We visited the Sidi Driss out of curiosity having already accepted a room /cave at the Hotel Marhala (see separate review). We understood that the Sidi Driss was used in the StarWars Movies but not having seen one for about 30 years, the strange faded futuristic props nailed to the walls just looked weird. We wandered in and a man... More

We visited Matmata 2 days ago and spent one night at Sidi Driss hotel. We arrived late at night and after a cold walk to the hotel (with a glue-like escort), we were only greeted by grumpy men who have never heard the word "hospitality".. not even remotely. The room rate for BB was 10$ but was not worth a... More

A seemingly nondescript outpost at the end of one of the main three roads in town, the Hôtel Sidi Driss is the most popular of the “troglodyte” hotels found in Matmata, thanks to its stellar affiliation with that galaxy “far, far away” (see “sights” above). The hotel consists of five different "pits" that are joined together by underground tunnels and... More

It's really interesting to be in a troglodyte hotel and pretty cool to sleep in a jedi room. As some blogs say, it's not the universal studios stuff, it's the real thing. Rooms don't get too cold (we were there in winter and it was freezing cold outside). Despite the sand, they were clean. They are not claustrophobic at all.... More

The location can't be beat: This is one of the places that they filmed Star Wars! Even as a diehard fan though, I wouldn't recommend staying here. Better is to stay at the Hotel Marhala just a short walk up the road: It's also a troglodyte dwelling, but in much better shape, much cleaner, has electricity in the rooms, and... More

Sidi Driss. I do not recommend. It is no 'hotel' ( you get a towel at a hotel). It is a hostel and not a good one at that. They tried to charge me the peak season price although it was December and I was the only one there! It was 10 degrees at the most outside and they had... More

Yes! This is the trogdlodite dwelling where the movie Star Wars was filmed!! We arrived at 5pm at the end of June to this place. (This is when the last tour group visits) It was very hot outside and my partner was very hesitant about staying here....however when they showed us to our room it was very cool inside(about 73... More

This hotel is probably the most visited Hotel by tourist in all Africa. Bus loads of tourists arrive all day. Thousands pass though looking in to rooms and the dining room. This makes staying here a little annoying. Its such a shame that this hotel has so much potential is left in such a bad state. The rooms are dusty... More

Okay so a big part of the appeal is the unique nature of staying in a place from a film. Having said that, this was a different environment, friendly hosts - great fun, Even non-SW fans would enjoy a stay. :-) You need to be aware of the country and environment you're in -- those seeking the Sheraton need not... More