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Fengselshotellet

2.0 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, near Bystranda

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Interior detail
Double Room, 1 Double Bed
Reception
Reception
Children’s activities

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Breakfast included
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included
  • Business services
The current price is NZ$185
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept

Explore the area

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6 Parkveien, Arendal, Agder, 4836
  • Bulder Lekeland
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Vitensenteret Sorlandet
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Hove strand
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Kristiansand (KRS-Kjevik)
    ‪61 min drive‬

Room options

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Quadruple Room

Quadruple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

TV
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Single Room

Single Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)

Highlights

TV
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Double or Twin Room

Double or Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

TV
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Double Room, 1 Double Bed

Double Room, 1 Double Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(20 reviews)

Highlights

TV
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room

Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(12 reviews)

Highlights

TV
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the area

Arendal

At Fengselshotellet you'll be within a 20-minute stroll of Bystranda and Bulder Lekeland. Highlights at this hotel include free self-service breakfast and free self-parking. .This pet-friendly hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a library and express check-out. Other amenities include laundry facilities, a microwave in a common area and a fridge in a common area. Each morning free breakfast is served. .Sights within a 30-minute drive of this Arendal hotel include Vitensenteret Sorlandet and Hove strand.

What's nearby

  • Bulder Lekeland - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Vitensenteret Sorlandet - 14 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Bystranda - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Hisoy Route - 5 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Hove strand - 16 min drive - 10.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Espresso House - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Jordbærpikene - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪No1 Sportsbar - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Strand Cafe - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Madam Reiersen Pollen - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Fengselshotellet

Hotel with free breakfast, near Bystranda
Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces. Event space at this hotel measures 1076 square feet (100 square metres) 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
  • Conference 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
  • Fridge in a common area
Fengselshotellet offers 29 accommodations. This Arendal hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices).

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Front of property

Hotell Arendal

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Housekeeping
  • Soundproof rooms
3.8 out of 5, Good, 449 reviews
The price is NZ$256
includes taxes & fees
26 Sept - 27 Sept
Hotell Arendal

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 transport

  • 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 lift

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

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
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

  • Pets: NOK 250 per accommodation, per stay, plus a deposit of NOK 250 per stay
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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 deposit: NOK 250 per stay
  • Pet fee: NOK 250 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
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. 

Property is also known as

Fengselshotellet As
Fengselshotellet Hotel
Fengselshotellet Arendal
Fengselshotellet Hotel Arendal

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Fengselshotellet?

Fengselshotellet offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Fengselshotellet?

As of 25 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Fengselshotellet on 28 Sept 2025 start from NZ$184.66, including 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.

Is parking available at Fengselshotellet?

Yep, Fengselshotellet has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Fengselshotellet?

Yep, Fengselshotellet is a short 15-minute walk from Bystranda.

Does Fengselshotellet serve breakfast?

Yep, free self-service breakfast is available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Fengselshotellet?

No, Fengselshotellet does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Fengselshotellet?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Fengselshotellet Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 72 out of 139 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 24 out of 139 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 26 out of 139 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 139 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 139 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

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

Hilde

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bente

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

10/10 Excellent

Georg

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

4/10 Poor

Christian Andreas

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stein-Erik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
En fantastisk og uventet opplevelse❣️ OK, så skjønte jeg utifra navnet at det hadde noe med et fengsel å gjøre. Men jeg valgte det først og fremst fordi det lå innen grei gangavstand fra by'n. OG at det lå i retning Harabakken dit jeg jo, som miljø- og klimarabiat ville ankomme med buss. Det samme er forøvrig tilfelle om du kommer med jønnban'. [P-plasser finnes forøvrig også...] Du blir allerede i inngangen møtt av kunstige, staute betjenter ikledd Fengselsvesenets ekte uniformer i 1939-utgaven. Samt veldig hyggelig personale. Frokosten hadde jeg naturligvis ingen store forventninger til utover vann og brød, men den inneholdt alt du trengte til en fin start på dagen - inkl. ferskkokte egg❣️ Ingen chef à lá Monte Carlo - men hva f... kan du forlange når du skal inn å gjøra opp for deg? Masse muligheter for oppdagelsesferder og true crime, som jeg ikke hadde tid til å benytte meg av. Siden Arendal jo kan by på både fjonge fioler og kolde pilsnere. Dog én klage ved utsjekk: Det er en SKAM at norske fengsler skal by på SÅ gode senger! En fantastisk og veldig autentisk opplevelse❣️ Og en opplevelse jeg ikke ville ha vært foruten, selv om jeg for 20 år siden ble frikjent 5-0 av Norges Høyesterett❣️🇧🇻
Trygt og godt så du ikke kunne kaste deg ut mellom etasjene❣️
Gjennom denne luka kom jeg meg ut og fikk meg nogle pilsener nede i Pollen❣️
Ingen ubudne gjester kunne trenge seg inn på celle 27❣️
Førsteinntrykket - godt, gammaldags og trygt.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Knut

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristoffer

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastisk opplevelse. Audun ga oss en omvisning som var veldig gøy.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Kjersti

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

John Einar

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Gret hotell for en enkelt overnatting. Trivelig resepsjonist/leder
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Camilla

Business traveller, Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hyggelig og hjelpsomme ansatte. Bra utnyttelse av et nedlagt fengsel!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Elisabeth

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim

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

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Fengselshotellet – langt fra soning, te

Reiste spontant til Sørlandet for å få med meg Hove Rock Festival lørdag 14., og trengte et sted å bo i siste liten. Logget meg inn på Hotels.com og fikk napp – ett ledig rom igjen. Jackpot! Ringte i forkant for å høre om tidlig innsjekk – null stress. Sen utsjekk dagen etter? Også helt uproblematisk. Servicen satt som et skudd fra hyggelig og travel betjening, som virkelig gjør en innsats i det som fortsatt føles som et levende, gammelt fengsel – bare med fri tilgang til frokostbuffeten 😇 Frokosten hadde alt jeg trengte. Og opplevelsen denne gangen? Mye, mye bedre enn sist. Kanskje var det stemningen, kanskje festivalen – men mest av alt: tryggheten og atmosfæren her. Kommer gjerne tilbake – frivillig! 🙌
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Disliked: Room comfort

Sjovt, Identisk men ikke for mange dage.

Ideen med at indrette et hotel i en nedlagt fængsel er fin. Stedet er også identisk. Desværre er der meget lyt og dermed kan man høre de rum som ligger i nærheden. Rengøringen af baderum kunne også være bedre.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Vi hadde et flott opphold. God service og hyggelig betjening. Hilsen fra oss på celle 17
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bente

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Oppholdet svarte til våre forventninger. Fordelaktig pris, hyggelig og imøtekommende betjening.
Enkelt men rent og pentbrom
Fra besøk på Merdø
Fra besøk på Merdø
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Knut Tellef

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Kjempe flott sørvis, tar seg tid til og fortelle litt historie rundt hotellet.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

My Nuong

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aud

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Espen

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

10/10 Excellent

Hanne

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

10/10 Excellent

Birgitte

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

Anderledes hotell

Artig konsept, mye historie i veggene. Hyggelig personale
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helene Svae

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

Stolpejakt & Kjærestetur

Fantastisk morsomt konsept. God seng, rent og ryddig. Utrolig hyggelig personale. Morsomt å se seg rundt inne i fengselet. Anbefales
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Terje

Business traveller
Disliked: Staff & service
Overnattingene er helt greitt . - er at på døra til frokosten står fra kl. 07.15 .Da kan man ikke komme kl 07.15 å begjynne å gjøre istand
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Greit hotel for en kort opphold
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025