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Svalbard Hotell | Polfareren, hotel in Longyearbyen

Centrally located in Longyearbyen, Svalbard Hotell Polfareren offers 24-hour reception, free WiFi internet access, a terrace and modern rooms with flat-screen TVs.

Our stay at Polfareren exceeded our expectations. The hotel was super clean and the staff very friendly. The room was really big and the bathroom had a heated floor. It, was located outside of the main compartment, but of course we knew it and we didn't have any issues. We visited the archipelago in late April so keep in mind the sun never sets. The room is not completely dark so I recommend the use of sleeping masks. We personally liked it a lot that we got that light cause we experienced the polar night 100%. The breakfast was good and tasty. When we visit Svalbard again we know where to stay. Also an advice to all travelers, if you go to Svalbard do the Trollsteinen hike, It's by far the best activity we have had 😁.
8.9
Scored 8.9
Excellent
Rated excellent
829 reviews
Price from$159.54per night
Svalbard Hotell | The Vault, hotel in Longyearbyen

Located in Longyearbyen, a 12-minute walk from Svalbard Church, Svalbard Hotell | The Vault provides accommodations with free bikes, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

Great staff, wonderful location, comfortable bed. Highly recommended!
8.9
Scored 8.9
Excellent
Rated excellent
506 reviews
Price from$180.81per night
Funken Lodge, hotel in Longyearbyen

This hotel is located on the island of Spitsbergen, in Norway’s Arctic Archipelago, Svalbard. It offers stunning views, free WiFi and free afternoon treats. Access to a relaxation area is also free.

A great hotel in an incredible location. It's modern and comfortable. You have access to a sauna, a cocktail bar, and a small library to relax after a day of Arctic adventures. You cannot get tired of the view from the restaurant.
8.8
Scored 8.8
Excellent
Rated excellent
194 reviews
Price from$224.28per night
Basecamp Hotel, hotel in Longyearbyen

Centrally located in Longyearbyen, Basecamp Hotel is a traditional trapper's lodge-style property just 15 minutes’ drive from Longyearbyen Airport. The airport bus stops right outside.

The property is very unique in terms of the look & feel of the boutique hotel. Not too big but tastefully made. No shoes allowed inside so it stays clean thru out. Nice breakfast.
9.2
Scored 9.2
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
260 reviews
Price from$325.92per night
Radisson Blu Polar Hotel, Spitsbergen, hotel in Longyearbyen

Radisson Blu Polar Hotel is the northernmost full-service hotel in the world, located in Longyearbyen.

The room had a beautiful view . The staff were friendly and helpful
8.4
Scored 8.4
Very Good
Rated very good
1,056 reviews
Price from$201.85per night
Mary-Ann's Polarrigg, hotel in Longyearbyen

Set in the Skjæringa area of Longyearbyen, Mary-Ann's Polarrigg is built with old rigs. Central Longyearbyen is between 6-8 minutes walk away and the airport bus stops right in front of the hotel.

Very nice breakfast. One time the chef lady cooked extra scrambled eggs when it ran out at the end of closing time. We love the location, walked around the town. Walked down the road to take pictures of the mountains. Nice memories of it.
8.7
Scored 8.7
Excellent
Rated excellent
1,437 reviews
Price from$127.13per night
Coal Miners’ Cabins, hotel in Longyearbyen

This hotel offers budget accommodations on the Arctic Ocean island of Svalbard. Communal facilities include a kitchen and TV lounge. Snowmobile safaris, dog sledding and glacier walks can be arranged....

8.4
Scored 8.4
Very Good
Rated very good
357 reviews
Price from$113.29per night
Gjestehuset 102, hotel in Longyearbyen

Gjestehuset 102 offers accommodations in Longyearbyen. Guests at this small hostel can buy snacks and drinks. Explore the town center which is located about 1.6 mi away.

Comfortable beds, clean bathrooms, staff
8.7
Scored 8.7
Excellent
Rated excellent
919 reviews
Price from$104.99per night
Haugen Pensjonat Svalbard, hotel in Longyearbyen

Located in Longyearbyen, within 0.8 mi of Svalbard Church, Haugen Pensjonat Svalbard offers accommodations with free WiFi. Built in 1985, the property is within 1.3 mi of Svalbard Museum.

Fantastic place!! Highly recommend! The best shower in 6 weeks of traveling Norway. Lots of room (some showers are like phone booths), plenty of pressure and lots of hot water. Staff were very helpful and maintained exceptional cleanliness. Very quiet and the best equipped kitchen, with everything and more that you could need. 15 minute walk into town , but I recommend the adjacent Funken Lodge for early morning coffee (7 AM instead of 10 AM in town) and exceptional dinners! Highly recommend the reindeer heart, and the steak dinner. Comfortable bed and nice sitting area with lots of room and closet space. Can not say enough how nice it was to stay here. Good value too!
9.5
Scored 9.5
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
523 reviews
Price from$120.23per night
Russkiy Dom, hotel in Longyearbyen

Russkiy Dom has rooms in Longyearbyen near Svalbard Church and Svalbard Museum. The property provides a shared kitchen, a shared lounge and organizing tours for guests.

