Laico Tunis stands on Avenue Mohamed V, beside Place des Droits de l'Homme, in the Bab Bhar area of central Tunis. It is a big hotel with 313 rooms, among them Superior Rooms that sleep up to three, Junior Suites and Executive Rooms. Listed features include air conditioning, in-room safes, minibars, balconies and jetted tubs in some rooms, and free daily newspapers. Facilities include an outdoor pool, a gym, a sauna, a business centre and conference space, a hair salon, babysitting, a 24-hour front desk and turndown service. There is a restaurant, a coffee shop and a bar and lounge on site, and free self parking. The airport is roughly ten minutes away by car, which suits early flights and late arrivals.
Location and getting around
The hotel is in the modern centre of Tunis, in a district of offices, banks and wide avenues rather than lanes and souks. Avenue Habib Bourguiba and the medina gate at Bab el Bhar are a short taxi ride or a longer walk away, and several cafes and restaurants, including Turkish and international options, are within a few minutes on foot. Taxis are cheap and plentiful, so reaching the medina, the Bardo and the TGM station is easy. The hotel is also convenient for tours that collect from city-centre hotels.
Rooms and facilities
The hotel is large and practical, with a focus on business and group travellers. Superior and Executive Rooms offer space for three, and the Junior Suites suit couples who want a sitting area. The outdoor pool is a welcome retreat after a day in the souks, especially in warmer months, and the gym and sauna round out the facilities. A spa is not clearly described, so ask before you book if treatments matter to you. Breakfast arrangements vary by rate, and reviews describe it differently, so confirm what your rate includes.
Who it suits and what to know: this is a good choice for travellers who want a conventional city hotel with a pool and parking close to the airport, including business visitors and families passing through Tunis. It lacks the atmosphere of a medina guesthouse or the sea views of Sidi Bou Said and Gammarth, so it is best as a practical base for several days of sightseeing. Some guests find the property dated, and the number of recent reviews is small, so read the latest comments to set expectations.
Hotel taxes and a per-person tourism fee are charged on arrival, so allow for them in your budget. The property suits guests who prefer familiar, uncomplicated surroundings, with the pool as the main leisure feature, and who plan to spend most of their time out in the city. Rates are generally moderate, with free cancellation on select rooms.
Why stay here
- ✓313 rooms
- ✓Outdoor pool
- ✓Gym and sauna
- ✓Restaurant, coffee shop and bar
- ✓Free self parking
- ✓Business centre
- ✓24-hour front desk
- ✓About 10 minutes from the airport
Good questions
Where is Laico Tunis?+
It is on Avenue Mohamed V beside Place des Droits de l'Homme in central Tunis. A taxi to the medina is short and cheap.
Does Laico Tunis have a pool and parking?+
Yes, there is an outdoor pool and free self parking, along with a gym and a sauna.
How far is it from the airport?+
About ten minutes by car, which makes it convenient for early flights and late arrivals.
