The most important commercial street is Avenue Habib Bourguiba, famous for its flower shops strung among shops, libraries or art galleries. At the end of the boulevard is the statue of Ibn Khaldoun's Cathedral, and from here begins the ancient Medina.
Where, upon entering the small, winding streets, the visitor has the opportunity to cross during a world dotted with small shops, antiques, jewelry, rugs or crafted from olive wood or bright colored skin. At the end of the trip through the old city mosque
was Olive, Ez Zitouna, as old as the town itself, being considered a true heart of the Medina.
Hotels and alternatives
Tunis has many hotels, covering all standards. In town centre and the medina, the cheapest alternatives are found.
Mid-class hotels are slightly more expensive here than in most other parts of the country — but if you arrive early in the day, you have time to choose the best option.
High-class hotels are often overpriced, this absolutely applies to the two ugly hotels Africa and International. Better is to go for some of the international chains.
Restaurants and alternatives
There are no problems getting a good meal in Tunis. In downtown areas you can choose between food stalls, simple and filling cheapies, and cosy French-style restaurants.
If you should go for a splurge in Tunisia, Tunis is the place where you get most for your money. Chez Nous is one of many really nice places, cheap compared to Europe and expensive in Tunisian terms.
If you want to get filled for almost no money at all, Carcassonne is a classic and highly recommended.
