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Svalbard Hotell - Polfareren

4.0 star property
Hotel in Longyearbyen with free breakfast and 24-hour front desk

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Front of property
Suite | Living area
Aerial view
Reception
Premium bedding, individually decorated, cots/infant beds, rollaway beds

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Parking included
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Free WiFi
The current price is €285
includes taxes & fees
16 Mar - 17 Mar

Room options

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Premium bedding, individually decorated, cots/infant beds, rollaway beds

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Individually decorated
Heating
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Day bed
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Spring-water bath
  • 23 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Suite

Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually decorated
Heating
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • 39 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Double Room

Superior Double Room

Highlights

Individually decorated
Heating
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Spring-water bath
Hairdryer
  • 21 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, individually decorated, cots/infant beds, rollaway beds

Standard Double Plus Room

Highlights

Individually decorated
Heating
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Spring-water bath
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
  • 19 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Individually decorated
Heating
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Spring-water bath
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
  • 18 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Map
Postboks 538, Longyearbyen, Svalbard, 9171

What's nearby

  • University Centre in Svalbard - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Svalbard Museum - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Svalbard Church - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Svalbard Kirke - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Atelier Aino - 14 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Longyearbyen (LYR-Svalbard) - 5 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cafe Huskies - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Kroa - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Barentz Pub & Spiseri - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Karlsberger Pub - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Fruene - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Svalbard Hotell - Polfareren

Upscale hotel in the city centre
You can look forward to free continental breakfast, a terrace and a fireplace in reception at Svalbard Hotell - Polfareren. Adventurous travellers may like the hiking/biking trails, spelunking and ecotours at this hotel. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas, and guests can find other amenities, such as a bar.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • Bike hire, a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and a gift shop
  • 1 meeting room, scooter hire and tour/ticket information
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 59 individually decorated rooms offer comforts, such as premium bedding.
More amenities include:
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and cots/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Bathrooms with spring water baths and hairdryers
  • LCD TVs with cable channels
  • Electric kettles and heating

Languages

English, Norwegian

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle at scheduled times for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Ecotours
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Scooter/moped rentals
  • Spelunking
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Cot (surcharge)
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Luggage storage
  • Newspapers in lobby
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • In a national park
  • In the mountains
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Cot (surcharge)
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Spring water bathtub
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service

More

  • Heating
  • Individual decor
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Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 4:00 AM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 3 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for NOK 750.0 per night.
Cots (infant beds) are available for NOK 250.0 per day

Payment types at the property

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Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: NOK 100 per person (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: NOK 40 (one-way)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NOK 250.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: NOK 750.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards

Property is also known as

Hotel Svalbard
Svalbard Hotel
Svalbard Hotel Longyearbyen, Spitsbergen
Svalbard Hotell Polfareren Hotel Longyearbyen
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Svalbard Hotell Polfareren
Svalbard Hotell Polfareren
Svalbard Hotell | Polfareren
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Svalbard Hotell - Polfareren Hotel Longyearbyen

Frequently asked questions

Is Svalbard Hotell - Polfareren pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Svalbard Hotell - Polfareren?

As of 11 Mar 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Svalbard Hotell - Polfareren on 16 Mar 2025 start from €284.77, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Svalbard Hotell - Polfareren?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Svalbard Hotell - Polfareren?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 4:00 AM.

What time is check-out at Svalbard Hotell - Polfareren?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Does Svalbard Hotell - Polfareren provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs at scheduled times. A fee of NOK 100 per person applies.

Where is Svalbard Hotell - Polfareren located?

Located in the heart of Longyearbyen, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of University Centre in Svalbard and Svalbard Museum. Svalbard Church and Svalbard Kirke are also within 15 minutes.

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Svalbard Hotell - Polfareren Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 348 out of 501 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 133 out of 501 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 501 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 501 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 501 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Alan Ricardo

Liked: Amenities
Great hotel located in the center of town. Rooms are spacious but the hotel lacks ample seating for guests since they close the restaurant in between breakfast and dinner.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

The hotel is modern and clean. The reception is 24 hours and the staff were really helpful. Breakfast was good and the room was clean and functional.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andreas

👍
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennie

Central location, staff are nice, breakfast pretty good.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dean A

Very pleasant place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Best place to stay in Longyearbyn
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

oksana

Great place!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

A good stay
Luxurious stay. Professional staff.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Staff very helpful, GREAT breakfast, loved heated bathroom floor and reindeer pair outside my window in the am
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

This hotel is situated in the city's center. It is easy to access the supermarket, restaurants, and bars. The front desk was very nice; they could book spontaneous activities if needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Great location, clean and comfortable, terrific staff, and excellent restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brandi

Lovely stay! My mountain view was more of a view of the front entrance and parking with a tip of hill showing behind the building across the street. Not great, but super comfortable room and great tub! The local food was all delicious as well. I went to Kroa a couple times and the hotel restaurant as well but just for dinner. So good!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

The staff were friendly and very helpful as I had a bad leg and they assisted me with my luggage
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suzette

Super clean and very central place to stay in Longyearbyen, have stayed here multiple times.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joan

Perfect hotel for Svalbard, great room w/a view
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Berthold

We enjoyed our stay. Very friendly reception.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Thorbjørn

Nice place
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

IAIA

Welcome to Arctic dream
It was the perfect setting for a memorable trip
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

P.B.

Modern comfort
Clean lines, modern, comfortable, quiet, well located in town at the end of the main pedestrian center, easy to reach by road but not on the road, airport public bus transfer. We loved our stay! Only down side was that, and this is with many hotels, you can not get it dark enough in the room.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Lindsay

Inspiring
Thoroughly enjoyed Svalbard. A very interesting place.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Cheryl

A well located comfortable property. Close to shops & bus transfer to airport. I just didn’t like being in the annexe building. They did help me with my luggage when asked.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zinaida

Perfect place, friendly and helpful staff. Comfortable beds and cozy rooms. Delicious breakfast.❤️
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Berthold

Very friendly reception who always are willing to help.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

We loved this hotel. The room was a great size and convenient to everything in town. The breakfast each morning was excellent. The only downside was we stayed during polar day and there were black out curtains on the big window only. The small window near the head of the bed let in quite a bit of light which made it harder to sleep.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

It was great to stay here. The rooms were spacious and warm. They include breakfast (buffet style) that has hot and cold food, a variety of juices, hot coffee and tea; and plenty of options to pick from. The reception staff were professional and friendly; and very willing to help you. I would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024