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Fengselshotellet

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Located close to Bulder Lekeland and Vitensenteret Sorlandet, Fengselshotellet provides a free breakfast buffet, 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).

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
  • Laundry

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a lamp, a chair, and a window with curtains.

Double Room, 1 Double Bed

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

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A small room with a bed, a chair, a desk, a window with a view of buildings, and a wall with a rose painting.

Single Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(14 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A compact hotel room with bunk beds, a sink, and a painting on the wall.

Twin Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A small, cozy room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a fan, and a window with curtains.

Twin Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(19 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A room with a bunk bed, a desk, a chair, a bed with green bedding, a window with curtains, a painting on the wall, and a shoe rack.

Quadruple Room

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

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A room with a bunk bed, a desk, a chair, a glass partition, and a window.

Twin Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in Arendal, Fengselshotellet is in the city center and 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

  • A narrow street with stone walls and buildings, a large archway, and a sunset in the background.
    Trinity Church
    13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Arendal Cemetery
    12 min walk - 0.7 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

  • Mønsj
    11 min walk
  • Egon
    12 min walk
  • Arendal streetfood
    9 min walk
  • Blom
    12 min walk
  • Subway
    16 min walk

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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 buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends

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
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: NOK 200
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 - 11:30 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
  • Early check-in fee: NOK 200 (subject to availability)
  • 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

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. Early check-in is available for a fee of NOK 200 (subject to availability).

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?

Located in the heart of 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

8.4

Very Good

8.6

Cleanliness

8.2

Amenities

9.0

Staff & service

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 128 out of 253 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 67 out of 253 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 37 out of 253 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 253 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 253 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

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 review

8/10 Good

Harald

Ok
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

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 review

10/10 Excellent

Eva

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Är jättenöjd. Så spännande med både hotell och museum. Det enda jag saknade var en sänglampa så jag kunde läsa.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jan Arild

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Et annerledes hotell og fin opplevelse
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Evy Helene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Det var rent og pent på cella og i dusjen. Frokosten var akkurat som forventet - enkel. Men det var godt utvalg av pålegg. Koselig personale. 7-8 minutters gang ned til sentrum. Greit å kunne ta heisen fra torvet i sentrum opp igjen til fengslet.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Eilert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Spennende og anderledes hotell. Guttungen syntes dette var skikkelig stas og her var mye spennende. Frokosten var annonsert som "selvbetjent", men hadde helt greit utvalg av pålegg og faktisk noe mer varierende enn kjente kjeder. Anbefales for en natt om man er på gjennomgripende.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Christian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
En gøy opplevelse å sove i så gamle celler, mange historier på veggene som var interessante. Veldig hyggelig personale, litt enkel frokost men som beskrevet serveres det enkel fengselsfrokost. Gode senger var det og.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jon Toproen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Et flott sted med fasiliteter og rom som forventet. Rent, ryddig og veldig hyggelig personale. Bra frokost.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Magnar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Veldig bra frokost og gratis parkering . Hunden våres sov godt i cella m oss
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Pål

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Veldig bra
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Una Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Flott.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

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 review

10/10 Excellent

janne

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

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 review

10/10 Excellent

Sven

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

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 review

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 review

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 review

8/10 Good

Morten

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

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

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