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Fengselshotellet

2.0 star property
Guests at Fengselshotellet enjoy a complimentary self-serve breakfast, high-speed WiFi, and a charming library to explore.

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Located in central Kristiansand, Fengselshotellet provides free in-room WiFi and a complimentary self-serve breakfast. Travelers can browse books in the library or use tables near the laundry facilities to catch up on work. The attentive staff enhances the overall experience.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
  • Laundry

Room options

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Double Room, 1 Double Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(21 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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7.8 out of 10
Good
(13 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
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8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(16 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Quadruple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Arendal, Fengselshotellet is near a train station. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Bystranda and Hove strand, while Bulder Lekeland and Risør Saltwater Aquarium are popular area attractions. Vitensenteret Sorlandet and Kristiansand Dyrepark are two other places to visit that come recommended. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing, and don't miss out on the ice skating. Visit our Arendal travel guide
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6 Parkveien, Arendal, Agder, 4836

What's nearby

  • EY381H Bendiksklev street with the Trinity Church on the background. All located in Arendal, a beautiful city in Aust Agder.
    Trinity Church
    13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • KUBEN
    4 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Bulder Lekeland
    13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Vitensenteret Sorlandet
    14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Bystranda
    15 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Arendal Station
    11 min walk
  • Kristiansand (KRS-Kjevik)
    50 min drive

Restaurants

  • Espresso House
    11 min walk
  • Barrique Øl- og Vinstue
    13 min walk
  • Arendal streetfood
    9 min walk
  • Fiskebrygga
    12 min walk
  • Mør
    12 min walk

About this property

Fengselshotellet

Hotel near Bystranda
Located close to Bulder Lekeland and Vitensenteret Sorlandet, Fengselshotellet provides free self-serve breakfast, a library, and laundry facilities. In addition to conference space, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices).
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • An electric car charging station, express check-out, and 3 meeting rooms
  • A banquet hall, a vending machine, and a nature reserve
Room features
All guestrooms at Fengselshotellet offer comforts such as bathrobes, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and toilet paper

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free self-serve breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM

Things to do

  • Library

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Vending machine

Business services

  • 1,076 square feet of conference space
  • 3 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • In a nature reserve

Accessibility

  • 3 steps to reach entrance
  • No elevator

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Shared bathroom (in-room sink)
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: NOK 200
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Guests will receive an email within 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and lockbox information; front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of NOK 339 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Deposit: NOK 100 per accommodation, per stay

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

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: NOK 339 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out fee: NOK 200 (subject to availability)

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Fengselshotellet As
Fengselshotellet Hotel
Fengselshotellet Arendal
Fengselshotellet Hotel Arendal

Frequently asked questions

Is Fengselshotellet pet-friendly?

Yes, cats and dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of NOK 339 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Fengselshotellet?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Fengselshotellet?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for NOK 200 (subject to availability).

Where is Fengselshotellet located?

Situated in Arendal, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Bystranda, Bulder Lekeland, and Vitensenteret Sorlandet. Hove strand and Risør Saltwater Aquarium are also within 32 mi (52 km). Arendal Station is 11 minutes by foot.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Fengselshotellet Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.6

Cleanliness

7.4

Amenities

8.8

Staff & service

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 83 out of 165 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 34 out of 165 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 30 out of 165 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 165 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 165 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heidi

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everyone we interacted with was kind and friendly. Everyplace was very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
As a prison experience this is a fantastic choice.. The manager is a former inmate and the history itselv is worth it All... Before we arrived, we joked about that the Breakfast would be bread and water.. It was almost like that... Not continental 😊 As a hotel experience it is not the choice...
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Ulf

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Frokost var tragisk, men resten var veldig bra. Trivelige ansatte😊
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

janne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Kjekk opplevelse og flott opplegg. Anbefales
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Målfrid

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Første natten var dårlig, fikk et rom som ikke var vasket. Andre dag ok, men veldig lytt mellom rommene
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Frokost var heilt ok
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

4/10 Poor

ROLF ERIK

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Greit nok å ha med hund. Så ikke til noe personale. Rommet var rent. Forferdelig frokost opplegg. Et guffent sted. Bør heller betegnes som pensjonat.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Personalet var veldig hyggelig! Rommet var rent, gratis parking var suppert, vi er generelt veldig fornøyd!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Linda L

