Tunis is divided into the World Heritage Listed old city, known as the medina, and the new city, or ville nouvelle in French. Ave Habib Bourguiba is the large thoroughfare running through the new city from the Clock Tower to the Cathedral of St Vincent de Paul. It then turns into Ave de France, which runs for a few blocks until ending at the Place de la Victoire and the Port de France, a large free-standing gate that used to be the entrance to the medina. This can be a good landmark for taxi drivers, as some of the smaller streets nearby may not be familiar to the drivers.

The Port de France also serves as a good entry point for exploring the medina. Rue Jemaa Zaytouna leads past many shops all the way to the Zaytouna Mosque, the great mosque of Tunis which sits at the center of the medina. Running obliquely to Rue Jemaa Zaytouna, and also with an outlet near the Port de France, is the Rue de la Kasbah. This runs all the way through the medina to the Place du Gouvernment and the Place de la Kasbah, a huge bleak square subject to heavy security. It is fairly easy to move between the two streets by cutting through in the labyrinthine medina, and it is easy to keep your bearings and find an exit. Rue Jemaa Zaytouna seems to be a better entry point from the Port de France at night, remaining relatively well traveled. Rue de la Kasbah, on the other hand, is active after dark on the Place de la Kasbah side, but is extremely dark and rather menacing near the Port de France. It is recommended to get a feel for the medina during the day so that you will feel more confident if you find yourself and alone and need to find a landmark at night.

One of the northernmost cities on the African continent, the climate in Tunis is Mediterranean although a bit warmer than on the European side. Summers are hot and dry, with temperatures over 40°C not unheard of, although thanks to the sea and the surrounding mountains, it's not as hot as in the Sahara desert. Most of the rain falls during the winter months, but not even those months see more than 8-9 days of rain each month on average. In the winter Tunis occasionally experiences temperatures below freezing and in very rare cases some snow, though on average even nighttime temperatures don't drop much below 10°C. Tunis' mild climate makes it a comfortable destination year-round.

The major carrier at Tunis-Carthage is Tunisair, serving many destinations. The major western carriers who service Tunis-Carthage are Air France, ITA Airways and Lufthansa, from London, Paris, Rome or Frankfurt. Air Malta offers occasional flights to Tunis from Malta, so you can puddle-jump through the Mediterranean. Also, flights from other African cities are common ways to access Tunis if you are traveling to Tunisia from another African destination or vice versa.

Tunisian law requires all currency to be exchanged within the country. It's illegal to take Tunisian currency (DT) outside the country, though it can be done at most travel desks if you sign a waiver, but this is not advisable as Customs Officers will force you to change the dinars to hard currency before permitting you to travel if they find the currency. You can exchange money at the airport or at your hotel. There are many currency exchange booths with quite OK rates. You should retain the receipt for the transaction; without it, the bank may cause difficulty converting unspent dinars back into your own currency.

If you are departing and making a connecting flight, do not accept duty-free alcohol that is not in a sealed bag - the intermediate airport may not allow you to board your second flight with it. For the same reason, insist on a printed receipt.

36.85210.2281 Tunis-Carthage Airport (TUN  ^IATA) (8 km away from the centre, but well within urban Tunis). Airport is small and in a reasonable shape with all standard facilities. There is a free airport Wi-Fi, as well as in the several restaurants, including Caffe Lindo, but it doesn't work often. International flights will arrive on the ground floor of the airport, where there are lots of ATMs and cafes, but no luggage storage facilities. Toilets are clean but have attendants that rarely ask for change after use. (updated Nov 2018)

Getting to the airport:

• A taxi into the city center — insist on the meter — should cost around 5-7 DT during the day and around 10 DT at night. Alternatively, buses depart fairly regularly during the day (but not at night) and charge a fraction of the price. Beware of the taxi drivers. At night some will ask up to 40 DT depending on where you are going. In a struggling economy business has become even more competitive. An unspoken rule is the first taxi driver who grabs your luggage and places it in the trunk of his car makes the contract for your transportation. It's not uncommon to be barraged with over ten taxi drivers at once as you walk outside the terminal. They can reach for your bag aggressively—not to steal it, but to make an attempt at winning your business. Some meters may have been tampered with. If you don't trust the taxi's meter, then negotiate a price to where you are going before you leave the front of the terminal. It may be advisable to ask for an average taxi rate from your hotel front desk before leaving.

