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Hotel 1861

2.5 star property
Travelers find the perfect balance between activity and relaxation at this hotel near Norrland's University Hospital, with options for every type of guest

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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

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Business services
  • Kitchen
The current price is RM302
RM338 total
includes taxes & fees
25 May - 26 May
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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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 at the property

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 fire extinguisher, 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

Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel 1861 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel 1861?

As of 21 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel 1861 on 25 May 2026 start from RM302, excluding 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 Hotel 1861?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hotel 1861?

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

What time is check-out at Hotel 1861?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Hotel 1861 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.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

9.4

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 264 out of 478 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 171 out of 478 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 29 out of 478 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 478 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 478 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

John-William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very nice stay, comfortable bed and good breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul David

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

Strongly recommended

A really nice hotel with a fantastic history rich interior. The rooms are simple but very clean and comfortable. The breakfast buffet isn't the largest but it is fresh and varied and the staff are really friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jane

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

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sam

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

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
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

gregory

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

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maxens

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
breakfast nice, room clean, nice mattress. Heavy door, missing a map of where the toilets / showers are
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My daughter really enjoyed her stay with you. She told me everything was wonderful and she's glad she chose to stay at Hotel 1861. The unique character and history of the hotel was a big plus but, also, the hotel was very clean, the twin single room was comfy, breakfast was fresh and typically Swedish, the staff was wonderful, and the location was extremely convenient to get around the city and to the airport. She loved everything about her stay and looks forward to staying again. I must say that the hotel (and Umea) both seem so nice, I also want to visit the next time I'm in Sweden.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super friendly and helpful staff. Very clean. Was fun staying in s former prison. Breakfast was very good with a good choice of dairy free options
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is one of the most unique places we have ever stayed! If you were looking for an interesting and unique hotel experience, this is for you!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Building with interesting history
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pasi

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

Nice hoten for families

Nice hotel to stay with family. There is also a kitchen to make and storage own food.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It’s an amazing place. The staff is fantastic. There’s lots of pictures and history.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great property. Around isn’t particularly pretty, but that’s fine. Not ugly either
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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 så mycket
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tiina

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

Wonderful stay at GF

Stayed one night in "annexet." We picked up the key before 1 PM so 2 hrs before check-in time, great! The little house was amazing with all the space, kitchen and own bathroom :) Bed was a little too soft for my taste but still slept pleasantly. Breakfast was just the basics but very good and filling. Lady at the reception was very nice though there were problems with my credit card and/or the internet. Free parking very great. Close to the city centre so could walk everywhere there. Wifi worked fine. Would def stay here again! Toppen!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Johan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Bra personal! :) väldigt serviceminded
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hilda

Liked: Staff & service
God frukost och trevlig personal!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Rabei

Kallt rum.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hasse

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Mysigt rum med fängelse känsla!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Lars

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Allt var bra.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Inga-Britt

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Rent, fräscht, trevlig personal. Känner mig alltid välkommen här.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness
Smidig incheckning, trevlig personal, städat och fräscht, helt ok frukost. Det var lite stökigt på natten
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Kalevi

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Henkilökunta on tylyä. Oleellisia tietoja ei anneta. Valittajaan suhtaudutaan täysin välinpitämättämästi. Huone on todellakin vankilahuone.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Therese

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Mysigt hotell... bodde i annexet. Saknade TV på rummet men det fanns inne i stora byggnaden. Frukosten var helt Ok, bas-utbud men inget överflöd.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rudolf

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Enkel men bra.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025