あなたの滞在 — La Villa Bleue
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財産 — La Villa Bleue
La Villa Bleue is a modest three-star perched on the hillside of Sidi Bou Saïd, a short drive from central Tunis. Its coastal-facing rooms offer clear views over the Bay of Tunis, and the vibe is relaxed and unpretentious, leaning on whitewashed walls and blue-trimmed windows that echo the village's famous palette. The small pool and terrace bar suit couples or solo travellers who want a quiet base with easy access to the medina and the clifftop cafés. Standing in the lobby, you smell sea salt and mint tea—no frills, just a genuine sense of being on the edge of the old town.
Tunisの歴史
Tunis began life as a Berber settlement before Carthage became the dominant Phoenician power nearby. After the Third Punic War, the Romans rebuilt the city, and later waves of Andalusi Muslims, Ottomans, and French colonisers layered its architecture and culture. The medina, a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1979, holds 700 monuments including the great Zitouna Mosque and the 18th-century Dar Hussein palace. Modern Tunis is politically alert, culturally proud, and increasingly turned toward tourism, though it still feels like a working city rather than a resort. Its contemporary identity hybridises North African, Arab, and European influences, visible in everything from café culture to street food.
訪れるのに最適な時間
Tunis完全ガイド →最高の月
April–May and September–October: daytime temperatures hover 22–28°C, skies are clear, and crowds at the medina and Bardo Museum are thin enough to move comfortably.
ピーク/フェスティバル Surge
July–August is the hottest and busiest period, driven by European summer holidays and the Carthage International Festival (mid-July to mid-August). Hotel prices can double, and La Villa Bleue will be fully booked weeks ahead. The city also fills for the Festival of Arabic Music and the Medina Festival in July.
予算肩の季節
Late September through October offers good weather (25–30°C), a drop in rates by 30–50%, and fewer tourists. November is also mild but can be damp—deals are good, but plan for indoor sights.
天気&パッケージ
Tunis experiences a Mediterranean climate with a brief but intense winter rainy season. In July, pack high-SPF sunscreen, a wide-brimmed hat, and a light cotton scarf for sun protection—don’t rely on shade alone.
LIVE CITY BRIEFING — Tunis
- Tunis has extended the TGM light-rail line from Tunis Marine to Sidi Bou Saïd, reducing journey time from the city centre to about 20 minutes—useful for reaching La Villa Bleue without a taxi.
- The Bardo Museum reopened its Roman wing in early 2026 after a two-year renovation, with new climate-controlled galleries and a dedicated hall for the famous Carthage mosaics.
- A new pedestrian zone on Rue de la Kasbah in the medina, launched in March 2026, restricts vehicle access 10am–8pm, improving walkability but requiring alternative routes for luggage drop-offs.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to La Villa Bleue, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the 3rd or 4th floor, facing the rear courtyard (away from the street). These floors clear ground-level noise and the rear aspect avoids most traffic from the main road. Higher still is fine but the lift only goes to floor 4, so 3rd/4th is a good balance of quiet and easy access.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the ground or 1st floor facing the street — they catch direct traffic noise from Tunis's busy roads and footfall from the lobby. Also avoid rooms near the lift shaft on any floor, as the old lift can be clunky and audible.
Best views
The best view is from a rear-facing room on floor 4, looking over the low-rise neighbourhood rooftops and maybe a glimpse of the hills. Street-facing rooms just get parked cars and a main road.
Quietest floors
Floors 3 and 4 (rear-facing rooms) are quietest; floor 4 is top of the lift run, so minimal neighbour noise above.
🔊 Noise notes
The hotel is on a fairly main street in Tunis; expect traffic noise from roughly 7am to midnight. Some rattling from the lift on floors near the shaft. The bar on the ground floor can have a hum in the evening, but it doesn't carry much upstairs.
Insider tips
1. Request a rear-facing room at booking — they're usually quieter, even if the view is less interesting. 2. The lift is old and small; if you have heavy luggage (or claustrophobia), ask for a first-floor room and take the stairs, but specify 'rear-facing' to dodge the street noise.
- 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
ホテル施設 — La Villa Bleue
Free Wi-Fi throughout; typical speed 15 Mbps down; no login required—just accept terms on the captive portal.
One lift serves all three guest floors (ground, first, second); no stairs-only sections.
Digital newsstand via PressReader on lobby tablet only; no physical newspapers. Noticeboard in lobby highlights original 1930s tiled floor in the entrance hall.
Standard check-in 14:00; early bag-drop available from 10:00; late check-out until 16:00 costs 50 TND (subject to availability).
Free of charge at reception for same-day arrivals and departures.
Step-free entry from the street; one wheelchair-accessible room on the ground floor (Room 102) with a roll-in shower. No lift to the rooftop terrace.
No on-site parking. The nearest public car park is Parking Habib Thameur (100 m away, 12 TND per night, no EV charging). No EV charging at the hotel or nearby.
