Title: Fengselshotellet Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=104419816&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Fengselshotellet Guests at Fengselshotellet enjoy a complimentary self-serve breakfast, high-speed WiFi, and a charming library to explore. ## Photo gallery for Fengselshotellet ![Reception - Fengselshotellet (Arendal)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104420000/104419900/104419816/fa6e845c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Double Room, 1 Double Bed | Free WiFi, bed sheets - Fengselshotellet (Arendal)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104420000/104419900/104419816/e87846f8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Children’s activities - Fengselshotellet (Arendal)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104420000/104419900/104419816/2bccaad4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Reception - Fengselshotellet (Arendal)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104420000/104419900/104419816/abe8333d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior detail - Fengselshotellet (Arendal)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104420000/104419900/104419816/773ba0ec.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Located in central Kristiansand, Fengselshotellet provides free in-room WiFi and a complimentary self-serve breakfast. Travelers can browse books in the library or use tables near the laundry facilities to catch up on work. The attentive staff enhances the overall experience. ## Reviews 8.2 Very good ## Popular amenities - Breakfast included - Pet-friendly - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi - Business services - Laundry room £70 includes taxes & fees 25 Jan - 26 Jan ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Jan 18 - Jan 19](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-18&endDate=2026-01-19&selected=104419816&PinnedHotelID=104419816&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-18&endDate=2026-01-19&selected=104419816&PinnedHotelID=104419816&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Jan 19 - Jan 20](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-19&endDate=2026-01-20&selected=104419816&PinnedHotelID=104419816&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-19&endDate=2026-01-20&selected=104419816&PinnedHotelID=104419816&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Jan 23 - Jan 25](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-23&endDate=2026-01-25&selected=104419816&PinnedHotelID=104419816&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-23&endDate=2026-01-25&selected=104419816&PinnedHotelID=104419816&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Jan 30 - Feb 1](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-30&endDate=2026-02-01&selected=104419816&PinnedHotelID=104419816&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-30&endDate=2026-02-01&selected=104419816&PinnedHotelID=104419816&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 1 bed 2 beds Showing 5 of 5 rooms ### View all photos for Double Room, 1 Double Bed ![Double Room, 1 Double Bed | Free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104420000/104419900/104419816/e87846f8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Double Room, 1 Double Bed 8.4 Very good 20 reviews ### Highlights TV Bathrobes - Sleeps 2 - 1 Double Bed ### View all photos for Single Room ![Single Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104420000/104419900/104419816/84eaed13.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Single Room 7.8 Good 12 reviews ### Highlights TV Bathrobes - Sleeps 1 - 1 Single Bed ### View all photos for Twin Room ![Twin Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104420000/104419900/104419816/w1197h800x0y0-c2a18125.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Twin Room 8.0 Very good 3 reviews ### Highlights TV Bathrobes - Sleeps 2 - 1 Single Bunk Bed ### View all photos for Twin Room ![Twin Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104420000/104419900/104419816/ea1a8379.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Twin Room 8.8 Excellent 14 reviews ### Highlights TV Bathrobes - Sleeps 2 - 2 Single Beds ### View all photos for Quadruple Room ![Quadruple Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104420000/104419900/104419816/21723533.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Quadruple Room 10.0 Exceptional 2 reviews ### Highlights TV Bathrobes - Sleeps 4 - 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. More rewards for more adventures! [Sign in](https://www.expedia.co.uk/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FArendal-Hotels-Fengselshotellet-As.h104419816.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.co.uk/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FArendal-Hotels-Fengselshotellet-As.h104419816.Hotel-Information) ## About the area Located in Arendal, Fengselshotellet is near a train station. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Bystranda and Hove strand, while Bulder Lekeland and Risør Saltwater Aquarium are popular local attractions. Vitensenteret Sorlandet and Kristiansand Dyrepark are two other places to visit that come recommended. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing, and don't miss out on the ice skating. [Visit our Arendal travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Arendal.dx55236) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C58.46678%2C8.76085&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=DMam7jUVfC4I1zsaPWTB76kqqDw=) 6 Parkveien, Arendal, Agder, 4836 ### What's nearby - Glass Elevator to the Top of Fløyheia \- 8 min walk \- 0.4 miles - Bulder Lekeland \- 13 min walk \- 0.7 miles - Trinity Church \- 13 min walk \- 0.7 miles - Vitensenteret Sorlandet \- 14 min walk \- 0.8 miles - Bystranda \- 15 min walk \- 0.8 miles ### Getting around - Arendal Station - 11 min walk - Kristiansand (KRS-Kjevik) - 50 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Espresso House - ‬11 min walk - ‪Madam Reiersen Pollen - ‬12 min walk - ‪Arendal streetfood - ‬9 min walk - ‪Cafe Victor - ‬11 min walk - ‪Marco Polo - ‬10 min walk ## About this property ### Fengselshotellet Hotel near Bystranda Located close to Bulder Lekeland and Vitensenteret Sorlandet, Fengselshotellet provides free self-service breakfast, a library and laundry facilities. In addition to conference space, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices). You'll also find perks such as: - Free self-parking - An electric car charging station, express check-out and 3 meeting rooms - A banquet hall, a nature reserve and a vending machine Room features All guest rooms at Fengselshotellet boast comforts, such as bathrobes, in addition to Extra amenities include: - Bathrooms with showers and toilet paper ## Similar properties ![Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/53000000/52810000/52801300/52801215/2aa02354.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Lille Hotell Arendal - Free Wi-Fi - Restaurant - Breakfast available - Parking available 8.8 Excellent 427 reviews £96 includes taxes & fees 19 Jan - 20 Jan [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-19&endDate=2026-01-20&selected=52801215&PinnedHotelID=52801215&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Restaurant](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/68000000/67550000/67540900/67540842/1a2ea30b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hotell Arendal Arendal - Pet-friendly - Free Wi-Fi - Housekeeping - Soundproof rooms 7.6 Good 450 reviews £94 includes taxes & fees 19 Jan - 20 Jan [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-19&endDate=2026-01-20&selected=67540842&PinnedHotelID=67540842&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Restaurant](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/900000/892300/892294/2d9efb57.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Grand Hotel Arendal - Unike Hoteller Arendal - Breakfast included - Pet-friendly - Free Wi-Fi - Restaurant 8.6 Excellent 1,001 reviews £109 includes taxes & fees 20 Jan - 21 Jan [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-20&endDate=2026-01-21&selected=892294&PinnedHotelID=892294&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Lunch, dinner served; 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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 are allowed for an extra charge of NOK 339 per accommodation, per stay Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs and cats only ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Payment types at the property ## Important information ### Fees You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes: - Deposit: NOK 100 per accommodation, per stay We have included all charges provided to us by the property. ### Optional extras - Pet fee: NOK 339 per accommodation, per stay - Service animals are exempt from fees - Late check-out fee: NOK 200 (subject to availability) The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention This property does not have any lifts ### Property is also known as Fengselshotellet As Fengselshotellet Hotel Fengselshotellet Arendal Fengselshotellet Hotel Arendal ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Fengselshotellet pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at Fengselshotellet? ### How much is parking at Fengselshotellet? ### What time is check-in at Fengselshotellet? ### What time is check-out at Fengselshotellet? ### Where is Fengselshotellet located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## Fengselshotellet Reviews 8.2 ### Very good All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 8.6 Cleanliness ### 7.2 Amenities ### 8.8 Staff & service ### 8.0 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 77 8 - Good 31 6 - Okay 29 4 - Poor 12 2 - Terrible 6 ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Heidi 15 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities Everyone we interacted with was kind and friendly. Everyplace was very clean. ##### Heidi Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025 ### 6/10 Okay #### thomas 17 Sept 2024 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... ##### thomas Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Dag Sverre 18 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Rent