Dar Said

Tunisia , Tunis - Carthage Coast
SIDI BOU SAID, Rue Toumi
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10/10

Exceptional

21 Oct 2025

Mais

Everything was great !

Business_and_leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

03 Oct 2025

Kaveh

This is not a hotel it’s a mini paradise!

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

26 Apr 2025

Suzanne

Merci :)

10/10

Exceptional

13 Nov 2024

Kristen

Stay here!!!!!

Incredible! Fantastic view, wonderful friendly staff, clean and safe.

10/10

Exceptional

06 Apr 2024

Claude

2 jours à Sidi Bou Saïd

Bel hotel de charme. Chambre calme et spacieuse. Piscine et jardin pour se détendre. Près de tout. Très bon petit déjeuner.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 Oct 2023

Katsu

Great days I spent with friendly staff

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 Sep 2023

Lee

Peaceful

Probably the best hotel in Sidi bou said. Stayed in a few there now, there all pretty good but Dar said has a bit of everything and is more reasonably priced compared to the likes of Villa Bleue. A little tip there are taxi apps now one called in drive and the other Bolt, all taxi's are allowed to drive upto to the hotel, so if they try to drop you at the bottom of the hill refuse to get out, they soon remember the way. Failing that you can use the hotel taxi but my only complaint is that it is very over priced.
I think if it is your first visit to Tunisia Dar Said is the perfect introduction. I have been travelling backwards and forwards to Tunis for around 12 years now and can honestly say its one of the nicest hotels I have stayed in. Also don't pay for breakfast through the booking app, breakfast is always included.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

07 Sep 2023

Mike

We really enjoyed our stay, very peaceful. The property is 4 stars but service is closer to a 3 star hotel level. Fine with me generally, as I typically don't expect to be waited on like luxury hotels like to do anyways. One other note, coordinate your taxi transportation with the hotel. It's cheaper than a taxi running its meter and more importantly the hotel taxi will drive you right to the hotel. The road is blocked for non-residents so a normal taxi will drop you off at the end of the road and you'd have to walk a bit to the hotel.

PROS:
-Perfectly situated in the middle of Sidi Bou Said, you can walk to the beach easily or around the area with no problems.
-Amazing sea view, with a nice garden and cozy pool area.
-Nice breakfast buffet.
-Spacious rooms.

CONS:
-Staff is a bit lackadaisical, it's never very clear what's going on at the front desk or pool area.
-Pool area is a bit too intimate when there's more than about 4 people there at the same time.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Aug 2023

Peter

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Dar Said. The garden is breathtaking and the breakfast was delicious. All of the staff were wonderful to interact with. They even did a small currency exchange for us on the weekend when banks were closed.

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

10 Apr 2023

linda

Nice hotel but be cautious

The hotel itself is clean and pretty. Breakfast was great also. What we didn’t like was that we were harassed by a local shop owner. He insisted we buy something from him and we told him we weren’t interested, he took it upon himself to find out our hotel (around the corner) and was told our room number by a staff member. We felt unsafe and uncomfortable the rest of the stay. Every time we passed by he harassed us, he wanted me to trade him a knit sweater I had and went to our hotel to insist I go out and pick something from his store because he really wanted the sweater. This was very unprofessional on the hotels part to allow someone to harass their guests and give a stranger access to our room number.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 Mar 2023

Oleg

We really enjoyed our stay here

One of few hotels in Sidi Bou Said area of Tunis. There is nothing bad to say about this hotel: beds are comfortable, rooms are clean, service is excellent. Highly recommended!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 Mar 2023

Nick

It’s a beautiful hotel high up in the twisty cobbled streets of Sidi Bou Said. Charming rooms (not too modern, but not shabby) and amazing views of the Med. Highly recommended!

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

18 Mar 2023

D. Kerry

Spectacular views of the sea snd mountains. Beautifully village.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

24 Aug 2022

Rym

Rooms are beautiful traditional style but no light so quite dark. Other major comment for hotel is the disappointing breakfast quality when in Tunis we can get the best croissants, the ones served was dry and inedible. A bit of a traditional Tunisian touch (droo3, ftayer, cake traditionnel par ex would have been nice to complete the boutique hotel traditional experience. Service and staff great though. Thanks I will be back 🙏

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jan 2022

Carolina

Location is to die for. Views amazing. Décore very nice.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 Aug 2021

Moez

Great stay in Iconic SidiBousaid

Once you try Dar Said once, you can only come back. This time as it was summertime, we enjoyed the full breadth of services this amazing boutique hotel has to offer.
Could only recommend this property in one of the world most iconic hotspots.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 Aug 2021

Martine

Loved it so much

This is the most beautiful and amazing hotel ever - the service was impeccable and the restaurant was to die for, I will definitely be back soon

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

07 Aug 2021

Verified traveler

Beautiful and nice staff. Location is great in Dodo Bou Said.

