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Fengselshotellet

2.0 star property
Hotel near Bystranda in Arendal

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Interior detail
Double Room, 1 Double Bed | Free WiFi
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

Explore the area

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

Room options

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Quadruple Room | Free WiFi

Quadruple Room

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

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Single Room | Free WiFi

Single Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Double or Twin Room | Free WiFi

Double or Twin Room

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

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Double Room, 1 Double Bed | Free WiFi

Double Room, 1 Double Bed

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

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Double Room | Free WiFi

Double Room

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

About the neighborhood

Arendal

In Arendal .Within 2 miles (3 km) of this Arendal hotel, you'll find Bystranda and Bulder Lekeland. Vitensenteret Sorlandet and Tyholmen are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Bulder Lekeland - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Vitensenteret Sorlandet - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Bystranda - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Tyholmen - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Hove strand - 16 min drive - 6.8 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Espresso House - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Strand Cafe - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪No1 Sportsbar - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪No 9 - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Hennig Olsen Isbar - ‬14 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. 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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  • Free WiFi
  • Housekeeping
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3.8 out of 5, Good, 443 reviews
$110 nightly
The price is $126
Sep 14 - Sep 15
Total with taxes and fees
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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

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

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.

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 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

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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 Sep 8, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Fengselshotellet on Sep 9, 2025 start from $107.59, 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. 71 out of 136 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 23 out of 136 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 25 out of 136 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 136 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 136 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

Jan

Traveled 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Birgitte

Traveled 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 traveler
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 traveler

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

BAARD EGIL

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Helt topp for reisende med barn. Men litt for enkelt for voksne som reiser alene uten barn. Hyggelig folk som tok i mot oss.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Johnny Vidar

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Sidsel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Kaldt

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Siri

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Stilig konsept

Utrolig hyggelig personal. Stilig konsept! Litt kaldt
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

DAG SIGURD SYVERS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Kjell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Veldig koslig , vi har booket ett nytt opphold 💚
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Torleif

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

iben

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

10/10 Excellent

Stine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Magnus

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Sølvi monica

Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Tina

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024