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Den Gamle Arrest

2.5 star property
Hotel in Ribe with free breakfast and a restaurant

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Property grounds
Premium Double Room
Terrace/patio
Free daily buffet breakfast
Front of property
In the city center, Den Gamle Arrest offers a warm atmosphere with a free breakfast buffet, garden views, and refreshing drinks at the bar. Connect to in-room WiFi and enjoy other perks like conference facilities for business or wedding services for special occasions.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Business services

Room options

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

Double or Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Yard
Soundproofed
Heating
Day bed
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Pet friendly
  • 129 sq ft
  • 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

Yard
Soundproofed
Heating
Day bed
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Pet friendly
  • 151 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

Double Room, Shared Bathroom

7.8 out of 10
Good
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Yard
Soundproofed
Heating
Day bed
Hair dryer
2 bathrooms
Coffee/tea maker
Pet friendly
  • 118 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium Double Room

Premium Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Yard
Soundproofed
Heating
TV
Day bed
Shower/tub combination
Deep soaking bathtub
Hair dryer
  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double or Twin Room, 2 Single Beds, Private Bathroom

Double or Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Private Bathroom

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Yard
Soundproofed
Heating
Day bed
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Pet friendly
  • 140 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds
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About the area

Located in Ribe, Den Gamle Arrest is in the city center and near a train station. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Wadden Sea National Park and Ribe Urtehave, while Ribe VikingeCenter and Ribes Vikinger are cultural highlights. Wadden Sea Centre and Harreby Stengrave are also worth visiting. Take an opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails.
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Map
Torvet 11, Ribe, Sønderjylland, 6760

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
  • ‪Burger King - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Pakhuset - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Terpager & Co Café - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Tulip Hotdog - Pølsevogn - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Den Gamle Arrest

Hotel in the city center
A free breakfast buffet, a garden, and a bar are just a few of the amenities provided at Den Gamle Arrest. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a conference center and a restaurant.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • A TV in the lobby, a banquet hall, and smoke-free premises
  • Wedding services, luggage storage, and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • 2 meeting rooms
Room features
All guestrooms at Den Gamle Arrest offer comforts such as free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
More amenities include:
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Private yards, coffee/tea makers, and heating

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Limited onsite 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

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

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms
  • Conference center (431 square feet of space)

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1700
  • Communal living room
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Crib (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 May 1 2026 to May 1 2027 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Staffed front desk, lockbox

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of DKK 250 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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

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 and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

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

Is Den Gamle Arrest pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of DKK 250 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

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

As of Sept 1, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Den Gamle Arrest on Sept 15, 2025 start from CA $133.37, 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 Den Gamle Arrest?

Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Den Gamle Arrest?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Den Gamle Arrest?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Den Gamle Arrest located?

Located in the heart of Ribe, this hotel is steps from Ribe Old Town Hall, Hans Tavsens Hus, and Ribe Cathedral. Hans Adolf Brorson Statue and Ribe Domkirkes Borgertaarn are just steps away. Ribe Station is 6 minutes by foot and Ribe Nørremark Station is 25 minutes.

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Den Gamle Arrest Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 59 out of 234 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 104 out of 234 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 45 out of 234 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 234 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 234 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Kees

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s located in front of the Ribe DomKirk in the middle of Ribe. Very nice
Stayed 1 night in Aug 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

Olaf JG

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Leike b&b in leuk dirp
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Andrea

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

8/10 Good

Anja

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Hanno

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Asbjørn

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Jan

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Rune

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Henrik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024