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Riad l'Artiste

3.0 star property
Bed & breakfast with free breakfast, near Blue Gate

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Terrace/patio
Terrace/patio
Living area
Basic Double Room | In-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; local and international cuisine
Step into the historic heart of Fes El Bali and unwind at Riad l'Artiste, where local flavors meet vibrant nightlife. Enjoy a delicious breakfast, dance the night away in the nightclub, or lose yourself in a book from the library. With high-speed WiFi and concierge services to guide your stay.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking available
  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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Triple Room | In-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Triple Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Day bed
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Daily housekeeping
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 3 Double Beds and 1 Twin Bed

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Basic Double Room | In-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Basic Double Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Day bed
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Suite | In-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Day bed
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Iron/ironing board
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Double Room | In-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Day bed
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Double Room | In-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Day bed
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Daily housekeeping
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
108 Bouajjara , Bab Jdid, Arsat lamdalsi, Fes, 30000

What's nearby

  • University of Al Quaraouiyine - 15 min walk
  • Zaouia Sidi Ahmed Tijani - 16 min walk
  • Blue Gate - 18 min walk
  • Place Bou Jeloud - 3 min drive
  • Borj Fez Mall - 4 min drive

Getting around

  • Fes Station - 11 min drive
  • Fes (FEZ-Saiss) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurant Ryad Nejjarine - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪cafe rsif - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Le Tarbouche - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Fondouk Bazaar - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪The Ruined Garden - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Riad l'Artiste

Bed & breakfast near Blue Gate
At Riad l'Artiste, you can look forward to free breakfast (local cuisine), a nightclub, and a terrace. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Free in-room WiFi, with speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices), is available to all guests, along with a playground and a library.
Other perks include:
  • Self parking (surcharge), a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and free newspapers
  • A nature reserve, ATM/banking services, and a front-desk safe
  • Luggage storage, concierge services, and tour/ticket assistance
Room features
All guestrooms at Riad l'Artiste feature thoughtful touches such as air conditioning and separate sitting areas, as well as amenities like free WiFi and safes.
More amenities include:
  • Free toiletries and hair dryers
  • Separate sitting areas and daily housekeeping

Languages

Arabic, English, French, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired Internet
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired Internet

Parking and transportation

  • Secured uncovered self parking on site (surcharge; includes in/out privileges)
  • Offsite parking within 328 ft (EUR 2 per day); discounts available
  • Street parking available
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast available daily 6:30 AM–10:30 AM
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar
  • Room service available

Things to do

  • Nightclub
  • Playground
  • Private picnics

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • ATM/banking services
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Front-desk safe
  • Library

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Nature reserve
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have elevators
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Day bed

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Free newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Slippers
  • Soundproofing

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 15

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 3.5 percent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are available for EUR 5.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 1.02 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 12 years of age.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 20 per vehicle (one way)
  • Uncovered self parking fee: EUR 2.00 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Nearby parking fee: EUR 2 per day (328 ft away)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: EUR 5.0 per day
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3.5 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Riad l'Artiste B&B Fes
Riad l'Artiste B&B
Riad l'Artiste Fes
Riad l'Artiste Fes
Riad l'Artiste Bed & breakfast
Riad l'Artiste Bed & breakfast Fes

Frequently asked questions

Is Riad l'Artiste pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Riad l'Artiste?

Self parking is available for EUR 2.00 per night.

What time is check-in at Riad l'Artiste?

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Riad l'Artiste?

Check-out is at noon.

Does Riad l'Artiste provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of EUR 20 per vehicle applies.

Where is Riad l'Artiste located?

Located in Fes El Bali, this bed & breakfast is within 1 mi (2 km) of Place R'cif and Blue Gate. Glaoui Palace and Saffarin Madrasa are also within 15 minutes.

Riad l'Artiste Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 18 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Syed

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Khanjan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good Riad; WiFi not reliable.
I have mixed feelings about this Riad. Ups - Nice decor. Beautiful building. - Big room with an excellent heater. - We always came back to a perfectly cleaned room. - Youssef was a helpful fellow. At the same time he didn’t seem particularly interested in answering our questions (travel related) if we were not taking his travel offers. - Good location, 15-20 mins from the core of the Médina. Downs - The WiFi didn’t work for us at all. We caught an open network and used it sparingly since it was open and was very weak anyways. Very frustrating. - the water heater broke and we went without hot water for 1.5 days. We were given an electric kettle and a small tub. It got the job done but wasn’t fun. Once repaired, the heater worked well. - No soap was provided. Apparently the hand soap was supposed to be used for showering. We had to run over to the closest shop to buy regular soap. - Youssef set us up for a day trip to Meknès, Volubilis, and Moulay Idriss for 800 Dhs. The car and driver were good but we were taken to a grossly overpriced restaurant for lunch. Left a bad impression. - We were quoted 1,600 for a transfer to Chefchaouen when we did it ourselves by private taxi for 600. That’s a big difference. - The city tax was not included in the price. We had to pay cash and did not receive a receipt for it. Maybe that’s the norm. - The breakfast was the standard fare.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2018

