Riad Ben Youssef

The Riad is genuinely a little Oasis in the middle of a very busy and bustling old town. As soon as you walk through the front door, the sound, the hustle and bustle of the Medina literally just disappears and you're surrounded by wonderful architecture, cool quiet hallways and staff that would do anything for you. Hakim, the manager, was as perfect and friendly a host that anyone could ask for and nothing was too much trouble for him and his staff. If you want to stay in the Medina, stay here. Its cool, clean and welcoming, with many little nooks and spaces for you to just hang out enjoy some culture or alone time.

The host, Hakim, was very kind and professional. He welcomed me warmly, providing me with all the infomation I needed. Dining rooms, inside garden, the bed room and the bath room were all clean and cosy. There was a big bathtub, so I enjoyed taking a bath. I also liked breakfast, especially crepes. Because it is a riad, it might be a bit cold in the evening in the room, but it was okay after wearing an additional layer and turning on the air conditioner. The location was convenient too. There was a place where you can pick up a taxi nearby. Some local restaurants around the hotel were great.

The location was superb, as was the pool. It was quite a saviour to have a dip during the hottest points of the day. Hakim and the staff were helpful and very kind, they always did their best to care for us. The Riad is traditional and very beautiful, there are many hidden gems amongst the interiors.

The staff were super helpful. They gave us the best advices for our trip plus the breakfast they served us was beyond great. The room was perfect and very comfortable. We were in the terrace, in the last floor and were alone in that floor so it felt very private. The air conditioning and the WiFi also worked amazing. Also, they printed for us the boarding passes for our flight back that we really needed. The location of the riad is also great. It is not that close from the jamaa square but it is great to go for a walk in the souks.

Location is north of the market streets, quiet spot, and easy to walk to the main attractions but also away from the tourist bustle. The manager gave fantastic advice for our stay and nothing was a bother. The Riad is incredible and a delight to come back to after much walking and site seeing, it’s a sanctuary.