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Fengselshotellet

2.0 star property

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Double Room, 1 Double Bed | Free WiFi, bed sheets
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Restaurant

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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6 Parkveien, Arendal, Agder, 4836
  • Place, KUBEN
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Bulder Lekeland
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Vitensenteret Sorlandet
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Kristiansand (KRS-Kjevik)
    ‪51 min drive‬

Room options

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Double Room, 1 Double Bed | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, 1 Double Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(22 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Single Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room

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

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Twin Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Twin Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room

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

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Quadruple Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Quadruple Room

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

About the neighborhood

Arendal

Fengselshotellet places you within a mile (2 km) of popular attractions like Bystranda and Bulder Lekeland. This 29-room hotel has free breakfast along with conveniences like free in-room WiFi and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • KUBEN - 4 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Bulder Lekeland - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Trinity Church - 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
  • ‪Marco Polo - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Haralds Pub - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Fengselshotellet

Guests of Fengselshotellet enjoy access to free WiFi in public areas, meeting rooms, and conference space. A stay here includes free parking. Staff members can answer questions about accommodations, and also provide front-desk service during limited hours. Additional amenities include a microwave in a common area, a refrigerator in a common area, and a library.
Guests can enjoy TVs and stay connected with free WiFi. Bathrooms are shared.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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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

  • This property welcomes pets for NOK 339 per accommodation, per stay
  • Dogs and cats only
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • Deposit: NOK 100 per accommodation, per stay

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

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

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours, and checking out is easy with express services. Driving? This property offers free parking, along with a car charging station.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.

Property is also known as

Fengselshotellet As
Fengselshotellet Hotel
Fengselshotellet Arendal
Fengselshotellet Hotel Arendal

Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at Fengselshotellet?

Fengselshotellet offers free cancellation on certain room rates. For additional details, look at the cancellation policy on our site.

How much does it cost to stay at Fengselshotellet?

As of Jun 16, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Fengselshotellet on Jun 21, 2026 start from $123, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What's there to see near Fengselshotellet?

This hotel in Arendal is within a 10-minute walk of KUBEN and Glass Elevator to the Top of Fløyheia. You'll also find Bulder Lekeland and Vitensenteret Sorlandet less than a mile away.

Will I be able to park at Fengselshotellet?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel. An electric car charging station is also available for guests.

Does Fengselshotellet include a casino on the premises?

No, Fengselshotellet doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Fengselshotellet?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What amenities will couples enjoy at Fengselshotellet?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like bathrobes as well as a free daily breakfast and a library.

Does Fengselshotellet have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

Does Fengselshotellet have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Fengselshotellet offers free self-serve breakfast each morning though there is no restaurant.

Does Fengselshotellet allow pets to stay for free?

Although they can't stay for free, cats and dogs are welcome at Fengselshotellet for a fee of NOK 339 per accommodation, per stay.

Does Fengselshotellet have connecting rooms available?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

Can I book a room with a balcony at Fengselshotellet?

No, you won't find guestrooms with balconies at Fengselshotellet.

Fengselshotellet Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 91 out of 178 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 38 out of 178 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 31 out of 178 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 178 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 178 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

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

8/10 Good

Harald

Ok
Stayed 1 night in Nov 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

10/10 Excellent

Una Marie

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

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