Svalbard Hotell | Polfareren Longyearbyen Interior photoSvalbard Hotell | Polfareren Longyearbyen Exterior photoSvalbard Hotell | Polfareren Longyearbyen Exterior photo
Book on our site
up to 10% cheaper
than Booking.com
Check rooms and rates
From228US$ /night
Check-in
03May2026Select date
Check-out
04May2026Select date
Rooms and Guests2 Guests, 1 Room
Key details

About the Hotel

Longyearbyen, Longyearbyen, Norway, 9171
-
Steps from the Svalbard Museum
Great
8.9
9.4
/10
4.4
4.6
/5

Located merely 6 minutes' walk from the Svalbard Museum, the smoke-free Svalbard Hotell | Polfareren Longyearbyen has a sundeck and a shared lounge. Featuring a lobby area and a restaurant, the 4-star hotel is within a few blocks of Wild Photo Gallery.

Location

You'll need 15-minute drive to Svalbard airport. Thi tran Longyearbyen is only 1 km from the hotel, which is also situated 500 m from Basecamp Spitsbergen.

The wooden Svalbard Church lies 13 minutes' walk away.

Guests will find Ice Bear Lift cable car station a short way from the property.

Rooms

The allergy-free rooms comprise a seating area, and offer a flat-screen TV with satellite channels along with coffee and tea making facilities. Featuring a separate toilet and a shower, the bathrooms also have hairdryers and bath sheets. You can enjoy views of the mountain.

Eat & Drink

Restaurant Polfareren restaurant of this Longyearbyen hotel serves contemporary cuisine. There is a lounge bar onsite. The bar area includes a lounge. You can visit a restaurant situated close by and taste Norwegian cuisine.

Leisure & Business

If you like an active lifestyle, dog sledging and snow skiing are available on site. Active guests will enjoy participating in snowmobile safaris.

Must-do experiences

  • Join a guided snowmobile tour to see the stunning Arctic landscape.
  • Taste reindeer stew at Huset, a must for your culinary journey.
  • Visit the Svalbard Museum for rich insights into local history.
  • Explore the beautiful Longyearbyen Church, a unique Arctic landmark.
  • Schedule a glacier hike with a local guide for breathtaking views.
View all

Select your room type

Svalbard Hotell | Polfareren offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
Standard Pluss
2 persons
230 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Heating
Superior Double Room
2 persons
240 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Coffee machine
Standard Double Room Separate Building
2 persons
175 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Heating
Deluxe Double Room
2 persons
260 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Coffee machine
Click button to see more rooms
Show all rooms
Show all roomsLess

Price and Room Availability Calendar

Check availability and prices for your dates now!

Facilities

Svalbard Hotell | Polfareren offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences
Facilities: Great
8.9/10Review score

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Wi-Fi
  • Parking
  • Safe deposit box
  • 24-hour reception
  • No pets allowed
  • Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
  • 24-hour security
  • Luggage storage
  • Allergy-free rooms
  • Lift
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers

Sports & Fitness

  • Canoeing
  • Skiing
  • Hiking
  • Horseback riding
  • Cycling

Guest Parking

  • Electric kettle

Services

  • Paid shuttle service
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Ski equipment hire
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Welcome drink

Dining

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Dinner
  • Packed lunches
  • Special diet menus

Business

  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Cots
  • Board games

Spa & Leisure

  • Live entertainment
  • Sun terrace
  • Leisure/ TV room
  • Public Bath

Room features

  • Heating
  • Sitting area
  • Terrace
  • Garden furniture
  • Tea and coffee facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
Show more

Svalbard Hotell | Polfareren Location

Longyearbyen, Longyearbyen, Norway, 9171
Map view
Longyearbyen, Longyearbyen, Norway, 9171
Nearby
Museum
Svalbard Museum
1600 ft
Magdalenefjord Svalbard
2000 ft
University
University Centre in Svalbard
1600 ft
Magdalena Bay
2000 ft
Restaurants
Kroa
100 ft
Pb 150
Svalbar
0 ft
Vei 223-2
Restaurant Polfareren
400 ft
Vei 221
Stationen
1500 ft
Lompensenteret
Barentz Gastropub
1600 ft
Vei 500 2 Radisson Blu Polar Hotel Spitsbergen
Getting around
City Centre
Longyearbyen4 min  ·  1000 ft
Airports
Svalbard (lyr)11 min  ·  4.2 mi
Interested in Nearby Hotel Rates?
Live prices. No outdated rates
Check Rates
Property information and rules
Check-in
from 14:00-23:59
Check-out
until 11 am
Guest Parking
Private parking is possible on site for free.
Internet
Wireless internet is available in for free.
Breakfast
At the hotel Svalbardl | Polfareren guests are invited to a full breakfast served for free. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Number of rooms:
49
Former name
svalbard hotell - polfareren

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback about Svalbard Hotell | Polfareren from previous guests about their experience.
Review score
Based on 757 verified reviews
9.0/10
Perfect
94%
Recommend
Breakfast
8.7/10
Cleanliness
9.3/10
Comfort
9.3/10
Facilities
8.9/10
Free Wi-Fi
9.1/10
Location
9.7/10
Paid Wi-Fi
9.5/10
Staff
9.1/10
Value for money
8.3/10
Guest reviews
based on 1316 reviews
8.9/10
No reviews yet on our siteUnfortunately, our guests have not yet left any reviews for this hotel, but you can read reviews from Booking.com.
Open reviews
Check-in
03May2026Select date
Check-out
04May2026Select date
Rooms and Guests2 Guests, 1 Room