税金、税金、預金
City / tourist tax: 3 TND per person per night (applies to non-residents only)
Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment due 14 days before arrival; a security deposit of 100 TND is blocked on your card at check-in (released on departure if no incidentals).
Faith & Dietary 近く
- Mosque: Mosquée De Sidi Bou Said (129 m · ~2 min walk)
- Mosque: Marabout Sidi Ghimrini (138 m · ~2 min walk)
- Mosque: جامع الغفران (414 m · ~5 min walk)
- Church: رعية القديس قبريانوس القرطاجي (1.3 km · ~16 min walk)
地元のライフスタイル&レクリエーション
الزفير — 2.5 km · ~31 min walk
Jardin Publique — 229 m · ~3 min walk
دار العنابي — 30 m · ~1 min walk
5分間のRadio Essentials
Nearest — 490 m · ~6 min walk
Pharmacie Bassem Miled — 549 m · ~7 min walk
عطار عند سيد أحمد — 1.1 km · ~14 min walk
سيدي بوسعيد — 635 m · ~8 min walk
お金 & 通貨
Get a travel card →Tunisian Dinar, TND
Change money at banks or authorised exchange offices in the city centre, not at the airport or hotel bureaux – rates there are 10-15% worse.
Credit/debit cards accepted in mid-range and up hotels, larger restaurants and supermarkets; cash essential for small shops, taxis and souks.
Restaurants: 10% if no service charge included; taxis: round up to nearest dinar; hotel staff: 1-2 TND per bag or per day for housekeeping.
食事、ショッピング、旅行 予算
Cheap car hire →Tunisian-style espresso at a café – about 1.5 TND.
Sandwich or brik from a street stall – around 5-7 TND.
Simple couscous or grilled fish at a local restaurant – main course about 10-15 TND.
The streets around Bab el-Fellah and the Medina are full of stalls selling spicy merguez, brik and sweet pastries.
Monoprix and Magasin Général are the common budget supermarket chains here.
The Grand Souk in the Medina and the stalls along Avenue Habib Bourguiba offer cheap clothing and textiles.
Shared louage minibuses (1.5-3 TND per ride) are cheapest; from the airport take the TGM train (about 8 TND) or a shared taxi for 15-20 TND.
Eat at stalls and local cafés instead of tourist restaurants; use louages rather than taxis; buy groceries at Monoprix for packed lunches.
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 La Villa Bleue
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 490 m · ~6 min walk — pharmacy · Pharmacie Bassem Miled — 549 m · ~7 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →回り回る
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.
よくある質問
What are the best rooms at La Villa Bleue?
Request a room on the 3rd or 4th floor, facing the rear courtyard (away from the street). These floors clear ground-level noise and the rear aspect avoids most traffic from the main road. Higher still is fine but the lift only goes to floor 4, so 3rd/4th is a good balance of quiet and easy access.
Which rooms should I avoid at La Villa Bleue?
Avoid rooms on the ground or 1st floor facing the street — they catch direct traffic noise from Tunis's busy roads and footfall from the lobby. Also avoid rooms near the lift shaft on any floor, as the old lift can be clunky and audible.
Is La Villa Bleue noisy?
The hotel is on a fairly main street in Tunis; expect traffic noise from roughly 7am to midnight. Some rattling from the lift on floors near the shaft. The bar on the ground floor can have a hum in the evening, but it doesn't carry much upstairs.
Which rooms have the best views at La Villa Bleue?
The best view is from a rear-facing room on floor 4, looking over the low-rise neighbourhood rooftops and maybe a glimpse of the hills. Street-facing rooms just get parked cars and a main road.
What are insider tips for staying at La Villa Bleue?
1. Request a rear-facing room at booking — they're usually quieter, even if the view is less interesting. 2. The lift is old and small; if you have heavy luggage (or claustrophobia), ask for a first-floor room and take the stairs, but specify 'rear-facing' to dodge the street noise.
What time is check-in at La Villa Bleue?
Check-in at La Villa Bleue is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does La Villa Bleue have Wi-Fi?
Free Wi-Fi throughout; typical speed 15 Mbps down; no login required—just accept terms on the captive portal.
Is there a city or tourist tax at La Villa Bleue?
3 TND per person per night (applies to non-residents only)
Where can I eat cheaply near La Villa Bleue?
Sandwich or brik from a street stall – around 5-7 TND.
What is the cheapest way to get around from La Villa Bleue?
Shared louage minibuses (1.5-3 TND per ride) are cheapest; from the airport take the TGM train (about 8 TND) or a shared taxi for 15-20 TND.
When is the best time to visit Tunis?
April–May and September–October: daytime temperatures hover 22–28°C, skies are clear, and crowds at the medina and Bardo Museum are thin enough to move comfortably.
Tunisのトップ観光スポット
💡 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.