Some people have suggested taking the escalator up one floor and waving down a taxi that's just dropped someone off for a departing flight at the arrivals platform. This is more difficult to accomplish at night time, but the advantages are finding a more professional driver. In the afternoon it is extremely simple to accomplish this.

• There is a public bus service (bus no. 635) to the city centre outside the Arrivals Hall, at the same place as the bus that goes to Bizerte. The bus stops at a small bus station near the Tunis Marine metro station. A one-way ticket from the airport to Tunis Marine costs 0.470 DT.

You can travel to Tunis by train from most major cities in the country, the main line going from Gabes via Sousse, Sfax and Gafsa.

Trains are run by SNCFT and are generally cheap and comfortable, but if you want to ride first class during peak season, do reserve your seat in advance. Check train timetables on the SNCFT website before traveling as trains run at non-regular intervals throughout the day.

• 36.79524410.1805822 Tunis central railway station (Tunis Gare Centrale) (In front of Place de Barcelone). There is a left luggage office hidden behind police office, 08:00-22:00, 3-5.5 DT per locker. The station has an easy interchange onto the light metro. (updated Nov 2020)

Driving is not for the faint-hearted in Tunisia, due to the poor driving habits of many local drivers. However self-hire car is by far the easiest and safest way to travel around Tunisia (north of Gabes). Signage is quite good as it is universally bilingual in French and Arabic script. Driving at night is doable, just look out for defiant drivers heading the wrong way on dual carriageways without lights. Outside of the city nighttime driving is safer. The freeway/motorway A1 from Gabès, Sfax, Sousse and Tunis is in a reasonable shape, and the tolls very cheap.

The best place to rent a car is the airport. Local rental companies usually have lower rates than the international ones.

Tunisia has over 70 bus lines, with Tunis at the hub. There are two bus stations in town with Gare Routière Tunis Sud (south of Place Barcelone) serving cities and towns in the south and Gare Routière Tunis Nord (by Bab Saadoun) serving those to the north and west. Buses are run by SNTRI^{[dead link]} at both stations — see their website for schedules and fares.

Tunis is a major hub for the country's louage (shared taxi) network. Louages connect Tunis with many major cities in Tunisia. There are three main louage stations in Tunis.

• 36.81035810.1538113 Bab Saadoun Station - This station is by Gare Routière Tunis Nord (northern bus station) northwest in Tunis by Bab Saadoun. Louages from this station connect cities north and west of Tunis including Bizerte, El Kef, and Beja.
• 36.78784310.179824 Bab Alioua Station - This station is by Gare Routière Tunis Sud (southern bus station) south of the medina by Bab Alioua metro station. Louages from this station connect the Cape Bon area and cities that are nearby to the south of Tunis such as Hammamet.
• 36.79106410.1872325 Moncef Bey Station - This station is southeast of the medina. Louages from this station connect Tunis with cities in central and southern Tunisia including Sousse, Sfax, and Gabes.

Tunis is the country's major port and there are ferries from a number of Mediterranean ports including Civitavecchia just outside of Rome, Genoa, Livorno, Naples, Palermo, Trapani and the French port of Marseille. There are plenty of operators: Italians GNV^{[dead link]} and Grimaldi Lines, French SNCM ^{[dead link]} and Tunisian CTM amongst others. Voyages from southern France or northwestern Italy take about 24 hours.

Most ferries arrive at La Goulette, 15 minutes from Tunis centre. There are plenty of taxis around and suburban trains departs every ten minutes.

