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Fengselshotellet

2.0 star property
Hotel near Bystranda in Arendal

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Children's activities
Reception
Double Room, 1 Double Bed

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)
    ‪51 min drive‬

Room options

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Double Room, 1 Double Bed

Double Room, 1 Double Bed

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

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Single Room

Single Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(13 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Twin Room

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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Twin Room

Twin Room

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

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Quadruple Room

Quadruple Room

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

About the area

Arendal

In Arendal .Within 2 miles (3 km) of this Arendal hotel, you'll find Bystranda and Bulder Lekeland. Vitensenteret Sorlandet is within 2 miles (3 km) and Hove strand is within 9 miles (15 km).

What's nearby

  • KUBEN - 4 min walk - 0.4 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

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

Restaurants

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

About this property

Fengselshotellet

Hotel near Bystranda in Arendal
Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces. Event space at this hotel measures 1076 square feet (100 square meters) and includes conference space. A library, a vending machine, and laundry facilities are also featured at Fengselshotellet. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Arendal hotel.

  • 29 guestrooms or units
  • Meeting rooms
  • 1076 sq ft of conference space
  • 100 sq m of conference space
  • Breakfast available (free)
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Conference space
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Library
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
Fengselshotellet offers 29 accommodations with bathrobes. This Arendal hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices). Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include showers.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

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

Accessibility

  • 3 steps to reach entrance
  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

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

  • Pets: NOK 339 per accommodation, per stay
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: NOK 100 per accommodation, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Pet fee: NOK 339 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out fee: NOK 200 (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Fengselshotellet to the airport?

Fengselshotellet is 40.6 mi (50-min drive) away from the Kristiansand (KRS-Kjevik) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Fengselshotellet?

As of Jun 2, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Fengselshotellet on Jun 9, 2026 start from CA $168, 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.

Does Fengselshotellet have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Fengselshotellet.

How close is Fengselshotellet to the beach?

This hotel is 0.9 mi (6-min drive) from Bystranda and 8 mi (23-min drive) from Hove strand. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Fengselshotellet offer free breakfast?

Fengselshotellet offers free self-serve breakfast every day from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Fengselshotellet?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Fengselshotellet?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Fengselshotellet?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Fengselshotellet have a pool?

Fengselshotellet does not have a pool.

Does Fengselshotellet have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Fengselshotellet to downtown Arendal?

Fengselshotellet is 0.5 mi away from Arendal.

Fengselshotellet Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 88 out of 173 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 37 out of 173 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 30 out of 173 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 173 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 173 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Harald

Ok
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
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...
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Ulf

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Frokost var tragisk, men resten var veldig bra. Trivelige ansatte😊
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

janne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Kjekk opplevelse og flott opplegg. Anbefales
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Målfrid

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Første natten var dårlig, fikk et rom som ikke var vasket. Andre dag ok, men veldig lytt mellom rommene
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Frokost var heilt ok
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

4/10 Poor

ROLF ERIK

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Greit nok å ha med hund. Så ikke til noe personale. Rommet var rent. Forferdelig frokost opplegg. Et guffent sted. Bør heller betegnes som pensjonat.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Personalet var veldig hyggelig! Rommet var rent, gratis parking var suppert, vi er generelt veldig fornøyd!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Linda L

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Hyggelig betjening og spennende konsept! Anbefales absolutt særlig om man har med seg barn! Jeg ble fengslet😄
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Morten

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Fint sted
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

charlotte

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Torild Fogelberg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Anbefaler Fengselshotellet i Arendal på det varmeste. En helt egen atmosfære, mye historie både i og på veggene og fantastiske fangevoktere - alt i alt svært gode soningsforhold❤️
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Fantastisk service.

Fantastisk service fra personalet, og topp med gratis parkering. Ekstremt dyrt under Arendalsuka, men det er jo slik det er ved slike arrangement. Greit å være oppmerksom på at det er enkel standard, men det funker fint.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erik Larsen

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

To netter i Arendal

Vi ble veldig nysgjerrig på dette hotellet da det dukket opp i søket vårt. Å bo på en tidligere celle var artig, og behagelig. Vil bemerke at toalettet er rett på veggen på rommet 😅 de underselger frokosten i annonsen som bestod av brød med mye forskjellig pålegg, kaffe, te melk, juice og frokostblanding. Kun 10 minutter gange til sentrum.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Henriette

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

Spændende og anderledes overnatning

Meget anderledes at overnatte i et tidligere fængsel, men det var rigtig godt. Man kunne færdes i stort set hele fængslet og få et indtryk af, hvordan det var at være indsat der inden fængslet lukkede. Der var pænt og rent, og gode muligheder for underholdning, både i kælderen med bl.a. bordtennis og en arkademaskine, og ovenpå i biblioteket med diverse brætspil. Super hjælpsomt og flinkt personale. Selve byen, som er en lille havneby, er rigtig hyggelig, og i gåafstand fra hotellet (ca 10 min.) Helt klart et sted (og by) vi kan anbefale at bruge et par dage på.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yngvar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Spennende konsept. Eneste minus var elendig luft på rommet.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Liss Helen

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Synes det var for lite oppfølging av de ulike baderommene, både renhold og mangel av ulike artikler.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bjarne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Helt topp for barn og betjening som var tilstede og hyggelig
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris André

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

En uforglemmelig opplevelse

Var veldig flott opplevelse, da vi kom så hadde vi fått en celle med en enkel seng, vi gikk ned i resepsjonen og fant ett telefonnummer som vi prøvde å ringe pga resepsjonen ikke var bemannet, da svarte det en hyggelig mann og ga oss tillit å ba oss om å titte i en boks der det lå flere nøkler til flere celler, han rettet opp i feilen med en gang selv om klokken var 01:30 på natten å vi fikk en celle med dobbelseng ☺️ mye spennende å se å lese der da man fritt kunne vandre rundt å føle på opplevelsen som en innsatt. God service, blide og hyggelige personale, ett lite minus var at det var litt sterk mannlig parfymelukt på det rommet vi fikk, men alt i alt en fantastisk opplevelse som vi aldri ville vert foruten, vi reiser gjerne dit igjen og neste gang så vill vi være med på guideturen som tidligere innsatt og nå dagligledet Audun tar dere med på 😊
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025