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.
Cindy_bb
United Kingdom
Quirky place, good breakfast, resturant, bar, close to town, comfy, clean.
Centrally located in Longyearbyen, Svalbard Hotell Polfareren offers 24-hour reception, free WiFi internet access, a terrace and modern rooms with flat-screen TVs.
Ioannis
Greece
The style of the room, the breakfast, the location of the hotel
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.
sreekumar
United Kingdom
Location is very central , warm, clean rooms, excellent breakfast, extremely helpful staff
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.
Alhay
Singapore
Everything is nice in the lodge. The accommodation, lounges, the food for breakfast, lunch and specially dinner are great.
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.
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.
Andrei
Belarus
very clean guesthouse with friendly, helpful staff, comfortable beds and delicious buffet breakfast
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.
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.
Emer
Ireland
The staff were very friendly, lovely kitchen/common area.
Located in Longyearbyen and within 1.2 km of Svalbard Church, Russkiy Dom features a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi.
Poppy-Louise
United Kingdom
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.
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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
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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.
Great breakfast, wonderful staff, and charming rooms. They are in the process of renewing the bathrooms, and the new ones are gorgeous - the old ones (we stayed in two different rooms) are OK, too. Location is right in the center of town, so everything is in walking distance (e.g. grocery store is 2 minutes down the road). Restaurant Kroa is next door, and directly connected, so you can order their pizza as take-out and they will deliver it to the hotel lobby.
Considering the prices in Longyearbyen, Coal Miners Cabin is a great value for money. The location is a bit remote, but still well within walking distance from the centre.
We stayed in the economy room and is was quite basic as expected. The bathrooms were very comfortable and well maintained. There’s a common lounge room, well equipped kitchen with fridge, stove and microwave if you want to buy food at the supermarket and cook it yourself.
This is 10/10 experience! Extremely friendly staff, sparkling clean premises with all necessary (and 'nice-to-have') facilities in the bathroom, kitchen and common areas, convenient check-in/check-out. Way better experience than 4* hotel in the same town. I hope this place will be available during my next stay in Longyearbyen!
Considering the extreme location, the property was really good and it met all my expectations. The Breakfast was good enough - variety of products for sandwiches, freshly made waffles, cereals, etc.. The hotel also has its own fully equipped kitchen in case you would like to prepare your own food. Very friendly staff!
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.
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.
everything was perfect. Felt like guests are a family. i met new people with whom i had a lot of activities : ice caves, hiking, barbecue, …
If you’re coming to Longyearbyen for northern lights, hiking and fully living the adventure, this hotel is the best option you’ll get.
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"
Very pleasant new hotel with a good location on main street. Our room was fine and we had a view over a vacant lot next door. One morning a wild reindeer was bedded down right outside our room. Very cool. Very nice breakfast and a pleasant lounge.
Great place to stay! We would always prefer these Appartements over a regular hotel room. Located in the heart of Longyearbyen, cosy and well equipped. There is a big table in the living room perfect for groups to eat and chat.
We will be back!
Food was outstanding. Waiters were really nice. Only a single bed, but was one of the most comfortable I've ever slept in. Longyearbyen will always have a special place in my heart. So, great hotel in a great place. Really hope I return
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.
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.
Perfectly located, nice and very helpful staff, delicious breakfast with the most amazing view. Sauna after a day outside was just a perfect addition and a restaurant/bar at the entrance of the hotel was great and convenient.
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.
We have a wonderful memory there! All the hotel staff are very warm-hearted and nice. The location is just in the middle of the town. The facilities are in good conditions.
Great location near shops, clean, quiet and comfortable, easy check in and out, luggage storage whilst we went on a trip. Pricey, but so are most places in Longyearbyen.
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