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 😁.
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.
Louis
France
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.
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.
Samarth
India
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.
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.
Nicholas
United States of America
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.
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.
YAOYAO
China
Very good location,near to visit Svalbard,coop,shops and bus stop,very convenient.
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What Guests Said About Longyearbyen:
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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.
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Louis
France
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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.
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.
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.
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
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!
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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