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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
823 reviews
Price from$159.42per 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.

Excellent breakfast
8.9
Scored 8.9
Excellent
Rated excellent
500 reviews
Price from$180.68per 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.
8.9
Scored 8.9
Excellent
Rated excellent
191 reviews
Price from$224.11per 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 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!
9.2
Scored 9.2
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
258 reviews
Price from$325.68per 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.

Great location
8.4
Scored 8.4
Very Good
Rated very good
1,048 reviews
Price from$201.70per 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
1,435 reviews
Price from$124.36per 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
351 reviews
Price from$113.21per 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
912 reviews
Price from$104.92per 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$147.87per 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.

Very clean ans spacious
9.2
Scored 9.2
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
98 reviews
Price from$138.63per 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

  • From $350.26 per night
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 258 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 $92.42 per night
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 523 reviews
    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.
    LEI
    China
  • From $130.25 per night
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 1,435 reviews
    What a funky and fun place. Definitely not the Taj Mahal, but if you’re looking for a bed and a clean (shared) bathroom, it’s the place to be. I was at first a bit concerned having to share a bathroom – – I never did that before in a hotel – – But the bathrooms were clean, and they were plenty of them.
    Peter
    United States of America
  • From $256.46 per night
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 191 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
    Ireland
  • From $406.64 per night
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 197 reviews
    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.
    Bartosz
    Poland
  • From $207.02 per night
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 500 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 $182.52 per night
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 823 reviews
    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!
    M
    Marta
    Norway
  • From $182.52 per night
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 823 reviews
    Beautiful hotel, excellent Polfareren restaurant. Very good breakfast buffet. Centrally located in the city center. Starting point of many day trips and stop of the flybussen to and from the airport. Perfect stay!
    moerman_veurne
    Belgium
  • From $92.42 per night
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 523 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 $406.64 per night
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 197 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
    United Arab Emirates
  • From $86.92 per night
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 914 reviews
    Clean hotel. Staff was really friendly and helpful. Room (shared) was fine and the bed was comfortable. Temperature inside the room was good. It's in the border of the town so it is quiet.
    Athanasios
    Greece
  • From $237.47 per night
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,048 reviews
    Great location, nice room, very nice restaurant with really good food and a great breakfast in the morning. The hotel has a good vibe and the staff is very friendly
    Joan
    Netherlands
  • From $130.25 per night
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 1,435 reviews
    I really enjoyed staying at this hotel. Full of history and lovely people. It's a five-minute walk from the centre . I'll definitely come back!
    Yulia
    Germany
  • From $237.47 per night
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,048 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 $86.92 per night
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 914 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 $207.02 per night
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 500 reviews
    Clean hotel with the best location. Helpful staff and delicious breakfast! I would definitely recommend it!
    Ivar
    Estonia
  • 8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 9 reviews
    Next to Coop and other main high street, more space than hotels in Longyearbyen, also quiet!
    lfoster24
    Germany
  • From $113.21 per night
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 351 reviews
    Prices are lower than in most hotels.
    Karolina
    Poland
  • From $256.46 per night
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 191 reviews
    This was one cosy hotel
    tim
    United Kingdom
  • From $350.26 per night
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 258 reviews
    Unique hotel feel
    Irene
    United States of America