Tunis is well-served by a convenient five-line light metro system run by Transtu. The interchange hubs for all lines are in the centre of town at Place de la République and Place de Barcelone. Ticket prices are dependent on how many sections of network (zones) traveled through. Single way 1-section tickets cost 0.500 DT. Most tourist attractions are within two sections of the city centre and single way 2-section tickets cost 0.650 DT.

The TGM suburban train line, starting at Tunis Marine station on Lines 1-4, connects to La Goulette (ferries), Sidi Bou Saïd, Carthage and the beaches of Marsa. Tickets cost 0.800 DT each way. At Tunis Marine, be aware that there is an extreme dearth of signage. No obvious signs even say TGM, and on the maps on the trains themselves the station is marked as Tunis Nord. If you arrive at the station on the Tunis Metro, the TGM platform will be perpendicular to the metro cars and is easily accessed across the tracks. Tickets are sold at the end farthest from the metro stop.

Signs for station names along the TGM differ slightly from what appears on the onboard map, but if you can see the signs from the train and it is free of graffiti, a not uncommon problem, it is easy to tell where you are. It is not unusual for the trains to stop and wait on the tracks after leaving Tunis Nord or upon return. This usually does not last an extraordinary amount of time, and you will likely be better off not following the example of the optimistic youths that decide to leap from the car and walk along the tracks into the city.

Many stations along the TGM don't have full-time ticket vendors, so if you are making several trips along the line while visiting Carthage or Sidi Bou Said, you might be forced to risk traveling without a ticket. The guidebooks say that officials will sometimes get on the train and check tickets, so travel without a ticket at your own risk. It might be safest to buy a return to your farthest destination. The price difference should be minimal, and that way you might plausibly just have boarded the train, and your ticket will be valid for wherever you get on. The safest option will be to check with the ticket vendors or buy a ticket if you can find them.

Taxis are also a good and cheap option if one need to go a bit farther than the metro, though cabs picking up in front of nice hotels will charge much higher rates. These taxis will quote 2-3 times the metered fare, so you should insist on using the meter. Should they refuse then get out. It is much better to walk away from the hotel and hail one on the street, or order a taxi via the Bolt app (see below).

Taxis are plentiful so the search shouldn't be longer than a few minutes, even during busy periods. The minimum charge is 0.500 DT at daytime and 0.750 DT on evenings/nights (rates per April 2019). Assuming the driver operates per regulations, the meter is a good way to go. Only try to negotiate a price if you know what you are doing and are sure of the value of the trip. Taxis are generally safe.

Watch out for the bright red/green light in the windscreen. The red light means the taxi is available and the meter is working. Green means it has been hired. Avoid any taxi that does not have this light.

The Bolt app for smart-phones works in a similar way to Uber, but you pay in cash when you reach the destination. Rates may be more than double the metered fare, but will get you a taxi if you are somewhere that you do not want to hail one in the street, or if you don't want to argue with drivers who claim the meter is broken. When ordering through Bolt, taxi drivers will not argue the price so you will know the final price beforehand.

Transtu operates a public bus network as well. Bus fares depend on how far (how many zones) you will travel, starting at 0.320 DT for a short ride.

Otherwise, louages (shared taxis) are the most flexible of all options. The minivans with 8 passenger seats take off when they are full and therefore run on no particular schedule. Prices tend to be a little bit higher than buses, but the difference is usually negligible. This is a suitable transport medium for young people, but definitely not recommended if you have children with you as the minivans can be quite oppressive. The driving style tends to be the 'flat-out' variety. The North louage station is in the parking lot of the North bus station. The South louage station is across the street from the South bus station.

Driving is a practicable idea for getting around, as long as you are an experienced and confident driver, street signage is good in Arabic and French, but there's a lot of traffic in Tunis and locals follow traffic rules in an informal style. Driving is more dangerous in the dark as many vehicles have faulty lights. Traffic jams are common in Tunis generally, and around Habib Bourguiba Avenue and Victory Square traffic often comes to a total standstill. In Tunis the "Central Parking" multi storey car park just off Clocktower roundabout, is convenient and cheap for parking. Avoid in the streets red/white markings on the kerb as the wardens trucks WILL come and tow you away. Car hire direct at the airport is convenient - local firms usually a bit cheaper than Hertz/Sixt, etc., but car might have some bits missing!

