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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
Free daily buffet breakfast
Terrace/patio
Front of property
Premium Double Room | Soundproofing, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Torvet 11, Ribe, Sønderjylland, 6760
  • Place, Ribe Old Town Hall
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Ribe Cathedral
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Ribe VikingeCenter
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Airport, Esbjerg (EBJ)
    ‪33 min drive‬

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)
  • 172 sq ft
  • 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)
  • 140 sq ft
  • 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)
  • 129 sq ft
  • 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)
  • 151 sq ft
  • 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)
  • 118 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Ribe

Den Gamle Arrest places you next to Ribe Old Town Hall and Hans Tavsens Hus. This 11-room hotel has free breakfast along with conveniences like free in-room WiFi and a conference center.

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 Ribe with free breakfast and a restaurant
Den Gamle Arrest features free WiFi in public areas, a conference center, and coffee in a common area. You'll find limited parking. Helpful staff is there to provide luggage storage, as well as offer insight about the area. If you like to take your furry friend along on your adventures, this pet-friendly property offers food and water bowls. Additional amenities include wedding services, a communal living room, and a banquet hall.
Guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Private yards, coffee makers, and hair dryers are other standard amenities. Housekeeping is available on request.
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
  • 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

  • This property welcomes pets for DKK 250 per pet, per stay
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • 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

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

  • 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

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 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
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM—-10:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:30 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 15
Driving? This property offers limited parking.

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.
  • 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.
  • 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 cash.
  • Onsite safety features include a smoke detector.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no 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 free cancellation available at Den Gamle Arrest?

Den Gamle Arrest provides free cancellation on select room rates. If you'd like to learn more, look at the cancellation policy on our site.

How much does it cost to stay at Den Gamle Arrest?

As of Oct 7, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Den Gamle Arrest on Oct 17, 2025 start from $186.99, excluding 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 can I see around Den Gamle Arrest?

This hotel is located in Ribe, just steps from Ribe Old Town Hall and Ribe Domkirkes Borgertaarn, and within a short walk of Ribe VikingeCenter. You'll also find Wadden Sea National Park and Ribes Vikinger less than a mile away.

Is parking available on site at Den Gamle Arrest?

Yes, though parking is limited.

Does Den Gamle Arrest include a casino on the premises?

No, Den Gamle Arrest doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Den Gamle Arrest?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What amenities will couples enjoy at Den Gamle Arrest?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like a bar plus some guestrooms include soaking tubs and garden views.

Are there hot tubs at Den Gamle Arrest?

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

Does Den Gamle Arrest have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, Den Gamle Arrest serves free buffet breakfast each morning from its restaurant.

Does Den Gamle Arrest allow pets to stay for free?

Although they can't stay for free, pets are welcome at Den Gamle Arrest for a fee of DKK 250 per pet, per stay. The property also provides food and water bowls.

Does Den Gamle Arrest have connecting rooms?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How far is the airport from Den Gamle Arrest?

The closest major airport to Den Gamle Arrest is Esbjerg (EBJ), which is 18.2 mi away (25 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at Den Gamle Arrest?

No, you won't find guestrooms with balconies at Den Gamle Arrest.

Does Den Gamle Arrest offer wedding services?

There are wedding services available at Den Gamle Arrest if that's in your vacation plans.

Reviews

Den Gamle Arrest Reviews

7.6

Good

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 60 out of 241 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 109 out of 241 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 45 out of 241 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 241 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 241 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Grover

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the location. Room was fine. Breakfast was good.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Samuel

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

2/10 Terrible

Andrea

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
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

6/10 Okay

John

Traveled with family
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

Traveled with group
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

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

Mc tur

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

8/10 Good

Inge

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Ove

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

En oplevelse

En oplevelse der blev afprøvet
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joan

Liked: Staff & service

Dejlig oplevelse.

Vi havde en dejlig oplevelse ved overnatning i Arresten i Ribe.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Merete

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Dejlig placering, men problemer med at få låst nøglekassen på, men hjælp via tlf.nr. Parkering lidt problematisk
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Dass die Unterkunft in einem alten Gefängnis ist, ist noch deutlich erkennbar - entsprechend urig zB. die Zimmertüren, aber dementsprechend klein die Zimmer. Auf alle Fälle ein positives Erlebnis!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Christian

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Jacob

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pernille

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Conny

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Simone

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

Godt ophold

Godt op hold, nem indtjekning og gode informationer inden ankomst. Lille værelse men som forventet. Stille sted og fint rent. Desværre ikke helt funktionel badeværelse, intet at hænge bruser på, ingen sæbe i bad, meget kraftig lugt fra afløb. Dog masser af varmt vand. Morgenmad rigtig fint og god udvalg. Hyggelige omgivelser. Steder ligger meget centralt. Alt i alt et godt ophold
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Inge

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Ida

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Annette

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

Imponerende

Når man som os er til bymidter med arkitektonisk sammenhæng findes dette lille hotel ikke bedre, og morsommere! Små gamle celler med dobbeltseng og med en mezzanin med to stole og et bord. Min sjæl, hvad vil du mere. Morgenmaden fortræffelig, ovenikøbet med i prisen. Hurra, we’ll be back.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025