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Hotell Gamla Fängelset

2.5 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, steps from Bildmuseet Museum of Contemporary Art and Visual Culture

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Interior
Free daily buffet breakfast
Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Private Bathroom
Property entrance
Lobby sitting area
Hotell Gamla Fängelset provides a convenient base with practical amenities including a breakfast buffet and conference facilities. Guests can borrow bikes to explore the area, then return to enjoy the comfortable lobby. In-room WiFi keeps everyone connected throughout their stay.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Parking included
  • Breakfast included
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
The current price is AU$146
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct

Room options

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Single Room, Shared Bathroom

Single Room, Shared Bathroom

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(18 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Shared/communal kitchen
Desk
  • 6 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Double Room, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom

Double Room, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Shared/communal kitchen
Desk
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom

Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Shared/communal kitchen
Desk
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Economy Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

Economy Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Shared/communal kitchen
Desk
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Private Bathroom

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Private Bathroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Bathrobes
  • 69 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Twin Bunk Bed
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About the area

Located in Umea, Hotell Gamla Fängelset is in the city centre and near a boardwalk. Bildmuseet Museum of Contemporary Art and Visual Culture and Norrland's Opera are cultural highlights, or if an activity is on the agenda, visit Curiosum. Don't miss out on a visit to Nolia. Enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours, mountain climbing and hiking/biking trails, or hop on a bike for hire nearby and explore all the area has to offer.
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Map
Storgatan 62, Umea, 903 30

What's nearby

  • 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
  • Umeå University - 3 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Nolia - 4 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • Umeå Östra Station - 13 min walk
  • Umea (UME) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪MAX - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Bodegan - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪O'Learys - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Ronyas Restaurang - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Hunger och Törst - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Hotell Gamla Fängelset

Hotel near Norrland's University Hospital
Located close to Bildmuseet Museum of Contemporary Art and Visual Culture and Curiosum, Hotell Gamla Fängelset provides a free breakfast buffet and conference space. Active travellers can enjoy cycling at this hotel. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self-parking
  • Bike hire, express check-out and express check-in
  • Smoke-free property, a TV in reception and a banquet hall
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at Hotell Gamla Fängelset feature comforts, such as bathrobes, as well as
More amenities include:
  • Communal kitchens with cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Heating, limited housekeeping and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 8:30 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (once per stay)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms
  • 452 square feet of conference space

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1861
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Desk
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

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

Access methods

Access code, staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for SEK 200.0 per night.
Cots (infant beds) are available for SEK 100 per stay

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: SEK 100 per stay
  • Rollaway bed fee: SEK 200.0 per night

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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector and a security system
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

Property is 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

Is Hotell Gamla Fängelset pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotell Gamla Fängelset?

As of 24 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotell Gamla Fängelset on 25 Oct 2025 start from AU$146.36, 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 Hotell Gamla Fängelset?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hotell Gamla Fängelset?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Hotell Gamla Fängelset?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Hotell Gamla Fängelset located?

Located in the heart of Umea, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Bildmuseet Museum of Contemporary Art and Visual Culture and Curiosum. Guitars – the Museum and Norrland's Opera are also within 15 minutes. Umeå Östra Station is 13 minutes by foot and Umeå Central Station is 15 minutes.

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