Fengselshotellet

2.0 star property
Hotel within easy reach of Bystranda

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Stroll through this serene hallway, featuring a comfortable bench and a view of a historic building outside.
Cozy retreat with a single bed, desk, and window offering a view of the surrounding buildings.
Reception area with a unique artwork, vending machines, and a window offering a view of the surrounding area.
Guests mingle in a spacious hallway.
Welcome to the lobby, where a reception desk and comfortable seating area await guests.
In the heart of Kristiansand, Fengselshotellet offers a cozy retreat with free self-serve breakfast and in-room WiFi. Unwind with a good book from the library or get work done at one of our tables near laundry facilities. Guests appreciate helpful staff.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Laundry facilities
  • Electric vehicle charging point
  • Free breakfast
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking

Main amenities (10)

  • 3 meeting rooms
  • Meeting rooms
  • Library
  • Vending machine
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Conference space
  • Limited hour front desk
  • Banquet hall
$118 nightly
The total price is $132
Aug 2 - Aug 3
Total includes taxes and fees

Room options

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Quadruple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

Single Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)

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TV
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Double or Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

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TV
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Double Room, 1 Double Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)

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TV
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)

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TV
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
6 Parkveien, Arendal, Agder, 4836

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
  • Tyholmen - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Hove strand - 16 min drive - 10.9 km

Getting around

  • Kristiansand (KRS-Kjevik) - 50 min drive
  • Stoa Station - 10 min drive
  • Arendal Station - 11 min walk
  • Brastad Station - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Espresso House - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Mønsj - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪No.1 Sportsbar - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Hoa-Hong Sushi - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Lai Lai Take Away - ‬14 min walk

About this property

Fengselshotellet

Located near a train station, Fengselshotellet is a great choice for a stay in Arendal. Guests looking to stay active can check out the nearby hiking/biking trails and cross-country skiing, and free perks include WiFi, self parking, and self-serve breakfast daily between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Languages

English, German, Norwegian

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 29 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Express check-out available
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
    • Front desk staffed during limited hours
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs and cats only)*
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
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Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Electric vehicle charging point on site
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free self-serve breakfast each morning 7:00 AM–10:00 AM
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

What to do

  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Ice skating nearby

Working away

  • 3 meeting rooms
  • Conference space (1076 square feet)

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities

Facilities

  • Library
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • 3 stairs to reach property

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Television

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi (speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Deposit: NOK 100 per accommodation, per stay

Optional extras

  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge of NOK 200 (subject to availability)

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pet deposit: NOK 250 per stay
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of NOK 250 per accommodation, per stay

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express

Also known as

Fengselshotellet As
Fengselshotellet Hotel
Fengselshotellet Arendal
Fengselshotellet Hotel Arendal

Frequently asked questions

Does Fengselshotellet offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Fengselshotellet does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Fengselshotellet?

Yes, cats and dogs are welcome. There's a charge of NOK 250 per accommodation, per stay, and there's also a deposit of NOK 250 per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

Is parking offered on site at Fengselshotellet?

Yes, there's free self parking. Electric vehicle charging is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Fengselshotellet?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of NOK 200 (subject to availability). Express check-out is available.

What is there to do at Fengselshotellet and nearby?

During the winter, enjoy nearby recreation like ice skating and cross-country skiing, and return when the snow melts for hiking.

What's the area around Fengselshotellet like?

Fengselshotellet is a short 6-minute walk from KUBEN and 15 minutes' walk from Bulder Lekeland.

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Fengselshotellet Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10

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...
1-night trip

10/10

Helt topp for barn og betjening som var tilstede og hyggelig
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10/10

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6/10

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10/10

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8/10

1-night trip

10/10

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 😊
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10/10

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8/10

2-night trip

8/10

1-night trip

10/10

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.
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6/10

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6/10

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10/10

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2-night trip

10/10

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.
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10/10

Fantastisk opplevelse. Audun ga oss en omvisning som var veldig gøy.
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10/10

Gret hotell for en enkelt overnatting. Trivelig resepsjonist/leder
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