Sidi Bou Said travel guide

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You're Going to Love Sidi Bou Said

With a population of 5.000, Sidi Bou Said is a must-see destination in Tunis, Tunisia. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Sidi Bou Said has to offer.

When to visit Sidi Bou Said

Sidi Bou Said in January
Estimated hotel price
£66
1 night at 3-star hotel
Sidi Bou Said in January
Estimated hotel price
£66
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Sidi Bou Said

Plane

When flying to Sidi Bou Said, you’ll arrive at Tunis-Carthage Airport (TUN), which is located 10 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Sidi Bou Said from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 2h 45m.

Car

Another option to get to Sidi Bou Said is to pick up a car hire from Tunis, which is about 17 km from Sidi Bou Said. You’ll find branches of Europcar and SGF Tunisia, among others, in Tunis.

Plane

When flying to Sidi Bou Said, you’ll arrive at Tunis-Carthage Airport (TUN), which is located 10 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Sidi Bou Said from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 2h 45m.

Car

Another option to get to Sidi Bou Said is to pick up a car hire from Tunis, which is about 17 km from Sidi Bou Said. You’ll find branches of Europcar and SGF Tunisia, among others, in Tunis.

Airlines serving Sidi Bou Said

Lufthansa
Good (4,670 reviews)
KLM
Good (853 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,618 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,306 reviews)
Air France
Good (985 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,122 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,469 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,849 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (717 reviews)
Egypt Air
Good (196 reviews)
Air Europa
Good (332 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,446 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (194 reviews)
Royal Air Maroc
Good (311 reviews)
Transavia France
Good (238 reviews)
SAUDIA
Good (411 reviews)
Vueling
Good (812 reviews)
Royal Jordanian
Good (216 reviews)
Kuwait Airways
Good (263 reviews)
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Where to stay in Sidi Bou Said

Average rates range from around £57 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £122 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Sidi Bou Said

Most booked hotels in Sidi Bou Said

Hotel Carlton
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£67+
Hotel Diplomat
4 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
£41+
Ambassadeurs Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
£25+
El Mouradi Hotel Africa Tunis
5 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
£52+
Hôtel La Maison Blanche
5 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
£52+
El Mouradi Gammarth
5 stars
Good (7.1, Good reviews)
£66+

Hiring a car in Sidi Bou Said

Expect to pay £0.65 per litre in Sidi Bou Said (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £7.74 and £10.32.

Expect to pay £0.65 per litre in Sidi Bou Said (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £7.74 and £10.32.