Near Norrland's University Hospital, Hotell Gamla Fängelset offers a haven with a breakfast buffet and conference space. Active travelers will appreciate bike rentals and cycling activities while staying connected with in-room WiFi.
Bildmuseet Museum of Contemporary Art and Visual Culture - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
Norrland's Opera - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
Utopia - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
Visionite Arena - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
Umeå University - 4 min drive - 2.0 km
Getting around
Umea (UME) - 7 min drive
Umeå Östra Station - 13 min walk
Umeå Central Station - 15 min walk
Hörnefors Station - 22 min drive
Restaurants
MAX - 9 min walk
Shanghai - 9 min walk
Bodegan - 8 min walk
Costas of Sweden - 9 min walk
Gröna Älgen - 3 min walk
About this property
Hotel 1861
Hotel 1861 offers a fantastic location, putting you just a 5-minute walk from Bildmuseet Museum of Contemporary Art and Visual Culture and Curiosum. Guests looking to stay active can check out the nearby hiking/biking trails, and free perks include WiFi, self parking, and buffet breakfast on weekdays between 6:30 AM and 8:30 AM. Also, Guitars – the Museum and Norrland's Opera are within a 15-minute walk. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.
At a glance
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Hotel size
28 rooms
Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in/out available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open Monday - Friday (7:00 AM - 6:00 PM) and Saturday - Sunday (8:00 AM - noon)
Guests will receive an access code
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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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 not allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking
Free onsite self parking
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free buffet breakfast on weekday mornings 6:30 AM–8:30 AM
Coffee/tea in a common area
Shared microwave
Shared refrigerator
What to do
Bicycle rentals nearby
Ecotours nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Working away
2 meeting rooms
Conference space (452 square feet)
Services
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Bicycle rentals
Facilities
Built in 1861
Television in common areas
Banquet hall
Outdoor furniture
Accessibility
Elevator
Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Handrails in stairways
Room amenities
Home comfort
Heating
Bathrobes
Sleep well
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Hair dryer (on request)
Towels
Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Shared kitchen access
Cookware, dishes, and utensils
More
Housekeeping once per stay
Guidebooks/recommendations
Fees & policies
Children & extra beds
Cribs/infant beds are available for SEK 100 per stay
Rollaway beds are available for SEK 200.0 per night
Policies
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club
Cashless transactions are available.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
Also known as
Fängelset
Hotell Gamla Fängelset
Hotell Gamla Fängelset Hotel
Hotell Gamla Fängelset Hotel Umea
Hotell Gamla Fängelset Umea
Hotell Gamla Fängelset Umea
Hotell Gamla Fängelset Hotel
Hotell Gamla Fängelset Hotel Umea
Frequently asked questions
Does Hotel 1861 offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Hotel 1861 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 Hotel 1861?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Hotel 1861?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel 1861?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Express check-in and check-out and contactless check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Hotel 1861 and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities like cycling, hiking, and mountain climbing. Additional recreation nearby includes ecotours.
What's the area around Hotel 1861 like?
Hotel 1861 is a short 7-minute drive from Umea (UME) and 10 minutes' walk from Umea People's House.
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Reviews
Hotel 1861 Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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9.2
Cleanliness
8.8
Location
9.4
Staff & service
9.0
Property conditions & facilities
Guest review summary
What guests liked
Breakfast was a good to very good continental selection with dairy free options available. (6 reviews)
From real guest reviews summarized by AI.
Reviews
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 10, 2026
I love this hotel. The staff are amazing and I always feel so welcome. The rooms are clean and the beds are comfy.
Paul
Paul, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 29, 2025
Very nice stay, comfortable bed and good breakfast
John-William
John-William, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 12, 2026
Nice plac e conveniently situated for my purposes
Harry
Harry, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good
Apr 7, 2026
Spotless room. Helpful staff. Nice breakfast. 5 star for the price.
Rebecca
Rebecca, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 17, 2026
breakfast nice, room clean, nice mattress.
