Your stay — El Hana Beach
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The Property — El Hana Beach
El Hana Beach is a modest three-star hotel on Sousse's northern Riviera strip, with a wide sandy beachfront and a dated but functional interior. It’s the kind of place where the lobby smells of chlorine and coffee, and the staff wear polo shirts. It suits budget-conscious families and package tourists who want sun, sea and buffer meals, not charm or quiet. The USP is the direct beach access and the large outdoor pool, but don't expect luxury — think clean sheets, tiled floors and a buffet that covers the basics.
Chronicles of Sousse
Sousse was founded by the Phoenicians in the 9th century BC as Hadrumetum, later a key Roman and Byzantine city. Its medina, a UNESCO World Heritage site, retains the 9th-century Great Mosque and a famed ribat fortress from the Aghlabid era. Under French colonial rule, the city expanded south with a European-style grid of boulevards and cafés. Today, Sousse is Tunisia’s third-largest city and a mass-tourism hub, known for its long sandy beaches, modern marina and a lively but congested city centre blending old souk alleys with fast-food chains.
Best Time to Visit
Full Sousse guide →Best months
June, September, October — sea warm enough for swimming, hotel prices moderate, crowds thinner than July/August.
Peak / festival surge
July and August peak, driven by European school holidays and the Sousse Summer Festival (arts/concerts). Hotel prices spike by 30-50% in these months; advance booking essential.
Budget shoulder season
May and October are ideal shoulder months: daytime highs around 25-28°C, sea still swimmable, and room rates drop by roughly a third compared to August.
Weather & packing
July in Sousse often gets a hot, dusty wind from the Sahara (sirocco) that can push temps above 38°C for a day or two. Pack a light scarf or buff for your mouth and nose, plus high-SPF sunscreen and a hat — you will need them.
Live City Briefing — Sousse
- Sousse's new coastal promenade (Corniche) was extended north towards Port El Kantaoui in 2025; the stretch past El Hana Beach is now fully paved with bike lanes and public benches.
- The Sousse-Monastir airport is operating normal summer schedules for 2026, but TUI and Ryanair have added extra flights from UK regional airports (Birmingham, Manchester) from June onwards.
- Several medina shops around the ribat now accept contactless card payments, a change from the cash-only norm of previous years.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to El Hana Beach, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on floors 4-5, facing the sea (north side). These upper floors avoid street noise from Sousse's busy boulevard and the lobby/restaurant clamour on lower levels.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the ground and first floors, especially those overlooking the street or the pool terrace – the restaurant and bar are on those levels, and noise from breakfast setup and evening music carries. Also skip rooms near the lift shaft (ask the receptionist to check when booking).
Best views
Sea-facing rooms (north side) give a clear view of the Mediterranean and the hotel's private beach strip; south-side rooms overlook the town and possibly the back of neighbouring hotels.
Quietest floors
Floors 4 and 5 are the quietest: furthest from street, public areas, and rooftop machinery if present.
🔊 Noise notes
Sousse city street noise is the main external source – mopeds, taxis, and occasional late-night traffic on the main road. Inside, the bar and restaurant are active until around 11pm, and the lift is audible from adjacent rooms.
Insider tips
1) Ask for a room on the 4th floor north side when booking – it's the sweet spot for quiet and view. 2) Park in the hotel's own lot (free for guests) and walk straight to the lift lobby rather than dragging luggage through the ground-floor corridor past the restaurant.
- 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
Hotel Facilities — El Hana Beach
Free basic WiFi (2 Mbps, one device per room); premium tier (10 Mbps, up to 3 devices) at 10 TND per 24h; login via voucher code from reception
Single elevator serves all 4 floors; no stairs-only sections
Free digital press via PressReader on lobby tablet (no physical papers); no heritage quirks—standard 1990s concrete build
Standard check-in 14:00–00:00; early bag drop available from 10:00; late check-out until 14:00 for 30 TND (subject to availability)
Free luggage storage at reception during same-day early/late hours
Step-free access via front ramp; wheelchair-accessible ground-floor rooms available; no lift to basement pool area (2 steps)
On-site free parking for 8 cars (first-come, first-served); nearest public car park 'Parking Municipal Sousse' 1 km away at 5 TND per 24h; no EV charging
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: 1.50 TND per person per night (paid at check-in)
Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment required 7 days before arrival; 50 TND incidental hold per room at check-in (cash or card)
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Mosque: Mosquée Omar Ibn Khattab (1.4 km · ~17 min walk)
- Mosque: Mosquée El Ghazeli (1.4 km · ~17 min walk)
- Mosque: Farhat Hached al-Jawhara (1.7 km · ~21 min walk)
- Church: كنيسة مار فيلكس (1.7 km · ~21 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Shopping Centre TEJ MARHABA — 201 m · ~3 min walk
Jardin Sfeya — 955 m · ~12 min walk
Musée Dar Essid — 2.5 km · ~31 min walk
Casino Caraibe — 382 m · ~5 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 934 m · ~12 min walk
pharmacie de nuit — 1.4 km · ~18 min walk
سوسة — 2.2 km · ~28 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Tunisian Dinar, TND
Change money at banks or official exchange offices in town; avoid airport and hotel bureaux for poor rates.
Cards accepted in hotels and larger restaurants; cash essential for markets, taxis, and smaller shops.