Non-Muslims may not enter Islamic monuments such as mosques.

• 36.810.171 Tunis Medina (Médina de Tunis). The world heritage listed old town is a must-see colorful, crowded labyrinth of decorated old houses, vaults and street vendors. You can move around by foot only. You get a feel of medieval life. (updated Nov 2018)
• 36.7974410.17112 Grande Mosquée Zitouna, Rue Tourbet El Bey. The largest and oldest mosque in Tunisia and an important landmark, this Aghlabite mosque dates back to the 8th century, although the distinctive square minaret is a much later 19th century addition. It has 160 pillars, that come from the ruins of Carthage. Modest dress essential, but non-Muslims can only enter a viewing platform on the edge of the courtyard (3 DT), not the mosque itself. Still an active mosque, but closed to tourists after the 2011 revolution.  
• 36.79710.16953 Sidi Youssef Dey Mosque (Mosquée Sidi Youssef Dey), Souk Trok. Opened in 1631, this was the first Ottoman mosque to be built in Tunis. It is the largest Hanafi mosque in the city, was extensively restored in the late 19th century and is now a part of the University of Ez-Zitouna. A historical monument, the Youssef Dey mosque has a beautiful octagonal minaret and white marble mausoleum.  
• 36.7968710.171874 Medersa Bachia (Madrasa El Bachia), Souk El Belat. Quran school from the 18th century, a monument since 1912. It is notable for its public fountain located outside the entrance. In the 1980s it was converted into an artisan school with students studying leather craft, jewellery and embroidery. Non-Muslims may not enter.  
• 36.7991710.175615 Bab El Bahr (Porte de France), Place de la Victoire. The gate to the sea, which remains unchanged since its erection in 1848. It can be found on the Avenue de France. Before it was built it was an empty space where you could see the Mediterranean on one side and Lake Tunis on the other.  
• 36.8086110.158996 Bab Saadoun, Rue Bab Sadoune. Another gate, constructed in 1350 with one arch, then rebuilt in 1881 with three arches to facilitate commerce.  
• 36.793710.1737 Tourbet el-Bey, Rue Tourbet el-Bey. An impressive 18th-century mausoleum, the final resting place for over 160 princes and ministers and their families. The eight-pointed star inside represents the doors to paradise.  
• 36.794210.17418 Dar Ben Abdallah Museum (Musée du Patrimoine Traditionnel), Rue Sidi Kassem. Tu-Su 09:30–16:30. A small but interesting folk museum within an 18th-century palace in the medina, covering the everyday life of a rich merchant in the Ottoman era with exhibits including faience, stucco ornament, costumes and furniture. 5 DT. (updated Nov 2018)

• 36.799310.17729 Avenue de France. One of the busiest streets of Tunis. It is bordered with shops and eateries and several architecturally interesting buildings.  
• 36.79922810.17561910 Place de la Victoire. A lively square at the entrance to the medina. Bordered with shops, cafés and the ornamented building which houses the High Commission of the United Kingdom.  
• 36.810.17888911 Cathedral of St. Vincent de Paul (Cathédrale Saint-Vincent-de-Paul), Avenue Habib Bourguiba. Built in 1882, this is the largest surviving building from Tunis' colonial era, in the neo-Romanesque style. It was named after St. Vincent de Paul, a priest in the region who was sold as a slave and fought slavery after he was liberated. The facade is decorated by a golden mosaic of Jesus and two trumpet-playing angels.  
• 36.7991610.1808612 Théâtre Municipal, 2, rue de Grèce (avenue Habib Bourguiba), ☏ +216 71 259 499. A pretty white Art-Deco building, worth seeing in its own right even if you're not going there to see a play or concert (also see the Do section). 
• 36.8002110.186213 Tunis Clock Tower, Place du 14 janvier. The iconic clock tower is one of the city's most visible landmarks. (updated May 2015)
• 36.8079610.1806514 Al-Fateh Mosque (Mosquée Al-Fateh), Avenue de la Liberté (Métro République). A large white mosque north of downtown. 