Leisure Partner

4/10

Poor

31 Dec 2019

Flavia

Good location, but poor service and breakfast. The staff didn’t give any attention to the guests. In the second night the hot water was over, we couldn’t have a shower.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 Dec 2019

Verified traveler

Stunning room, stunning views great service. Loved it.

Self

8/10

Excellent

14 Nov 2019

Verified traveler

Beautiful decore in old Tunisia style, great location

Business Self

10/10

Exceptional

30 Oct 2019

Kathy

Dar said

Amazing stay love it

10/10

Exceptional

16 Oct 2019

Francesco

Everything very good.
A bit disappointed from the Breakfast that is a bit poor compare to the Beauty and Level of the hotel, everything else was great.

Business

8/10

Excellent

08 Oct 2019

Raymond

Very nice hotel at the heart of the white blue city. My room has no view but reasonable at its price. The whole property has an excellent North African atmosphere with an open garden overseeing the whole town. Breakfast is good and included and given its center location it is very convenient indeed. Hotel can arrange airport pickup at 20 euro but on the way back, you can just grab a cab at half that price paying local currency.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

01 Oct 2019

Verified traveler

A little piece of paradise in a busy town

We arrived early and were able to check in within about 10 minutes after a lovely welcome drink. Our room (9) was large and spacious, although a little noisy in the morning as people were talking in the courtyard and there seemed to be lots of banging coming from next door - not a room but a service area I think. The breakfast was lovely and the pool was very refreshing. We sat outside on the terrace area and watched the world go bye. We were also allowed a late checkout which was a bonus. You walk out the door and the shops, cafes and restaurants are right there. WiFi signal was not the best unless you were by the window or outdoors. We would definitely stay here again if we return to Tunisa

Friends

8/10

Excellent

09 Sep 2019

Verified traveler

Excellent location. Quaint and charming. Staff was nice breakfast only acceptable and lacking. Highly recommend it however a couple of things to note. Bathroom venting is insufficient leaving a back up smell. Ask for guide and driver speaking English but who they provided couldn’t. Overall jice

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 Sep 2019

Verified traveler

Amazing stay and perfect location.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

31 Aug 2019

TheRollingRoll

Very clean, very friendly, very helpful staff.
I loved the place

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jun 2019

Sheryl

A true oasis of peace and beauty

A true gem - excellent attention to detail, true hospitality and gorgeous grounds teeming with flowers you truly feel as if your in an enchanted oasis of beauty. The staff were wonderful and they could not have been more sincere, and welcoming. The rooms are beautiful and the cleaning staff are sweet and being in fresh flowers and jasmine petals and your room is like a fragrant cocoon of comfort. I cannot wait until my next visit.

10/10

Exceptional

07 Jun 2019

min

Fantastic villa

A wonderful place

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 Apr 2019

Verified traveler

Totally charming, spacious, elegant, good gardens, we lived it all

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

04 Mar 2019

Verified traveler

This hotel is in the perfect location for visiting Tunis. Our room wasn’t like the picture, it was much smaller, but it had a very comfortable bed, and the most wonderful view over the sea, if I was booking again I would definitely ask for a room with a sea view.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

17 Sep 2018

Cassandra

Wonderful place to stay!

Wonderful hotel! Great location and beautiful view. Staff was friendly and helpful. I would stay here again in a heartbeat. HIGHLY recommend.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Aug 2018

Ruxandra

Out of this world beautiful

We were blown away the first sight: this place is sooo beautiful. Jasmine bush bursting with fragrant flowers, other red, yellow, blue flowers in the garden, overseeing the Tunis bay, a grenade tree with hanging fruits, a swallow nest with chicks in the interior courtyard: everything concurred to the pleasure of the eyes. When too hot, a quick dip in the nice pool would cool our skin and freshen up our souls. Deeply recommended

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

05 Aug 2018

Great view, beautiful grounds and nicely renovated building. But... terrible sewage smell which ruined our stay. The staff tried to address the problem with scents but it’s clear that there is a serious plumbing problem that needs to be fixed. They shouldn’t rent these rooms until the problem is fixed...

