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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
Front of property
Premium Double Room | Soundproofing, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds
Terrace/patio
Check-in/check-out kiosk

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Torvet 11, Ribe, Sønderjylland, 6760
  • Place, Ribe Cathedral
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Ribe Domkirkes Borgertaarn
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Wadden Sea National Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Airport, Esbjerg (EBJ)
    ‪29 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

7.2 out of 10
Good
(5 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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 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
(17 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 - 0.1 miles
  • Ribe Cathedral - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Ribe Domkirkes Borgertaarn - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Wadden Sea National Park - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Ribe VikingeCenter - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Weiss Stue - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Terpager & Co Café - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Tulip Hotdog - Pølsevogn - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Sælhunden - ‬5 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 a TV in a common area, wedding services, and a garden.
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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.

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 Kunstmuseum. You'll also find Wadden Sea National Park and Ribehus Slotsbanke 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.

Is Den Gamle Arrest a good place to stay for couples?

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.

Are there connecting rooms at Den Gamle Arrest?

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

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 that I can book at Den Gamle Arrest?

No, there aren't any 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.

Den Gamle Arrest Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 64 out of 255 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 113 out of 255 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 50 out of 255 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 255 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 255 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Else

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Lene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Rent værelse, dejlig morgenmad
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Spændende og usædvanlige omgivelser. Gode senge. Virkelig god morgenmad - og super betjening lige fra indtjekning til udtjekning.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Trång cell att sova i passar en person.

God frukost; ost och färsk frukt. Jättegott bröd. Rummet litet och trångt (en gammal fängelse cell) Att duscha var en utmaning; konsten att inte blöta ner hela rummet lärde man sig . Läget perfekt mitt i Gamla stan.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Kent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hyggeligt og autentisk ophold i den gamle arrest. Kommer helt sikkert igen.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Vinnie

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Elin

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Anders

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Svært at sige noget kort - læs anmeldelsen

Der skulle være sendt en mail med info om hvordan jeg kom ind på hotellet, fik jeg aldrig. Telefon nummer på døren henviste til at jeg kunne sende en mail. Da jeg fandt ud af hvor jeg kunne tjekke ind viste det sig at jeg skulle gå halvejs ud af byen til en kælder cafe og derefter tilbage igen. Værelset - ja det var en arrest, men der kunne nu godt have været ordentligt rent, klare oplysninger om internet mm. Morgenmad på stedet en meget sød og behagelig betjening, en god morgen buffet.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Lasse

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Lars Rode

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I forhold til pris var komfort for fprlig
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Kees

Traveled with family
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

4/10 Poor

Sven

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

8/10 Good

Gitte

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

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

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

8/10 Good

Henriette Groth

Traveled with family
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

Traveled with family
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

Traveled with group
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