There are many different options when it comes to accommodation in Tunisia. These can cater to different budgets, tastes, needs, and individual circumstances. We can connect you with host families and young professionals so that you can maximise the chances of having a fully immersive experience in Tunisia, which can contribute enormously to your language development and knowledge of Tunisian culture. In addition to such homestays, students can live alone in a studio or one-bedroom apartment, live with other Taa Marbouta students in a two-, three-, or more bedroom villa, and students can also find shared apartments on the numerous social media groups in Tunisia that advertise rooms.
We can also help you find short-term rentals, which are already furnished. These can be in the neighbourhood around the Taa Marbouta Language Centre, or in another neighbourhood that can be reached via public transport. If you would prefer to live with young Tunisians, including students, we can also try to connect you to the right people. The Taa Marbouta Language Centre is located in the suburb of Carthage, one of the safest, wealthiest and most beautiful neighbourhoods in the country.
There is plenty of accommodation in Carthage and the surrounding suburbs of Sidi Bou Said and La Marsa, which are also where the majority of expatriates live. For those on a tighter budget, Carthage can be reached via metro/train from downtown and other neighbourhoods. These neighbourhoods are all very close to beaches, have numerous cafes, restaurants, and bars, and are vibrant during the summer months. They are also safe and provide lots of opportunities for students to mingle with Tunisians of a similar age.
For students staying in Tunisia in the summer we recommend making sure either air conditioning or a fan is provided as it can get over 40 degrees celsius at that time of year. Otherwise, a key thing to check is if a security deposit needs to be paid. This is always the case when renting through an agency and is probably not worth the hassle if a student is only staying in Tunisia for 4-8 weeks.
Unless a student’s home institution is paying the Taa Marbouta Language Centre to also cover accommodation needs in Tunisia, it will be up to the student to find accommodation. We are happy to point students in the right directions and suggest a limited number of places where previous Taa Marbouta students have had happy stays; however, for the most part we will have a very limited role in your accommodation as our focus is on providing quality education.
It is reasonable to budget approximately TND 1,000 – TND 2,000 per month for accommodation. Cheaper options are available but only if you first book a hotel or AirBnB for the first week and then spend that week searching for local accommodation. It is possible to find options as low as TND 500 per month, in this case for longer-term stays. If you are staying for a short period of time over the summer you may find it difficult to find options for less than TND 1,500 per month.