8/10

Excellent

28 Jul 2018

Verified traveler

Comfortable but not Luxury

The view from the hotel is amazing, and the location is great, but hotels.com should really update their description as there is no bar onsite (there is one in front of the hotel, but not onsite, and it would have been lovely to enjoy a glass of wine with the great view), there is no library, and the staff isn't multilingual. They don't speak English very well nor Spanish. It is also not a luxury hotel. Our room smelled a bit like sewage from the pipes. The staff members never smile or greet you, but instead just often walk in front of you without a word. With exception to the breakfast staff member who was very friendly, and the young man that directs you to the taxi. The worst thing of all was the communication. I had to send many emails before I got a response to questions before our trip (again not luxury service). I finally got a response, but once we arrived they acted like they didn't know what we were talking about. We had to ask about 4 more times once we arrived until we were able to get our guide to see Carthage. The guide was great, but again the communication was off. We asked at the hotel how much it would cost and they said 25 dinar, but what they meant was 25 dinar an hour. That is a fair price, but we wanted to know in advance to make sure that we had enough cash on us. The basics like hot water, wifi, and ac worked. If they want the hotel to truly be luxury they need to change some things (starting with training). If not, the price needs to come down.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jun 2018

Roy

A gem.

Possibly the most beautiful hotel we’ve stayed at. Clean confortable rooms and a setting to die for. The staff were very hepful and pleasant to deal with. Some didn’t have a lot of English, but everyone spoke French so with a smattering of French it was
possible to communicate. Breakfast by the pool was delightful. The one downside was a newly installed shower screen in our room failed, but that could happen anywhere. We’d stay here again and would recommend Dar Said to everyone.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 May 2018

Bennyroyce

Staying at Hotel Dar Said is a must when visiting Tunis! This hotel is located in the beautiful town of Sidi Bou Said. The staff members are super kind, professional, and welcoming. Our room was clean, comfortable, and simply beautiful! Hotel Dar Said boasts spectacular views of the Mediterranean Sea. I will definitely come back to this place and recommend it to everyone. Thank you Dar Said!

10/10

Exceptional

14 May 2018

Peggy

Wonderful location with a view of the Mediterranean that can not be beat! Breakfast was devious & rooms were clean, light & airy.

Only complaint was that no facial tissue or bathroom tissue were provided. I had to ask for it 2 days in a row & we wound up purchasing our own kleenex.

10/10

Exceptional

29 Apr 2018

Verified traveler

Lovely hotel in very convenient location

Beautiful room in riad type hotel. Nice swimming pool with sun beds. Lovely views and very good restaurant opposite. We thoroughly enjoyed swimming in the sea in April. Very picturesque small town with cobbled streets - very quaint.

10/10

Exceptional

23 Apr 2018

Naomi

Beautiful Dar in a stunning village

Lovely stay for a third time in this beautiful old Tunisian house. Could do with a little more attention to detail, water should be left in room every day and the staff should know that tourist sites in the village are closed (if they are). Small things, but otherwise a beautiful place to stay and relax. Don’t book taxi via hotel - suggest you take a yellow cab from airport and ask for it on the meter. Hotel charges 40/50 dirham - price should be 15-20.

Family

8/10

Excellent

11 Mar 2018

Zahrah

Great view, central location

Good property, although construction was going on in the courtyard but that didn't hamper our view. Close to all the cafes and the main street for shopping and food.

6/10

Pleasant

11 Mar 2018

Verified traveler

A little gem in a beautiful location!

Overlooking the Bay of Tunis this hotel is well placed to be perfect but it has a way to go to deserve this rating. On the positive side the staff were lovely....helpful and friendly. The breakfasts were adequate but one day we went down at 9.30 only to find that the buffet was half empty and there was no coffee! Our room which was the most expensive had a fabulous view and was very clean with fresh flowers and fruit. The bed was very comfortable but the sheets were very scratchy...not nice smooth cotton but probably some synthetic mixture...really unacceptable.
We were unfortunate with our timing in that the hotel grounds and a number of the rooms were undergoing major renovations so we were in the middle of a building site. It was not possible therefore to sit outside comfortably by the pool....it was being rebuilt! even though Mekram was very helpful with regards to taxis etc there was no written information on offer about the incredible sights in the area even though they have UNESCO status. We did not feel that we got value for money.

10/10

Exceptional

23 Aug 2017

carol

A very very pleasant experience

Great location, a great pool to cool off on hot days. Lovely spacious rooms, nicely decorated bathrooms.