Exceeded my expectations. Sam was there to great us for check in. Sam is very nice and keeps the place very clean. The kitchen/common area is spacious and has good amenities. I would definitely stay here again.
9.2
Scored 9.2
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
100 reviews
Price from$138.73per night
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What Guests Said About Longyearbyen:

  • 10
    Scored 10

    If you are active and passionate about the stunning beauty...

    If you are active and passionate about the stunning beauty of the Arctic, Longyearbyen should be on your list. By snowmobile, skis, or even by foot, you will discover extreme landscapes, dramatic snow-covered mountains, and glaciers. In March, the colors of the sunset and twilight hours are the dream of any photographer. Pack your stay with many activities and certainly do not miss out on all the great food that the many restaurants in town have to offer.
    L
    Louis
    France
  • 10
    Scored 10

    Friendly, clean, warm, welcoming and quirky.

    Friendly, clean, warm, welcoming and quirky. Excellent home cooked breakfast. Close to town. So quirky it reminded me of Banksy’s Walled Off hotel on the West Bank. Great opportunity to stay in ex-mining accommodation.
    Darren
    United Kingdom
  • 10
    Scored 10

    This is a very interesting fully functional Cory located in...

    This is a very interesting fully functional Cory located in the middle of the Arctic Ocean pretty close to the North Pole. (Closer to the north pile than any other major city in the world.) Anyone can visit Svalbard and stay here as long as you like, regardless of 'nationality' / passport(s). It's great if you have money, but even if you don't you can find inexpensive food at the store (if you look hard) and there's free food left at the hostel, plus they give you free breakfast. 🙂
    Sophie
    United States of America
  • 10
    Scored 10

    For somebody from South India the place can only be...

    For somebody from South India the place can only be described as otherworldly... like going to a different planet, almost. The weather was in the minus 20 s when i visited last week and it is essential that one prepares for this if visiting in the winter. It is not exactly easy to get around in this island of 2,000 people or so. I came to my hotel in the airport bus and was picked up by the organisers of my various activities like dog sledding etc. I believe there is a taxi but am not sure it can be hailed quickly. Apart from the city centre ( which is 3 streets) other places like the church, harbour etc are a bit of a walk and one has to be prepared for that. It is impossible to walk to these places in winter in the cold and pitch dark. Vegetarian food options were available but limited. Overall, it was a memorable experience, though.
    Sivakumar
    India
  • 10
    Scored 10

    The end of the earth, or so it feels... we arrived for snow...

    The end of the earth, or so it feels... we arrived for snow on the ground in September and below freezing the whole time. The one big shop, the Co-op, in the town is great, has everything you need, plus the only alcohol shop is part of it selling a big range, you need to show a boarding pass for your flight to buy drink though! Liked the Svalbard brewery by the harbour, their beer is in every bar in town but on a Friday you can book a space in their taproom, really good. Karlsberger pub (in the shopping centre) is worth a go too, lots of mining decor and a huge range of spirits. For unusual food, Mary-Ann's Polarrigg has a restaurant attached with (so I heard) superb food, but the bar there will serve food too, we had the home smoked tasting plate of Minke whale, bearded seal and reindeer which was fascinating. Didn't see any polar bears, which was both good and bad, it's a strange feeling to be walking around and not to be the alpha predator...
    Tourist Harry
    United Kingdom
  • 10
    Scored 10

    We loved the people, we met. Everyone was hospitable.

    We loved the people, we met. Everyone was hospitable. And all the guides we had, were really good and dedicated. The Haugen pensjonat was, like everything else, an excellent experience. We felt everybody did their best and loved what they did. We had fish and chips at Kroa. The food was really nice and good for the price, and the room was a local experience made of timber. We went around in Longyearbyen by foot or were driven by our guides. Between the airport and the town is also a bus with reasonable prices. For my next visit, I would wear warmer clothes - a thin layer of merino wool under the gloves and normal clothes.
    A
    Anonymous

