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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.

8.9
Scored 8.9
Excellent
Rated excellent
786 reviews
Price from$154.78per 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.

8.4
Scored 8.4
Very Good
Rated very good
1,020 reviews
Price from$202.28per 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.

8.9
Scored 8.9
Excellent
Rated excellent
467 reviews
Price from$179.35per 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.

8.8
Scored 8.8
Excellent
Rated excellent
186 reviews
Price from$224.76per 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.

9.1
Scored 9.1
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
259 reviews
Price from$310.29per 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.

8.7
Scored 8.7
Excellent
Rated excellent
1,390 reviews
Price from$157.10per 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.

8.7
Scored 8.7
Excellent
Rated excellent
881 reviews
Price from$110.29per night
Coal Miners’ Cabins, hotel in Longyearbyen

This guest house offers budget accommodations on the Arctic Ocean island of Svalbard. Communal facilities include a kitchen and TV lounge.

8.4
Scored 8.4
Very Good
Rated very good
308 reviews
Price from$113.54per 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.

9.5
Scored 9.5
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
509 reviews
Price from$171.47per night
Svalbard Hotell | Lodge, hotel in Longyearbyen

Just a 15-minute walk from Svalbard Church and 0.7 miles from Svalbard Museum, Svalbard Hotell | Lodge features accommodations in Longyearbyen, with a bar.

8.9
Scored 8.9
Excellent
Rated excellent
196 reviews
Price from$407.81per night
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What Guests Said About Longyearbyen:

  • 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
  • 10
    Scored 10

    This is a place where you should stay longer and in...

    This is a place where you should stay longer and in different times of the year. My favorite place to eat was the mexican whith really nice made food and 100 meter next to it a great place to have coffe and a sandwhich. If you need outdoor gear this is the place to get it.
    Ralf
    Germany

Explore guest reviews of hotels in Longyearbyen

  • From $481.03 per night
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 259 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
    United Kingdom
  • From $171.47 per night
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 509 reviews
    We were very warmly welcomed, the hotel owner was very sweet and helpful. She helped us to understand how the town works, suggested some restaurants and other shops.The kitchen was full of the necessary food and some tasty homemade desserts were prepared for all the guests to share! The hotel also felt like a home and not like a chain hotel, the owner takes very good care of the faculties, it's a nice cozy place to stay and enjoy the city. Highly recommend!
    E
    Eima
    Switzerland
  • From $271.10 per night
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 467 reviews
    Room as shown in photos. Friendly, chatty staff. Hotel/area extremely quiet. Slept well with blackout curtains and blinds in room. Given a lovely corner room on 3rd floor, 2 windows. Great views. Modern room, powerful and modern walk-in shower. Breakfast was lovely, especially the berry smoothie. Would definitely stay again. Thank you Svalbard Hotell for a fanrastic start to our Svalbard adventure!
    Esther
    United Kingdom
  • From $481.03 per night
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 259 reviews
    The breakfast was generous and had quirky options like brown cheese oatmeal. Rooftop lounge was a undiscovered gem although it got a bit stuffy. Reading about the company (they actively work with Maasai tribe in E. Africa) is humbling. Longyearbyen is a small town but BCH's location is unmatched (compare hotel: Coal Miner's Cabin, a 20 minute walk up a hill from "downtown.")
    Scott
    United States of America
  • From $528.30 per night
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 196 reviews
    Great location in the middle of Longyearbyen with many eating and drinking options with a couple of minutes walk. The room was perfect for our group of six and was bigger that we'd expected. Very comfortable and convenient. We'd feared there might be night-time noise from the pub below - none whatsoever. If we ever return to Svalbard, we'd be happy to stay here again.
    Patrick
    United Kingdom
  • From $363.79 per night
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 186 reviews
    We loved all the aspects of the property, even the high climb walking back from the city center. The room was very comfortable. The bathroom was excellently cleaned and modern. The open spaces were very nice. However, despite how amazing the hotel spaces were the staff and service was above and beyond all expectations.
    Kelsie
    United States of America
  • From $159.88 per night
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 308 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
    United Kingdom
  • From $221.98 per night
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 1,390 reviews
    Quirky hotel with unique, historical artifacts scatttered around. The wintergarden is warm, lush, and delightful, and the main living room is book filled and cozy. Breakfast is included, however, has the same offerings every day so after morning 6, one is pretty food fatigued.
    Leslie
    United States of America
  • From $126.38 per night
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 881 reviews
    The Guesthouse is my safe place in Longyearbyen: I have been there four times now, and every time I go back up there I always try to go there. Friendly staff, clean and cozy environment and awesome facilities. The private rooms are a huge plus and they’re so big!
    Enrico Luigi
    Italy
  • 9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 96 reviews
    It was the cleanest hostel/ hotel I have ever stayed in. Spotless and modern, excellent kitchen fully equipped. The shower and toilets were separate, which makes a huge difference, also spotlessly clean. Yulya and Sam were outstanding and quickly became "family"
    Rahel Roni
    Israel
  • From $271.10 per night
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 467 reviews
    Staff have been very helpful, promptly answering questions prior to arrival and helping with transportation arrangements. The hotel has all the usual amenities (including kettles) and is very clean, room rather snug. Good breakfast.
    Marcus
    Germany
  • From $221.98 per night
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 1,390 reviews
    Staff are super kind and friendly and v helpful. Great location v close to the main street. Quirky and bit weird, sort of ski resort mid range hotel vibes, nice lounge to relax in and a nice bar. Really enjoyed staying here.
    MICHAEL
    United Kingdom
  • From $363.79 per night
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 186 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
    United Kingdom
  • From $171.47 per night
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 509 reviews
    It is very sweet and warm place to stay. Every time I travel to Longyearbyen I want to stay in Haugen Pensjonat. The staff very super kind. Rooms, kitchen and bathroom always very clean. I can only recommend.
    Eszter
    Austria
  • From $308.22 per night
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,020 reviews
    Great friendly staff, very helpful, it was just an all round good experience. The hotel is in a great location and the two on-site restaurants are outstanding in customer service and great tasting food.
    A
    AJ1984
    United Kingdom
  • From $277.59 per night
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 786 reviews
    Excellent little hotel. The breakfast was great, room was comfortable, and staff were very nice. Great location by all the restaurants.
    Megan
    United States of America
  • From $308.22 per night
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,020 reviews
    It was adequate, decently located and basically comfortable. It's a hotel in the arctic, so it's a bit worn, but it did the job.
    ItinOcean
    Italy
  • From $126.38 per night
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 881 reviews
    Breakfast was amazing, beds was very comfortable. In general everything, what you need for trip to Svalbard, was in this hotel.
    Navikas
    Norway
  • From $277.59 per night
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 786 reviews
    The hotel is lovely. The lounge near the reception, the food, the rooms, the staff, everything was really great!
    Andreea
    Romania
  • From $159.88 per night
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 308 reviews
    No-frills accommodation which is pretty cheap by Longyearbyen standards. Friendly staff, quiet location.
    Lars Gramkow
    Denmark