Dar Antonia

Start with the staff: they are fabulous! Your stay begins with a tour of the property - which is located in 3 adjoining buildings. Staff assisted us with parking, which is tricky. You park in a gas station about 8 minutes by foot from the property. She rode with us and spoke to the gas station manager on our behalf. Be mindful that this hotel is in the historic Medina - you can’t drive up to it. We had initially parked on a street 2 bocks outside the city walls. We then moved it to the gas station. My room had a classical North African design - everything was very tasteful, if not a little quirky, which I found endearing. By quirky, e.g., you shower behind a ladder that goes to a loft in my room. My bed was very comfortable. There was a delicious fruit tray waiting for me. The A/C worked pretty well, though in general they struggle in North Africa. I was able to sleep without issue. Breakfast was delicious. It comprised of various Tunisian treats - all fresh. We also had dinner on the rooftop and it was delicious- as well as atmospheric especially during the call to prayer as the sun set. Dar Antonia is 5-10 min away from all the cool sights of the Medina (ribbat, mosque, archaeological museum) and steps away from shopping galore. This place is a 10/10 and a great value in my mind. If I come to Sousse again, there is no doubt that I am staying at the Dar Antonia!

Un véritable bijou niché au cœur de la médina de Sousse, classée à l’UNESCO. Ce Dar traditionnel, rénové avec goût, marie harmonieusement le charme de l’architecture locale et le confort moderne. La maison est impeccable, entretenue avec grand soin, et chaque espace respire la sérénité. L’accueil est à la hauteur du lieu : chaleureux, professionnel, authentique. Le personnel est attentionné, toujours prêt à rendre service, avec une mention spéciale pour Rahma, qui nous a servi le petit déjeuner avec une gentillesse et une douceur remarquables. Une perle. Les petits déjeuners sont simples mais savoureux, servis dans un cadre paisible. La terrasse sur le toit, baignée de lumière, offre un superbe point de vue pour se détendre après une journée dans la médina. Un endroit inspirant. Quelques détails toutefois viennent légèrement atténuer l’enchantement : l’insonorisation des chambres laisse à désirer, la piscine — minuscule — avait une eau un peu trouble lors de notre passage, et certains prix (notamment une citronnade à 12 dinars) nous ont semblé déconnectés du contexte local. Un lieu plein de charme et de promesses, parfait pour s’immerger dans l’âme de la médina… à condition de garder une certaine indulgence et un œil averti.

This is a nice hotel, with beautiful rooms and restaurant. The staff are helpful, and they even made us breakfast well after the posted finish time. The downsides are the rooms are little small, and our shower didn’t fully work (the wand worked, but not the shower head). Also it can be a little cold in winter, but there is in room heating.