Near Norrland's University Hospital, Hotell Gamla FĂ€ngelset 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
Utopia - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
Norrland's University Hospital - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
UmeÄ University - 3 min drive - 1.7 km
Nolia - 4 min drive - 2.3 km
Getting around
Umea (UME) - 7 min drive
UmeĂ„ Ăstra Station - 13 min walk
UmeÄ Central Station - 15 min walk
Hörnefors Station - 22 min drive
Restaurants
âȘMAX - âŹ9 min walk
âȘBodegan - âŹ8 min walk
âȘO'Learys - âŹ10 min walk
âȘRonyas Restaurang - âŹ8 min walk
âȘHunger och Törst - âŹ8 min walk
About this property
Hotell Gamla FĂ€ngelset
Located near a train station, Hotell Gamla FĂ€ngelset is a great choice for a stay in Umea. 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. 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
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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
LOCAL_PARKING
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 AMâ8:30 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 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
FĂ€ngelset
Hotell Gamla FĂ€ngelset
Hotell Gamla FĂ€ngelset Hotel
Hotell Gamla FĂ€ngelset Hotel Umea
Hotell Gamla FĂ€ngelset Umea
Hotell Gamla FĂ€ngelset Umea
Hotell Gamla FĂ€ngelset Hotel
Hotell Gamla FĂ€ngelset Hotel Umea
Frequently asked questions
Does Hotell Gamla FĂ€ngelset offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Hotell Gamla FĂ€ngelset does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If youâve 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 Hotell Gamla FĂ€ngelset?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Hotell Gamla FĂ€ngelset?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotell Gamla FĂ€ngelset?
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 Hotell Gamla FĂ€ngelset and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities like cycling, hiking, and mountain climbing. Additional recreation nearby includes ecotours.
What's the area around Hotell Gamla FĂ€ngelset like?
Hotell Gamla FĂ€ngelset is a short 7-minute drive from Umea (UME) and 8 minutes' walk from Navat.
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Hotell Gamla FĂ€ngelset Reviews
Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
9.4/10
Cleanliness
9.4/10
Staff & service
8.8/10
Amenities
9.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.2/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
8/10 Very good
Jun 6, 2025
VĂ€ldigt trevlig personal och fina utrymmen.
Kim
Kim, 5-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jun 27, 2025
Yöpymisen arvoinen
Tilava perhehuone, mukava sÀnky, kiva miljöö
Paula
Paula, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Feb 2, 2025
PrisvÀrt boende
Eric
Eric, 1-night trip
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
8/10 Very good
Feb 19, 2025
Toppen fint. Dock vÀldigt enkelt och trÄngt (SÄklart Àven en del utav charmen)
hĂŒbinette
hĂŒbinette, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jul 5, 2025
FÀngslande övernattning
Trevlig upplevelse med lite annorlunda rum och hotell
Saknade dock toa/dusch pÄ rummet
Verified traveler
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 4, 2025
UtmÀrkt boende för resande med en övernattning. Svala, sÀkra och tÀmligen ljudisolerade rum/celler.
Hög renlighet över lag.
IngÄende frukost mycket bra och fullt tillrÀcklig.
TillmötesgÄende personal!
Folke
Folke, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 25, 2023
Fantastiskt service, fin liten utstÀllning. Mkt trevligt stÀlle.
Gilda
Gilda, 3-night trip
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
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 12, 2025
Vanha vankila
Mielenkiintoista nukkua vankilan sellissÀ.
Markku
Markku, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Oct 30, 2023
VÀldigt smala sÀngar men rent och fint. JÀttegod frukost och trevlig personal.
Ellinor
Ellinor, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Apr 9, 2025
Lugn och skön upplevelse pÄ detta charmiga lilla hotell.
Glad och hjÀlpsam personal.
Rummen Àr lite lyhörda. I övrigt ligger hotellet i en ganska lugn del av staden.
Frukosten som serveras Àr kanske inte överdÄdig men tyckte dom erbjöd det vÀsentligaste.
Verified traveler
2-night trip
6/10 Good
Apr 21, 2025
Erikoinen hostel
Vankilahostel, vessat ja suihkut kÀytÀvÀllÀ. Ennemminkin yhteismajoitus kuin varsinainen hotelli, vÀhÀn hippi meininki. Yksi yö meni hyvin. Paikan historia on kiinnostava.
Kati
Kati, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 27, 2024
UtmÀrkt
Mycket trevligt vÀrdpar, vi har bott hÀr under studier nÀr vi varit i norr under 3 Ärs tid.
Tack för bra service!
Ulrika
Ulrika, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 11, 2023
Itâs an amazing place. The staff is fantastic. Thereâs lots of pictures and history.
Christine
Christine, 5-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 16, 2025
En fÀngslande vistelse.
Vi var pÄ affÀrsresa till UmeÄ och letade efter ett prisvÀrt boende för tvÄ nÀtter. Efter att ha tillbringat nÀtterna i en av GF's gamla celler var vi positivt överraskade - inte bara av rummet och dess mystik utan ocksÄ av 'historiens vingslag'. Vi fick en intressant inblick i fÀngelsets historia med mÄnga roliga anekdoter berÀttade av hotellvÀrden.
Bo
Bo, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 4, 2025
Great property. Around isnât particularly pretty, but thatâs fine. Not ugly either
Carla
Carla, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 29, 2024
Trivsamt boende. NÀra till det mesta i UmeÄ.
Jonas
Jonas, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 23, 2023
Mycket trevliga Àgare och personal - inget var omöjligt, allt ordnades trots sen ankomst och tidig avfÀrd. Kommer definitivt tillbaka och rekommenderas varmt
Verified traveler
4-night trip
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
4/10 Fair
Jan 11, 2025
Mysigt hotell men dÄlig sömn
Det hÀr Àr ett charmigt och rustikt hotell med mycket trevlig och tillmötesgÄende personal. SÀngarna Àr dock rÀtt sÄ knöliga och kudden alldeles för hög. Det Àr Àven lyhört mellan cellerna. TyvÀrr sov jag knappt alls under min vistelse.
Verified traveler
2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 18, 2024
BILLIGT BOENDE CENTRALT
Gamla fÀngelset Àr intressant . Ett litet museum och olika föremÄl och foton frÄn tiden dÄ fÀngelset var igÄng. En trevlig upplevelse för den som har intresse för historia. DÀrtill kan tillÀggas att personalen Àr hjÀlpsamma och trevliga. Rent och fint oöverallt.
ingrid
ingrid, 3-night trip
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
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 sÄ mycket
Susan
Susan, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 15, 2023
TillgĂ„ng till kök dĂ€r man kan vĂ€rma eller tillaga enklare mat och fika. Ăven tillgĂ„ng till kylskĂ„p.