Name: Dar Ya Hostel
Address: Impasse De La Carriere, Rue De La Carriere, 6, Tunis, 1000, TN

8/10

Excellent

27 Mar 2026

J.

The staff was very helpful & the room was spacious

Self

8/10

Excellent

07 Jan 2026

Jeanne

Dar Ya is in the middle of the medina. I do advise getting there in the daylight hours as it’s hard to find otherwise and a bit creepy. Staff is unbelievably friendly and helpful. All of Tunisia really. Place was clean and bathrooms were accessible etc. Breakfast was good as well-basic Tunisia fare and adequate.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

05 Dec 2025

Jay

Omar went above and beyond to help me find the hotel.

8/10

Excellent

28 Nov 2025

Jay

Omar was great! He's has excellent English and helped a lot!

Leisure

8/10

Excellent

23 Nov 2025

Kevin

Interesting location in the Medina. There are a couple of good local restaurants within 5 mins of walking.
Breakfast was good. We were there for 3 nights and breakfast was the same but sufficient.
Shared washrooms/showers were ok. They kept the washrooms clean.
The only issue is the bedrooms all open up to the centre breakfast area which can be noisy in the morning. And minimal privacy.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

16 Mar 2025

Kira

This is such a great find! Its in a perfect location and is so artistic and authentic. Its very comfy and clean and i had one of the best breakfast ever here. I only stayed one night but was treated so kindly by all the staff and i really had an amazing experience. I cannot recommend this place enough. It will add greatly to your time in Tunisia

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jan 2025

Verified traveler

Great breakfast. Very friendly staff and hostel was impeccably clean. Appreciated the heated rooms in cold nightsGreat location in the medina

Self

10/10

Exceptional

11 Oct 2024

Mohamed

A wonderful place. I loved it. Yousef is one of a kind. I highly recommend, especially if you value such an architecture.

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

21 Jul 2024

Abigail

Lovely interior with a super friendly staff.

10/10

Exceptional

02 Jul 2024

Willem

I stayed in a large and elegant room with beautiful architectural details. Nice breakfast and overall a very special place with a pleasant courtyard.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

18 May 2024

Patrick Joseph P

Dar Ya is conveniently located in Tunis’ medina with friendly and helpful staff, clean rooms and common areas, nice rooftop terrace, and great breakfast (both sweet and savoury options available). One downside was that the wifi was only available in the common courtyard, but not too big of a deal as there’s plenty of seating there.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

17 Mar 2024

laurie

This property is a real gem. Easy walk down to the Medina but very quiet and out of the way. A bit tricky to find but the amazing staff met me out on the street and showed me in. All staff members were exceptionally friendly and helpful and the breakfast was wonderful. I loved this property!

Business_and_leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

06 Mar 2024

Stanley

Beautiful and friendly hostel

Lovely hostel, great friendly staff who always greeted us with a smile, really nice breakfast. Really good location in the Medina, near all the sites but also quiet, and absolutely beautiful looking hostel with all the tiles. Rooftop terrace was a great bonus with lovely views of the city. 10/10.

10/10

Exceptional

01 Mar 2024

Kevin

Great value and friendly staff

The three staff I met at the hostel were incredibly friendly and helpful. They were always available and willing to provide information about places to eat and how to get around. I had a single room and it was beautifully decorated and very warm (perfect since it was cold outside). The breakfast was much bigger than I would expect at a hostel and was an incredible deal. Located in the heart of the Medina, Dar Ya Hostel was a great place to stay.

Self

8/10

Excellent

16 Oct 2023

Siti Alwani

This is called a hostel simply because of the shared toilets and shower rooms, but the rooms are individual rooms and are beautiful and clean. It is few minutes away from the main part of souk.
I gave it a 4 because I don't like having to walk out of my bedroom to get to the toilet in the middle of the night.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jun 2023

Aurélie

Everything was great

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

07 May 2023

Verified traveler

Nice stay

Nice cosy guesthouse in Tunis.
Breakfast was good.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

01 Apr 2023

A

Beautiful house with warm welcome

This is a beautiful house, close to the heart of the Tunis medina. The room was very spacious and we enjoyed eating breakfast in the covered courtyard. The rooftop terrace has a good view but there were no tables or chairs. The host spoke good English and gave us excellent advice for finding local vegetarian food.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Feb 2023

Brittany

Perfect Medina Stay

Amazing! A ride from the airport was only 15€! All of the guys working at the front desk were so kind and friendly. Very clean rooms. Loved the simple breakfast in the morning. Great social area and also a rooftop available.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jan 2023

Nathalie

Super belle place. Personnelles incroyablement gentils, a l écoute.
Très propre.
Bref,je le recommande.

Self

2/10

Poor

08 Oct 2022

Niko

They overbooked our room, means they had no room for us after a reservation 3 month before. Not recommended to stay there!