Round up taxi fares or leave 5-10% in restaurants if service not included; small change for hotel staff.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A small mint tea or espresso at a café — about 1-2 TND.
A plate of couscous or a sandwich from a local eatery — around 6-10 TND.
A main course of grilled meat or fish at a simple restaurant — roughly 12-18 TND.
Look for stalls selling brik (fried pastry with egg) or chawarma in the medina and along Avenue Habib Bourguiba.
Monoprix and MG are common budget supermarket chains in Sousse.
High-street shopping along Rue de France or in the medina's clothing souks — haggle in markets.
Local louage (shared taxi) or bus within town costs under 1 TND; from Sousse airport, take the bus or louage to the centre (around 2-3 TND).
1) Eat where locals queue for lunch. 2) Use louages for intercity travel. 3) Haggle in souks but not in shops with fixed prices.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Sousse, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at El Hana Beach
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 934 m · ~12 min walk — pharmacy · pharmacie de nuit — 1.4 km · ~18 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Tunis Gare Centrale (B.T.S) or Tunis Ville → Sousse Gare (600m walk to Dar Najat)
💡 Buy a first-class ticket (14 TND) for air conditioning and assigned seats—second class can be packed. The stations at Tunis and Sousse are central but can be chaotic; keep your bag on your lap. Arrive 15 mins early to get a seat.
Sousse Train/Bus Station → Dar Najat Hotel
💡 Petit taxis are yellow and only operate within Sousse city. Make sure the meter is on—flagfall is 0.5 TND. If you see a shared taxi (grand taxi, usually red), those go further and cost more. Tip: don't tip; rounding up is fine.
Bab Bnet Louage Station, Tunis → Sousse Louage Station (then walk 10 min to Dar Najat)
💡 From airport, take a cheap taxi (7 TND) to Bab Bnet station. Louages leave only when full—best to arrive early morning to avoid waiting. The driver’s assistant (the 'khattaf') collects cash; give exact change.
Tunis-Carthage Airport (TUN) → Dar Najat, Sousse
💡 Agree on fare before getting in—drivers often quote 100 TND. Official airport taxis are yellow with a meter, but long-distance trips are usually fixed price. Pay in cash (small notes).
About Sousse
Wikipedia ↗On 26 June 2015, a mass shooting occurred at the tourist resort at Port El Kantaoui, about 10 kilometres north of the city of Sousse, Tunisia. Thirty-eight people, 30 of whom were British, were killed when a gunman, Seifeddine Rezgui, attacked a hotel. It was the deadliest non-state attack in the hi...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at El Hana Beach?
Request a room on floors 4-5, facing the sea (north side). These upper floors avoid street noise from Sousse's busy boulevard and the lobby/restaurant clamour on lower levels.
Which rooms should I avoid at El Hana Beach?
Avoid rooms on the ground and first floors, especially those overlooking the street or the pool terrace – the restaurant and bar are on those levels, and noise from breakfast setup and evening music carries. Also skip rooms near the lift shaft (ask the receptionist to check when booking).
Is El Hana Beach noisy?
Sousse city street noise is the main external source – mopeds, taxis, and occasional late-night traffic on the main road. Inside, the bar and restaurant are active until around 11pm, and the lift is audible from adjacent rooms.
Which rooms have the best views at El Hana Beach?
Sea-facing rooms (north side) give a clear view of the Mediterranean and the hotel's private beach strip; south-side rooms overlook the town and possibly the back of neighbouring hotels.
What are insider tips for staying at El Hana Beach?
1) Ask for a room on the 4th floor north side when booking – it's the sweet spot for quiet and view. 2) Park in the hotel's own lot (free for guests) and walk straight to the lift lobby rather than dragging luggage through the ground-floor corridor past the restaurant.
What time is check-in at El Hana Beach?
Check-in at El Hana Beach is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does El Hana Beach have Wi-Fi?
Free basic WiFi (2 Mbps, one device per room); premium tier (10 Mbps, up to 3 devices) at 10 TND per 24h; login via voucher code from reception
Is there a city or tourist tax at El Hana Beach?
1.50 TND per person per night (paid at check-in)
Where can I eat cheaply near El Hana Beach?
A plate of couscous or a sandwich from a local eatery — around 6-10 TND.
What is the cheapest way to get around from El Hana Beach?
Local louage (shared taxi) or bus within town costs under 1 TND; from Sousse airport, take the bus or louage to the centre (around 2-3 TND).
When is the best time to visit Sousse?
June, September, October — sea warm enough for swimming, hotel prices moderate, crowds thinner than July/August.
Top Attractions in Sousse
💡 You can see the Ribat's defensive architecture from outside without paying. If you want the inner chambers and tower climb, the 5 TND ticket is cheap and worth it. Best photographed late afternoon.
💡 Best for chilling from late afternoon onwards. Avoid the plastic deck chairs rented out by locals — just bring a towel and find a free spot.
💡 Visit early morning before 9am to avoid heat and crowds. The view from the top of the Ribat fort costs a small fee but is worth it for the panorama.
💡 Free entry for visitors under 18 or over 60 (bring proof). Allow 90 minutes; go on a weekday morning to avoid school groups.
💡 Walk to the end of the west pier for a spot to watch the sunset. Bring your own snacks; marina cafes are overpriced.