Tunisia Budget Accommodation and Backpackers Hotels

Budget and backpacker hotels in Tunisia are somehow easy to find but in the end, you don’t know which ones to choose. Most cities have very cheap hotels, but you might just give a bit more to avoid a total dump.

On this page, I write step-by-step practical information, photos, and respective prices. Cheap hostels and hotels I stayed in Tunisia.

This is the list of places I stayed during my 2-week trip to Tunisia. I always got budget accommodation choices, except Hotel Medina in Sousse and Pension Anis in Kelibia (not worth the money).

My favorites

On that previous trip, my TOP 3 accommodation in Tunisia were:

1. Hotel Sabra in Kairouan, where I got a window with an amazing view of the old Medina / and a very nice breakfast.Hotel Central in Quito, Tunisia
2. The Hotel El Jemiaa in Sfax was very simple and could be cleaner than it was, but the view of the terrace plus a friendly manager made me forget about any possible issues with this hotel.
3. The Hostel Medina in Tunis was amazing as we can sleep cheap on a real 18th-century palace in the heart of the old town.

Geographic order of these hotels:

Tunis – Tozeur – Sfax – Remla – Sousse – Kairouan – El Kef – Kelibia

Backpackers Hotels in Tunisia

Dar El Medina Hostel, Tunis

I stayed for 1 night in this room. Dormitory bed €7 Euros per night.

Located inside a real 18th-century palace, this hostel is laid back and just inside the old medina of Tunis. Accommodation and bathroom facilities are simple and a bit rundown, but the whole house is amazing. Buffet breakfast consists of coffee, jam, bread, butter, milk. The price was 15 TND (+- 7€ / US$8) per bed in a shared dorm room and breakfast.

Contacts: Dar El Medina Hostel, 64 Rue Sidi Ben Arous, Tunis, Tunisia ● Phone: +216 71 563 022.

Résidence Warda, Tozeur

I stayed for 2 nights in this room. Single room €9 Euros per night.

This hotel is located in the city center, far away from the “zone touristique” – a place you should want to avoid. Residence Warda is clean and the hotel manager very friendly. Breakfast is good also. I bargained the price for two nights and was offered a room upgrade. Price after bargaining was 20 TND (+- 9€ / US$10) per room with private toilet and breakfast.

Contacts: Dar El Medina Hotel, 64 Rue Sidi Ben Arous, Tunis, Tunisia ● Phone: +216 71 563 022.

Hotel el-Jemiaa, Sfax

I stayed for 1 night in this room. Single room €7 Euros per night.

This was one of the worst hotels I stayed regarding facilities and cleanness but without a doubt one of my favorites. Why? Because of its amazing terrace. The hotel manager was also very friendly. The hotel is located right near Bad Diwan and the Great Mosque. The price was 15 TND (+- 7€ / US$8) per room with shared toilet.

Contacts: Hotel el-Jemiaa, 64 Rue Mongi Slim, Sfax, Tunisia ● Phone: +216 74 221 342.

Centre de Stages et de Vacances, Remla

I stayed for 1 night in this room. Single room €7 Euros per night.

This is the local Youth Hostel from Remla town. Very close to the beach, I was given a bedroom just for myself. No other guests were in the hostel. Spotless and general facilities were excellent. The price was 15 TND (+- 7€ / US$8) per room with a shared toilet.

Contacts: Centre de Stages et de Vacances, Remla, Kerkannah Island, Tunisia ● Phone: +216 74 481 148.

Hotel Medina, Sousse

I stayed for 2 nights in this room. Single room €18 Euros per night.

This hotel is located just aside the great mosque. It’s a bit more expensive than the other hotels nearby, but I decided to get some more comfort while in Sousse. The reception staff is very friendly. Breakfast is a bit expensive but offers plenty of stuff. Price after bargaining is 40 TND (+- 18€ / US$20) per room with a private toilet and breakfast. If you don’t want breakfast, you’ll have it 6 TND cheaper.

Contacts: Hotel Medina, 15 Rue Othman Osman, Sousse, Tunisia ● Phone: +216 73 221 722.

Hotel Sabra, Kairouan

I stayed for 2 nights in this room. Single room €8 Euros per night.

Very well located and with excellent views from the windows – you can spot the old medina just there from your room window. It might be loud for some people’s standards. Probably better to get some ear plug to sleep profoundly. Hotel facilities are immaculate. The views from the hotel terrace towards the old city are incredible. Breakfast is very nice, and hotel staff is indeed very friendly. The price was 18 TND (+- 8€ / US$9) per room with shared toilet and breakfast.

Contacts: Hotel Sabra, Rue Ali Balhouane Place des Martyrs, Kairouan, Tunisia ● Phone: +216 77 230 263.

Hotel Medina, El Kef

I stayed for 1 night in this room. Single room €5 Euros per night.

Located just a few steps away from El Kef fortress, this hotel is clean enough taking in consideration the low price. If you can make it to the terrace, the views over El Kef are worth it. The bedroom is simple but enough. The price was 10 TND (+- 4.5€ / US$5) per room with shared toilet.

Contacts: Hotel Medina, 18 Rue Farhat Hached, El Kef, Tunisia ● Phone: +216 78 204 183.

Pension Anis, Kelibia

I stayed for 1 night in this room. Single room €18 Euros per night.

This was the most expensive hotel room I got on my trip to Tunisia. The owner was very friendly, but all the other reception men were not. I was totally disappointed with the breakfast, not really worth it, compared to other cheaper hotels. But again, the hotel room was clean, comfortable and fully equipped.

Pension Anis is located in the city center of Kelibia, just near the central market. Price after bargaining is 40 TND (+- 18€ / US$20) per room with private toilet and breakfast.

Contacts: Pension Anis, Avenue du Dr Mongi Ben Hmida, Kelibia, Tunisia ● Phone: +216 72 295 777.