The cave/room had great atmosphere, was warm enough (we stayed in April), great food, and cheap. We only paid 20 dinar per person per night. We had a wonderful tomato based soup, cous cous and chicken, brik, for dinner. Breakfast was bread with jams, butter, soft cheese, coffee, tea, chocolate and boiled eggs.

Staff so kind, helpful and accommodating. Really great place to stay, would highly recommend it. The cave was large and warm, and dinner was fab too, perfect place to try some real Tunisian food. If you book on the phone like we did might help if you speak a few words of French. Everything as spotlessly clean as you could... More

We were enchanted by the town of Matmata and ended up staying 3 weeks, much longer than the normal 1-2 day trip most people do to this part of Tunisia. Marhala hotel ended up being our home for the entire time, thanks to the staff and the manager of the hotel who always made us feel welcome and like part... More

We stopped off here for lunch on the first day of our 2 day trip. Such a fantastic experience giving you an insight of how some people live in this area of Tunisia. The food was excellent (in fact we thought the food was better here than the restaraunt we stopped at on day 2) service was good and we... More

This troglodyte hotel is fascinating, and offers a pretty unique experience. We were told that the hotel comprises of what were originally 5 different family homes. The interlinking passages and tunnels open into charming courtyards. The simple cave rooms are either at ground floor level - or up a level. The rooms themselves are utterly simple, with clean sheets, blankets... More

This is a fun place to stay if you want to experience Berber underground living at a reasonable cost. The hotel consists of several groups of underground rooms connected by tunnels. The rooms are simple, just a sleeping platform or two with mattresses and a single light bulb, but that adds to the character of the place. The washing and... More

We went to have lunch at this beautiful troglodyte cave system. Although the kitchen was already closed, we were served some snacks. The restrooms were particulairly clean. Definitely a plus in the region. Don't miss this place

Hotel Marhala is based within Troglodyte caves in Matmata and the experience of staying in a cave makes it worth a visit. The cave rooms themselves are as you'd expect - basic and a little dusty - but the beds are comfy and the rooms are really temperate. We stayed in November 2012, so it was becoming quite cool at... More

This cave hotel has an authentic atmosphere. It is built in old cave dwellings. The rooms and shared facilities are well kept. The cook prepared an excellent dinner. Bed & breakfast + dinner were really cheap.