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Den Gamle Arrest

2.5 star property
Hotel in Ribe with free breakfast and restaurant

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Property grounds
Premium Double Room
Terrace/patio
Free daily buffet breakfast
Front of property

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly
  • Breakfast included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Business services
The current price is AU$184
includes taxes & fees
21 Sept - 22 Sept

Explore the area

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Torvet 11, Ribe, Sønderjylland, 6760
  • Ribe Old Town Hall
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Ribe Cathedral
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Ribe VikingeCenter
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Esbjerg (EBJ)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Double or Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

Soundproofing, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds, rollaway beds

Double or Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Garden
Soundproofed
Heating
Day bed
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Pet friendly
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Double or Twin Room, Private Bathroom

Double or Twin Room, Private Bathroom

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Garden
Soundproofed
Heating
Day bed
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Pet friendly
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Soundproofing, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds, rollaway beds

Double Room, Shared Bathroom

7.8 out of 10
Good
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Garden
Soundproofed
Heating
Day bed
Hairdryer
2 bathrooms
Coffee/tea maker
Pet friendly
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium Double Room

Premium Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Garden
Soundproofed
Heating
TV
Day bed
Hairdryer
Deep-soaking bath
Shower/bath combination
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double or Twin Room, 2 Single Beds, Private Bathroom

Double or Twin Room, 2 Single Beds, Private Bathroom

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Garden
Soundproofed
Heating
Day bed
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Pet friendly
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the area

Ribe

Den Gamle Arrest puts you in the heart of Ribe, within steps of Ribe Old Town Hall and Hans Tavsens Hus. Highlights at this hotel include a complimentary breakfast, a restaurant and a bar/lounge. .This pet-friendly hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a garden and wedding services. Other amenities include a conference centre and coffee/tea in a common area. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. There's also the convenience of limited parking. .Sights within a 15-minute walk of this Ribe hotel include Ribe Cathedral and Hans Adolf Brorson Statue.

What's nearby

  • Ribe Old Town Hall - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Ribe Cathedral - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Ribe VikingeCenter - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Ribes Vikinger - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Ribe Vikingecenter - 4 min drive - 3.1 km

Getting around

  • Ribe Station - 6 min walk
  • Esbjerg (EBJ) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sælhunden - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Skovgrillen - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Tulip Hotdog - Pølsevogn - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Weiss Stue - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Den Gamle Arrest

Hotel in Ribe with free breakfast and restaurant
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Event space at this hotel measures 431 square feet (40 square metres) and includes a conference centre. Den Gamle Arrest also features a garden, coffee/tea in common area, and a communal living room.

This Ribe hotel is smoke free.

  • 11 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 431 sq ft of conference space
  • 40 sq. m of conference space
  • Built in 1700
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Conference centre
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Wedding services available
  • Garden
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Den Gamle Arrest offers 11 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on request and an iron/ironing board can be requested. Cots/infant beds (surcharge) and Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) are also available.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Limited on-site parking

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Cot (surcharge)
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms
  • Conference centre (431 square foot of space)

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1700
  • Communal living room
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Cot (surcharge)
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 15

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive lockbox information
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from 1 May 2026 to 1 May 2027 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Staffed front desk, lockbox

Pets

  • Pets: DKK 250 per pet, per stay
  • Food and water bowls are available
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for DKK 200.0 per day.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for DKK 150.0 per day.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: DKK 250 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: DKK 150.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: DKK 200.0 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, JCB International and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property is also known as

Den Gamle Arrest Hotel Ribe
Den Gamle Arrest Hotel
Den Gamle Arrest Ribe
Den Gamle Arrest Ribe
Den Gamle Arrest Hotel
Den Gamle Arrest Hotel Ribe

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Den Gamle Arrest?

Den Gamle Arrest offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Den Gamle Arrest?

As of 19 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Den Gamle Arrest on 21 Sept 2025 start from AU$184.35, 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.

