Hotel Africa stands on Avenue Habib Bourguiba, the main boulevard of central Tunis, at number 50, and its great strength is the address. It has 212 rooms in a tall building, with listed room types that include Superior Doubles of about 26 square metres, Executive Rooms of about 46 square metres and Suites of about 63 square metres, all with city views. Rooms have air conditioning and free WiFi. The hotel has two restaurants, two coffee shops and a bar, 24-hour room service, laundry and dry cleaning, a business centre, car hire and express check-in and check-out. Free self parking and valet parking are available, which is unusual for a hotel in the middle of the city. There is no pool or spa listed, so this is a hotel for sightseeing rather than for lounging.
Location and getting around
The avenue is the spine of modern Tunis, and from the front door you can walk to the medina gate at Bab el Bhar in a few minutes, to the cafes and shops along the boulevard, and to the nearby cathedral and theatre. Metro Leger stops are close, and taxis wait nearby.
The airport is about fourteen minutes by car, which makes arrivals and early departures simple. For a short stay it is hard to beat for convenience, because a morning in the souks, a lunch break and an afternoon at the Bardo can all be done without long transfers.
Rooms and service
With 212 rooms the hotel is large and busy, and it works best for travellers who value location and a full range of services over boutique charm. The best rooms are higher up, where the view over the city is more open, and Executive Rooms and Suites offer noticeably more space.
Breakfast is available as a buffet for an additional charge, and guests often praise the staff and the position. Some reviewers mention that rooms and facilities show their age and that WiFi can be uneven, so read recent comments and ask for a renovated room if you can. Light sleepers should request a room away from the avenue.
Who it suits and what to know: this is a good choice for first-timers who want to be in the middle of everything, business travellers and families who need space and parking. It is a sound alternative to Hotel Carlton for those who want more services, and the two sit within a few minutes' walk of each other.
If you want atmosphere, pair a night or two here with a night in the medina or Sidi Bou Said. Rates are moderate for a central hotel with this level of service, and weekday rates can be lower in quieter months, so compare dates and check what the rate includes.
Why stay here
- ✓On Avenue Habib Bourguiba
- ✓212 rooms with city views
- ✓Two restaurants and a bar
- ✓Two coffee shops
- ✓Free WiFi
- ✓Free self and valet parking
- ✓24-hour room service
- ✓Business centre
Good questions
Where is Hotel Africa in Tunis?+
It is at 50 Avenue Habib Bourguiba in the centre of Tunis, a short walk from the medina gate at Bab el Bhar.
Does Hotel Africa have a pool or parking?+
Free self and valet parking are available. No pool or spa is listed, so it suits sightseeing stays.
Is breakfast included?+
A buffet breakfast is available for an additional charge. Check the details of your rate when you book.
