Arendal · Anno 1862
A real prison.
A truly unique hotel.
Weddings, conferences, team building and overnight stays in one of Arendal’s oldest and most atmospheric buildings — an authentic prison from 1862, transformed into a truly unique hotel and event venue.
Welcome inside the walls
More than just a hotel room.
A memory for life.
At Fengselshotellet in Arendal, you can spend the night in historic prison cells, explore authentic corridors and experience Norwegian prison history from the inside. We have given the old prison a new lease on life and created a truly special place for overnight stays, celebrations, weddings and conferences.
1862
Year built
4.7★
Google rating
800
Max. in the Exercise Yard
5 min
To downtown Arendal
What we offer
Four experiences. One historic prison.
Choose your way into Fengselshotellet — we take care of everything from the first contact to the final farewell.
Function Rooms
- Weddings
- Birthdays
- Anniversaries
- Confirmations
- Baptisms
- Memorial gatherings
Meetings and conferences
- Meeting
- Course
- Conference
- Seminar
- Professional seminar
- Board meeting
- Talk
- Workshop
- Presentation
Corporate Events
- Team building
- Company party
- Christmas party
- Summer party
- Kick-off
- Company anniversary
- Client event
Gallery
A prison you have to see.
Glimpses of our 160-year-old building — from drone shots of the facades to intimate cells.
A truly unique place to stay! The location is fantastic, the hosts are so welcoming, and the experience is something we’ll be talking about long after we got home.
— Guest · 4.7★ on Google · 150+ reviews