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Fengselshotellet AS
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Get the celebrity treatment with world-class service at Fengselshotellet AS
Elegant Accommodation: Fengselhotellet AS in Arendal offers a 5-star experience with free WiFi, ensuring guests stay connected. Comfortable Facilities: The hotel features a lounge, outdoor fireplace, indoor and outdoor play areas, family rooms, games room, and bicycle parking. Additional amenities include streaming services, private bathrooms, kitchens, and city views. Convenient Services: Guests benefit from a paid airport shuttle service, express check-in and check-out, and free private parking. The hotel provides housekeeping, breakfast with juice and cheese, and bicycle hire. Local Attractions: Located 63 km from Kristiansand Kjevik Airport, the hotel is 21 km from The Ibsen House and near an ice-skating rink.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Airport shuttle
- Family rooms
- Breakfast
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Wojciech
Poland
“Amazing place to stay if you want more then just a hotel. The way how they managed to change whole prison into interesting place full of an ideas. If you will be staying there , definitely check out the whole place from top to bottom 😊” - Tanita
Norway
“It was a one of a kind experience. The hotell was true to its origins, and highlighted the things that make the hotell unique. The staff was attentive to the guests and very informative about the locations and the stories that found place at the...” - Valeriya
France
“Not being fan of hostels, this one is amazing, should be in the « must see » ❤️” - Sarah
United Kingdom
“It was a fun and interesting place to stay for a night. Close to town and something different.” - Simo
Finland
“This is something else than boring chain hotels! Nice combination of facilities but no more. Warm feelings!” - Guy
South Africa
“An unusual, different experience ie to stay in a former prison” - Keith
United Kingdom
“Super friendly and helpful - something completely different and a fun change from a “normal” hotel.” - Maximilian
Germany
“The looks / style and feel, the very friendly personal and the history information everywhere.” - Nicholas
Norway
“Unique, welcoming, educational. Super comfortable, unlike anywhere I’ve stayed. Audun is a brilliant host, gave us a tour which will live with me for a long time. Everyone should stay here at least once. I’ll be back!” - Kr
Germany
“Very quirky. A converted prison. Forn Norway a good price.”
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Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
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Cot and extra bed policies
Prices for extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
There are no cots available at this property.
All extra beds are subject to availability.
