Reviews of Hotell Gamla Fängelset
Storgatan 62, 903 30 Umeå, Sweden
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Reviewed: 30 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 28 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewThis is a fantastic and quirky hotel, I highly recommend it - great staff, great facilities and a lovely location.
Reviewed: 27 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 20 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 14 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewGreat stay in the old prison house. Many of the original features are preserved and the history is fascinating. The beds are really comfortable.
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Thank you for your wonderful feedback and the great score! We’re so pleased to hear that you enjoyed your stay in our unique former prison building, and that the preserved original details and fascinating history added to your experience. It’s also great to know the beds were to your liking and that the shared bathrooms didn’t take away from your comfort. We look forward to welcoming you back for another memorable and out-of-the-ordinary stay.
Thank you for your wonderful feedback and the great score! We’re so pleased to hear that you enjoyed your stay in our unique former prison building, and that the preserved original details and fascinating history added to your experience. I… Show more
Reviewed: 11 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 3 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewThe hotel is very authentic with the old cell doors and some exhibitions related to the buildings history. All the rooms were very clean and you had everything you needed. The breakfast had quite many good options and was very good. Location was good: quite close to the centre and also close to the river.
There isn’t anything to bring out. Everything was as expected.
Thank you so much for your lovely review and for taking the time to share your experience! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the hotel’s unique character and historical details, as well as that the rooms and breakfast met your expectations. It means a lot to us to know that you were happy with both the location and the service. We look forward to welcoming you back the next time you’re in the area – perhaps we can surprise you then with something new to discover in our historic corridors.
Thank you so much for your lovely review and for taking the time to share your experience! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the hotel’s unique character and historical details, as well as that the rooms and breakfast met your expect… Show more
Reviewed: 29 July 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewBeautiful hotel, very clean and nice staff
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Thank you so much for your lovely review! We're delighted that you appreciated the beauty of our hotel, the cleanliness, and the friendliness of our team. Our staff works hard to create a welcoming and spotless environment, and it's incredibly rewarding to hear that it made a positive impression on you. We hope to have the pleasure of hosting you again soon!
Thank you so much for your lovely review! We're delighted that you appreciated the beauty of our hotel, the cleanliness, and the friendliness of our team. Our staff works hard to create a welcoming and spotless environment, and it'… Show more
Reviewed: 28 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 22 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewBrilliant place to stay, not expensive, not crowded. When we arrived, there was a key left for us, as it's midsummer. It was really peculiar to be alone in the whole place.
A bit awkward going into the shared toilet as I need to use the toilet a lot, so that means dressing up every time I need to go at night. But it's a historic place, so I guess it's expected that it may not be easy to retrofit.
You are so right, we do not have the opportunity and do not want to change the history that the old prison can provide. How wonderful to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us. Hope we will see you as guests again soon.
Reviewed: 22 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewNothing negative to say about this place. The location was perfect with walking distance to the center. The building itself is charming and beautifully renovated. The rooms were spotless the beds comfortable, I was on an extra bed and even that was comfy. The linens are fresh and there are plenty of towels and bathrobes to use. Breakfast was simple and plentiful and the staff were charming. Unbelievably good value for money.
How nice to hear that you enjoyed your stay at Hotell Gamla Fängelset. Our goal is of course satisfied guests who appreciate the history we have the honor to show. Welcome back.
Reviewed: 18 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewClean and good breakfast
Thank you for your visit with us. How nice to hear that you enjoyed yourself so much and liked our cells. Thank you for your nice review. Hope we will see you as a guest again.
Reviewed: 13 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 9 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 5 June 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 27 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewEverything was good
Maybe, if possible next time I wish I could benefit from a discount when I stay again at Gamla Fangelset
We are so happy that you enjoyed your stay with us. Thank you for your great ratings. We understand that it is appreciated to have a discount as a guest, unfortunately not everyone can get it. And it becomes a little easier when we know who wants it. :-) Hope you will come to us again soon.
We are so happy that you enjoyed your stay with us. Thank you for your great ratings. We understand that it is appreciated to have a discount as a guest, unfortunately not everyone can get it. And it becomes a little easier when we know who… Show more
Reviewed: 9 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewstylish and tastefully furnished rooms and corridors preserved appearance of the old prison well-equipped (although shared) bathroom
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Reviewed: 3 May 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 24 April 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewGreat stay! This place has everything you need and nothing you don't. And nice experience staying in such a nicely restored historic building 😊
Reviewed: 12 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 1 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewA very unique experience, great vibe, great atmosphere & great auto vend choices, real sense if history & a small museum, all in all well worth a stay.
How nice that you liked our hotel. The entire staff thanks you for your visit. Welcome back.
Reviewed: 22 March 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 10 March 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 2 February 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewVery friendly and helpful staff. Hotel is very clean and well maintained. All facilities were working as intended and in nice shape. Location is close to the center but in a nice and quiet distance from comotion.
Room was a little bit cold (heater element in room was locked to go max to 3 out of 5) but it was managable, all knives in the common kitchen were unbelieveably dull.
Reviewed: 30 January 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewWell maintained, cozy, modern, nice staff, well equipped
Thank you Marc for your nice review. Wecome back to us!