the city.