Dar Ennassim

“A hidden gem...”

My sister and I stayed in this traditional style guest house, for 4 nights in April. Upon arrival, we were warmly welcomed by host Taieb. He gave us a tour of the entire property and explained a bit of history of the house and his family. The house is renovated in a modern way, yet still maintain… more

My sister and I stayed in this traditional style guest house, for 4 nights in April. Upon arrival, we were warmly welcomed by host Taieb. He gave us a tour of the entire property and explained a bit of history of the house and his family. The house is renovated in a modern way, yet still maintains its historic charm. There are many public areas to just relax/lounge around in the house, and the terrace provided amazing views of the surrounds. The room and bathroom itself was spacious, clean and comfortable. The house is located in the surburb of La Marsa, being a quick 10 minute walk to the centre of the town, and a little further to the beach area; both had no shortage of restaurants. We were also able to walk to Sidi Bou Said (20 mins) and Carthage (40 mins) for day trips. A made to order breakfast was included and served in the intimate dining room and was a highlight for me. Taieb was also always available on watsapp to answer any questions or to give recommendations on places of interest/places to dine. (Note: The gelato in the area is 10/10!) I would highly recommend this boutique hotel and would not hesitate in staying here again.

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“A beautiful weekend in Tunis”

We were warmly welcomed by Taeib, who is both kind and very professional. Dar Ennassin is a truly charming place, with rooms decorated with exceptional taste. The terrace overlooking the Marsa district was simply stunning. The location is perfect. We had a warming and delicious breakfast. We had a … more

We were warmly welcomed by Taeib, who is both kind and very professional. Dar Ennassin is a truly charming place, with rooms decorated with exceptional taste. The terrace overlooking the Marsa district was simply stunning. The location is perfect. We had a warming and delicious breakfast. We had a wonderful couples’ weekend and will definitely come back. Thank you to the whole team!

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“A wonderful week at an amazing place”

A wonderful week at a very special place. Dar Ennassim is a beautiful building that is very tastefully decorated. Our rooms were spacious, well equipped and spotlessly clean with gorgeous rooftop views. The service and breakfasts were perfect and it was easy to park nearby. The location is also gr… more

A wonderful week at a very special place. Dar Ennassim is a beautiful building that is very tastefully decorated. Our rooms were spacious, well equipped and spotlessly clean with gorgeous rooftop views. The service and breakfasts were perfect and it was easy to park nearby. The location is also great for the airport, Sidi Bou Said, Carthage and Tunis.

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“Personal and homey place to stay for a business trip”

I’ve come to Tunisia for more than a decade and stayed in a hotels across Lac I, downtown and La Marsa. La Marsa is my preference – easy and safe to walk around when I travel alone, many different restaurants and shops nearby, and yet still not too far from anywhere I need to get to for work… When … more

I’ve come to Tunisia for more than a decade and stayed in a hotels across Lac I, downtown and La Marsa. La Marsa is my preference – easy and safe to walk around when I travel alone, many different restaurants and shops nearby, and yet still not too far from anywhere I need to get to for work… When my usual hotel turned out to be full, I recalled someone mentioning Dar Ennassim and decided to try it. Glad I did because now I have another wonderful option in La Marsa! The whole building is a labor of love – two old houses that the family renovated every inch of over years and now runs together. It’s a charming and quirky, but clean and well run, labyrinth of stairs (if you have mobility problems, this may not be your place), guest rooms and spaces for eating and lounging, full of art, including many paintings by the host’s mother, Sonia. When the weather is good, the breakfast terrace has an outstanding view, and the breakfast is homemade and to order. Each room is different. The price for a stay is incredibly reasonable, and the host, Taieb, was always available in person or on WhatsApp if I had a question. The street quiets down quickly at night. (There is a mosque next door, but I'm used to that, personally, and don't wake after the first day or so. And obviously, if you're someone who gets up for Fajr prayers, then it's no issue!). From a business trip perspective, I would say that it worked well, although it certainly depends on your preferences. Internet was generally strong, although had some blind spots. Both the hotel and La Marsa itself have plenty of spaces to get work done or set up a meeting. As you would expect, though, this is not an anonymous experience. You see the hosts in the morning at breakfast, and it’s the kind of place where it’s not uncommon to fall into conversation with both guests and hosts. There are no meals other than breakfast (but there are two great café/restaurants literally across the street, and dozens of options in the overall area). So it just depends on what you want/need for your trip. I personally loved it and am sure to return!

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