Get the celebrity treatment with world-class service at Fengselshotellet AS

Elegant Accommodation: Fengselhotellet AS in Arendal offers a 5-star experience with free WiFi, ensuring guests stay connected. Comfortable Facilities: The hotel features a lounge, outdoor fireplace, indoor and outdoor play areas, family rooms, games room, and bicycle parking. Additional amenities include a paid airport shuttle service, daily housekeeping, express check-in and check-out, and free on-site private parking. Dining Options: Guests can enjoy a variety of breakfast options, including juice and cheese. The hotel also provides streaming services, a shared bathroom, TV, and a kitchen with a refrigerator and microwave. Local Attractions: Located 21 km from The Ibsen House and 63 km from Kristiansand Kjevik Airport, the hotel is near an ice-skating rink. Hiking and cycling activities are available in the surrounding area.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.8)

Free private parking available at the hotel


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1 double bed
1 single bed
1 single bed
2 single beds
1 bunk bed
2 bunk beds
1 double bed
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1 bunk bed
1 single bed
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3 double beds
1 single bed
1 double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

Wojciech
Poland Poland
Amazing place to stay if you want more then just a hotel. The way how they managed to change whole prison into interesting place full of an ideas. If you will be staying there , definitely check out the whole place from top to bottom 😊
Tanita
Norway Norway
It was a one of a kind experience. The hotell was true to its origins, and highlighted the things that make the hotell unique. The staff was attentive to the guests and very informative about the locations and the stories that found place at the...
Valeriya
France France
Not being fan of hostels, this one is amazing, should be in the « must see » ❤️
Sarah
United Kingdom United Kingdom
It was a fun and interesting place to stay for a night. Close to town and something different.
Simo
Finland Finland
This is something else than boring chain hotels! Nice combination of facilities but no more. Warm feelings!
Guy
South Africa South Africa
An unusual, different experience ie to stay in a former prison
Keith
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Super friendly and helpful - something completely different and a fun change from a “normal” hotel.
Maximilian
Germany Germany
The looks / style and feel, the very friendly personal and the history information everywhere.
Nicholas
Norway Norway
Unique, welcoming, educational. Super comfortable, unlike anywhere I’ve stayed. Audun is a brilliant host, gave us a tour which will live with me for a long time. Everyone should stay here at least once. I’ll be back!
Kr
Germany Germany
Very quirky. A converted prison. Forn Norway a good price.

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House rules

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Check-in
From 16:00 to 23:00
Check-out
From 11:00 to 11:30
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 12 years
Extra bed upon request
NOK 399 per child, per night
13+ years
Extra bed upon request
NOK 599 per person, per night

Prices for extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

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There are no cots available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
Accepted payment methods
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