Dar Ya - Hostel

2.0 star property

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Rooftop terrace
Individually decorated, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Interior
Dining

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
6 Impasse de la carriere, Rue de la carriere, Tunis, 1006
  • Zitouna Mosque
    6 min walk
  • Souk El Attarine
    6 min walk
  • Tourbet el-Bey
    9 min walk
  • Tunis (TUN-Tunis - Carthage Intl.)
    18 min drive

Room options

Quadruple Room

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

Standard Triple Room

  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

Standard Single Room

  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Beds

Standard Double or Twin Room

  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About this property

Dar Ya - Hostel

Hostel in Medina of Tunis
A rooftop terrace, coffee/tea in a common area, and a meeting room are available at this smoke-free hostel. Free buffet breakfast and free WiFi in public areas are also provided. Other amenities include concierge services, a 24-hour front desk, and tour/ticket assistance. Bathrooms are shared.
Dar Ya - Hostel offers 16 accommodations with blackout drapes/curtains. These individually decorated accommodations include desks. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include showers. Irons/ironing boards and hair dryers can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.
A complimentary breakfast is offered each morning. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. For a surcharge, an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is offered to guests. This business-friendly hostel also offers a rooftop terrace, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance.

Dar Ya - Hostel is a smoke-free property.

A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 7:30 AM and 9:30 AM.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

Arabic, English, French, Italian

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 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Smoke-free property
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • 8 shared bathrooms
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

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 10 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 3)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: EUR 10 (one-way), (up to 11 years old)

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
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Local laws may restrict unmarried guests from sharing rooms; guests are responsible for providing proof of marriage, if requested by the property
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

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Dar Ya - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 64 out of 112 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 29 out of 112 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 112 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 112 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 112 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Areen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Abigail

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely interior with a super friendly staff.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Willem

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed in a large and elegant room with beautiful architectural details. Nice breakfast and overall a very special place with a pleasant courtyard.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrick Joseph P

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dar Ya is conveniently located in Tunis’ medina with friendly and helpful staff, clean rooms and common areas, nice rooftop terrace, and great breakfast (both sweet and savoury options available). One downside was that the wifi was only available in the common courtyard, but not too big of a deal as there’s plenty of seating there.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

2/10 Terrible

Theresa

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

laurie, Cora

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This property is a real gem. Easy walk down to the Medina but very quiet and out of the way. A bit tricky to find but the amazing staff met me out on the street and showed me in. All staff members were exceptionally friendly and helpful and the breakfast was wonderful. I loved this property!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stanley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful and friendly hostel
Lovely hostel, great friendly staff who always greeted us with a smile, really nice breakfast. Really good location in the Medina, near all the sites but also quiet, and absolutely beautiful looking hostel with all the tiles. Rooftop terrace was a great bonus with lovely views of the city. 10/10.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great value and friendly staff
The three staff I met at the hostel were incredibly friendly and helpful. They were always available and willing to provide information about places to eat and how to get around. I had a single room and it was beautifully decorated and very warm (perfect since it was cold outside). The breakfast was much bigger than I would expect at a hostel and was an incredible deal. Located in the heart of the Medina, Dar Ya Hostel was a great place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Mardhiah

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Jesus

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Siti Alwani

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is called a hostel simply because of the shared toilets and shower rooms, but the rooms are individual rooms and are beautiful and clean. It is few minutes away from the main part of souk. I gave it a 4 because I don't like having to walk out of my bedroom to get to the toilet in the middle of the night.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aurélie

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice stay
Nice cosy guesthouse in Tunis. Breakfast was good.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful house with warm welcome
This is a beautiful house, close to the heart of the Tunis medina. The room was very spacious and we enjoyed eating breakfast in the covered courtyard. The rooftop terrace has a good view but there were no tables or chairs. The host spoke good English and gave us excellent advice for finding local vegetarian food.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brittany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect Medina Stay
Amazing! A ride from the airport was only 15€! All of the guys working at the front desk were so kind and friendly. Very clean rooms. Loved the simple breakfast in the morning. Great social area and also a rooftop available.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nathalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Super belle place. Personnelles incroyablement gentils, a l écoute. Très propre. Bref,je le recommande.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

2/10 Terrible

Niko

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
They overbooked our room, means they had no room for us after a reservation 3 month before. Not recommended to stay there!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disappointing local, nice staff
The hotel is located in an area inaccessible by car so taxis will leave you outside of the medina and you have to take a walk through the confusing small streets to get there (not recommended at night). the room was very cramped and extremely hot with very dim light on the roof top with only a small fan. I could not sleep all night. the breakfast was ok and the staff were very nice and welcoming.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

robert

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
a unique and beautiful hotel giving us a restful and enjoyable stay
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

harun

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
The location of this property is right in the heart of the action of the Medina. There are elements to the physical building and decorations that feel authentic. I arrived around 11 am, and I was checked in promptly. Several disappointing things from the check in: The person who checked me in didn’t speak any English, which isn’t a necessity, but also did not provide any other information to me in my native tongue, specifically accessing the building or offer assistance regarding an ongoing issue with iPhones connecting to the WiFi. My initial room looked GREAT-until I was trying to sleep and was awoken by incessant jack-hammering on the wall 2 feet from the bed. Tired from several days of travel, I asked to be moved to another room; it was MUCH smaller, and less welcoming asthetivall
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Well staffed with helpful and outgoing people who are willing to help problem solve with their visitors. The breakfast buffet is small but with adequate variety, instant coffee. I booked their 3 day/2 night tour upon arrival (not sure if in tourist season this is possible) and had a wonderful time seeing the South. My driver/ guide was pleasant. And the sites I was easily able to see had variety which provided a snap shot into many aspects of life. Enjoyed my stay very much
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with group, Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A beautiful place right in the old medina. Very nicely decorated with extremely helpful staff. All the rooms face out into the central courtyard, so it was a bit loud while people were talking, but once everyone went to bed it was absolutely silent. I really loved the nicely painted furnishings, they gave a lot of character and appeal to the room. The breakfast was nice for the region with a good selection.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

6/10 Okay

Maryam

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Quaint but nice
I would call the hostel quaint, if you are wanting the authentic experience then this may be for you. As it is winter it was cold outside, however the central heating in the room was on full blast (lucky us). There were stairs on the wall which led to an upstairs area/room, but it was empty, gathering dust. The main aspect of the stay that stuck out to me was the communal bathroom... I must have missed it when I booked it and got quite of a shock when I found out.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019