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Den Gamle Arrest

At a Glance

    Pros

  • historical building
  • modern, with fun prison twist

    Cons

  • few in-room amenities

Den Gamle Arrest Review

Spend the night in the clink at "The Old Jail," a simple, cozy hotel housed in what was Ribe's main jail from 1893 to 1989. The artist-owner has done a brilliant job of modernizing the cells into comfortably habitable rooms, while preserving all the prison details.

    Hotel Details

  • 11 rooms, 4 with bath.
  • Rate includes breakfast.
  • Credit cards accepted.

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