Hotel 1861

Hotels
8.8 (1768 reviews)
Storgatan 62 , Umeå , SE

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Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
Laundry
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Cycling
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Interesting location
Good breakfast
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Small rooms
Lack of parking instructions

Categories

Cleanliness
8.18
Some guests reported issues with cleanliness, particularly with bedding.
Service
9.45
Staff generally described as friendly and helpful.
Location
9.49
Located in an interesting area with access to attractions.
Room Quality
7.64
Some guests found room quality lacking, with issues like small beds and unattractive decor.
Amenities
8.67
Basic amenities were provided but with noted deficiencies.
Value for Money
9.13
Good value noted, especially regarding breakfast and location.
Food and Beverage
8.68
Breakfast praised by many guests, though some problems reported with specific items.
Overall Experience
9.15
Overall, guests enjoyed their unique stay, despite some issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-20 07:13

Property Description

Unique Accommodation Experience
Experience a stay like no other at Hotell Gamla Fängelset, a converted prison from 1861 with windows in every room and shared bathroom facilities.

Convenient Amenities
Guests can enjoy access to a fully equipped kitchen, common TV room, as well as ironing and laundry facilities during their stay.

Local Dining and Attractions
Indulge in delicious meals and drinks at Restaurant Lilla Krogen Brasserie & Bar, conveniently situated nearby. Explore popular attractions like Umeå University, Västerbottens Museum, and Norrlandsoperan just a short walk away.

Important information:

If you expect to arrive after 18:00, please inform Hotell Gamla Fängelset in advance.

Please note that during Brännbollsyran, the property cannot accept any guests under the age of 20.

When booking for 10 or more guests other policies and payment instructions will apply.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: UME

Location

Guest Reviews

8.8
Based on 1768 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.18
Service: 9.45
Location: 9.49
Room Quality: 7.64
Amenities: 8.67
Value for Money: 9.13
Food and Beverage: 8.68
Overall Experience: 9.15
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Beaucher • solo_traveller • fr
9
2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Margareta • family_with_children • se
10
2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Ulf • couple • se
6
2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Anna • family_with_children • fi
7
Kiva kokemus
Pros:

Sijainti ja henkilökunta. Vanha vankila kokemuksena kiva. Siististi tehty ja jätetty vanhaa historiaa näkyviin...

Cons:

Yövyimme vanhassa pesulassa Annexet, jossa oli super likaista! Valtavat pölykerrokset lattialla. Vessa haisi vanhalle pissalle.
Aamiainen ei ollut kummoinen, sitä voisi vähän parantaa.

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Anna • solo_traveller • fi
10
2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Mattias • solo_traveller • ch
9
Soggiorno in una città vivace e da vedere
Pros:

Personale molto gentile e disponibile. Ho potuto lavare i miei vestiti nella lavanderia. Ho avuto un appartamento spazioso nell'annesso alla struttura principale. Albergo ricavato da una ex prigione. Molto originale. Colazione discreta ma anche qui personale molto gentile. Posizione centrale in una città bella e vivace.

Cons:

Forse un pochino la colazione.

2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Christine • solo_traveller • se
10
Allt var jättebra.
2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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Birgitta • solo_traveller • se
8
2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Jürgen • couple • de
9
2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Ole • solo_traveller • no
7
2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Hanna • solo_traveller • fi
9
Pros:

Siisti, viihtyisä, rauhallinen, persoonallinen majoitus. Aamiainen oli plussaa.

Cons:

Pysäköintipaikan löytäminen oli hankalaa.

2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Jonathan • solo_traveller • se
3
Ok hotel. Worthless customer support.
Pros:

Reasonably clean. Good location. Ok rooms and showers.

Cons:

Cloged sinks in bathrooms, Booking stated free parking. In the middle of my stay suddenly the parking was fenced off and no longer available. No solution from hotel management except for finding paid street parking nearby. No compensation offered.

2026-09-05 • via Nuitee
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Freja • solo_traveller • se
6
Enkelt boende med centralt läge.
Pros:

Ett enkelt boende nära till centrum, fint läge. Liten men skön säng. Frukosten var enkel men helt ok. En man som arbetade på hotellet och under frukosten, var så himla trevlig och omtänksam, och lyfte upplevelsen bara av sitt fina sätt att vara på.

Cons:

Inga supermysiga gemensamhetsutrymmen, vilket kan vara trevligt då rummen ju är så små och utan tv osv. Städningen var ok men hade kanske kunnat bli lite bättre i duscharna, eller så var de som duschade dåliga på att ta bort hår osv efter sig själva helt enkelt!

2026-09-05 • via Nuitee
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Hanna • solo_traveller • se
8
Pros:

Enkelt rent boende. Trevlig frukost och möjlighet att laga egen mat i det gemensamma köket

2026-09-04 • via Nuitee
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Saulius • solo_traveller • lt
8
2026-08-31 • via Nuitee
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Charlotte • solo_traveller • fr
10
Dormir dans une cellule confortable et profiter d’espaces communs chaleureux : une expérience à vivre
Pros:

Une expérience exceptionnelle et une transformation parfaitement réussie de ce bâtiment ! On visualise parfaitement la prison mais on ressent une chaleur dans les espaces communs tout à fait inattendue !
La propreté des espaces communs : douches, wc et cuisine était remarquable.
Literie confortable et j’ai été agréablement surprise par le calme malgré la proximité des chambres/cellules.
Autre atout : la proximité du centre à pied

Cons:

J’aurai simplement apprécié un petit déjeuner plus diversifié.

2026-08-28 • via Nuitee
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Paloma • solo_traveller • es
9
Pros:

Ubicacion

2026-08-27 • via Nuitee
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Kalander • solo_traveller • se
8
Centralt och billigt
Pros:

Prisvärt, bra säng, svalt på rummet, bra frukost. Ovant för mej som alltid haft egen toalett på rummen på andra hotell.

2026-08-27 • via Nuitee
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Kharchenko • solo_traveller • de
10
2026-08-26 • via Nuitee
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Petra • solo_traveller • cz
7
Děkuji panu Roberto za pozitivní atmosféru při snídani.
Pros:

Snídaňová nabídka byla dostačující, byla průběžně doplňována včetně výborné kávy. Příjemné a čisté sociální zařízení. K dispozici po celý den dobře vybavená kuchyně.

Cons:

Do pokoje v přízemí doléhá hluk (hlasy, TV) ze společenské místnosti, kam vedou dveře.

2026-08-26 • via Nuitee