8/10

Excellent

02 Aug 2017

Ebrahim

Good

Nice place in the heart of Sidi bousaid area with good views.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

10 Sep 2015

voyageur

Very good, near to everything

I love the architecture of his hotel, the stuff very friendly and helpful, Jasmine in the middle of hotel give you feel good, the breakfast very rich and the chief of the Kitchen Very nice and cool, thanks for all the workers

10/10

Exceptional

18 May 2015

Sophie

Residence de charme in every way

This is the second time staying here and it was just as perfect as the first time.
Wonderful room, first class service with that- Nothing is too much trouble attitude !
I asked for room 8 when I booked and this room was given, upon arrival, which was late, the lights were on to give a ral welcoming feeling.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 Aug 2014

Ruth

Beauty and comfort all in one

We loved Dar Said - the room, the views, the pool, great breakfasts. Very peaceful yet right in town near all the lovely mingling of many people.

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jul 2014

Jane

Traditional Tunisian Dar

Beautiful jasmine scented, tiled courtyard. Kind and courteous staff. Breakfast by the small but pretty pool. Views of the sea (just one building obstructing the view with building works going on- other than that gorgeous. Sun bathed on the grassy terrace and were brought towels and fresh lemon juice. Small but fresh and pretty room with painted wooden bed frame and ensuite facilities.

8/10

Excellent

26 May 2014

Annie

Charming hotel with a beautiful view

Stayed for 3 nights over a weekend and had a great time. The staff was friendly and motivated, breakfast was simple but good, and the location is perfect for walks in Sidi Abu Said.

10/10

Exceptional

20 May 2014

Karen

A jewel of a hotel with a jewel of a view

We arrived at 2 o'clock in the morning, much later than expected, and got the same warm welcome that one would expect at a more reasonable hour. The staff had us settled in our charming room in minutes and off to sleep we went. in. The next morning, we got to see how beautiful the location of the hotel was. It has a stunning, unobstructed outlook onto the Tunisian Gulf. My friend and I extended our stay by a night rather than go to one of the trendy, all-included hotels in Gammarth as originally planned. We loved the peaceful, traditional feel of the Dar Said.

The Dar Said is a boutique hotel perched near the top of Sidi Bou Said, a Tunisian village made famous by Paul Klee, Chateaubriand, Gustave Flaubert, Alphonse de Lamartine, André Gide, Colette et Simone de Beauvoir. The village is a glorious jumble of white-washed buildings with blue doors and shutters, and it looks out over the Tunisian Gulf.

No traffic goes by the hotel, so guests hear nothing but birdsong. The staff is friendly and attentive without being obtrusive. Our room was sparkling clean and included all the touches - shampoo, bath gel, blow dryer, minibar, safe, a good sized closet and chest. The room was fresh and pretty.

6/10

Pleasant

06 May 2014

Miguel

A bit expensive for what you get

The hotel is really nice, however the standard rooms are quite normal (almost no windows) and still they are ver expensive. Summary: you are paying for nice views from the terrace & pool.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 Jan 2014

Roshd

It was just amazing!!!

Upon our arrival, we were surprised to have been upgraded to a superior room automatically since the hotel was not at full capacity. What a nice gesture!!! We were greated with attention and care. We were helped to our fantastic room by the staff. A minute later, while we were unpacking, the door knocked and two staff members brought in a huge flower arrangement, very fresh and extremely beautiful, along with a gorgeous basket with fresh fruits and two glasses of seasonal juice. Which was strawberries at the time.ur bed had fresh jasmin petals on it. The jasmin flower is the tunisian national flower. I can't describe how wonderful it smells. A very personable touch that we greatly enjoyed. My wife and I will go back to Dar Said, WITH NO DOUBT!!!! And we highly recommended this place to all our friends and families. Rest assured that will leavevthis boutique hotel with fantastic memories.

8/10

Excellent

22 May 2012

Debbie

Dar Said in Sidi Bou Said, Tunisia

This is a very nice hotel and we enjoyed our stay overall. It is a real treat to be in a lux lodging with superb views that can't be beat. It is just a bit of an effort to get to the top of the hill where the hotel is located, Some signage (there was none and we had to ask many people to find our way), and improved stairs leading up to hotel (the stairs were well-worn and very slippery) would help. When one does finally arrive at the hotel on the top of the hill, one is amply rewarded, it is breath-taking. The staff are friendly and helpful. We got a free upgrade to a 2 level loft suite which was wonderful. The breakfasts were wonderful, particularly the fresh fruit.

10/10

Exceptional

17 Sep 2010

Mark

An Exceptional Experience

This is truly a wonderful boutique hotel in beautiful village that has a charm rarely have I encountered. I am well travelled and have covered most continents and a variety of hotels from the the international chains to bed and breakfasts. A very good friend who is Tunisian by birth recommended this hotel and village within greater Tunis. I read the reviews and although some questioned this hotel, I booked my 3 night stay. I really did not want to leave. It is a real special hotel for those who want to be pleasantly surprised and experience all that is beautiful about Tunisia and the Mahgreb. And of course, the location cannot be better surrounded by very nice restaurants, coffee shops, galleries and pleasant gift shops.

