Your stay — My Appartment
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The Property — My Appartment
La Goulette is a breezy, working-class port suburb 10km east of central Tunis, and My Appartment sits in a quiet residential street a five-minute walk from the beach. The lobby is tiled, functional and unpretentious – think key-coded door, a small reception desk and a stairwell that smells faintly of bleach. Its USP is straightforward self-catering accommodation with a kitchenette, aimed at independent travellers who want a base near the sea, not a hotel with a pool. It suits budget-conscious couples or solo visitors who value space and a washing-up sink over service and style.
Chronicles of Tunis
Tunis was founded by the Berbers, expanded by the Phoenicians, and rose to regional power under the Hafsid dynasty in the 13th century. The medina, a UNESCO World Heritage site, still echoes its medieval role as a crossroads of Mediterranean trade, with its souks, mosques and fondouks. Under the French protectorate (1881–1956), the city gained a wide, tree-lined Avenue Habib Bourguiba and neo-Moorish public buildings. Today Tunis is a sprawling, chaotic capital where satellite dishes sprout from Ottoman-era roofs, and French and Arabic mix in the street chatter. Its identity centres on the tension between a conservative Islamic past and a secular, outward-looking present.
Best Time to Visit
Full Tunis guide →Best months
May and June, when daytime highs sit around 26-30°C, the Mediterranean is swimmable and the sky is clear – before July’s heat and August’s crowds hit.
Peak / festival surge
July and August are peak domestic and European tourist season. The city fills with families, hotel rates rise by 30-50%, and midday temperatures regularly exceed 35°C. The main driver is summer school holidays and the concurrent festival season, including the Carthage International Festival in July.
Budget shoulder season
April and October give mild 22-25°C days, hotel discounts of 20-30%, and empty beaches. Crowds are thin and the city feels more local.
Weather & packing
Tunis has a Mediterranean climate but can get a chilling sirocco wind from the Sahara that lifts sand and dust. Pack a lightweight scarf or buff to cover your mouth and nose on windy days, plus a thin fleece for sudden evening coolness even in July.
Live City Briefing — Tunis
- The Tunis-Carthage Airport is undergoing terminal renovation until late 2026; allow extra 15-20 mins check-in time.
- A new light-rail line (TGM extension) from Tunis Marine to La Goulette has been delayed; buses remain the best public route.
- July 3-4 falls within the Carthage International Festival – book museum and site tickets online in advance as day-visitor caps are strict.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to My Appartment, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on floors 3 or 4 facing the rear courtyard. These floors avoid street-level noise and benefit from the lift being small and slow, so fewer people use upper floors.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms facing the street on floors 1 and 2. The hotel is on a main road in central Tunis, so traffic noise is constant, and the lift opening/closing echoes in the hallway on lower floors.
Best views
Best view is a top-floor room facing the city centre – you see the medina skyline and rooftops, not the busy street below.
Quietest floors
Floors 3 and 4 offer the quietest experience. The lift is limited in capacity, so fewer guests go up high, and these floors sit above street clamour.
🔊 Noise notes
Street noise from Avenue Habib Bourguiba filters up – especially buses and scooters. The lift has a mechanical clunk, audible in adjacent rooms on floors 1-2.
Insider tips
Check in after 3pm to request a courtyard room – the reception staff are flexible if they're not busy. Parking is limited to street spots; arrive early evening to find a space before the evening rush.
- 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 — My Appartment
Free for all guests; speeds about 15 Mbps download. Login requires room number at splash page, no voucher needed.
One small lift serves all 4 floors. No stairs-only sections. Lift fits one person with a medium suitcase.
No complimentary papers or digital newsstand. Reception has a TV tuned to local news. No significant building heritage features.
Check-in from 14:00; early bag drop available if room not ready. Late check-out until 14:00 for 50 TND, after 14:00 charged half-night rate.
Free luggage storage behind reception desk. No secure locker, but staff issues a numbered tag.
No step-free entrance; one shallow step at main door. Lift fits wheelchair but lift door width 70 cm may be tight. No adapted bathroom.
No on-site parking. Public car park at Place Pasteur, 5 min walk, 10 TND per night. No EV charging.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: None
Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment required at booking. At check-in, a 100 TND card hold for incidentals.
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
تونس مول — 649 m · ~8 min walk
Dramart — 2.3 km · ~29 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 150 m · ~2 min walk
Pharmacie FARAH Slim — 59 m · ~1 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Tunisian Dinar, TND
Use local bank ATMs for the best rates; avoid airport and hotel exchange bureaux due to poor rates.
Cards are accepted in larger shops, hotels, and upscale restaurants; smaller eateries and souks prefer cash.
5-10% in restaurants if service charge not included; round up taxi fares; a few dinar for hotel porters/housekeeping.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A small mint tea or espresso at a local café, around 1–2 TND.
A sandwich or brik (fried egg pastry) from a street stall or small eatery, about 5–8 TND.
A couscous or tagine main at a simple neighbourhood restaurant, roughly 10–15 TND.
Around Avenue Habib Bourguiba and the medina's peripheral streets for grilled merguez, sandwiches, and brik.
Monoprix and Magasin Général are common supermarket chains in the area.
Downmarket clothing stalls in the medina or chain stores on Avenue Habib Bourguiba for basics.
The Tunis Metro (light rail) at 0.70 TND per ride or a 10-ride ticket; from the airport, take the TGM train from Tunis Marine station (1 TND) plus the 35 bus (0.50 TND) to downtown.
Eat at lunchtime specials rather than dinner; haggle firmly in souks but keep cash separate; fill a reusable bottle (tap water is safe) and avoid buying bottled water frequently.
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 My Appartment
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 150 m · ~2 min walk — pharmacy · Pharmacie FARAH Slim — 59 m · ~1 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at My Appartment?
Request a room on floors 3 or 4 facing the rear courtyard. These floors avoid street-level noise and benefit from the lift being small and slow, so fewer people use upper floors.
Which rooms should I avoid at My Appartment?
Avoid rooms facing the street on floors 1 and 2. The hotel is on a main road in central Tunis, so traffic noise is constant, and the lift opening/closing echoes in the hallway on lower floors.
Is My Appartment noisy?
Street noise from Avenue Habib Bourguiba filters up – especially buses and scooters. The lift has a mechanical clunk, audible in adjacent rooms on floors 1-2.
Which rooms have the best views at My Appartment?
Best view is a top-floor room facing the city centre – you see the medina skyline and rooftops, not the busy street below.
What are insider tips for staying at My Appartment?
Check in after 3pm to request a courtyard room – the reception staff are flexible if they're not busy. Parking is limited to street spots; arrive early evening to find a space before the evening rush.
What time is check-in at My Appartment?
Check-in at My Appartment is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does My Appartment have Wi-Fi?
Free for all guests; speeds about 15 Mbps download. Login requires room number at splash page, no voucher needed.
Is there a city or tourist tax at My Appartment?
None
Where can I eat cheaply near My Appartment?
A sandwich or brik (fried egg pastry) from a street stall or small eatery, about 5–8 TND.
What is the cheapest way to get around from My Appartment?
The Tunis Metro (light rail) at 0.70 TND per ride or a 10-ride ticket; from the airport, take the TGM train from Tunis Marine station (1 TND) plus the 35 bus (0.50 TND) to downtown.
When is the best time to visit Tunis?
May and June, when daytime highs sit around 26-30°C, the Mediterranean is swimmable and the sky is clear – before July’s heat and August’s crowds hit.
Top Attractions in 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.