Dar BEN GACEM
Home away from home
About us
Dar Ben Gacem is a boutique hotel, committed to making you feel at home, within the most authentic cultural experience. We have 2 Dars, the first at 38 Pasha Street, which was inaugurated in 2013, and built around the 16th century, and the second is on Kahia Street, built around the 18th century, and was inaugurated in 2019. Our Dars are at walking distance from each other.
Dar Ben Gacem is also a social enterprise, where all profits are reinvested in restoring historical buildings, improving Medina’s territorial marketing, and all our team and suppliers are from the community.
Dar Ben Gacem
An authentic cultural experience
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Customer Feedback
Customer Feedback
eljp
May 2022
Absolutely beautiful Dar and amazing hospitalityWhat a beautiful and peaceful hotel. I felt so comfortable at Dar Ben Gacem Kahia, especially thanks to the wonderful staff who were always happy to help. This was my first time in Tunisia and the hospitality I experienced has made me want to return. Dar means ‘home’ and that is how it feels here, you can see the restoration of the old home with the traditional interior and I even had a tour of their other hotel and learnt about the history of both. I had my own private balcony in my room and the rooftop was so peaceful to watch the sunset from. I cannot thank the wonderful staff enough for making my stay so great, I highly recommend staying here as a solo female traveller, I felt completely safe. The hotel is within the medina and in walking distance to the train station that you can travel to Carthage and Sidi Bou Said on. Also the breakfast was amazing, maybe a little too much food! I enjoyed trying the traditional Tunisian food and there was different breakfast options each morning
DrWajid
Feb 2022
A home away from home - genuine Medina experienceWhen travelling anywhere, we want a mixture of an authentic experience but also don't want to give up all our creature comforts. If this sounds like you, Dar Ben Gacem is the place to go. It is a converted mansion in the heart of the Tunis Medina that has been lovingly restored into a boutique hotel. The staff are some of the friendliest we have ever met and were always helpful. The Dar itself has a study stocked with fantastic books and a rooftop relaxation lounge that is perfect for summer evenings. The rooms are tastefully decorated and have all amenities you would expect in a top class hotel. Breakfast was great, fresh and gave you a culinary tour of Tunisia - from Djerba to Sousse. We went to a nearby 5* establishment for dinner and while it might have superficially looked nice, coming back to Dar Ben Gacem (especially with kids in tow) felt like coming back to a much more homely and welcoming environment. Highly recommend.
Michelle_D047
Jan 2023
Fantastic experience with attention to details!My husband and I stayed at Dar Ben Gacem for two nights. It was a perfect introduction to the Medina and a wonderful start to our trip to Tunisia. The staff were truly amazing. We had the most interaction with Dali. He was incredibly warm, hospitable, knowledgable, kind, and helpful. He seemed to delight in helping visitors appreciate special places, experiences, history, architecture, and food in the Medina. His passion and enthusiasm were contagious. The rooms were beautiful, clean, and comfortable. There was temperature control which was helpful for the cold January nights. Breakfast was served in the courtyard. Everything was fresh, local, and delicious. Wi-fi reception was excellent in the courtyard, but spotty in our room due to stone walls. The staff all made us feel at home. There are so many lovely places to enjoy on the rooftop and in the courtyard. The design choices and artwork are a wonderful mix of old and new that represent the history of the Medina and also its vibrance as it continues to evolve. Highly recommend.
Malik120
Feb 2022
An amazing gem hidden awayOverall could not complain about this beautiful home. The staff are very friendly and helpful. They made us feel very welcome and made us feel like we were at home. Sana, Dali and Youssef made our stay very comfortable. The whole team was amazing. Its located in a beautiful place. The breakfast was delicious everyday. Could not complain about anything. Definitely recommend this beautiful place for anyone traveling.
JenInMontreal
Aug 2022
Beautiful boutique B&B nestled in the medinaThis is an excellent option if you want to be in the heart of the Tunis medina. The building is a lovingly refurbished historic residence brimming with tasteful decor and fine pieces of folk art, and flooded with sunlight. Our room was spacious and comfortable, with functional a/c, good mattresses and strong shower. Breakfast is generous and served in the vaulted dining room. The rooftop was very pleasant in the evening, especially at sundown when the city lights come on and all the mosques echo the call to prayer. Be sure to print out their address, and maybe even the area map, so that the taxi has a chance of finding it. It really is tucked away. Mohamed Ali was our manager, and he was both laid back and absolutely on top of things.
eljp
May 2022
Absolutely beautiful Dar and amazing hospitalityWhat a beautiful and peaceful hotel. I felt so comfortable at Dar Ben Gacem Kahia, especially thanks to the wonderful staff who were always happy to help. This was my first time in Tunisia and the hospitality I experienced has made me want to return. Dar means ‘home’ and that is how it feels here, you can see the restoration of the old home with the traditional interior and I even had a tour of their other hotel and learnt about the history of both. I had my own private balcony in my room and the rooftop was so peaceful to watch the sunset from. I cannot thank the wonderful staff enough for making my stay so great, I highly recommend staying here as a solo female traveller, I felt completely safe. The hotel is within the medina and in walking distance to the train station that you can travel to Carthage and Sidi Bou Said on. Also the breakfast was amazing, maybe a little too much food! I enjoyed trying the traditional Tunisian food and there was different breakfast options each morning
DrWajid
Feb 2022
A home away from home - genuine Medina experienceWhen travelling anywhere, we want a mixture of an authentic experience but also don't want to give up all our creature comforts. If this sounds like you, Dar Ben Gacem is the place to go. It is a converted mansion in the heart of the Tunis Medina that has been lovingly restored into a boutique hotel. The staff are some of the friendliest we have ever met and were always helpful. The Dar itself has a study stocked with fantastic books and a rooftop relaxation lounge that is perfect for summer evenings. The rooms are tastefully decorated and have all amenities you would expect in a top class hotel. Breakfast was great, fresh and gave you a culinary tour of Tunisia - from Djerba to Sousse. We went to a nearby 5* establishment for dinner and while it might have superficially looked nice, coming back to Dar Ben Gacem (especially with kids in tow) felt like coming back to a much more homely and welcoming environment. Highly recommend.
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