Tunis

This centrally located, family-run hotel is a gem by Tunis standards. — Fodor's

This small, popular three-star has plain rooms with satellite TV and perfunctory bathrooms. Rooms at the front have balconies with views over Tunis’ main drag. — Lonely Planet

Near the Bab Jedid, in one of the traditional shopping streets that surround the medina, this is a great choice if you’re looking for something ultra-local but also efficiently run. — Lonely Planet

Freshly painted, comfortable, rooms here have flat-screen TVs, tiled floors and mix-and-match corporate furniture. — Lonely Planet

Salammbô’s atmospheric murals lead to spic-and-span, unintentionally shabby-chic rooms. — Lonely Planet

— Lonely Planet

As hotels in Tunis go, this one has fewer problems than a great many in the city, with the advantage of possessing local charm and a fabulous location near the medina. — Fodor's

This is good value, with attractive rooms that have busily pattern-tiled bathrooms. — Lonely Planet

A bit out of the way, in the embassy and business district, this small business hotel has an unexpected amount of character. — Lonely Planet

Next door to the Carlton, and similar. Rooms are smallish; those with views over the busy avenue are best. — Lonely Planet