Heavy door, missing a map of where the toilets / showers are
Maxens
Maxens, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 11, 2025
Strongly recommended
A really nice hotel with a fantastic history rich interior.
The rooms are simple but very clean and comfortable. The breakfast buffet isn't the largest but it is fresh and varied and the staff are really friendly.
Paul David
Paul David, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 2, 2023
Fantastic stay in spacious annex
We had a fantastic stay in the hotel's annex apartment. The apartment was so spacious, clean and comfortable. We were able to get a great night's sleep, my partner away from my snoring! Check in was quick and friendly. Breakfast was a good continental selection.
Jane
Jane, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 28, 2025
AMAZING
It was really good, I arrived a bit late but it was still a amazing trip, cook building and rooms, everything was really clean and i really enjoyed it!
Floor was a bit squecky in my room at least so i was worried about waking others, but also i get its an old building so maybe cant so to much abt that,
But overall 10/10 would love to go here again
Sam
Sam, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 8, 2024
Different...in a good way
This is a unique property which made for a fun stay. (My gosh though, those "prison" doors are heavy.) Everything was very clean. It made the shared bathroom factor a total non-issue. Staff was very friendly and helpful.
gregory
gregory, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
May 3, 2026
God breakfast, lovely staff, clean room. A little bit too much purfume
Karin
Karin, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 11, 2026
Goood
Paul-rikard
Paul-rikard, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 20, 2025
Super friendly and helpful staff. Very clean. Was fun staying in s former prison. Breakfast was very good with a good choice of dairy free options
Gary
Gary, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Aug 22, 2025
This hotel is one of the most unique places we have ever stayed! If you were looking for an interesting and unique hotel experience, this is for you!
Anna
Anna, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jul 28, 2025
Building with interesting history
Kay
Kay, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 30, 2024
Nice hoten for families
Nice hotel to stay with family. There is also a kitchen to make and storage own food.
Pasi
Pasi, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
May 11, 2023
It’s an amazing place. The staff is fantastic. There’s lots of pictures and history.
Christine
Christine, 5-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 4, 2025
Great property. Around isn’t particularly pretty, but that’s fine. Not ugly either
Carla
Carla, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
May 6, 2024
Stayed here five years ago, eccentric place, old county jail, as a retired nurse who had worked at a county jail and a state prison, I was delighted by the place. Tack så mycket
Susan
Susan, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Aug 18, 2022
Wonderful stay at GF
Stayed one night in "annexet." We picked up the key before 1 PM so 2 hrs before check-in time, great! The little house was amazing with all the space, kitchen and own bathroom :) Bed was a little too soft for my taste but still slept pleasantly. Breakfast was just the basics but very good and filling. Lady at the reception was very nice though there were problems with my credit card and/or the internet. Free parking very great. Close to the city centre so could walk everywhere there. Wifi worked fine. Would def stay here again! Toppen!
Tiina
Tiina, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
May 26, 2026
Rent och Fräscht. Trevlig personal, mycket trevlig miljö.
Dick
Dick, 1-night trip
Verified
6/10 Good
May 21, 2026
Rent och snyggt hotell.
Frukosten var i enklaste laget!
bengt
bengt, 3-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
May 21, 2026
Jag trivdes utmärkt på detta hotell, trevlig personal som gjorde allt för att man skulle ha en bra upplevelse. Rent och snyggt och det luktade nystädat överallt, fri parkering, bra frukost, jag sov gott i dom sköna sängkläderna 10 av 10, detta blir mitt favoritställe när jag besöker Umeå.
Stephan
Stephan, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good
May 12, 2026
delat badrum var ingen hit.
Martin
Martin, 1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Apr 8, 2026
Mycket trevlig personal. Enkelt men rent. Hård säng, men spännande att bo i en fängelsecell. Bra pris, sparsam men tillräcklig frukost.
Lina
Lina, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 30, 2026
Personlig och ombonad miljö. Rent och trevligt. Väl sammansatt frukost. Mycket trevlig personal.