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Den Gamle Arrest

2.5 star property
Hotel in Ribe with free breakfast and a restaurant

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Property grounds
Premium Double Room | Soundproofing, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds
Free daily buffet breakfast
Front of property
Terrace/patio
Located in the city center, Den Gamle Arrest offers warm hospitality and practical amenities. Enjoy a free breakfast buffet, garden views, and drinks at the bar. Stay connected with in-room WiFi. Conference facilities and wedding services are available for special needs.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Business services

Room options

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Premium Double Room | Soundproofing, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds

Premium Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Yard
Soundproofed
Heating
TV
Day bed
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double or Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Private Bathroom | Soundproofing, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds

Double or Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Private Bathroom

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Yard
Soundproofed
Heating
Day bed
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Pet friendly
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Soundproofing, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds

Double or Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Yard
Soundproofed
Heating
Day bed
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Pet friendly
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Double or Twin Room, Private Bathroom | Soundproofing, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds

Double or Twin Room, Private Bathroom

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Yard
Soundproofed
Heating
Day bed
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Pet friendly
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Soundproofing, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds

Double Room, Shared Bathroom

7.8 out of 10
Good
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Yard
Soundproofed
Heating
Day bed
2 bathrooms
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Pet friendly
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Ribe, Den Gamle Arrest is in the city center and near a train station. Ribe Domkirkes Borgertaarn and Hans Adolf Brorson Statue are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Wadden Sea National Park and Ribe Urtehave. Wadden Sea Centre and Harreby Stengrave are also worth visiting. Take an opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails.
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Torvet 11, Ribe, Sønderjylland, 6760

What's nearby

  • Ribe Old Town Hall - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Ribe Cathedral - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Ribe VikingeCenter - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Ribes Vikinger - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Ribe Vikingecenter - 4 min drive - 2.0 miles

Getting around

  • Ribe Station - 6 min walk
  • Esbjerg (EBJ) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Burger King - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Sælhunden - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Skovgrillen - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Weiss Stue - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Terpager & Co Café - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Den Gamle Arrest

Hotel in the city center
A free breakfast buffet, a garden, and a bar are just a few of the amenities provided at Den Gamle Arrest. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a conference center and a restaurant.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Luggage storage, smoke-free premises, and 2 meeting rooms
  • A TV in the lobby, a banquet hall, and wedding services
  • Coffee/tea in the lobby
Room features
All guestrooms at Den Gamle Arrest offer comforts such as free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
More amenities include:
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Private yards, coffee/tea makers, and heating

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms
  • Conference center (431 square feet of space)

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1700
  • Communal living room
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 15

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive lockbox information
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from May 1 2026 to May 1 2027 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Staffed front desk, lockbox

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of DKK 250 per pet, per stay
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 available for DKK 200.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are available for DKK 150.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: DKK 250 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: DKK 150.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: DKK 200.0 per day

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 cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Den Gamle Arrest Hotel Ribe
Den Gamle Arrest Hotel
Den Gamle Arrest Ribe
Den Gamle Arrest Ribe
Den Gamle Arrest Hotel
Den Gamle Arrest Hotel Ribe

Frequently asked questions

Is Den Gamle Arrest pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of DKK 250 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Den Gamle Arrest?

Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Den Gamle Arrest?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Den Gamle Arrest?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Den Gamle Arrest located?

Located in the heart of Ribe, this hotel is steps from Ribe Old Town Hall, Hans Tavsens Hus, and Ribe Cathedral. Hans Adolf Brorson Statue and Ribe Domkirkes Borgertaarn are just steps away. Ribe Station is 6 minutes by foot and Ribe Nørremark Station is 25 minutes.

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Den Gamle Arrest Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 60 out of 244 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 110 out of 244 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 47 out of 244 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 244 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 244 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Kees

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s located in front of the Ribe DomKirk in the middle of Ribe. Very nice
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

David-Joris

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

The place to stay!