• 36.80938610.13450815 Bardo Museum (Le Musée National du Bardo), Le Bardo-2000 (nearest station Bardo on Metro line 4. Then walk toward the fenced compound to the north and walk clockwise around it until you find the unmarked gate. Count the stops, as signs are often missing, or ask someone on board if you are unsure. Coming from Place de Barcelone, it is the first stop after you go briefly underground for the second time), ☏ +216 71 513 650, fax: +216 71 513-842. Tu - Su. Sep 16th - May 30th: 09:30-16:30. Jun 1st - Sep 15th: 09:00-17:00. Occupying the 13th-century palace of the Ottoman-era bey (ruler) and renowned for its extensive collection of Roman mosaics, although the (huge) collection covers Tunisia's entire existence from the prehistoric era until the Ottoman days. Exhibits from Carthage, Mahdia, Sousse, many from the Roman period in addition to presentations of Arabian culture old and new. It can be mercilessly hot and stifling in the museum, so bring water. The only bathrooms are on the ground floor, and have attendants asking for change. The museum is segregated into old and new, so be sure to walk around a fair amount looking for new passages to be sure you haven't missed any major areas. 13 DT. (updated Nov 2018)
• 36.82210.17216 Parc du Belvédère, Avenue Taieb Mehiri (métro Palestine). A large park created during the French rule and featuring palm trees, mimosas and azaleas and a great view of Tunis and the lake. Sadly, the park has seen better days and graffiti is commonplace. Still, it's a popular place for locals to escape the heat and noise of the city. 
• 36.797410.165717 Hôtel de Ville. Not a hotel, but the city hall. The building was inaugurated in 1998 and is a combination of traditional and modern architecture with large windows, Middle Eastern patterns and arches. The city hall also features a lot of Tunisian flags, and has a striking flagpole structure on the square in the front of the main entrance. (updated May 2015)
• 36.811410.1296118 Chambre des Conseillers. Finished in 2005, this building used to house the upper house of the Parliament of Tunisia. It didn't serve this purpose for very long; after the 2011 revolution the Tunisian parliament was made unicameral and the counselor chamber has been empty ever since. 

• 36.60846710.17170819 Uthina. 09:00 - 17:00, it closes 2 hr later in summer. It was an ancient Roman-Berber city. Now it features remains of a fortress, cisterns, an aqueduct, a triumphal arch, a theatre, an amphitheater, a basilica with a circular crypt, and a bridge. Many mosaics are to be found there as well. 7 DT. (updated Nov 2018)

• 36.8111410.183161 The Corner, 36 Rue de Syrie, ☏ +216 71 834 374. Daily, 07:00-14:00. Breakfast cafe. (updated Feb 2024)
• 36.8064510.178342 Restaurant Ojja Chouchou, 11 Rue Borj Bourguiba. Popular so it may be busy, but the service is fast so people will be coming and going. Large portions. (updated Feb 2024)

• 36.7994910.109493 Café de Paris Brasserie, Avenue Habib Bourguiba, ☏ +216 71 256 601. A good restaurant with a beautiful interior and some outdoor tables. You can choose among pizza, couscous and a variety of salad. Also serves alcohol. (updated Feb 2024)
• 36.7969210.153994 Etoile de La Medina, Boulevard Bab Bnet. Tucked away it is something special. Traditional food and decor. Welcoming with plentiful amounts of food. (updated Feb 2024)
• 36.8184310.302615 La Sirène, La Goulette. Daily, noon-midnight. You pick the fish from their market and they fry it right there. Indoor and outdoor seating. Can be busy so enjoy the water views while you wait. (updated Feb 2024)
• 36.8004610.179796 L'Orient, 7 de, Rue Ali Bach Hamba (close to porte de France), ☏ +216 71 252 061. The steaks are bland, the fish good and local food such as Berber Lamb is excellent. The service is prompt. (updated Feb 2024)
• 36.8008810.179817 La Mamma, 11 Bis, Rue de Marseille, ☏ +216 55 669 032, lamamma@planet.tn. Very cosy restaurant on several floors. Good Italian inspired food. Has live music and is open to midnight. (updated Feb 2024)

