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Fengselshotellet

2.0 star property
Hotel with free parking, near Bystranda

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

8.2 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, Bulder Lekeland
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Trinity Church
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Vitensenteret Sorlandet
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Kristiansand (KRS-Kjevik)
    ‪56 min drive‬

Room options

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

Double Room, 1 Double Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(20 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Single Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(12 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Twin Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room

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

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Twin Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(14 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Quadruple Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Quadruple Room

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

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

  • Glass Elevator to the Top of Fløyheia - 8 min walk - 0.4 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 - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Arendal Station - 11 min walk
  • Kristiansand (KRS-Kjevik) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Barrique Øl- og Vinstue - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Espresso House - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Kambuzi - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Arendal streetfood - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Marco Polo - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Fengselshotellet

Hotel with free parking, near Bystranda
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
  • 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. 

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.

What's there to see near Fengselshotellet?

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

Is parking available on site at Fengselshotellet?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel. Electric car charging 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.

Is Fengselshotellet good for couples?

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

Are there hot tubs at Fengselshotellet?

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?

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

Can I book a room with a balcony at Fengselshotellet?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Fengselshotellet.

Fengselshotellet Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 79 out of 159 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 32 out of 159 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 30 out of 159 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 159 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 159 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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

6/10 Okay

Egil

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

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

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

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

8/10 Good

Brith-Jorunn

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Silje

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gunn

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Marianne

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

charlotte

Traveled with group
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

6/10 Okay

Saskia

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Solrunn M

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

4/10 Poor

Unni Skøien

Traveled with group
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

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

4/10 Poor

Aleksander

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

Privat resa

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Christoffer

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann Kristin

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

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

4/10 Poor

Berit

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Torbjörn

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

4/10 Poor

Møyfrid

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ole Daniel

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

6/10 Okay

steinar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Reidun Margot

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025