Leisure Partner

2/10

Poor

12 Sep 2022

Verified traveler

Disappointing local, nice staff

The hotel is located in an area inaccessible by car so taxis will leave you outside of the medina and you have to take a walk through the confusing small streets to get there (not recommended at night).
the room was very cramped and extremely hot with very dim light on the roof top with only a small fan. I could not sleep all night.
the breakfast was ok and the staff were very nice and welcoming.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

28 May 2022

robert

a unique and beautiful hotel giving us a restful and enjoyable stay

Leisure Partner

4/10

Poor

26 Feb 2020

Verified traveler

The location of this property is right in the heart of the action of the Medina. There are elements to the physical building and decorations that feel authentic. I arrived around 11 am, and I was checked in promptly. Several disappointing things from the check in: The person who checked me in didn’t speak any English, which isn’t a necessity, but also did not provide any other information to me in my native tongue, specifically accessing the building or offer assistance regarding an ongoing issue with iPhones connecting to the WiFi. My initial room looked GREAT-until I was trying to sleep and was awoken by incessant jack-hammering on the wall 2 feet from the bed. Tired from several days of travel, I asked to be moved to another room; it was MUCH smaller, and less welcoming asthetivall

10/10

Exceptional

24 Feb 2020

Verified traveler

Well staffed with helpful and outgoing people who are willing to help problem solve with their visitors. The breakfast buffet is small but with adequate variety, instant coffee.

I booked their 3 day/2 night tour upon arrival (not sure if in tourist season this is possible) and had a wonderful time seeing the South. My driver/ guide was pleasant. And the sites I was easily able to see had variety which provided a snap shot into many aspects of life.

Enjoyed my stay very much

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

11 Feb 2020

Verified traveler

A beautiful place right in the old medina. Very nicely decorated with extremely helpful staff. All the rooms face out into the central courtyard, so it was a bit loud while people were talking, but once everyone went to bed it was absolutely silent. I really loved the nicely painted furnishings, they gave a lot of character and appeal to the room. The breakfast was nice for the region with a good selection.

Business_and_leisure Friends

6/10

Pleasant

28 Dec 2019

Maryam

Quaint but nice

I would call the hostel quaint, if you are wanting the authentic experience then this may be for you. As it is winter it was cold outside, however the central heating in the room was on full blast (lucky us). There were stairs on the wall which led to an upstairs area/room, but it was empty, gathering dust. The main aspect of the stay that stuck out to me was the communal bathroom... I must have missed it when I booked it and got quite of a shock when I found out.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

22 Nov 2019

Verified traveler

Great location. Excellent facilities. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Easy to get to everywhere from the property.

8/10

Excellent

30 Jul 2019

Jk

Historical place , Pleasant staff , clean , good breakfast ,
Transportation to get their or out of their is pain in the neck , shared second floor wash rooms and showers are very tight small , exposed big sewage pipes , below expectation sanitation supplies and face washing sink is contunely bulged , no air condition very very hot however the staff was kind and brought us 2 fans

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

26 Jul 2019

Jebidiah

Good enough - Great Location

The host was super friendly! Lots of smiles and was helpful. My room was the furthest from the desk and didn't have wifi signal, also the wifi was in and out in the common areas. Had to wait outside for awhile at check-in but I did arrive at mid-night. It's a little hard to find but it's in an excellent location. The rooms surround the common area so be prepared to wake up at 7 with the rest of the guest eating breakfast.

6/10

Pleasant

03 May 2019

Grace

Fantastic location, but more like a hostel than a hotel. Bathrooms are shared.

10/10

Exceptional

02 May 2019

Verified traveler

Beautiful hostel, nice rooms and very friendly staff.
Highly recommend

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

22 Apr 2019

JR

Beautiful and clean place, warm and helpful staff. I had a bit of trouble getting there; take a taxi to Kasbah square (Kasbah monument and mosque) and ask for directions—it’s a very easy walk from there.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

10 Mar 2019

Verified traveler

I would love to recommend this place for visitors. First of all their staffs are fantastically supportive to guests. The location is in the midst of Medina which means you can reach easily to go shopping.

Friends_and_family Friends

6/10

Pleasant

21 Jan 2019

Justin

OK Hotel, Neighborhood Requires Seasoned Traveler

Hotel staff are helpful and considerate, but the hotel is in the Medina region of Tunis and that neighborhood is old, dilapidated and inconvenient for any kind of restaurant other than local Tunisian basic food. The neighborhood is full of pick pockets and con artists trying to take advantage of naive tourists, so I advise only a seasoned traveler interested in the unique Medina experience to consider staying in this neighborhood. Common bathroom is clean, breakfast is very basic with instant coffee, hard boiled eggs and Tunisian pastries.
Also wifi service was terrible and inconsistent.

10/10

Exceptional

10 Nov 2018

Bobfrog

Dar Ya has probably the nicest hotel staff I've encountered. They're very helpful and friendly. The breakfast is also fantastic and the staff continually keeps the items stocked so late eaters aren't picking at the crumbs. My only problem with this place is that it is billed as a non smoking hotel yet people are allowed to smoke in the main courtyard but I could not smell the smoke in my room on the second floor.

