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Fengselshotellet

2.0 star property
Hotel within easy reach of Bystranda

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In the heart of Kristiansand, Fengselshotellet offers a cozy retreat with free self-serve breakfast and in-room WiFi. Unwind with a good book from the library or get work done at one of our tables near laundry facilities. Guests appreciate helpful staff.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry facilities
  • Electric vehicle charging point

Main amenities (10)

  • 3 meeting rooms
  • Meeting rooms
  • Library
  • Vending machine
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Conference space
  • Limited hour front desk
  • Banquet hall

Feel at home (4)

  • Television
  • Laundry facilities
  • Bathrobes
  • Free self parking
The current price is $100
$112 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 2 - Sep 3

Room options

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a lamp, a chair, and a window with curtains.

Double Room, 1 Double Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(28 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A small room with a bed, a chair, a desk, a window with a view of buildings, and a wall with a rose painting.

Single Room

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

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A compact hotel room with bunk beds, a sink, and a painting on the wall.

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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A small, cozy room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a fan, and a window with curtains.

Twin Room

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

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A room with a bunk bed, a desk, a chair, a bed with green bedding, a window with curtains, a painting on the wall, and a shoe rack.

Quadruple Room

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

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Twin Room | WiFi (free), bed sheets

Twin Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Map
6 Parkveien, Arendal, Agder, 4836

What's nearby

  • Arendal Cemetery - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Bulder Lekeland - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Trinity Church - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Vitensenteret Sorlandet - 14 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Bystranda - 15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • Kristiansand (KRS-Kjevik) - 50 min drive
  • Stoa Station - 10 min drive
  • Arendal Station - 11 min walk
  • Brastad Station - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Arendal streetfood - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Egon - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Barrique Øl- og Vinstue - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Mønsj - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Espresso House - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Fengselshotellet

  • At Fengselshotellet, you'll be just a 5-minute drive from Bulder Lekeland and Vitensenteret Sorlandet. Guests looking to stay active can check out the nearby hiking/biking trails and cross-country skiing, and free perks include WiFi, self parking, and self-serve breakfast daily between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM. Also, this hotel is within a short drive of Bystranda.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 29 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Express check-out available
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:30 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
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs and cats only)*
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
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Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Electric vehicle charging point on site
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free self-serve breakfast each morning 7:00 AM–10:00 AM
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

What to do

  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Ice skating nearby

Working away

  • 3 meeting rooms
  • Conference space (1076 square feet)

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities

Facilities

  • Library
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • 3 stairs to reach property

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Television

Home comfort

  • Bathrobes

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Shared bathroom (in-room sink)
  • Shower only
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi (speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Deposit: NOK 100 per accommodation, per stay

Optional extras

  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge of NOK 200 (subject to availability)

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of NOK 339 per accommodation, per stay

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express

Also known as

Fengselshotellet As
Fengselshotellet Hotel
Fengselshotellet Arendal
Fengselshotellet Hotel Arendal

Frequently asked questions

Does Fengselshotellet offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Fengselshotellet does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Fengselshotellet?

Yes, cats and dogs are welcome. There's a charge of NOK 339 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

Is parking offered on site at Fengselshotellet?

Yes, there's free self parking. Electric vehicle charging is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Fengselshotellet?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of NOK 200 (subject to availability). Express check-out is available.

What is there to do at Fengselshotellet and nearby?

During the winter, enjoy nearby recreation like ice skating and cross-country skiing, and return when the snow melts for hiking.

What's the area around Fengselshotellet like?

Fengselshotellet is a short 15-minute walk from Bystranda and 16 minutes' walk from Vitensenteret Sorlandet.

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Reviews

Fengselshotellet Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.6

Cleanliness

8.2

Amenities

9.0

Staff & service

8.2

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was simple but had everything needed, with a good selection of spreads. (12 reviews)
  • Free parking was a convenient and greatly appreciated amenity. (4 reviews)
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Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Everyone we interacted with was kind and friendly. Everyplace was very clean.
Heidi, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Ok
Harald, 1-night trip
Verified review

6/10 Good

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...
thomas, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Et hyggelig hotell,med lun og personlig atmosfære. Avslappet og bra personale. Frokost⭐️⭐️⭐️
Marina, 1-night trip
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Hotell og museum i ett! Hadde med to barn i barneskolealder og de syntes dette var veldig spennende! Utrolig hyggelig personal!
Mari Haukland, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Et annerledes hotell med en spennende historie!
Anne Turid, 3-night trip
Verified review

