Den Gamle Arrest

2.5 star property
Hotel in Ribe with free breakfast and restaurant

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Property grounds
Terrace/patio
Front of property
Free daily buffet breakfast
Premium Double Room
Located in the city center, Den Gamle Arrest offers warm hospitality and practical amenities. Enjoy a free breakfast buffet, garden views, and drinks at the bar. Stay connected with in-room WiFi. Conference facilities and wedding services are available for special needs.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Business services
The current price is AU$161
includes taxes & fees
7 Oct - 8 Oct

Room options

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Showing 5 of 5 rooms

Premium Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Garden
Soundproofed
Heating
TV
Day bed
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

Double or Twin Room, 2 Single Beds, Private Bathroom

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Garden
Soundproofed
Heating
Day bed
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Pet friendly
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

Double or Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Garden
Soundproofed
Heating
Day bed
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Pet friendly
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

Double or Twin Room, Private Bathroom

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Garden
Soundproofed
Heating
Day bed
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Pet friendly
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

Double Room, Shared Bathroom

7.8 out of 10
Good
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Garden
Soundproofed
Heating
Day bed
2 bathrooms
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Pet friendly
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
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About the area

Located in Ribe, Den Gamle Arrest is in the city centre and near a train station. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Wadden Sea National Park and Ribe Urtehave, while Ribe VikingeCenter and Ribes Vikinger are cultural highlights. Wadden Sea Centre and Harreby Stengrave are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails.
Map
Torvet 11, Ribe, Sønderjylland, 6760

What's nearby

  • Ribe Old Town Hall - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Ribe Cathedral - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Ribe VikingeCenter - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Ribes Vikinger - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Ribe Vikingecenter - 4 min drive - 3.1 km

Getting around

  • Ribe Station - 6 min walk
  • Esbjerg (EBJ) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sælhunden - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Skovgrillen - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Tulip Hotdog - Pølsevogn - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Weiss Stue - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Den Gamle Arrest

Hotel in the city centre
A free breakfast buffet, a garden and a bar are just a few of the amenities provided at Den Gamle Arrest. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a conference centre and a restaurant.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Luggage storage, smoke-free property and 2 meeting rooms
  • A TV in reception, a banquet hall and wedding services
  • Coffee/tea in reception
Room features
All guestrooms at Den Gamle Arrest have comforts such as free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
Other amenities include:
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and cots/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Private gardens, coffee/tea makers and heating

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Limited on-site parking

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Cot (surcharge)
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms
  • Conference centre (431 square foot of space)

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1700
  • Communal living room
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Cot (surcharge)
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 15

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive lockbox information
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from 1 May 2026 to 1 May 2027 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Staffed front desk, lockbox

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of DKK 250 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for DKK 200.0 per day.
Cots (infant beds) are available for DKK 150.0 per day

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: DKK 250 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: DKK 150.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: DKK 200.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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 cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

Den Gamle Arrest Hotel Ribe
Den Gamle Arrest Hotel
Den Gamle Arrest Ribe
Den Gamle Arrest Ribe
Den Gamle Arrest Hotel
Den Gamle Arrest Hotel Ribe

Frequently asked questions

Is Den Gamle Arrest pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of DKK 250 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at Den Gamle Arrest?

As of 5 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Den Gamle Arrest on 7 Oct 2025 start from AU$160.71, including 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.

How much is parking at Den Gamle Arrest?

Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Den Gamle Arrest?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Den Gamle Arrest?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Den Gamle Arrest located?

Located in the heart of Ribe, this hotel is steps away from Ribe Old Town Hall, Hans Tavsens Hus and Ribe Cathedral. Hans Adolf Brorson Statue and Ribe Domkirkes Borgertaarn are just steps away. Ribe Station is 6 minutes by foot and Ribe Nørremark Station is 25 minutes.