2/10 Terrible

Holly, NY

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Our experience at Riad L'Artiste was extremely disappointing. We were greeted by Youssef who was aggressive and demanded he accompany us through the city and join us for dinner, which we did not want. He offered my boyfriend drugs and cut his toenails behind a partition while we ate breakfast. He took us to an overpriced, touristy dinner despite us saying this was the opposite of what we were looking for. To top it all off, he demanded we write a good review before we departed from Fes. The riad itself is filthy and the bathroom smelled like there was a dead animal rotting in the tub drain. There were children's sheets on the bed, with no comforter, and the bath products smelled like they were special made for a stripper. It does not have a nightclub or a restaurant and there were no other guests to be seen. The one positive was Youssef's father Mohammed, who we did have take us to spots around the city we had wanted to see. He was kind, thoughtful, and a pleasure to be with for a few hours. We will not be revisiting Riad L'Artiste.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Erika

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Luogo incantevole, camere ampie, comode e colorate dotate di tutti i comfort a pochi passi dalla Medina.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

Julia

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
The Riad itself was beautiful and the room was really spacious. The only thing we didn’t like was the smell coming from the bathroom. We were traveling as a couple and the host was only talking to my boyfriend, no interaction with me at all. Me as a girl I did not really feel welcomed.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Benz

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
总体不错
总体来讲位置还是算很方便，很容易找到，第一天到的很晚房主也等了我很晚并且送了我一瓶水，不过早餐略显单调
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Irene

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bellissimo riad con terrazza panoramica in un palazzo storico a 15 minuti a piedi da Bab Bou Jeloud. Camera spaziosa, colazione e cena ottime e l‘host Youssef fantastico ci ha fatto sentire a casa!

8/10 Good

martin

8/10 Good

Willy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Rapport qualité prix imbattable
Les points positifs : - l'emplacement proche de tout dans la médina (5/10min de la place R'Cif, parking à 1min avec taxi) - le riad en lui même très beau avec une magnifique et grande terrasse - la gentillesse de notre hôte youssef toujours disponible - la taille de la chambre et du lit - l'excellent rapport qualité prix pour les petits budget, nuit plus petit déjeuner à un prix dérisoire. - possibilité de payer en euros sur place la note. - femme de ménage présente tous les jours Les points à améliorer : - l'odeur dans la salle de bain - le manque de luminosité dans la chambre. - la fraîcheur en hiver (soir/nuit/matin) mais chauffage Samsung puissant dans la chambre En résumé y aller les yeux fermé si vous chercher un riad charmant, simple, bien placé, et avec un petit budget.
Salon
Patio
Chambre romantique
Une partie de la Terasse
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Loredana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Vacanza Fes
Tt molto bene, ottima pulizia e la colazione consiglio
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Had an amazing time with great service!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Elena, España

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
El personal es muy amable, te ayudan en todo y están pendiente de que todo esté bien. El desayuno buenísimo. El sitio es bonito y con encanto.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

fummy, 日本

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
オーナーはフレンドリーでアットホームです。 内装もオシャレで格安でリヤドを体験することができます。こじんまりとしていてオーナーとの距離が近いと感じました。キッチンで料理をしたのですが後片付けもオーナーがしてくださりホスピタリティの高いお洒落な宿でした。おすすめです。
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Marco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ottimo accoglienza. Fantastico Jussef
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Hervé

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Super séjour !
Notre famille a passé un excellent séjour ! Nous avons reçu un excellent accueil. Notre chambre était spacieuse, les repas étaient vraiment excellents ! Nous avons réservé une visite avec une guide et les services d'un taxi pour des excursions que l'on recommande.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Antonio, Barcelona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Muy cerca de una de las puertas de la Medina
Buen trato y personal muy atento y dispuesto a aconsejarnos y ayudarnos en todo momento. El Riad es mucho más bonito que lo que muestran las fotos.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2018