8/10 Very good

Meget god service fra første møte i resepsjonen og på hele oppholdet. Kommer gjerne igjen senere. Håper det blir True Crim festival i 2027. Da kommer jeg med flere. Mvh J. M.
Jonny, 1-night trip
Verified review

8/10 Very good

Hyggelig personale. Ok frokost. Utmerket beliggenhet.
Hallgeir, 1-night trip
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Fint rom og gode senger. Like artig for barn som voksne.
Charlotte, 1-night trip
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Utrolig hyggelig betjening. Rent og pent. God frokost! Super service!!
Malene, 1-night trip
Verified review

8/10 Very good

Veldig hyggelig personale og artig sted å bo.. Små celler med lite komfort som ventet. Kjøleskap i gangen. Vifte på rommet. Do og dusj uten skjerming på rommet. Litt spesielt,men greit likevel. Kunne klart oss uten do, pga var doer og dusjer både her og der. Hyggelige å få med omvisning av daglig leder,som også var tidligere innsatt.
Hilde, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Spesiell opplevelse å overnatte i et fengsel. Det var litt for varmt å sove der, men senga og madrassen var veldig god. Helt grei enkel frokost. Gøy å gå rundt å se og høre litt historie om stedet. Koselig personale, og bra service. Kan anbefales hvis du ønsker en litt annen opplevelse enn et vanlig hotellrom. Fengselet ligger ikke så langt unna sentrum. Grei spasertur.
Jorunn, 1-night trip
Verified review

6/10 Good

Små rom, liten plass til baggasje på rommet
Eirik Sannes, 1-night trip
Verified review

8/10 Very good

Godt opplevelse, tatt i mot med respekt og omsorgsfull.
Niyonzima Fabious, 2-night trip
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Det er jo et fengsel, Eneste forskjellen er at du kan gå ut og inn som du vil....veldig bra konsept og passer bra for familier osv....
Lars Tommy, 1-night trip
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2/10 Poor

Veldig fornøyd med oppholdet. Alle som jobbet der var hyggelige. Frokosten var god. Kommer til å bo der neste gang jeg skal til Arendal.
Anne Berit, 3-night trip
Verified review

8/10 Very good

Alt var veldig bra, men toalett på rommet var ikke helt ok 🙃
Ida, 1-night trip
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Så trevlig personal! Vi kände oss så välkomna!
Annica, 1-night trip
Verified review

8/10 Very good

Virkelig en anderledes opplevelse å se et fengsel fra innsiden/cella og overnatte . Vi fikk en omvisning som var prikken over i'en med virkelig innlevelse.
Odd, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Bra opplevelse og god service
Ove Ødegård, 2-night trip
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Veldig hyggelige og hjelpsomme de som jobber der. Spennende konsept og et hotell som ikke er lik andre hoteller. Et stort pluss, gratis parkering og trygt å sette igjen syklene på bilen👍 Dette må være et ypperlig sted å ta med litt store unger og ungdommer på✌️
Bente B, 3-night trip
Verified review

8/10 Very good

Veldig gøyalt hotell å være på. Ungene likte seg kjempegodt! Hyggelig personal , rent og pent på rommet. Frokost var enkel som forespeilet i omtale men må trekke ned at det var dårlig utvalg i forhold til cøliaki. Det var også sjelden folk i resepsjonen slik at man måtte vente lenge og vel på at det dukket opp noen. Men ellers veldig bra opphold!
Line, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Artig hotel med hyggelig personale. Brødet til frokosten var tørt og dermed ble frokosten ingen høydare.
Stein, 1-night trip
Verified review

8/10 Very good

Artig konsept med hotell i gammelt fengsel. Det var rent og pent, og mye morsomt å se på. Reiste med ungdom på 15 som ikke var særlig imponert over toalett på rommet og delt dusj, vil tro yngre barn setter mer pris på det. Frokosten var enkel, som beskrevet. Kunne enkelt vært tatt opp et lite hakk ved å sørge for ferskere brød, og kanskje litt mer frukt tilgjengelig. Alt i alt ok.
Lisa Maria, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Litt annerledes opphold. Artig å overnatte i et bygg som har vært fengsel. Enkel men rent og pent. Betjeningen var veldig hjelpsomme. En annerledes opplevelse.
Rakhee, 1-night trip