10/10

Exceptional

24 Sep 2018

Rebecca

The hotel is in a beautiful old building. The staff were absolutely incredible, helpful, and kind. I hope to come back to Dar Ya before long!

10/10

Exceptional

17 Jan 2018

Andres

Really nice boutique style hotel

I love this place. Really nice environment and decoration. Personnel was very friendly and helpful. They speak English which was very important since it is hard to find someone who speaks another language besides French or Arabic in Tunisia. Location was also great right inside the Medina very close to the Zatouna Mosque. Great experience !

8/10

Excellent

22 Dec 2017

Laurent

A Taste of the 1001 nights

Very good value for money for this little hotel built in an historical building from the Tunis middle ages, that give to it a taste of the 1001 nights. Hotel is situated in the medina (old oriental district) of Tunis. Very friendly people. Fair breakfast, continental style, is included, with hot drinks, yogurt, pastries, eggs, jam and butter. Bathroom is common and not in rooms, but if this is OK with you you ll enjoy the stay

Family

2/10

Poor

03 Nov 2016

Ali Ahmed

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10/10

Exceptional

02 Aug 2016

olfa

Best Place to stay in Tunis! I've come for the last two years.

Family

8/10

Excellent

14 May 2016

Patrick

Great option in the Medina

This is one of the best value stays we've had, and beats all the other options we've tried in Tunisia. Only major complaint is the Wifi, frustratingly unreliable, although if you're patient you can get what you need done. Breakfast was standard fare, but the staff were chatty and made us feel welcome. Invited to have our run of the kitchen too.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

24 Apr 2016

Jayantha

Nice Hostel In The Middle Of Medina!

We stayed five nights. Although room was cold outside was warm! Need wash-room/shower areas renovation, little bit run down building. No hot water in the sink for shaving but staff can get it for you or can get from the shower. Very friendly staff and gave lot of information about city an attractions. Some cafes around this hotel. Guests can not use the kitchen it says staff only. Good breakfast buffet! we did not get any housekeeping for our stay but we put our trash out daily.

8/10

Excellent

14 Aug 2015

Michael

A gem in the Medina

Dar Ya is a beautiful Tunisian guesthouse located in the Medina. The rooms are well appointed, staff very helpful and the breakfast is good. It was the peak of summer and very hot but the rooms do not have air conditioning nor fans which made it uncomfortable. When booking ask for a fan to be placed in your room.

10/10

Exceptional

19 Apr 2026

Adalgisa

Auch wenn die Gassen um das Hotel herum etwas verlassen wirken, liegt das Hotel doch sehr günstig und fussläufig zum belebten Teil der Medina und zum Place de la Kasbah. In 100m Entfernung liegen sehr gute Imbissmöglichkeiten (Malfouf, Pizza). Hotel bietet typisch tunesisches Frühstück. Es gab Baguette, Croissants, Pain au Chocolat und diverse tunesische Süssgebäcke. Löslicher Kaffee als einzige kaffeeoption etwas enttäuschend. Personal ist sehr hilfsbereit und freundlich. Wir bekamen gute Restaurant Tips für das niedrige, mittlere und hohe Preissegment. Insbesondere die beiden ersten waren Top. Flughafen Shuttle wurde gebucht, da wir gegen 4:00 morgens auf dem Flughafen sein sollten (In tunesien funktioniert der on-line check- in von nouvelair nicht!!) und funktionierte perfekt. Wir empfanden Tunis allgemein als sehr sicher und weniger aufdringlich als turistische Gegenden anderer arabischer Städte. Man sollte sich nicht vom bisweilen chaotischen und schmutzigen äusserem der Medina abschrecken lassen. Es gibt einiges zu entdecken.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 Apr 2026

aurélie caroline

logement propre, bien situé, personnel accueillant, petit dej avec quelques spécialités

Friends

8/10

Excellent

19 Feb 2026

Christine

Accueil très chaleureux. Merci à Omar pour sa gentillesse.

Friends

2/10

Poor

09 Feb 2026

Elyes

Es war sehr schlecht.
Das Essen war billig und von schlechter Qualität.
Es gab Bettwanzen.
Ich konnte nicht im Bett schlafen.
Wegen des schlechten Wetters konnte ich nicht woanders übernachten.
Ich hätte dort nicht bleiben sollen !

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

23 Nov 2025

Jean-Pierre

Le personnel à l’accueil Youcef et son collègue ils sont vraiment des personnes très serviable qui n’hésite pas à gérer dans la planification de voyage, merci encore eux !

Self

10/10

Exceptional

02 Aug 2025

Lotfi

\"Une immersion authentique au cœur de tunis

L’hôtel Dal Ya offre un mélange authentique de tradition et de culture tunisienne. Vous y serez logé comme chez l’habitant, une expérience chaleureuse qui change des hôtels aseptisés.

Friends_and_family Family