og enkelt med grei frokost og imøtekommende personale ##### Dag Sverre Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rune 13 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Bra opphold. Rent rom. God og hyggelig omvisning i hotellet og gode historier. ##### Rune Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### charlotte 25 Sept 2025 Liked: Staff & service, room comfort Disliked: Cleanliness Møkkete bad og skal man bruke tv så man må egen tilgang til apper. ##### charlotte Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Bo 5 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Det var en fantastisk oplevelse. Med mange fine historier og detaljer. ##### Bo Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 30 Aug 2025 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. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Torild Fogelberg 16 Aug 2025 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❤️ ##### Torild Fogelberg Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 15 Aug 2025 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. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Erik Larsen 13 Aug 2025 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. ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/ef35e17a-144e-4b2d-9356-1ae23d38a6ba-1755094395760.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Erik Larsen Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Henriette 29 Jul 2025 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. ##### Henriette Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Yngvar 22 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Spennende konsept. Eneste minus var elendig luft på rommet. ##### Yngvar Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Liss Helen 18 Jul 2025 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. ##### Liss Helen Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Bjarne 12 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Helt topp for barn og betjening som var tilstede og hyggelig ##### Bjarne Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Chris André 9 Jul 2025 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 😊 ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/9662aad6-5bd9-45a9-93fe-d68037104a98-1752023099686.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/fb1df0a7-904f-4863-997f-2e5360982de7-1752023100154.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/3edece79-2b5e-4a02-9ccb-9a4519f1711a-1752023099631.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Chris André Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Åse Marit T 4 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Gøy for store og små Kjempegøy at det helt tydelig har vært et fengsel. Vi ble tatt imot i resepsjonen på en veldig hyggelig måte av en ansatt som også var tidligere innsatt. Veldig varm velkomst. Barnet fikk håndjern. Vi fikk hjelp å bære bagasjen til rommet uten at vi ba om det. Rommet og resten av lokalet var veldig rent og fint. Vær klar over at do/dusj er separat og deles med andre. De serverer ikke frokost, så det må ordnes selv. Anbefales! Vi kommer tilbake hit. ##### Åse Marit T Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Stein-Erik 21 Jun 2025 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❣️](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/f934084b-2500-4280-b6ca-6d89a357d3d6-1750482336125.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![Gjennom denne luka kom jeg meg ut og fikk meg nogle pilsener nede i Pollen❣️](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/2e79c48e-a0b8-45fa-a00b-990d194d9347-1750482334625.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![Ingen ubudne gjester kunne trenge seg inn på celle 27❣️](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/97acbc78-e9fc-4c91-85ac-ad2deb0bdb14-1750482336161.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![Førsteinntrykket - godt, gammaldags og trygt. ](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/55873eb0-ca7b-40cf-8126-c2537f603126-1750482337314.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Stein-Erik Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kristoffer 20 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Fantastisk opplevelse. Audun ga oss en omvisning som var veldig gøy. ##### Kristoffer Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### John Einar 19 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Gret hotell for en enkelt overnatting. Trivelig resepsjonist/leder ##### John Einar Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Camilla 18 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Hyggelig og hjelpsomme ansatte. Bra utnyttelse av et nedlagt fengsel!! ##### Camilla Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kim 15 Jun 2025 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! 🙌 ##### Kim Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025 ### 4/10 Poor #### Verified traveller 13 Jun 2025 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. