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Hostel El Medina

1.0 star property
Hostel with free breakfast, 4-minute walk to Zitouna Mosque

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Reception
Bathroom shower
Basic Shared Dormitory, Men only | Bathroom | Shower, towels
Front of property
Laptop workspace, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets
Located close to Zitouna Mosque and National Theatre of Tunisia, Hostel El Medina provides a free breakfast buffet, a rooftop terrace, and a coffee shop/cafe. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Room options

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Basic Shared Dormitory, Women only

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Portable fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
2 bathrooms
Daily housekeeping
Laptop workspace
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Basic Shared Dormitory, Men only | Bathroom | Shower, towels

Basic Shared Dormitory, Men only

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Portable fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
2 bathrooms
Daily housekeeping
Laptop workspace
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
25 Rue Saida Ajoula kasba, La Medina, Tunis, 1006

What's nearby

  • Zitouna Mosque - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Habib Bourguiba Avenue - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • National Theatre of Tunisia - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Carrefour Market - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Bardo Museum - 5 min drive - 3.0 miles

Getting around

  • Tunis Station - 15 min walk
  • Place de Barcelone Station - 15 min walk
  • Tunis - Carthage Intl. Airport (TUN) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Café El-Meraï | قهوة المرعي - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Café El M'rabet - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Dar El Jeld - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪café du souk مقهي الخطاب علي الباب - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪El Ali - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Hostel El Medina

Hostel near Zitouna Mosque
Located close to National Theatre of Tunisia and Habib Bourguiba Avenue, Hostel El Medina provides a free breakfast buffet, a rooftop terrace, and a coffee shop/cafe. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), express check-out, and tour/ticket assistance
  • A TV in the lobby, a water dispenser, and a front-desk safe
  • Luggage storage, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Hostel El Medina have thoughtful touches such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and portable fans

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Laptop workspace
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee: EUR 5 for check-in between 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 15

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: EUR 3
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 11:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city and collected at the property. Exemptions or reductions might apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 20 per person (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: EUR 10 (one-way), (up to 10 years old)
  • Late check-in fee: EUR 5 for check-in between 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM
  • Late check-out fee: EUR 3 (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 15 years old
This property accepts cash

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Alcohol is not served at this property

Property is also known as

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Hostel El Medina Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Hostel El Medina Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Tunis
Hostel El Medina Tunis
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Frequently asked questions

Is Hostel El Medina pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Hostel El Medina?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Hostel El Medina?

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available from 9:00 AM– 11:00 AM for a fee of EUR 5.

What time is check-out at Hostel El Medina?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM. Late check-out is available for EUR 3 (subject to availability).

Does Hostel El Medina provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of EUR 20 per person applies.

Where is Hostel El Medina located?

Located in Medina of Tunis, this hostel is within a 10-minute walk of Zitouna Mosque and Habib Bourguiba Avenue. National Theatre of Tunisia and Carrefour Market are also within 2 mi (3 km). Place de Barcelone Station is 15 minutes by foot and Place de la République Station is 20 minutes.

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