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Svalbard Hotell - Polfareren

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

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Front of property
Lobby sitting area
1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually decorated, cribs/infant beds
Reception
Suite | Living area | LCD TV
In the heart of the city, Svalbard Hotell - Polfareren offers a cozy retreat with continental breakfast and a fireplace in the lobby. Enjoy hiking/biking, ecotours, or spelunking during your stay. With free WiFi in public areas and amenities like bike rentals, a bar, and on-site restaurant serving breakfast daily.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Parking included
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually decorated, cribs/infant beds

Deluxe Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Heating
LCD TV
Day bed
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
  • 23 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually decorated, cribs/infant beds

Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually decorated
Heating
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
  • 39 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Double Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually decorated, cribs/infant beds

Superior Double Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Heating
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Spring water bathtub
  • 21 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually decorated, cribs/infant beds

Standard Double Plus Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Heating
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Spring water bathtub
  • 19 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Double Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually decorated, cribs/infant beds

Standard Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(34 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Heating
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Spring water bathtub
  • 18 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
Postboks 538, Longyearbyen, Svalbard, 9171

What's nearby

  • Svalbard Museum - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • University Centre in Svalbard - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Svalbard Kirke - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Svalbard Church - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Svalbard Global Seed Vault - 7 min drive - 5.8 km

Getting around

  • Longyearbyen (LYR-Svalbard) - 5 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Fruene - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Barentz Pub & Spiseri - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Huskies - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Karlsberger Pub - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Radisson Blu Polar Hotel - Restaurant - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Svalbard Hotell - Polfareren

Upscale hotel in the city center
You can look forward to free continental breakfast, a terrace, and a fireplace in the lobby at Svalbard Hotell - Polfareren. Adventurous travelers may like the hiking/biking, ecotours, and spelunking 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 rentals, a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and an elevator
  • A gift shop, a front-desk safe, and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 59 individually decorated rooms feature comforts such as premium bedding.
Extra amenities include:
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Bathrooms with spring water tubs and hair dryers
  • LCD TVs with cable channels
  • Electric kettles and heating

Languages

English, Norwegian

Similar properties

Exterior

Radisson Blu Polar Hotel Spitsbergen

  • Hot Tub
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, 838 reviews
The price is SAR 1,032
SAR 1,032 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Sep - 6 Sep
Radisson Blu Polar Hotel Spitsbergen

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip 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

  • Crib (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.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 3 buildings
  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2011
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Crib (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

Policies

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 available

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
Cribs (infant beds) are available for NOK 250.0 per day

Property payment types

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

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
Svalbard Hotell Polfareren Hotel
Svalbard Hotell Polfareren Longyearbyen
Svalbard Hotell Polfareren
Svalbard Hotell Polfareren
Svalbard Hotell | Polfareren
Svalbard Hotell - Polfareren Hotel
Svalbard Hotell - Polfareren Longyearbyen
Svalbard Hotell - Polfareren Hotel Longyearbyen

Frequently asked questions

Is Svalbard Hotell - Polfareren pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

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?

Check-out 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. 371 out of 533 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 142 out of 533 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 533 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 533 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 533 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

10/10 Excellent

Admir

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a wonderful one-night stay at Svalbard Hotell - Polfareren. The cozy atmosphere and friendly staff made it memorable. I especially loved the practice of taking shoes off inside—it really added to the comfort and cleanliness of the space. Highly recommend for a unique and relaxing stay!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent bathroom - good shower.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jarkko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel indeed. Nothing bad to say about this place.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable, warm and welcoming. ideally situated in town and a most enjoyable stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice location nice staff City unkept, but then you are near the North Pole
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Xiaoyao

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Viktor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Central Location With Nice Cosy Rooms

The hotel is at the central. There is a bus coming and taking people to the hotel and back to airport. The staff is friendly and helpful. Restaurants and shops are near.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lucy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cosy, friendly
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Alan Ricardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: 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

Jennie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Central location, staff are nice, breakfast pretty good.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

oksana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful place. We will be back
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, clean and comfortable, terrific staff, and excellent restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Ava

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing trip

Amazing trip, great hotel location with really friendly helpful staff. No safe in our room.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

Suzette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Super clean and very central place to stay in Longyearbyen, have stayed here multiple times.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

Joan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect hotel for Svalbard, great room w/a view
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

8/10 Good

Thorbjørn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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

IAIA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Welcome to Arctic dream

It was the perfect setting for a memorable trip
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zinaida

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect place, friendly and helpful staff. Comfortable beds and cozy rooms. Delicious breakfast.❤️
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Berthold

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly reception who always are willing to help.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andreas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2025