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Hotel 1861

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

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Hotell Gamla FĂ€ngelset 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 AED 323
AED 361 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Nov - 24 Nov

Room options

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Single Room, Shared Bathroom | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, blackout drapes

Single Room, Shared Bathroom

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(19 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/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 | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, blackout drapes

Double Room, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/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 | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, blackout drapes

Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/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 | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, blackout drapes

Economy Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/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 | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, blackout drapes

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Private Bathroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

About the neighborhood

Map
Storgatan 62, Umea, 903 30

What's nearby

  • Bildmuseet Museum of Contemporary Art and Visual Culture - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Norrland's Opera - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Visionite Arena - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Norrland's University Hospital - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • UmeĂ„ University - 3 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • â€ȘBodegan - ‬8 min walk
  • â€ȘHunger och Törst - ‬8 min walk
  • â€ȘRonyas Restaurang - ‬8 min walk
  • â€ȘTonka Strandgatan - ‬4 min walk
  • â€ȘO'Learys - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Hotel 1861

Hotel near Norrland's University Hospital
Located close to Bildmuseet Museum of Contemporary Art and Visual Culture and Curiosum, Hotel 1861 provides a free breakfast buffet and conference space. Active travelers 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 rentals, express check-out, and express check-in
  • Multilingual staff, an elevator, and outdoor furniture
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Hotel 1861 include comforts such as bathrobes, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
Extra amenities include:
  • Communal kitchens with cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Heating, limited housekeeping, and desks

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includes taxes & fees
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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 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.
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1861
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • 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 available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
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
Cribs (infant beds) are available for SEK 100 per stay

Property 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

FĂ€ngelset
Hotell Gamla FĂ€ngelset
Hotell Gamla FĂ€ngelset Hotel
Hotell Gamla FĂ€ngelset Hotel Umea
Hotell Gamla FĂ€ngelset Umea
Hotell Gamla FĂ€ngelset Umea
Hotell Gamla FĂ€ngelset Hotel
Hotell Gamla FĂ€ngelset Hotel Umea

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 22 November 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel 1861 on 23 November 2025 start from $98.39, 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?

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?

Check-out 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. UmeĂ„ Östra Station is 13 minutes by foot and UmeĂ„ Central Station is 15 minutes.

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Hotel 1861 Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 242 out of 443 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 162 out of 443 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 25 out of 443 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 443 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 443 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

Kay

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

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

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

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

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

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 sÄ mycket
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

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

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

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

FÀngslande övernattning

Trevlig upplevelse med lite annorlunda rum och hotell Saknade dock toa/dusch pÄ rummet
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Folke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
UtmÀrkt boende för resande med en övernattning. Svala, sÀkra och tÀmligen ljudisolerade rum/celler. Hög renlighet över lag. IngÄende frukost mycket bra och fullt tillrÀcklig. TillmötesgÄende personal!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Paula

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

Yöpymisen arvoinen

Tilava perhehuone, mukava sÀnky, kiva miljöö
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Markku

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

Vanha vankila

Mielenkiintoista nukkua vankilan sellissÀ.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
VĂ€ldigt trevlig personal och fina utrymmen.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bo

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

En fÀngslande vistelse.

Vi var pÄ affÀrsresa till UmeÄ och letade efter ett prisvÀrt boende för tvÄ nÀtter. Efter att ha tillbringat nÀtterna i en av GF's gamla celler var vi positivt överraskade - inte bara av rummet och dess mystik utan ocksÄ av 'historiens vingslag'. Vi fick en intressant inblick i fÀngelsets historia med mÄnga roliga anekdoter berÀttade av hotellvÀrden.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Kati

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

Erikoinen hostel

Vankilahostel, vessat ja suihkut kÀytÀvÀllÀ. Ennemminkin yhteismajoitus kuin varsinainen hotelli, vÀhÀn hippi meininki. Yksi yö meni hyvin. Paikan historia on kiinnostava.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lugn och skön upplevelse pÄ detta charmiga lilla hotell. Glad och hjÀlpsam personal. Rummen Àr lite lyhörda. I övrigt ligger hotellet i en ganska lugn del av staden. Frukosten som serveras Àr kanske inte överdÄdig men tyckte dom erbjöd det vÀsentligaste.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

hĂŒbinette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
Toppen fint. Dock vÀldigt enkelt och trÄngt (SÄklart Àven en del utav charmen)
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
PrisvÀrt boende
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort

Mysigt hotell men dÄlig sömn

Det hÀr Àr ett charmigt och rustikt hotell med mycket trevlig och tillmötesgÄende personal. SÀngarna Àr dock rÀtt sÄ knöliga och kudden alldeles för hög. Det Àr Àven lyhört mellan cellerna. TyvÀrr sov jag knappt alls under min vistelse.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

MajBritt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ett mysigt litet hotell med mycket trevlig personal
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Lena-Catharina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Mycket god service. Mysigt och lugnt stÀlle. Vi hade inte toalett pÄ rummet men det gjorde inget. Det fanns flera stycken i korridoren. Bas frukost som man blev mÀtt av.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Iris

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

Charmigt boende

Trevlig personal och service , hade svar pÄ alla frÄgor och hjÀlpte med det vi ville Bra och rent och mysig inredning Lugn atmosfÀr
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Birgitta

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

Ett mycket trevligt och frÀsch hotell!

Ett mycket mysigt, personligt och frÀscht hotell. Det var inga problem att toa och dusch lÄg i korridoren. Bra att man kan fixa mat i det gemensamma köket. Lugnt och bra lÀge!! Tar ca 15 min att gÄ till centrum. Det gÄr Àven bussar!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024