• 36.7985110.166548 Dar el-Jeld, 5-10 rue Dar el-Jeld (near the Prime Minister's residence in a hotel/spa), ☏ +216 70 016 190. Reservations online. Perhaps the best of the restaurants in Tunis, this restaurant pays attention to every single detail. The food is excellent, and the management speaks English and French fluently, and can recommend various dishes. The menu is a bit complicated, with price categories, rather than prices, listed (check the last page for what each price category costs). Everything is recommended, though the couscous is simply good, but not incredible. The staff is very friendly, but can turn somehow cold if you just order main and drinks, but no dessert and starter. (updated Feb 2024)
• 36.7985210.166549 Restaurant Dar Slah, 145 Rue de la Kasbah, ☏ +216 58 261 026. Luxurious seafood restaurant with a large terrace surrounded by palm trees. In medina so can be hard to find, look for the yellow sign and door. 

• 36.798110.17146 Café M'Rabet, Souk Trok (in the Medina). Cafe and restaurant. (updated May 2015)
• 36.7994410.181617 Café de Paris, Avenue Habib Bourguiba. 06-24. One of the major cafes along the avenue, very popular and lively. 
• Panorama Medina (west of Zaytuna Mosque in the Medina). 09:00-21:00. Beautifully decorated café and tea house in the heart of the Medina. A large rooftop offers stunning views over the old buildings and of the many mosques around. DT2 for tea, DT5 for shisha. (updated Feb 2018)

• 36.799510.16991 YHA Tunis Auberge Medina, 25 rue Saïda Ajoula, ☏ +216 98 578 638. Also referred to as Auberge de Jeunesse and Tunis Youth Hostel. Buried deep within the Medina and a bit of a challenge to find, although there are intermittent signs along the way. During the day you can just push through the crowd of shoppers straight up the Rue de la Kasbah from the Port de France until you see the signs pointing to your right, just after the restaurant Dar Slah, although this route might be intimidating after dark. This former palace of a sultan is architecturally impressive. Rooms are basic and cooled only by fan. The included evening meal is filling. Breakfast, a simple affair of French bread and coffee, is a bit ropey and is served in the large open courtyard. The communal bathrooms, however, are not cleaned regularly, and may border on offensive. The shower times are limited to an hour in the morning and at night, though hot water may not be available at these times. Plan on using the local hammams for all hot water and cleaning needs. 8 DT incl. breakfast. 

