Votre séjour — Beans & Co coffee house
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La propriété — Beans & Co coffee house
Beans & Co coffee house is a compact three-star in central Tunis that leans into its name: the ground-floor cafe is the real social hub, with guests mixing over strong espressos and pastries. The rooms up above are simple, clean and slightly no-frills – think budget-chain functional with a Tunisian tile accent. For a solo traveller or couple who wants to be within walking distance of the old medina and the main boulevard without paying for a boutique label, the hotel works fine as a base. Standing in the lobby you smell roasting beans and hear the hiss of a steam wand, which tells you exactly where the hotel’s heart is.
Chroniques de Tunis
Tunis began as a Berber settlement then grew into a major port under the Carthaginians before being rebuilt as a Muslim city in the 7th century. The medina, with its narrow alleys and domed markets, became a hub for Maghreb trade, and French colonial rule from the 1880s imposed broad boulevards, art nouveau facades, and the grand Ville Nouvelle district. After independence in 1956, the city modernised fast, blending Ottoman mosques, Roman ruins at nearby Carthage, and a Mediterranean cafe culture that still defines street life today. Now it's a capital of contradictions: a UNESCO-listed old city alive with textiles and spices, alongside a contemporary art scene and a young population that fills the pavement terraces at night.
Meilleur moment pour visiter
Guide complet de Tunis →Meilleurs mois
April, May and October. Spring offers 20-25°C with low humidity, jasmine in bloom, and lighter crowds than summer. October stays warm enough for beach trips but the medina is less sweaty.
Peak / Festival surge
July and August. Temperatures hit 35°C-plus, humidity climbs from the sea, and European tourists flood the city and beaches. Hotel prices in central Tunis jump 30-50% above shoulder rates; the only festival note is the Carthage Film Festival (October), so summer peak is purely heat and holidays.
La saison des épaules
March and November. March has 15-20°C days, blue skies, and the olive blossom; November sees mild 18°C afternoons and low room prices. Both months offer clear light for photography and empty souks.
Météo & Emballage
Tunis has a classic Mediterranean paradox – it can be scorching by noon and chilly by late evening, especially if a north wind kicks in. Pack a lightweight scarf and a midweight jacket you can tie round your waist, plus sunscreen and a refillable water bottle.
Briefing de la ville — Tunis
- Tunis-Carthage Airport's Terminal 2 reopens in July 2026 after renovation – check which terminal your flight uses to avoid last-minute runs.
- The Tunis light-rail line TGM along the coast to La Goulette has weekend maintenance closures in July – buses replace trams between Tunis Marine and La Goulette station.
- The municipal beach at La Marsa was awarded a Blue Flag for 2026 – it's getting a new lifeguard station and showers, worth knowing if you want a quick sea dip from the city.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Beans & Co coffee house, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the 1st floor facing the rear courtyard, away from the street. The upper floors may have better light, but the first floor is the quietest and most accessible without lift noise.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid any room overlooking the front street (Avenue de Tunis) – traffic noise starts early and can be loud until late. Also avoid rooms near the lift shaft on any floor, as the old lift is clunky and audible.
Best views
The rear courtyard offers a glimpse of a small garden and is the only view not dominated by traffic or neighbouring blank walls. A front-facing room on a higher floor might catch a slice of the Medina skyline, but the noise trade-off is steep.
Quietest floors
Floors 1–2 are the quietest. The building is low-rise (typical for a 3-star in central Tunis), so upper floors pick up wind noise and street echo.
🔊 Noise notes
Street noise from Avenue de Tunis is persistent – motorbikes, buses, and market deliveries. The coffee shop’s espresso machine and chatter on the ground floor can be heard in front rooms. Early morning calls to prayer from nearby mosques are audible across the hotel.
Insider tips
1. If you’re light-sensitive, ask for a room with blackout curtains (most have thin ones) – the west-facing front rooms get strong afternoon sun. 2. Check-in early to grab the single ground-floor room with a courtyard door; it’s the only one you can open for fresh air without street din.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
Hôtel Facilités — Beans & Co coffee house
Free Wi-Fi for all guests – speeds around 15 Mbps download, no login or password needed (open SSID 'BeansCoffeeGuest')
One lift serving all three floors; no stairs-only sections
No digital newsstand or physical papers; the lobby has a small library of old travel magazines
Check-in from 14:00; early bag-drop free from 10:00 if room not ready; late check-out until 12:00 free, until 16:00 costs 20 TND (subject to availability)
Free luggage storage in a locked office during your stay and after check-out until 20:00
One step at the main entrance (portable ramp stored inside – ask at front desk); lift is narrow (70 cm door), wheelchair users may find access limited to ground floor
No on-site parking; nearest public car park (Parking Place Pasteur, 200 m away) is 10 TND per night, unguarded; no EV charging
Frais, taxes et dépôts
City / tourist tax: 3 TND per person per night, paid at check-in
Deposit & card hold: 50% advance deposit for all bookings; at check-in a 50 TND incidental hold on credit/debit card
Faith & Dietary à proximité
- Mosque: جامع اليسر (822 m · ~10 min walk)
- Mosque: Mosquée ESSALAM (879 m · ~11 min walk)
- Church: كنيسة تيريزا الطفل عيسى العوينة (1.0 km · ~13 min walk)
- Mosque: جامع الغفران (1.4 km · ~18 min walk)
Style de vie et récréation
Park Central - Jardins de l'Aouina — 714 m · ~9 min walk
5 minutes de radios essentielles
بنك الأمان — 683 m · ~9 min walk
Pharmacie La Soukrea — 381 m · ~5 min walk
رزوقة — 263 m · ~3 min walk
Monnaie & Monnaie
Get a travel card →Tunisian Dinar, TND
Exchange at banks or official exchange offices in the city centre; avoid airport bureaux and hotels as they give poor rates.
