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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.

Comfortable, warm accommodation, excellent breakfast, friendly and helpful staff
8.9
Scored 8.9
Fabulous
Rated fabulous
833 reviews
Price from£123.17per night
Svalbard Hotell | The Vault, hotel in Longyearbyen

Located in Longyearbyen, 1.1 km from Svalbard Church, Svalbard Hotell | The Vault provides accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

Very comfortable room, little on small side but we knew that before booking. Ideal location, just opposite main shop and bars/restaurants all nearby. Staff super friendly and lovely breakfast. Would definitely book here again.
8.9
Scored 8.9
Fabulous
Rated fabulous
508 reviews
Price from£144.19per night
Funken Lodge, hotel in Longyearbyen

This hotel is situated 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.

The staff are extremely helpful.
8.8
Scored 8.8
Fabulous
Rated fabulous
194 reviews
Price from£178.85per 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.

Wonderful experience!
9.2
Scored 9.2
Superb
Rated superb
260 reviews
Price from£259.90per 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.

Location
8.4
Scored 8.4
Very good
Rated very good
1,056 reviews
Price from£160.96per 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.

The arrangement is cosy, with friendly, open communal spaces. The breakfast was great. The individual room with the mountain view was a treat 😎
8.7
Scored 8.7
Fabulous
Rated fabulous
1,438 reviews
Price from£102.24per night
Gjestehuset 102, hotel in Longyearbyen

Gjestehuset 102 offers accommodation in Longyearbyen. Guests at this small hostel can buy snacks and drinks. Explore the town centre which is located about 2.5 km away.

Nice staff, always ready to help. Good buffet breakfast, including hot waffles. Great wifi connection in all the structure. Clean bathrooms with a nice shower.
8.7
Scored 8.7
Fabulous
Rated fabulous
919 reviews
Price from£83.73per night
Coal Miners’ Cabins, hotel in Longyearbyen

This hotel offers budget accommodation 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.

Cosy wee room, warm and clean. The shared bathroom were spotless as well. Just perfect.
8.4
Scored 8.4
Very good
Rated very good
358 reviews
Price from£90.35per night
Haugen Pensjonat Svalbard, hotel in Longyearbyen

Situated in Longyearbyen, within 1.3 km of Svalbard Church, Haugen Pensjonat Svalbard offers accommodation with free WiFi. Built in 1985, the property is within 2.1 km of Svalbard Museum.

Everything is great. The bed is comfortable.
9.5
Scored 9.5
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
526 reviews
Price from£95.88per night
Russkiy Dom, hotel in Longyearbyen

Located in Longyearbyen and within 1.2 km of Svalbard Church, Russkiy Dom features a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi.

The staff were so friendly, hard working and kind, always kept the place spotless and were happy to chat. Made me feel very welcome. The kitchen had all the facilities you could want and had a lovely balcony.
9.2
Scored 9.2
Superb
Rated superb
101 reviews
Price from£110.63per 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
  • 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.
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    Anonymous

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  • From £202.82 per night
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 508 reviews
    Situated right in the heart of Longyearbyen, the Vault is perfect to get out and about. The Eastern influenced restaurant on site serves simple tasty food in the evenings which hit the spot on more than one occasion. It may not be as flash as some hotels here (no big public bar for example), but is clean, simple and excellent. Reception serves a range of reasonably priced drinks if needs be and the staff are friendly and helpful. Breakfast buffet provides a good selection of foods and sets you up for your day nicely.
    Mike
    United Kingdom
  • From £110.63 per night
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 101 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
    United Arab Emirates
  • From £259.98 per night
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 194 reviews
    Just perfect. Beautiful hotel with a cozy atmosphere. Quiet, on a hill, walking distance to shops and attractions. Wonderful breakfast. Lots of little sitting rooms to relax in. Shuttle bus to the airport drops you or picks you up on the hotel door step You are given a moisturizing cream as a gift, which is greatly appreciated considering how dry the air can be in Svalbard
    Sandrine
    France
  • From £110.63 per night
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 526 reviews
    Very tidy and cosy guesthouse. It is located in a residential area, so if you wish to experience what life is like on Svalbard it is a much better choice, than staying in one of the hotels on the main street of Longyearbyen. Elena, the host is always there to help and always has a kind word for everyone. Can't wait to stay there again!
    Erno
    Hungary
  • From £324.51 per night
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 198 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 £111.75 per night
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 919 reviews
    The guest house will always be my first choice if I come back to Spitsbergen. I spent there a week both in January and June, and I was completely satisfied both times. Very nice and helpful staff, good breakfast, absolutely worth the price if you are not grown up in a 5-star hotel.
    Rajmund
    Norway
  • From £279.52 per night
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 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
    United States
  • From £259.98 per night
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 194 reviews
    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.
    Louis
    France
  • From £110.63 per night
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 526 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 £230.11 per night
    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
    Greece
  • From £111.75 per night
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 919 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 £129.61 per night
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,438 reviews
    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.
    John
    United Kingdom
  • From £129.61 per night
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,438 reviews
    Very relaxing cosy hotel with use of a kitchen and lounge. Good location for town and port. Staff were excellent and breakfast was great with plenty of choice.
    karin
    United Kingdom
  • From £119.85 per night
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 358 reviews
    No-frills accommodation which is pretty cheap by Longyearbyen standards. Friendly staff, quiet location.
    Lars Gramkow
    Denmark
  • From £202.82 per night
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 508 reviews
    Friendly stuff, clean and modern, good breakfast. Location great in the middle of Longyearbyen.
    Mordehay Moti
    Israel
  • 8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 9 reviews
    Next to Coop and other main high street, more space than hotels in Longyearbyen, also quiet!
    lfoster24
    Germany
  • From £205.77 per night
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 833 reviews
    Great staff, especially Brandon, excellent location with good restaurants very nearby
    Sander
    Ireland
  • From £279.52 per night
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 260 reviews
    Great quirky hotel in the centre of Longyearbyen
    Julia
    United Kingdom
  • From £205.77 per night
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 833 reviews
    Very cozy comfortable hotel, I felt at home :)
    Viktorija
    Lithuania
  • From £119.85 per night
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 358 reviews
    Prices are lower than in most hotels.
    Karolina
    Poland