4/10

Poor

03 Mar 2010

Fatma

dissappointed

i don't know if i can recommend this hotel.if your expectations are high,than not.but i would not recommend people this hotel out of touristic season.you will be totally alone in a hotel witch is designed for the hot summer.

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jan 2026

Patricia

This hotel is just LOVELY. The room was clean and comfortable, the staff were incredibly friendly and went out of their way to help guests. Breakfast is good quality and is included. Also, the hotel has fantastic views to the Mediterranean and it has a very cute and peaceful garden. It was the highlight of my trip and definitely recommend!

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

07 Dec 2025

Sofia

Lovely hotel with a nice garden to sit and relax in and enjoy the view

Self

10/10

Exceptional

13 Apr 2025

Yoko

ホテルのロビーサロン、部屋、海が見える美しい庭園、すべての雰囲気が豪華で、チュニジアらしく、とても素敵でした。
朝食のサービスもホスピタリティーがいっぱいで、最高のホテルでした。フロントスタッフのソフイエルさんがフレンドリーで親切でした。

10/10

Exceptional

02 Jan 2025

Najet

Très belle résidence, décoration traditionnelle a l’a bourgeoise traditionnelle tunisienne, les chambres sont confortables et propres, personnel discret et serviable, sans parler des espaces verdoyants et sa baie qui donne sur la mer turkoise. Petit dejeuner de qualité et varié. Une très belle expérience à refaire

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

25 Nov 2024

Fabiano

Perfeito

Tudo impecavelmente perfeito!!!

Partner

8/10

Excellent

18 Sep 2023

LENOT anne

La seule difficulté est d’arriver en taxi ! Mais le reste c top

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

11 Sep 2023

Rebecca

Sehr schönes und sauberes Hotel. Unglaublich schöner und ruhiger Pool. Das Frühstück im Garten war sehr lecker.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

20 Aug 2023

Stina

Lovely hotel

The most beautiful hotel! Amazing interiors and the pool area is to die for! Only thing that takes the hype down is the breakfast. Coffee was not nice and buffé was not great for that the price. But overall a really nice experience! Would recommend!

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

07 Aug 2023

Jorge

I really liked the hotel staff, they were very friendly and always aware of our needs

I did not like some details, breakfast: lack of some basic elements such as milk, drinking water, restaurant and bar prices, extremely high.

Leisure

8/10

Excellent

26 Jun 2023

Francesca

Nel cuore di sidi bou Said, un antico palazzo fresco ed in continuità stilistica. Letto comodo, piscina carina, stupenda terrazza con vista

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jun 2023

Asma

Honnêtement c’est une expérience à refaire et à référé à d’autres personnes

Business_and_leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

27 Aug 2021

Yasmine

Notre séjour était juste magique, nous étions dans une bulle mon conjoint et moi même loin de tout et dans un cadre magnifique. Le personnel était d'une gentillesse incroyable. Nous reviendrons pour des petits week-end avec plaisir !!!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 Aug 2021

Verified traveler

Un endroit calme dans un endroit magnifique avec un style traditionnel du pays

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

30 Jul 2021

Maisoun

Hôtel Dar Saïd est un havre de paix, la tranquillité et la beauté des lieux nous ont fait apprécier notre séjour. Un grand merci à tous le personnel présent pour leur travail leur gentillesse et leurs disponibilités. Nous reviendrons avec grand plaisir

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jul 2021

Verified traveler

Très très bien

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jun 2021

Verified traveler

DAR SAID MAGNIFIQUE

Le DAR SAID est un établissement exceptionnel, le personnel est extrêmement agréable, je recommande hautement cet hôtel.

Business

10/10

Exceptional

31 Dec 2019

Verified traveler

素晴らしい宿

とてもキレイで清潔、過ごしやすいゲストハウスでした。
浴槽にもしっかりお湯をためられて、疲れを癒すことができました。
テラスからの景色も素晴らしかったです。

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

09 Nov 2019

Yves

Très bel hôtel de charme. Accueil à améliorer

Hôtel magnifique. Emplacement exceptionnel et vue incroyable sur la baie de Tunis. Décoration soignée, de très bon goût. Bel hôtel de charme. Dommage que le sourire et l’accueil ne soient pas à la hauteur.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Oct 2019

TARDY

Hôtel plein de charme et très confortable dans un site magnifique, personnel très sympathique, excellent petit déjeuner

Leisure Family_with_children