Is parking available at Den Gamle Arrest?

Onsite parking is limited.

Does Den Gamle Arrest serve breakfast?

Yep, complimentary buffet breakfast is on offer on weekdays from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM and weekends from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Den Gamle Arrest?

No, Den Gamle Arrest does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Den Gamle Arrest?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Den Gamle Arrest?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM.

Are pets allowed at Den Gamle Arrest?

Furry friends are welcome at Den Gamle Arrest, with food and water bowls on offer.

Den Gamle Arrest Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 59 out of 237 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 106 out of 237 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 45 out of 237 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 237 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 237 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Grover

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the location. Room was fine. Breakfast was good.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Samuel

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

2/10 Terrible

Andrea

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Our whole experience of this place was awful. We stayed for two nights with our pet dog. There was no reception, in fact we saw no sign of any staff other than breakfast the morning after checking ourselves in. The room as a positive linen was clean, the bins had not been emptied from previous occupants, there was even food in the bin! Breakfast was a very unpleasant experience, we arranged the time of 9.00AM via text message. When we went down there were no clean tables to sit at so we waited for the staff member to speak to us. They did not! She practically yelled 'can i help you'? to which I answered yes. We had come for breakfast, to be told gruffly - no dogs allowed there is another room to sit in. We were not shown the room. We found it ourselves, dirty and barren! No table laid for us, nothing. The woman (staff member) was so rude another guest came to help us by explaining what to do. Breakfast itself was extremely poor too - therefore we ate nothing. We did not go for breakfast the next day - we packed, paid (reluctantly) and left. We left their sign on our door asking for clean towels as one of the towels was soaked and there was no space to dry them. This was completely ignored despite the room next door being cleaned when we left. Therefore, we had no clean dry towels to use for day two! Awful service. This is the first time where I have felt strongly enough to leave a poor review. There was no bar or restaurant as advertised. Poor poor showing Den Gamle Arrest.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joan

Liked: Staff & service

Dejlig oplevelse.

Vi havde en dejlig oplevelse ved overnatning i Arresten i Ribe.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Merete

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Dejlig placering, men problemer med at få låst nøglekassen på, men hjælp via tlf.nr. Parkering lidt problematisk
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Dass die Unterkunft in einem alten Gefängnis ist, ist noch deutlich erkennbar - entsprechend urig zB. die Zimmertüren, aber dementsprechend klein die Zimmer. Auf alle Fälle ein positives Erlebnis!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Christian

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Jacob

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pernille

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Conny

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Simone

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

Godt ophold

Godt op hold, nem indtjekning og gode informationer inden ankomst. Lille værelse men som forventet. Stille sted og fint rent. Desværre ikke helt funktionel badeværelse, intet at hænge bruser på, ingen sæbe i bad, meget kraftig lugt fra afløb. Dog masser af varmt vand. Morgenmad rigtig fint og god udvalg. Hyggelige omgivelser. Steder ligger meget centralt. Alt i alt et godt ophold
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Inge

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Ida

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Annette

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

Imponerende

Når man som os er til bymidter med arkitektonisk sammenhæng findes dette lille hotel ikke bedre, og morsommere! Små gamle celler med dobbeltseng og med en mezzanin med to stole og et bord. Min sjæl, hvad vil du mere. Morgenmaden fortræffelig, ovenikøbet med i prisen. Hurra, we’ll be back.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Christian

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Christine Paulsen

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Cecilie

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

David-Joris

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

The place to stay!

In the middle of the centre, very kind personel, delicious breakfast, a place to visit again!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Asbjørn

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Jan

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
OK værelser og god morgenmad. Fremragende til prisen
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bente

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

fryd

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Enkelt men fräsch, perfekt läge
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Elisabet

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Annorlunda, trivsamt

Speciellt boende, enkelt men trivsamt. Personlig service, bra frukost, finns allt man behöver.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024