A dispenser (2) for hygienic articles, in particular for disposable hygienic articles such as wipes, towels, toilet paper or soap, includes a dispenser housing (4) for containing said articles, and means for fastening the dispenser (2) to a fastening surface. These fastening means include a suction unit (50) disposed on the outside of the dispenser (2) facing the fastening surface. The fastening means further comprise operating means (60), by means of which the suction unit (50) is operable so as to establish or release a sub-atmospheric pressure between the suction unit (50) and the fastening surface. Access to the operating means (60) is provided from inside the dispenser (2).