Svalbard Hotell | Polfareren
Longyearbyen, 9171 Longyearbyen, Norway – Excellent location – show map
Excellent location – rated 9.6/10! (score from 664 reviews)
Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions
Location is excellent, central. Pub, shops, food all within a few steps. Room is excellent, big windows, warm. Staff is really nice, gave you all the info and suggestions. Breakfast is good also.

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Centrally located in Longyearbyen, Svalbard Hotell Polfareren offers 24-hour reception, free WiFi internet access, a terrace and modern rooms with flat-screen TVs. A tour desk, snowmobile safaris and dog sledding are offered on site. Spread over multiple buildings, Svalbard Hotell offers guest room accommodations or self-catering apartments with a well-equipped kitchen and a washing machine. Free tea/coffee and internet computers are available in the lobby. The hotel's Polfareren Restaurant offers a menu of Nordic, French and Asian inspired dishes. Beers from Svalbard Brewery and wine can be ordered from the wine bar. Free private parking spaces are provided on site. Svalbard Airport is 3.1 mi away, and a shuttle bus stops right by the hotel.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
- Free WiFi
- Restaurant
- Non-smoking rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Room service
- Free parking
- Family rooms
- Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
- Bar
- Wonderful Breakfast

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- Nattpong
Thailand
“Location is excellent, central. Pub, shops, food all within a few steps. Room is excellent, big windows, warm. Staff is really nice, gave you all the info and suggestions. Breakfast is good also.” - Jamie
United States of America
“Everything about this hotel was absolutely perfect. The setting, the hospitality, and the location made it the ideal property for a wonderful time in Longyearbyen.” - Tom
Belgium
“Breakfast was great and plentyfull. Room was nice and clean with a great view towards the city. Easily accessable by bus, car or foot”
Hotel area info
Restaurants1 Restaurant On Site
- Polfareren Restaurant
- CuisineLocal
- Open forBreakfast • Lunch • Dinner
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
Amenities of Svalbard Hotell | PolfarerenGreat facilities! Review score, 8.9
- Free WiFi
- Restaurant
- Non-smoking rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Room service
- Free parking
- Family rooms
- Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
- Bar
- Wonderful Breakfast
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bathtub or shower
- Private Bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
- Bathtub
- Shower
- Linens
- City view
- Mountain view
- View
- Outdoor furniture
- Sun deck
- Terrace
- Electric kettle
- Socket near the bed
- Drying rack for clothing
- Clothes rack
- Ski rental on site
- Bicycle rental
- Live sports events (broadcast)Off-site
- Live music/PerformanceOff-site
- Tour or class about local cultureAdditional charge
- Themed dinnersAdditional chargeOff-site
- Bike toursAdditional charge
- Walking toursAdditional charge
- Temporary art galleriesAdditional chargeOff-site
- Horseback ridingAdditional chargeOff-site
- CyclingOff-site
- HikingOff-site
- CanoeingAdditional chargeOff-site
- Skiing
- Sitting area
- Flat-screen TV
- Cable channels
- TV
- FruitAdditional charge
- Wine/ChampagneAdditional charge
- Special diet meals (on request)
- Bar
- Restaurant
- Tea/Coffee maker
- Street parking
- Accessible parking
- Invoice provided
- Concierge
- Baggage storage
- Tour desk
- 24-hour front desk
- Board games/Puzzles
- Daily housekeeping
- Fax/PhotocopyingAdditional charge
- Meeting/Banquet facilitiesAdditional charge
- Fire extinguishers
- Smoke alarms
- 24-hour security
- Safe
- Shuttle serviceAdditional charge
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Smoke-free property
- Hypoallergenic room available
- Wake-up service
- Heating
- Packed lunches
- Elevator
- Family rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
- Wake-up service/Alarm clock
- Room service
- Upper floors accessible by elevator
- Public BathAdditional charge
- English
- Norwegian
Cancellation/
prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.
Children & Beds
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.
All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.
No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cash is not accepted
Svalbard Hotell | Polfareren accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
The fine print
In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.
FAQs about Svalbard Hotell | Polfareren
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Yes, Svalbard Hotell | Polfareren is popular with guests booking family stays.
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Check-in at Svalbard Hotell | Polfareren is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.
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Svalbard Hotell | Polfareren is 1,000 feet from the center of Longyearbyen. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Svalbard Hotell | Polfareren has 1 restaurant:
- Polfareren Restaurant
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Svalbard Hotell | Polfareren offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Cycling
- Hiking
- Skiing
- Canoeing
- Temporary art galleries
- Bike tours
- Horseback riding
- Live music/Performance
- Public Bath
- Walking tours
- Bicycle rental
- Tour or class about local culture
- Themed dinners
- Live sports events (broadcast)
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Room options at Svalbard Hotell | Polfareren include:
- Double
- Twin/Double
- Suite
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The prices at Svalbard Hotell | Polfareren may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.