El Patio Courtyard House

Such a beautiful guesthouse. A real treat to stay here. Wonderfully decorated - so much to look at! We received a very warm welcome from the kind, helpful host. The beds are comfortable, the breakfast delicious. A lot of care has been put into creating this environment and a lot of care has been put into the service. We were very well looked after.

Amazing hotel. Don’t let the neighborhood scare you. Super friendly people. The room, food, ac, shower, everything fabulous. Ahmed was so friendly and helpful. So close to marketplace can spend hours walking. I’ve stayed in nice places around world. Excellent property.

We visited Tunis for 2 nights, after spending 2 weeks in Morocco. There were frequent comparisons with our previous country, and we found that we preferred our Tunisia meals to our Moroccan – and that is high praise, because our meals in Morocco were good. Tunisian cooking had more heat, more spice. The city of Tunis was gritty, but it featured French architectural surprises, WWII history and a multitude of Mosques. The medina by day was a burst of color and scent, but not a good option for nighttime walking. Our accommodation at El Patio Courtyard House Tunis was excellent. The suite was comfortable and well-appointed, with air conditioning that worked well. It was peaceful and cozy inside El Patio, although there is no getting away from a call-to-prayer when it booms throughout the stone streets. The homemade breakfasts at El Patio were delicious. Our host Ahmed worked hard to make sure we had what we needed, including a driver to take us on a personal tour of Carthage. Mr. Adel took us to all the important points in this ancient city.

My stay at this lovely little hotel could not have been better. From the moment I arrived (rather late from the ferry port) Ahmed greeted me with kindness and a professionalism equaled only in the very best of hotels in which I have stayed. The hotel itself is beautifully adorned in an authentic old school arabic manner, very much in keeping with the classical dar in which it is housed. The rooms on the 1st floor are centered around a small but exquisite courtyard where one takes breakfast, or perhaps an afternoon mint tea or arabic coffee in unmatched tranquility. The breakfast provided was filling, varied and tasty. From fruit to pain au chocolate, a fresh omlette and much more you won't leave with an empty stomach. It is a perfect way to begin a long aimless wander through the quiet streets and bustling souks of the Medina. My room was extremely comfortable, and though it faced out onto the street below, there was little or no traffic and though a light sleeper, I woke well rested in a bed that I, frankly, was reluctant to leave. Ahmed greeted me every morning of my stay (a far too short stay) and could always answer my questions and offer advice to make this amazing long weekend even better. I cannot recommend El Patio Courtyard House highly enough. It is a true gem you would be sorry to miss.

I loved staying here with my two Aunts mid September 2023. This dar was relaxing and comfortable, as were the two rooms we occupied. Ahmet was gracious and personable. He was very resourceful in helping us find guides or restaurants for the area. He was a joy to be around. The housekeeper always went above and beyond. Our breakfasts were fresh and delicious. Since our stay was over several days, she became familiar with what each of us liked. While the dar was a wonderful place to stay, the people who hosted us made our downtime in Tunis truly enjoyable and restful.