Explore guest reviews of hotels in Longyearbyen

  • Avg. price/night: $177.02
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 1,437 reviews
    Loved staying here, the whole hotel and cabins have been really well decorated to show the history of the coal miners cabins but still be really comfortable. I had a single room with shared bathroom, there were plenty of bathrooms so never had to wait. They were all kept really clean. The common room is lovely and cosy, and it's great to have a kitchen there too. Breakfast was lovely. Mary Ann's is great value for money, and a really unique place to stay. Definitely recommend and I would love to come back!
    Lucy
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $350.52
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 260 reviews
    The staff were amazing. We had two bag mishaps (in flight and in airport transfer) and when this happens to you in such a remote location, these are the people you want at your hotel. They went above and beyond and sorted out what was possible to sort out at their end. I cannot praise the staff at Basecamp Explorer any higher. They really were excellent. The interior seems very authentic and it looks very cool and unique. Breakfast was amazing. Free tea / coffee always a plus.
    Alex
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: $138.73
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 100 reviews
    Staff was very good and helpful. they arrange day trip to many attractions. It is close to city center but there is no pick from this dom for any day trip conducted by other tour operators - you need to walk to near by pick up point ( Radisson blu Hotel ) but it is very close ( 3 minutes walk ). Longyearbyen settlement itself is very small so it doesn’t matter where you stay ( everything is at walkable distance). I will stay here again if I come back to Svalbard.
    KUNHOOTTY
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $102.40
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 919 reviews
    Well I liked the hotel. It was cheapest in town. A bit on other end but you can have great scenery. Staff were amazing. They help me book Pyramided tour. Most pleasant thing were staff. Premise have a kitchen so you can cook. View from outside hotel was great. Its on far end of tiny city of Longyearbyen so on a tired day its trouble to walk and communicate as Taxi is expensive.Having said that if ur into photography yo can have great views from here.
    Rajani
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $256.65
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 194 reviews
    Exquisite hotel in Longyearbyen, beautifully decorated and ultra-comfortable. Breakfast was delicious, the views were spectacular, the 5 o'clock tea and treats were lovely and the staff was super friendly. They also have a great bar with very nice drinks. Everything exceeded our expectations.
    Manuela
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $131.79
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 357 reviews
    I booked a room at Coal Miner's Cabins for a quick holiday with a friend. Due to maintenance work, the hostel was closed, but I was contacted, and my stay was upgraded for free to Funken Lodge hotel, which is much more expensive and luxurious. Very professional behaviour from the hostel.
    Tomasz
    Travelers with friends
  • Avg. price/night: $219.19
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 829 reviews
    The hotel is located in the city centre ( which is essentially 3 or 4 streets). Breakfast was ample and the staff were helpful. The room was cozy and clean. As of now, I plan to go back to Svalbard in a couple of years in summer and plan to stay in this hotel again.
    Sivakumar
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $350.52
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 260 reviews
    The hotel was perfectly located in the middle of the city, in close proximity to the grocery store, shops, restaurants and bars. The staff were incredibly helpful and friendly, and the hotel had such a warm and inviting vibe. I would definitely stay here again!
    Ava
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: $256.65
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 194 reviews
    Excellent hotel. It has a nice cosy atmosphere, The rooms are nice and clean and the beds are excellent (apart from a noisy radiator). Great breakfast. The views are fantastic. All the staff couldn't have been more helpful.
    Peter
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $211.33
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 506 reviews
    Nice clean in a central place 👌 Excellent and varied breakfast with fresh made fruit juices Modern style 3 minutes to get the airport bus 5 minutes for shopping and dinner 🍴 All guests were picked up from the hotel
    Flycatcher Castle
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: $237.64
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,056 reviews
    The hotel was in a great position, near the center of Longyearbyen! Very clean and cosy room, comfortable bed, the staff was very helpful and kind. The breakfast was as very good. We totally recommend it!
    Makemyday
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $406.94
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 198 reviews
    The apartment was spacious, clean, had a fully equipped kitchen and next to supermarket and restaurants. And the apartment has 1.5 bathrooms which was really helpful since we were a group of 4 people
    Nimesh
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: $406.94
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 198 reviews
    The location of hotel is wonderful: on the main street, near supermarket and many restaurants. Really, everything is not far from there. The room is comfortable and warm.
    Alla
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: $129.48
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 523 reviews
    Exceptionally clean and comfortable Kitchen available to prepare food and socialise with other guests Hotel breakfast nearby Very helpful and welcoming hostess
    Dennis
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $237.64
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,056 reviews
    The location was good, near everything you would need or want in Longyearbyen. The restaurant on-site and the pub were both good. The breakfast was very good.
    Lauren
    Travelers with friends
  • Avg. price/night: $219.19
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 829 reviews
    Excellent little hotel. The breakfast was great, room was comfortable, and staff were very nice. Great location by all the restaurants.
    Megan
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $177.02
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 1,437 reviews
    Restaurant, stuff and style of the hotel(NOT ROOMS) ...I wouldn't pay even 10 dollar for that room paid almost 20 times more though....
    A
    Anush
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $131.79
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 357 reviews
    No-frills accommodation which is pretty cheap by Longyearbyen standards. Friendly staff, quiet location.
    Lars Gramkow
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: $102.40
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 919 reviews
    Best hostel I've been in my life. Breakfast was better than in the average 3 star hotel
    Stefano
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $211.33
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 506 reviews
    Newer hotel, good location, friendly staff, good breakfast.
    Kristin
    Young couple