• 36.7978310.179952 La Maison Doree, 6 bis rue de Hollande, ☏ +216 71 240 632, fax: +216 71 240 631. This hotel captures a slightly faded, colonial era charm. Rooms are basic (the hotel building is old) but clean. Excellent restaurant with bar (2.5 DT Celtia) that provides room service. Breakfast is included in the price, and the croissants are better than average. Rooms come with ensuite sink and shower, but shared toilets - a room with a toilet is an extra 10 DT. Some rooms overlook the local tram, which can be excessively loud - you may want to look out the window to the street below, and possibly listen to the noise of the passing tram. Located half a block north of Place Barcelone. 32-52 DT. 
• 36.7982610.181453 Hotel Transatlantique, Rue De Yougoslavie 106, ☏ +216 71 334 319. Ground plus four levels, the first three accessible by lift. Nice mosaics. Lots of lounge space near the lobby. A little noisy, but nicely located. There is a roof accessible on the fourth floor (turn left after climbing the stairs, walk to the end, and open the unlocked door to your left): good for fresh air or some sun, though the view is not brilliant. Disinterested management. Poor water pressure observed on level 4. 40 DT. (updated Dec 2010)
• 36.7983910.176324 Grand Hotel de France, Rue Mustapha M'barek, ☏ +216 71 32 62 44, hotelfrancetunis@yahoo.fr. Check-out: 12:00. Located in a neat old building with marble staircases and a friendly staff. They do not speak English, although it was no problem. Free wifi in the lobby and courtyard, two communal computers, but cannot comment on price or quality, although one had a webcam attached. Breakfast was coffee and Croissant and Pain au chocolat. Easily accessed by taxi from the Port de France, where Rue Mustapha M'barek is just a quick left off of the main road running south past the front of the gate. Reservations were made via email using google translate into French, although you are expected to call and confirm the day before, and it might be easiest to find a French-speaking friend do it for you. 61 DT for two persons in a clean double room ensuite toilet and shower (2019) incl. breakfast. (updated Apr 2019)
• 36.813210.18065 Yadis Ibn Khaldoun, Rue du Koweit, 30. 130 modern rooms with cable TV, telephone, voicemail, hair dryers and internet access. 
• 36.818610.18366 Le Pacha, Avenue Kheireddine Pacha, 4. A kilometre from downtown, this hotel has two great restaurants and a bar, cable tv and Wi-Fi (extra fee) in the rooms. 
• 36.815110.185757 Hotel du Parc, Avenue de l'Arabie Saoudite. A modern hotel with 51 rooms. The rooms all have balcony, phone, cable TV, Internet, minibar, private bathroom and hair dryer. The staff speaks several languages and can arrange tours to the medina or Carthage. 
• 36.800510.167328 Dar Ya - Hostel, 6 Rue de la Carriere, ☏ +216 22 880 044. A 19th-century property with Moorish tiles and a rooftop terrace in the souk. Offers breakfast and wifi. 113 DT. (updated Jan 2021)
• 36.7949610.172059 Dar Traki Medina de Tunis, 7 impasse Mesjed el Koba, ☏ +216 24 789 808. Terrace and patio offer place for solace here in this yet another medina B&B type lodging with wifi. 127 DT. (updated Jan 2021)
• 36.8004510.1679710 Dar Ben Gacem, 38 Rue du Pacha, ☏ +216 71 563 742. Dignified 17th-century guesthouse with complimentary wifi and breakfast and a rooftop terrace like the others. 153 DT. (updated Jan 2021)

• 36.79910.169511 Dar El-Medina, 64 Rue Sidi ben Arous (It's a few blocks' walk from Place du Government on the West side of the Medina). A luxury hotel in a century old mansion in the Medina, with beautiful court yards, a roof too terrace offering views over the Medina, and breakfast included. The rooms are decorated in traditional Tunisian style. 200-250 DT, 150 DT for a double in off-season. (updated Feb 2018)
• 36.831110.160812 Sheraton Tunis Hotel, Avenue de la Ligue Arab, ☏ +216 71 100 300. Check-in: 15:00, check-out: 12:00. Modern hotel overlooking the entire city. Located in the Central Business District. 
• 36.8136710.1738113 Hôtel Golden Tulip El Mechtel, Avenue Ouled Haffouz El Omrane (métro Bab Laassal), ☏ +216 71 783 200, fax: +216 71 781 735, info@goldentulipmechtel.com. Probably a hotel you should watch out you don't end up staying in. The hotel is large and modern, however overpriced. Staff is reportedly unfriendly and repeatedly tries to overcharge you for products and services. If you opt to stay here, don't leave any valuables in the room when you're away, as theft is rampant too. single room: 160 DT, breakfast (buffet): 23 DT, beer in the bar: 6 DT. 
• 36.8177110.1838314 La Maison Blanche, Avenue Mohamed V, 45. Pretty rooms and a nice Art Deco piano bar. 
• 36.7994510.1831715 Hôtel Africa, Avenue Habib Bourguiba, 50, ☏ +216 71 347 477. A modern business hotel in downtown with large rooms. 
• 36.8134610.1772216 Hotel Diplomat, Avenue Hedi Chaker, 44, ☏ +216 71 78 52 33, fax: +216 71 80 12 35, info@diplomat-hotel-tunis.com. Rooms are equipped with modern TVs, Internet (costs extra) and minibar. 