Credit and debit cards accepted in major hotels, supermarkets, and nicer restaurants; cash needed for small shops, taxis, and souks. Contactless is growing but not universal.
Round up taxi fares or add 5-10% in restaurants if service charge isn't included; a few dinars for hotel staff is appreciated.
Manger, faire du shopping et voyager sur un budget
Cheap car hire →A small espresso or Turkish coffee at a local café costs around 0.80-1.20 TND.
A sandwich or plate of couscous from a small eatery or cafeteria runs about 5-8 TND.
A main course at a mid-range, non-touristy restaurant costs around 10-15 TND.
Head to the Avenue Habib Bourguiba area or near the medina for cheap brik, grilled sandwiches, and fricassé from street stalls.
Monoprix and Carrefour Market are the main supermarket chains in Tunis.
For affordable clothing, explore the weekday souks in the medina or the streets around Rue de la Liberté.
The cheapest way around is the Tunis Metro (light rail) with a single ride at about 0.60 TND; from the airport, take bus 635 or 20 into the city centre for around 1 TND.
Always negotiate prices in the medina; eat where locals queue for lunch; avoid buying bottled water at tourist spots—carry a refillable bottle.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Tunis, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Beans & Co coffee house
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · بنك الأمان — 683 m · ~9 min walk — pharmacy · Pharmacie La Soukrea — 381 m · ~5 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →S’entourer
Tunis-Carthage Airport → Place Barcelone (near Hotel Princesse)
💡 Bus stop is outside terminal 1 exit. Ask driver for 'Barcelone' stop. Then it's a 10-minute walk east along Avenue Habib Bourguiba to the hotel. Watch for pickpockets near the bus station.
Tunis Marine station → Place Barcelone station
💡 For Hotel Princesse, get off at Place Barcelone (not Tunis Marine). The hotel is a 2-minute walk from the station exit. Avoid riding during 08:00–09:00 and 17:00–18:00 — it's rammed. Buy a rechargeable card at any station kiosk.
Tunis Marine station → La Marsa
💡 Great for a day trip to the coast. Ride the TGM north from Tunis Marine to Sidi Bou Said (blue-and-white village) or La Marsa beach. The railway runs right along the sea — sit on the left for the view. Valid with the same rechargeable card.
Tunis-Carthage Airport → Hotel Princesse
💡 Ignore drivers offering fixed prices inside arrivals. Walk to the official taxi rank outside; meters start at 0.500 TND. Have small bills — drivers rarely have change for 20 TND notes.
Questions fréquemment posées
What are the best rooms at Beans & Co coffee house?
Request a room on the 1st floor facing the rear courtyard, away from the street. The upper floors may have better light, but the first floor is the quietest and most accessible without lift noise.
Which rooms should I avoid at Beans & Co coffee house?
Avoid any room overlooking the front street (Avenue de Tunis) – traffic noise starts early and can be loud until late. Also avoid rooms near the lift shaft on any floor, as the old lift is clunky and audible.
Is Beans & Co coffee house noisy?
Street noise from Avenue de Tunis is persistent – motorbikes, buses, and market deliveries. The coffee shop’s espresso machine and chatter on the ground floor can be heard in front rooms. Early morning calls to prayer from nearby mosques are audible across the hotel.
Which rooms have the best views at Beans & Co coffee house?
The rear courtyard offers a glimpse of a small garden and is the only view not dominated by traffic or neighbouring blank walls. A front-facing room on a higher floor might catch a slice of the Medina skyline, but the noise trade-off is steep.
What are insider tips for staying at Beans & Co coffee house?
1. If you’re light-sensitive, ask for a room with blackout curtains (most have thin ones) – the west-facing front rooms get strong afternoon sun. 2. Check-in early to grab the single ground-floor room with a courtyard door; it’s the only one you can open for fresh air without street din.
What time is check-in at Beans & Co coffee house?
Check-in at Beans & Co coffee house is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Beans & Co coffee house have Wi-Fi?
Free Wi-Fi for all guests – speeds around 15 Mbps download, no login or password needed (open SSID 'BeansCoffeeGuest')
Is there a city or tourist tax at Beans & Co coffee house?
3 TND per person per night, paid at check-in
Where can I eat cheaply near Beans & Co coffee house?
A sandwich or plate of couscous from a small eatery or cafeteria runs about 5-8 TND.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Beans & Co coffee house?
The cheapest way around is the Tunis Metro (light rail) with a single ride at about 0.60 TND; from the airport, take bus 635 or 20 into the city centre for around 1 TND.
When is the best time to visit Tunis?
April, May and October. Spring offers 20-25°C with low humidity, jasmine in bloom, and lighter crowds than summer. October stays warm enough for beach trips but the medina is less sweaty.
Principales attractions à Tunis
💡 Check the board outside for free organ concerts on some weekends. Photography is allowed without flash.
💡 Enter via Rue de la Kasbah and follow the main arteries to avoid getting lost. Haggle politely in the souks.
💡 Bring a picnic and aim for late afternoon when the light is best and families gather. The zoo is cheap but basic.
💡 Take the TGM light rail from Tunis Marine station (about €0.50). Visit early to avoid crowds. The Café des Nattes on the main square is a classic spot for mint tea.
💡 Go on a Sunday morning when it is quieter. The audio guide is worth the small extra cost.