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Reviews

Den Gamle Arrest Reviews

7.6

Good

8.0

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

8.0

Staff & service

7.6

Eco-friendliness

7.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 59 out of 240 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 109 out of 240 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 45 out of 240 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 240 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 240 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Kees

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s located in front of the Ribe DomKirk in the middle of Ribe. Very nice
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

David-Joris

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

The place to stay!

In the middle of the centre, very kind personel, delicious breakfast, a place to visit again!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Olaf JG

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Leike b&b in leuk dirp
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Andrea

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Our whole experience of this place was awful. We stayed for two nights with our pet dog. There was no reception, in fact we saw no sign of any staff other than breakfast the morning after checking ourselves in. The room as a positive linen was clean, the bins had not been emptied from previous occupants, there was even food in the bin! Breakfast was a very unpleasant experience, we arranged the time of 9.00AM via text message. When we went down there were no clean tables to sit at so we waited for the staff member to speak to us. They did not! She practically yelled 'can i help you'? to which I answered yes. We had come for breakfast, to be told gruffly - no dogs allowed there is another room to sit in. We were not shown the room. We found it ourselves, dirty and barren! No table laid for us, nothing. The woman (staff member) was so rude another guest came to help us by explaining what to do. Breakfast itself was extremely poor too - therefore we ate nothing. We did not go for breakfast the next day - we packed, paid (reluctantly) and left. We left their sign on our door asking for clean towels as one of the towels was soaked and there was no space to dry them. This was completely ignored despite the room next door being cleaned when we left. Therefore, we had no clean dry towels to use for day two! Awful service. This is the first time where I have felt strongly enough to leave a poor review. There was no bar or restaurant as advertised. Poor poor showing Den Gamle Arrest.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Lone Skjoldemose

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Krista

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Jan

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

Sjovt overnatningssted for én nat

Jeg har i lang tid ønsket at bo her, og det var også sjovt og en anderledes oplevelse. Jeg går normalt udenom steder med delt badeværelse, men dette sted skulle prøves. Man kan ikke bo mere centralt i det hyggelige centrum, hvor der er mange spisesteder. Morgenmaden var god.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Morten Toft

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Anja

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Susanne

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Gut gelegen und günstig, aber nicht empfehlenswert

Die Lage ist hervorragend, aber ich würde das Hotel nicht empfehlen. Das kleine Zimmer mit der alten Zellentür wirkt bedrückend und klaustrophobisch. Die sanitären Installationen müssten erneuert werden. Es waren nur selten Ansprechpartner:innen vor Ort.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Torben

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

Mc tur

Fin beliggenhed, midt i Ribe by,
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Inge

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Ove

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

En oplevelse

En oplevelse der blev afprøvet
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joan

Liked: Staff & service

Dejlig oplevelse.

Vi havde en dejlig oplevelse ved overnatning i Arresten i Ribe.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Merete

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Dejlig placering, men problemer med at få låst nøglekassen på, men hjælp via tlf.nr. Parkering lidt problematisk
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Dass die Unterkunft in einem alten Gefängnis ist, ist noch deutlich erkennbar - entsprechend urig zB. die Zimmertüren, aber dementsprechend klein die Zimmer. Auf alle Fälle ein positives Erlebnis!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Christian

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Jacob

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pernille

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Conny

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Simone

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

Godt ophold

Godt op hold, nem indtjekning og gode informationer inden ankomst. Lille værelse men som forventet. Stille sted og fint rent. Desværre ikke helt funktionel badeværelse, intet at hænge bruser på, ingen sæbe i bad, meget kraftig lugt fra afløb. Dog masser af varmt vand. Morgenmad rigtig fint og god udvalg. Hyggelige omgivelser. Steder ligger meget centralt. Alt i alt et godt ophold
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Inge

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Ida

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Annette

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

Imponerende

Når man som os er til bymidter med arkitektonisk sammenhæng findes dette lille hotel ikke bedre, og morsommere! Små gamle celler med dobbeltseng og med en mezzanin med to stole og et bord. Min sjæl, hvad vil du mere. Morgenmaden fortræffelig, ovenikøbet med i prisen. Hurra, we’ll be back.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Christian

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025