• Canada, ☏ +216 71 104 000, fax: +216 71 104 190, tunis@international.gc.ca. 
• Egypt, Nahg El Fardous Mont Belzer – Rue de Mohamed El Khames / P.O 191- 1002, ☏ +216 71903223, fax: +216 71904389, egyptembassytunis@hotmail.com. 09:00-15:30. 
• Finland, Dar Nordique, Rue du Lac Neuchâtel, Les Berges du Lac, 1053, ☏ +216-71861777, fax: +216-71961080, sanomat.tun@formin.fi. M-F 08:30-15:00. 
• Greece, 6, rue Saint Fulgence, Notre Dame, 1082 Tunis, ☏ +216 71 288 890, +216 98405053 (Emergencies), fax: +216 71 789 518, gremb.tun@mfa.gr. 08:00-14:00. 
• Italy, 1, Rue de Florence (ex Rue de l' Alhambra) - Mutuelleville, 1002 Tunisi, ☏ +216 71892231, +216 98301496 (Emergencies), fax: +216 71892150, ambitalia.tunisi@esteri.it. 08:00-18:00. 
• Romania, 108, Avenue Taieb Mehiri, Gammarth, La Marsa, B.P.57-1004, ☏ +216 71 749 986, fax: +216 71 749 291, tunis@mae.ro. M-F 08:30-16:30. Embassy 
• Serbia, 4, Rue de Liberia, Belvedere, ☏ +216 71 780624, fax: +216 71 796482. 
• United Kingdom of Great Britain & Northern Ireland, Rue du Lac Windermere, Les Berges du Lac, Tunis 1053, ☏ +216 71 108 700, fax: +216 71 108 779, british.embassy@planet.tn. 
• United States of America, Zone Nord Est des Berges du Lac Nord de Tunis 2045 La Goulette, ☏ +216 71 107 000, fax: +216 71 963 263, consulartunis@state.gov. 

Reachable by the metropolitan train service, Métro Léger de Tunis. Tickets are less than one dinar and service is frequent, but busy during rush hour. The station is located a few hundred metres to the east of the clock tower and the raised Trans-African Highway No. 1 directly east from the main drag (Avenue Habib Bourgouiba; the one with the main Medina gate - just keep walking away from the Medina). The station is impossible to miss - it's a large building parallel to the road on the south side. Note that if you're heading out this way, there is also a national tourism office on the north-east side of the clock tower (that effectively demarcates the edge of Tunis' larger buildings before the highway), and they provide free maps and advice regarding Tunis and Tunisia.

• Carthage, famously razed by the Romans with the few remnants now safely encased in a museum, easily reached by train. Get the TGM from east of the clock tower
• La Marsa, a beach-side settlement at the end of the TGM train line, just north of Sidi Bou Saïd
• Sidi Bou Saïd, a lovely village of white-and-blue houses and fancy cafés and restaurants, easily reached by train

• Kerkouane - Phoenician and Punic historical site 80 km west of Tunis
• Dougga - Impressive ruins of an isolated Roman village
• El Jem - With one of the world's best preserved Roman amphitheatres.
• Kairouan - An important pilgrimage destination for Muslims, known for its many mosques. Also worth visiting are the medina and the basins constructed during the Aghlabide dynasty.
• Sousse - A UNESCO World Heritage site thanks to its architecture, and one of Tunisia's most popular beach resorts.
• Tabarka - Old Phoenician and Roman port city near the Algerian border. It's also a great diving destination.