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Guest reviews
3.8 / 5
Good (11 Reviews)
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It's an experience you purchase, it's special to sleep in a cell. Super sweet staff. The location is ideal.
5/5
Water for the food and for the wine cost 28 DKK per bottle
4/5
Karsten Nielsen
AN EXPERIENCE
4/5
Super cosy in historical surroundings. Really good atmosphere.
4/5
Lovely little hotel with a good history that should be utilised. The courtyard was dreary and could be turned into a cosy meeting place. The food and staff were excellent and can only be recommended.
4/5
Kaj Jensen
Exciting to experience/get the feeling of sleeping in a prison cell.
4/5
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About the hotel
Birksø Hotels Ribe offers a truly special stay in the heart of Denmark’s oldest town. Set in a historic building with a remarkable past, the hotel combines character, simplicity, and a cosy atmosphere. Here, you don’t just stay overnight – you become part of Ribe’s history while enjoying a central base for exploring the charming town.
About the hotel
The hotel is housed in the former “Den Gamle Arrest”, a historic jail dating back centuries, which has been carefully transformed into a unique hotel. Many original features have been preserved, giving the property its distinctive character. The facilities are simple but inviting. The hotel also features a cosy restaurant where you can enjoy a good meal in atmospheric surroundings, as well as a charming courtyard where you can relax and soak in the historic ambience. In the morning, a tasty breakfast is served – the perfect start to a day of exploring. Thanks to its central location in Ribe, guests are within walking distance of the town’s cobbled streets, Ribe Cathedral, and a variety of small shops and cafés.
Ribe offers a wealth of experiences for visitors of all ages. Explore the impressive Ribe Cathedral, take a guided night watchman tour through the old town, or visit the Ribe VikingeCenter for a journey back to the Viking Age. Nature lovers can head to the nearby Wadden Sea National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site, where you can experience unique landscapes and rich birdlife. The area is also ideal for walking and cycling in scenic surroundings.
Rooms
The rooms at Birksø Hotels Ribe reflect the building’s history and offer a simple, comfortable stay. You can choose a suite with a double bed and private bathroom for added comfort, or a double room where the bathroom is located in the hallway, reminiscent of the building’s original structure. All rooms are individually furnished, creating an authentic and memorable experience.
About the hotel
About the hotel
Birksø Hotels Ribe is a small, atmospheric hotel set in a historic building in the heart of Ribe’s old town. The focus is on charm and authenticity, with simple but comfortable rooms – some with private bathrooms and others with shared facilities. Guests can enjoy a cosy restaurant, a peaceful courtyard, and a good breakfast, all within walking distance of Ribe’s main sights.
See the good prices for children. To achieve the advantageous prices, there must be at minimum of 2 paying adults in the room.
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Guest reviews
3.8 / 5
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It was a really good stay at the hotel in Ribe and quite special to stay in what was once a prison. It made visiting Ribe an extra experience.
The room was clean and nice, and the food tasted really good.
The staff were very welcoming and service-minded.
Thank you very much for a great stay in Ribe.
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5/5
- 2026-07-28
It's an experience you purchase, it's special to sleep in a cell. Super sweet staff. The location is ideal.