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jan 8 Jun 2025 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 ##### Jan Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Bente 8 Jun 2025 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](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/3de2427f-ecfa-4bb2-984c-bd1a3186c3c7-1749406369161.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![Fra besøk på Merdø](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/679a0f56-9f45-424e-b7b5-cbf56350c1f1-1749406369469.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![Fra besøk på Merdø](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/7f1b4794-2eb8-4fdc-b9e7-1ffb01be6003-1749406369640.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Bente Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Knut Tellef 1 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Kjempe flott sørvis, tar seg tid til og fortelle litt historie rundt hotellet. ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/32c918c9-c88f-4038-b83b-0d8d6323cb73-1748769685474.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Knut Tellef Stayed 1 night in May 2025 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Hotel Brosundet](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Alesund-Hotels-Hotel-Brosundet.h891768.Hotel-Information) > > [TotalApartments - Stakkevollvegen studio](https://www.expedia.co.uk/TA-Stakkevollvegen-Studio.h109455209.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels in London](https://www.expedia.co.uk/London-Hotels.d178279.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [Skaret by Vander](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Troms-Hotels-Skaret-By-Vander.h87362014.Hotel-Information) > > [Målselv Mountain Village](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Malselv-Hotels-Malselv-Mountain-Village.h17744886.Hotel-Information) > > [TotalApartments Vervet Gjøa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Troms-Hotels-TA-Vervet-Gja.h97192742.Hotel-Information) > > [Gargia Lodge](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Alta-Hotels-Gargia-Lodge.h15111580.Hotel-Information) > > [Skarsnuten Mountain Resort & SPA](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hemsedal-Hotels-Skarsnuten-Hotel.h78565607.Hotel-Information) > > [Quality Hotel Pond](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Stavanger-Hotels-Quality-Hotel-Pond.h12270482.Hotel-Information) > > [Enter St. Elisabeth Suites](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Troms-Hotels-Enter-St-Elisabeth-Suites.h90340508.Hotel-Information) > > [Lyngen North](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Nordreisa-Hotels-Lyngen-North.h19952871.Hotel-Information) > > [Scandic Svolvær](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Vagan-Hotels-Scandic-Svolvr.h54316.Hotel-Information) > > [Aiden By Best Western Harstad Narvik Airport](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Evenes-Hotels-Sure-Hotel-By-Best-Western-Harstad-Narvik-Airport.h32596973.Hotel-Information) > > [Norefjell Ski & Spa, an Ascend Hotel Collection Member](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Krodsherad-Hotels-Norefjell-Ski-Spa.h2631436.Hotel-Information) > > [Sola Strand Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Stavanger-Hotels-Sola-Strand-Hotel.h481645.Hotel-Information) > > [Scandic Kristiansand Bystranda](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kristiansand-Hotels-Scandic-Kristiansand-Bystranda.h6201279.Hotel-Information) > > [Sommarøy Arctic Hotel Tromsø](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Troms-Hotels-Sommary-Arctic-Hotel-Troms.h9984483.Hotel-Information) > > [Thon Hotel Polar](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Tromso-Hotels-Thon-Hotel-Polar.h63982.Hotel-Information) > > [Farris Bad](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Larvik-Hotels-Farris-Bad.h2705224.Hotel-Information) > > [Aurora Fjord Cabins](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Lyngen-Hotels-Aurora-Fjord-Cabins.h57869643.Hotel-Information) > > [Havly Hotell](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Stavanger-Hotels-Havly-Hotell.h574511.Hotel-Information) > > [Trysil Alpine Lodge](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Trysil-Hotels-Trysil-Alpine-Lodge.h78124384.Hotel-Information) > > [Breathtaking Panoramic Views Cabin - Secluded / fire pit / ideal for aurora](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Balsfjord-Hotels-Breathtaking-Panoramic-Views-Cabin-Secluded-Fire-Pit-Ideal-For-Aurora.h70391586.Hotel-Information) > > [Quality Hotel Saga](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Troms-Hotels-Quality-Hotel-Saga.h83633.Hotel-Information) > > [TotalApartments - Vervet Apartment Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Troms-Hotels-Vervet-Apartment-Hotel.h102677458.Hotel-Information) > > [Thon Hotel Tromsø](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Tromso-Hotels-Thon-Hotel-Troms.h3087497.Hotel-Information) > > [Yggdrasil Farmhotel Retreat, Spa & Yoga](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Tromso-Hotels-Yggdrasiltunet-Gardshotell.h12385701.Hotel-Information) > > [Thon Hotel Ålesund](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Alesund-Hotels-Thon-Hotel-Alesund.h525588.Hotel-Information) ### Activities ---