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Hotel 1861

Property class: 2.5

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A corridor with wooden flooring, black chairs, a round table, and black planters with green plants.
A modern hotel room with a double bed, a sofa, a dining table, and a large window with curtains.
A building with a large arched entrance, steps leading up to it, and the inscription "ANNO MDCCLXVI" above the door.
A dining area with tables and chairs, a clock, and a television on the wall.
A double bed with two nightstands, a large mirror, a chair, and a window with curtains.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Business services
  • Kitchen
The current price is NZ$169
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct

Explore the area

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Storgatan 62, Umea, 903 30
  • Place, Umea City Church
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Norrland's Opera
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Umeå University
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Umea (UME)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Single Room, Shared Bathroom

A bedroom with a bed, a desk, a chair, a radiator, a window with curtains, and a plant.

Single Room, Shared Bathroom

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(29 reviews)
  • 6 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Double Room, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom

A bedroom with a wooden floor, a metal bed frame, a bedside table with a lamp, a window with curtains, and a radiator.

Double Room, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom

  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a bunk bed, a radiator, a window with curtains, and a hanging light fixture.

Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed and 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Economy Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

A bedroom with two beds, a desk, a radiator, and a window with curtains.

Economy Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • 9 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Private Bathroom

A modern hotel room with a double bed, a sofa, a dining table, and a large window with curtains.

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Private Bathroom

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 69 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Single Bunk Bed

About the area

Umea

Hotel 1861 places you in the centre of Umea, steps from Bildmuseet Museum of Contemporary Art and Visual Culture and within a short 5-minute stroll of Curiosum. Highlights at this hotel include a complimentary breakfast and free self-parking. .This business-friendly hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, express check-in and express check-out. Other amenities include coffee/tea in a common area, a microwave in a common area and a fridge in a common area. .Sights within a 15-minute walk of this Umea hotel include Guitars – the Museum and Norrland's Opera.

What's nearby

  • Umea City Church - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Norrland's Opera - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Väven Cultural Centre - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Visionite Arena - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Umeå University - 3 min drive - 2.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Shanghai - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪MAX - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Nya Konditoriet - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Guilty Pleasure Café - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Rex Bar & Grill - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Hotel 1861

Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces. Event space at this hotel measures 452 square feet (42 square metres) and includes conference space. A vending machine, multilingual staff, and coffee/tea in common area are also featured at the business-friendly Hotel 1861. Free self parking is available.

This Umea hotel is smoke free.

  • 28 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Conference rooms
  • 452 sq ft of conference space
  • 42 sq. m of conference space
  • Built in 1861
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Conference space
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Television in lobby
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Fridge in a common area
Hotel 1861 offers 28 accommodations with complimentary bathrobes and blackout curtains. This Umea hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Hypo-allergenic bedding and hairdryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided once per stay.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

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
  • Vending machine

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.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • 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

  • Dressing gowns
  • 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 and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for SEK 200.0 per night.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for SEK 100 per stay.

Payment types

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

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

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

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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, 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
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 Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a security system in all accommodation. 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

What is the cancellation policy at Hotel 1861?

Hotel 1861 offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel 1861?

As of 17 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel 1861 on 26 Oct 2026 start from NZ$169, 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 Hotel 1861?

Yep, Hotel 1861 has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Hotel 1861?

The closest beach to Hotel 1861 is Nydalabadet (3.6 km).

Does Hotel 1861 serve breakfast?

Yep, complimentary buffet brekkie is available on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 8:30 AM and on weekends between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hotel 1861?

No, Hotel 1861 does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Hotel 1861?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Hotel 1861?

No, pets are not allowed.

Hotel 1861 Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 294 out of 524 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 185 out of 524 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 30 out of 524 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 524 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 524 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very nice stay, comfortable bed and good breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I love this hotel. The staff are amazing and I always feel so welcome. The rooms are clean and the beds are comfy.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice plac e conveniently situated for my purposes
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Spotless room. Helpful staff. Nice breakfast. 5 star for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
God breakfast, lovely staff, clean room. A little bit too much purfume
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My daughter really enjoyed her stay with you. She told me everything was wonderful and she's glad she chose to stay at Hotel 1861. The unique character and history of the hotel was a big plus but, also, the hotel was very clean, the twin single room was comfy, breakfast was fresh and typically Swedish, the staff was wonderful, and the location was extremely convenient to get around the city and to the airport. She loved everything about her stay and looks forward to staying again. I must say that the hotel (and Umea) both seem so nice, I also want to visit the next time I'm in Sweden.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Strongly recommended

A really nice hotel with a fantastic history rich interior. The rooms are simple but very clean and comfortable. The breakfast buffet isn't the largest but it is fresh and varied and the staff are really friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
breakfast nice, room clean, nice mattress. Heavy door, missing a map of where the toilets / showers are
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super friendly and helpful staff. Very clean. Was fun staying in s former prison. Breakfast was very good with a good choice of dairy free options
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice hoten for families

Nice hotel to stay with family. There is also a kitchen to make and storage own food.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Building with interesting history
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Goood
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful stay at GF

Stayed one night in "annexet." We picked up the key before 1 PM so 2 hrs before check-in time, great! The little house was amazing with all the space, kitchen and own bathroom :) Bed was a little too soft for my taste but still slept pleasantly. Breakfast was just the basics but very good and filling. Lady at the reception was very nice though there were problems with my credit card and/or the internet. Free parking very great. Close to the city centre so could walk everywhere there. Wifi worked fine. Would def stay here again! Toppen!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice bra service o välstädat
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good jail, you can come and as you wish
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rent rum, trevliga gemensamma ytor
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very nice stay and beautiful premise at a great location with helpful and friendly staff. The breakfast, while good quality, could have more selection and be more diverse.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026