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Hyggelig betjening og spennende konsept! Anbefales absolutt særlig om man har med seg barn! Jeg ble fengslet😄
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Morten

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Fint sted
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Harald

Ok
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lill Heidi Rolfsdatter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastisk artig konsept. Sentralt, gode madrasser, hyggelig betjening og kjæledyrvennlig. Vi kommer tilbake:)
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Dag Sverre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Rent og enkelt med grei frokost og imøtekommende personale
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rune

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Bra opphold. Rent rom. God og hyggelig omvisning i hotellet og gode historier.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

charlotte

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness
Møkkete bad og skal man bruke tv så man må egen tilgang til apper.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Det var en fantastisk oplevelse. Med mange fine historier og detaljer.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Utrolig gjennomført, spennende og særegent

Skulle bare ha en "annerledes" overnatting og kom plutselig midt oppi " true crime festival" som gjorde oppholdet ENDA mer særegent og interessant! Kjempestilig konsept og innblikk i " en annen verden"!!! Over all forventning! Gode senger også! Anbefales på det sterkeste! Om det hadde vært noe vi skulle utsette på oppholdet, så er det bare at søppelbøtta på rommet/cella godt kunne vært tømt etter forrige besøk.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Torild Fogelberg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Anbefaler Fengselshotellet i Arendal på det varmeste. En helt egen atmosfære, mye historie både i og på veggene og fantastiske fangevoktere - alt i alt svært gode soningsforhold❤️
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fantastisk service.

Fantastisk service fra personalet, og topp med gratis parkering. Ekstremt dyrt under Arendalsuka, men det er jo slik det er ved slike arrangement. Greit å være oppmerksom på at det er enkel standard, men det funker fint.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erik Larsen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

To netter i Arendal

Vi ble veldig nysgjerrig på dette hotellet da det dukket opp i søket vårt. Å bo på en tidligere celle var artig, og behagelig. Vil bemerke at toalettet er rett på veggen på rommet 😅 de underselger frokosten i annonsen som bestod av brød med mye forskjellig pålegg, kaffe, te melk, juice og frokostblanding. Kun 10 minutter gange til sentrum.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Henriette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Spændende og anderledes overnatning

Meget anderledes at overnatte i et tidligere fængsel, men det var rigtig godt. Man kunne færdes i stort set hele fængslet og få et indtryk af, hvordan det var at være indsat der inden fængslet lukkede. Der var pænt og rent, og gode muligheder for underholdning, både i kælderen med bl.a. bordtennis og en arkademaskine, og ovenpå i biblioteket med diverse brætspil. Super hjælpsomt og flinkt personale. Selve byen, som er en lille havneby, er rigtig hyggelig, og i gåafstand fra hotellet (ca 10 min.) Helt klart et sted (og by) vi kan anbefale at bruge et par dage på.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yngvar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Spennende konsept. Eneste minus var elendig luft på rommet.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Liss Helen

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Synes det var for lite oppfølging av de ulike baderommene, både renhold og mangel av ulike artikler.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bjarne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Helt topp for barn og betjening som var tilstede og hyggelig
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris André

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

En uforglemmelig opplevelse

Var veldig flott opplevelse, da vi kom så hadde vi fått en celle med en enkel seng, vi gikk ned i resepsjonen og fant ett telefonnummer som vi prøvde å ringe pga resepsjonen ikke var bemannet, da svarte det en hyggelig mann og ga oss tillit å ba oss om å titte i en boks der det lå flere nøkler til flere celler, han rettet opp i feilen med en gang selv om klokken var 01:30 på natten å vi fikk en celle med dobbelseng ☺️ mye spennende å se å lese der da man fritt kunne vandre rundt å føle på opplevelsen som en innsatt. God service, blide og hyggelige personale, ett lite minus var at det var litt sterk mannlig parfymelukt på det rommet vi fikk, men alt i alt en fantastisk opplevelse som vi aldri ville vert foruten, vi reiser gjerne dit igjen og neste gang så vill vi være med på guideturen som tidligere innsatt og nå dagligledet Audun tar dere med på 😊
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025