Centrally located in Longyearbyen, Svalbard Hotell Polfareren offers 24-hour reception, free WiFi internet access, a terrace and modern rooms with flat-screen TVs.
Konstantinos
Greece
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 😁.
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.
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.
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.
Ava
United States of America
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!
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.
karthikeyan
United States of America
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.
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....
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.
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.
Steven
United States of America
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!
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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
Very nice hotel with good standard in every detail. Professional and helpful personal, nice design, excellent location. Good breakfast and very well organised, many varieties for different tastes. Nice hotel with great menu we loved everything there. Good service as well. Excellent location close to everything, possibilities to book any activities here. Nice pub with good atmosphere and good food. Highly recommended. Thank you and we will definitely visit Longyearbyen and this hotel again.
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.
The room was extremely spacious, with ample heating, very clean and warm, and the kitchen facilities were very comprehensive. The view outside the window was also very nice. Elena was very friendly, provided us with useful advice, and even helped us arrange a taxi to the airport. The apartment was a bit of a distance from the center of Longyearbyen, but it was still convenient to walk, taking just over 10 minutes, as Longyearbyen is quite small to begin with.
It was clean and quiet (except around plane arrival and departure time). We had a great breakfast every morning. It is a bit far from the centrum (~20 min. walk), but the enviromental is very nice during the walk, and we had a great weather (most of the time), so it was not a problem. And it was the cheapest accomodation in the city, so if that matters, you are at the right place. So we would stay at the same place, if we will come back to Longyearbyen :)
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.")
Funken Lodge is really an extraordinary hotel located in beautiful Longyearbyen. We had the most wonderful time there!!! Everything was great - the hotel, the room, the service, the food, the view from the breakfast/dining room, lots of space to just hang-out next to the cozy fireplace... an absolut recommendation!! :-)
Mary Ann's Polarrigg has a great breakfast served in the Winter Garden, cosy decor, comfortable beds with views across to Platåfjellet and good WiFi. It's very close to the town and no issues with walking to and from the hotel. The staff were all helpful too. One of my favourite things about my stay in Longyearbyen!
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.
Great apartment suitable for a group of people in the very center of Longyearbyen. It's close to all major restaurants and bars (with Svalbar being just downstairs), shops and main attractions of Longyearbyen. The apartment was overall clean and well equipped. Staying there was a pleasure.
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.
The room facilities are very new and the interior is very warm. Breakfast is very varied, and the staff are very friendly and polite to solve all our problems. The location of the hotel is in the city center, which is very convenient.
Everything was wonderful. Staff friendly and helpful. The hotel is warm, cozy, and rustique.
Great room. Comfy bed, bathtub, great coffee in the room. Clean everywhere. Great food in the restaurant. Highly recommended!
The hotel is super cute and cosy and the breakfast was the best we had. Fresh made eggs Benedict with home made hollandaise sauce was a highlight. The bathroom is really nice too. We would stay here again.
One doesn't get a lot of options in Longyearbyen and Mary-Ann's Polarrigg is one of the cheaper ones. It offers solid, no frills rooms with a fantastic breakfast and great staff.
Most of the overpriced tours in Svalbard can pick you up from the hotel, and so can the airport shuttle bus. The hostel is clean and reasonably kept, although rooms are small.
Hotel was very acommodationg. I was able to store my luggage and stay in the lobby when I returned from my cruise and had a late day flight. Wifi was great.
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