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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.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Continental, Vegetarian, Gluten-free, Buffet

Free private parking available at the hotel


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Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 queen bed
or
2 twin beds
1 sofa bed
and
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
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Property practices

This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.2
Facilities
8.9
Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.3
Value for money
8.3
Location
9.6
Free WiFi
9.4
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Sander
    Ireland Ireland
    Great staff, especially Brandon, excellent location with good restaurants very nearby
  • Megan
    United States of America United States of America
    Excellent little hotel. The breakfast was great, room was comfortable, and staff were very nice. Great location by all the restaurants.
  • C
    Catherine
    United States of America United States of America
    Simple but very comfortable. Great staff and superb restaurant. Don’t miss the crab bisque!

Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Polfareren Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      Local
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Amenities of Svalbard Hotell | Polfareren
Great facilities! Review score, 8.9

Most popular amenities
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Room service
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Bathtub
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
View
  • City view
  • Mountain view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Terrace
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
Ski
  • Ski rental on site
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
  • Live sports events (broadcast)
    Off-site
  • Live music/Performance
    Off-site
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Themed dinners
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Temporary art galleries
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Horseback riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Canoeing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Skiing
Living Area
  • Sitting area
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Fruit
    Additional charge
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe
General
  • Shuttle service
    Additional 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
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator
Spa
  • Public Bath
    Additional charge
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Norwegian

House rules

Svalbard Hotell | Polfareren takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 2:00 PM

Check-out

Until 11:00 AM

 

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

0 - 3 years
Crib upon request
NOK 250 per child, per night
4+ years
Extra bed upon request
NOK 750 per person, per night

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.

Maestro Mastercard Visa 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
Must-know information for guests at this property

When booking more than 9 people, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

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

  • Svalbard Hotell | Polfareren has 1 restaurant:

    • Polfareren Restaurant

  • 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.

  • Room options at Svalbard Hotell | Polfareren include:

    • Double
    • Twin/Double
    • Suite

  • Check-in at Svalbard Hotell | Polfareren is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • 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)

  • Guests staying at Svalbard Hotell | Polfareren can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.8).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Vegetarian
    • Gluten-free
    • Buffet

  • Svalbard Hotell | Polfareren is 1,000 feet from the center of Longyearbyen. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Yes, Svalbard Hotell | Polfareren is popular with guests booking family stays.