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Fengselshotellet

2.0 star property
Hotel near Bystranda in Arendal

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Double Room, 1 Double Bed | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Children's activities

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)
    ‪54 min drive‬

Room options

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Double Room, 1 Double Bed | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, 1 Double Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(20 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Single Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Twin Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Twin Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(14 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Quadruple Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Quadruple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

About the neighborhood

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

  • Bulder Lekeland - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Klockers Hus - 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

  • ‪Madam Reiersen Pollen - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Espresso House - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Arendal streetfood - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Mønsj - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Grand hotel Arendal - ‬9 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
  • Limited onsite self parking

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
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

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 Jan 1, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Fengselshotellet on Jan 11, 2026 start from $118.06, 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. 76 out of 154 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 31 out of 154 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 29 out of 154 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 154 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 154 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

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

Marianne

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

charlotte

Traveled with group
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

6/10 Okay

Saskia

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Solrunn M

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

4/10 Poor

Unni Skøien

Traveled with group
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

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

4/10 Poor

Aleksander

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

Privat resa

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Christoffer

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann Kristin

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

4/10 Poor

Berit

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Torbjörn

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

4/10 Poor

Møyfrid

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ole Daniel

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

6/10 Okay

steinar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Reidun Margot

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lars

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

10/10 Excellent

Anne

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

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

6/10 Okay

Jens Reidar

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Business traveler
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

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