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Hotel 1861

2.5 star property
Hotel with free parking, steps from Bildmuseet Museum of Contemporary Art and Visual Culture

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Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Private Bathroom | Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi
Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Private Bathroom | Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi
Front of property
Free daily buffet breakfast

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Storgatan 62, Umea, 903 30
  • Place, Bildmuseet Museum of Contemporary Art and Visual Culture
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Norrland's University Hospital
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Umeå University
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Umea (UME)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

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Single Room, Shared Bathroom | Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Single Room, Shared Bathroom

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(20 reviews)
  • 65 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Double Room, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom | Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Double Room, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom | Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Economy Twin Room, Shared Bathroom | Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Economy Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • 96 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Private Bathroom | Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Private Bathroom

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 742 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

About the neighborhood

Umea

Hotel 1861 places you next to Bildmuseet Museum of Contemporary Art and Visual Culture and within a 5-minute walk of other popular sights like Curiosum. This 28-room hotel has conveniences like free breakfast, free in-room WiFi, and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • Bildmuseet Museum of Contemporary Art and Visual Culture - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Norrland's Opera - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Visionite Arena - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Norrland's University Hospital - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Umeå University - 3 min drive - 1.1 miles

Getting around

  • Umeå Östra Station - 13 min walk
  • Umea (UME) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪MAX - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Shanghai - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Bodegan - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Äpplet - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Gröna Älgen - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Hotel 1861

Hotel with free parking, steps from Bildmuseet Museum of Contemporary Art and Visual Culture
Guests of Hotel 1861 enjoy access to free WiFi in public areas, meeting rooms, and conference space. If you drive, put free parking to good use. A multilingual staff is on hand to help with luggage storage, and offer sightseeing advice. Additional amenities include coffee/tea in a common area, a microwave in a common area, and a refrigerator in a common area.
Guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Desks are also included. Housekeeping is available once per stay.
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

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 8:30 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (once per stay)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms
  • 452 square feet of conference space

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1861
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Desk
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Friday (7:00 AM - 6:00 PM) and Saturday - Sunday (8:00 AM - noon)
Guests will receive an access code
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 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

Access methods

Access code, staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for SEK 200.0 per night
  • Cribs/infant beds are available for SEK 100 per stay

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: SEK 100 per stay
  • Rollaway bed fee: SEK 200.0 per night

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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector and a security system
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
Checking in and out are easy with express services. Driving? This property offers free 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.
  • 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. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Onsite safety features include a smoke detector and a security system.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property is also known as

Fängelset
Hotell Gamla Fängelset
Hotell Gamla Fängelset Hotel
Hotell Gamla Fängelset Hotel Umea
Hotell Gamla Fängelset Umea
Hotell Gamla Fängelset Umea
Hotell Gamla Fängelset Hotel
Hotell Gamla Fängelset Hotel Umea

Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at Hotel 1861?

Hotel 1861 provides free cancellation on select room rates. If you'd like to learn more, take a look at the cancellation policy on our site.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel 1861?

As of Feb 10, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel 1861 on Feb 17, 2026 start from $92.95, 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's there to do close to Hotel 1861?

This hotel is located in Umea, just steps from Bildmuseet Museum of Contemporary Art and Visual Culture and Curiosum, and within a short walk of Navat. You'll also find Umea People's House and Väven Cultural Centre less than a mile away.

Is there parking available at Hotel 1861?

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

Does Hotel 1861 have a casino?

No, Hotel 1861 doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Hotel 1861?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

Is Hotel 1861 a good place to stay for couples?

Couples staying at this hotel will value amenities like bathrobes, rainfall showerheads in some guestrooms, as well as free breakfast.

Does Hotel 1861 have a hot tub?

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

Does Hotel 1861 have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Hotel 1861 offers free buffet breakfast on weekday mornings though there is no restaurant.

Will Hotel 1861 allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Hotel 1861.

Does Hotel 1861 have connecting rooms?

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

How close is the airport from Hotel 1861?

The closest major airport to Hotel 1861 is Umea (UME), which is 3.1 mi away (7 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at Hotel 1861?

No, at Hotel 1861, there aren't any guestrooms that list a balcony.

Hotel 1861 Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 250 out of 455 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 164 out of 455 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 27 out of 455 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 455 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 455 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness
Smidig incheckning, trevlig personal, städat och fräscht, helt ok frukost. Det var lite stökigt på natten
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sam

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

AMAZING

It was really good, I arrived a bit late but it was still a amazing trip, cook building and rooms, everything was really clean and i really enjoyed it! Floor was a bit squecky in my room at least so i was worried about waking others, but also i get its an old building so maybe cant so to much abt that, But overall 10/10 would love to go here again
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is one of the most unique places we have ever stayed! If you were looking for an interesting and unique hotel experience, this is for you!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great property. Around isn’t particularly pretty, but that’s fine. Not ugly either
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

gregory

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

Different...in a good way

This is a unique property which made for a fun stay. (My gosh though, those "prison" doors are heavy.) Everything was very clean. It made the shared bathroom factor a total non-issue. Staff was very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed here five years ago, eccentric place, old county jail, as a retired nurse who had worked at a county jail and a state prison, I was delighted by the place. Tack så mycket
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jane

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

Fantastic stay in spacious annex

We had a fantastic stay in the hotel's annex apartment. The apartment was so spacious, clean and comfortable. We were able to get a great night's sleep, my partner away from my snoring! Check in was quick and friendly. Breakfast was a good continental selection.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It’s an amazing place. The staff is fantastic. There’s lots of pictures and history.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

shaden

Stayed 1 night in May 2022

4/10 Poor

Sophia

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ahad

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

Hotell GF

Det var roligt att stanna där. Jag var nöjd med mottagen och fick tillräcklig information om allting. Städningen var perfekt i rummet, köket, toaletterna och dusch. Frukosten var också jättebra och damen som serverade den var mycket vänlig och hygglig. Hon hjälpte alla som skulle sätta sig på restaurangen. Jag tror att priset på hotellet var det enda som ganska var högt.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Jonas

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

Great sty

Great location, the only down-side was having to share the (very nice and clean) toilet/bathroom.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

olivier

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff, good location and nice place altogether.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Paulina

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2021

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
On the booking page, they didn't marked as shared bathrooms in the rest of the rooms except for single room. I would not have chosen this hotel if I knew that all of the rooms in this hotel did not have a private toilet. I sent a message through the hotel's webpage to talk about this, but I didn't get an answer. The room is very small. Staffs were friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Amazing host running the place, and such a quirky place, but just be aware that it is after all an old prison, so quite basic and noisy. Breakfast included was fantastic!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Darius

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Frida

Would always recommend

The room is quite small but it has everything you need. The shower and toilets are very clean. The staff if absolutely amazing. They make you feel welcome and are very easy to approach.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Shayla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Gustaf

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kalevi

Business traveler
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Henkilökunta on tylyä. Oleellisia tietoja ei anneta. Valittajaan suhtaudutaan täysin välinpitämättämästi. Huone on todellakin vankilahuone.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Therese

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Mysigt hotell... bodde i annexet. Saknade TV på rummet men det fanns inne i stora byggnaden. Frukosten var helt Ok, bas-utbud men inget överflöd.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Nona

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

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