In the middle of the centre, very kind personel, delicious breakfast, a place to visit again!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Olaf JG

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Leike b&b in leuk dirp
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Andrea

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Our whole experience of this place was awful. We stayed for two nights with our pet dog. There was no reception, in fact we saw no sign of any staff other than breakfast the morning after checking ourselves in. The room as a positive linen was clean, the bins had not been emptied from previous occupants, there was even food in the bin! Breakfast was a very unpleasant experience, we arranged the time of 9.00AM via text message. When we went down there were no clean tables to sit at so we waited for the staff member to speak to us. They did not! She practically yelled 'can i help you'? to which I answered yes. We had come for breakfast, to be told gruffly - no dogs allowed there is another room to sit in. We were not shown the room. We found it ourselves, dirty and barren! No table laid for us, nothing. The woman (staff member) was so rude another guest came to help us by explaining what to do. Breakfast itself was extremely poor too - therefore we ate nothing. We did not go for breakfast the next day - we packed, paid (reluctantly) and left. We left their sign on our door asking for clean towels as one of the towels was soaked and there was no space to dry them. This was completely ignored despite the room next door being cleaned when we left. Therefore, we had no clean dry towels to use for day two! Awful service. This is the first time where I have felt strongly enough to leave a poor review. There was no bar or restaurant as advertised. Poor poor showing Den Gamle Arrest.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Claus

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Linda

Tack

Helt ok hotell. Lite förvirrande att man checkar in på ett annat ställe och sen får gå vidare till arresten på annat ställe. Rena och sköna sängar, men ”gammal” doft i rummet. ( inte så konstigt kanske). Toalett som delas med andra var ren. Ska ni ta med djur, som det står är välkomna, så tillkommer en avgift på 250 DKR. Det stod dock inget i bokningen att extra avgift tillkom. Frukosten helt ok med frallor, gott pålägg, bacon, äggröra och korv. Kaffe, te och juice. Müsli och yoghurt. Jättesnäll frukostvärd! Miljön inne på hotellet hade kunnat gå lite mer ”all in” på arrest-temat. Allt var verkligen OK.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Rikke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Meget hyggeligt
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Henriette Groth

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Hyggelig og anderledes overnatning.

Sjov og anderledes form for overnatning. Rolige omgivelser, selv om det er lige over for domkirken. Fin morgenmad, venlig betjening😉
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Maria Fænø

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Christoffer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ikke den store luksus, men et spændende og hyggeligt hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Per-Arne

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

mette

Ribe arrest

Dejligt sted, lækker morgenmad
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bitten karin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Karina

Liked: Cleanliness
Fint ophold midt i Ribe, men der kunne gøres meget for lidt i forhold til service. Nøglen skal hentes på nærliggende restaurant og bagage kan ikke opbevares efter udtjekning. Fint gårdmiljø
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

John

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

貴重な監獄ホテル

牢屋を宿泊室にしてる重要な文化財ホテル。バス（シャワー）・トイレ付きを選択したが換気が悪くてタオルが乾かない。換気扇の騒音は耳栓で対処。湯温が一定しない。Wi-Fiは時々遅くなる。無料朝食は簡素ですがそこそこ美味しいです。 「チェックインは他所にて」とのメールが来たので送られてきた（大雑把な）地図の指定場所に行ったら婦人服店で、『チェックインは下の階の食堂である』と簡潔にご教示。間違う人が多いらしい。なお近々大改修で1年間休業するとのことです
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Lone Skjoldemose

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Krista

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Jan

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

Sjovt overnatningssted for én nat

Jeg har i lang tid ønsket at bo her, og det var også sjovt og en anderledes oplevelse. Jeg går normalt udenom steder med delt badeværelse, men dette sted skulle prøves. Man kan ikke bo mere centralt i det hyggelige centrum, hvor der er mange spisesteder. Morgenmaden var god.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Morten Toft

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Anja

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Susanne

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Gut gelegen und günstig, aber nicht empfehlenswert

Die Lage ist hervorragend, aber ich würde das Hotel nicht empfehlen. Das kleine Zimmer mit der alten Zellentür wirkt bedrückend und klaustrophobisch. Die sanitären Installationen müssten erneuert werden. Es waren nur selten Ansprechpartner:innen vor Ort.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Torben

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

Mc tur

Fin beliggenhed, midt i Ribe by,
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

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