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Basecamp Spitsbergen Hotel

3.5 star property
Guests at Basecamp Spitsbergen Hotel can energize for Arctic expeditions with a hearty breakfast buffet and browse unique souvenirs at the gift shop

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Located in central Longyearbyen, Basecamp Spitsbergen Hotel blends modern comfort with adventure spirit. Enjoy a substantial breakfast buffet, a shopping mall, library, and Kroa Svalbard restaurant with local specialties. Free WiFi and multilingual staff enhance your Arctic stay.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Business services
  • Bar
The current price is ￥100,946
￥100,946 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 9 - Mar 10

Room options

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Standard Single Room, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Double or Twin Room | Pillowtop beds, individually decorated, individually furnished

Standard Double or Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Private bathroom
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Standard Triple Room | Pillowtop beds, individually decorated, individually furnished

Standard Triple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Private bathroom
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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Standard Suite | Pillowtop beds, individually decorated, individually furnished

Standard Suite

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Designer toiletries
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Family Room (Loft) | Pillowtop beds, individually decorated, individually furnished

Family Room (Loft)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
2 bedrooms
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Designer toiletries
  • City view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 4 Twin Beds and 2 Twin Futons
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About the neighborhood

Located in Longyearbyen, Basecamp Spitsbergen Hotel is in the city center and near the airport. Local points of interest include Svalbard Museum, University Centre in Svalbard, and Svalbard Church. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and ski runs, or check out other outdoor activities such as snowmobiling and sledding. Visit our Longyearbyen travel guide
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9171, Spitsbergen, Longyearbyen, Longyearbyen

What's nearby

  • Exterior shot of the northernmost church in the world. It's a lovely peaceful place overlooking Longyearbyen.
    Svalbard Church
    11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • University Centre in Svalbard
    10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Svalbard Museum
    10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Svalbard Kirke
    11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Svalbard Global Seed Vault
    7 min drive - 5.8 km

Getting around

  • Longyearbyen (LYR-Svalbard)
    6 min drive

Restaurants

  • Barentz Pub & Spiseri
    6 min walk
  • Cafe Huskies
    8 min walk
  • Kroa
    1 min walk
  • Svalbar
    1 min walk
  • Fruene
    2 min walk

About this property

Basecamp Spitsbergen Hotel

Hotel in the city center
Take advantage of a free breakfast buffet, a shopping mall on site, and a library at Basecamp Spitsbergen Hotel. Be sure to enjoy a meal at Kroa Svalbard, the on-site restaurant. In addition to a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Free self parking
  • A TV in the lobby, smoke-free premises, and multilingual staff
  • Coffee/tea in the lobby, 1 meeting room, and a gift shop
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and have amenities such as free WiFi.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and designer toiletries
  • Heating and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Kroa Svalbard

Things to do

  • Library
  • Shopping mall
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Children's games
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting room

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: NOK 500.0 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit 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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Basecamp Fangstmannshotellet
Basecamp Fangstmannshotellet Hotel
Basecamp Fangstmannshotellet Hotel Longyearbyen
Basecamp Fangstmannshotellet Longyearbyen
Basecamp Spitsbergen Hotel Longyearbyen
Basecamp Spitsbergen Hotel
Basecamp Spitsbergen Longyearbyen
Basecamp Spitsbergen
Basecamp Hotel Longyearbyen, Spitsbergen, Svalbard
Basecamp Spitsbergen
Basecamp Spitsbergen Hotel Hotel
Basecamp Spitsbergen Hotel Longyearbyen
Basecamp Spitsbergen Hotel Hotel Longyearbyen

Frequently asked questions

Is Basecamp Spitsbergen Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Basecamp Spitsbergen Hotel?

As of Mar 6, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Basecamp Spitsbergen Hotel on Mar 9, 2026 start from ￥100,946, 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?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Basecamp Spitsbergen Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Basecamp Spitsbergen Hotel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Basecamp Spitsbergen Hotel located?

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

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Basecamp Spitsbergen Hotel Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.2

Cleanliness

8.6

Amenities

9.6

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 51 out of 63 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 63 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 63 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 63 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 63 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nikhil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location and wonderful.atmosphere. The breakfast was phenomenal.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We loved our stay here. It is a unique place — much more interesting than a crowded hotel. The breakfast was extraordinary, the staff helpful and friendly, and I would stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Barnaby

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

Very cosy

Wonderful and cosy comfortable place to stay. We had a 5 night stay and would have been nice to have had our room serviced at least a couple of times but not once?.? Bathroom a little too small, i struggled in the tiny shower cubicle. Beds excellent and super cosy! Breakfast very good.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Katrina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Basecamp is a stunning property and gives the authentic feel of a base camp ie no tv, phones, or wardrobes in bedrooms. The breakfast had great variety and eggs Benedict was a popular request. The only downside for me as a sole traveller in a triple room was that I had to pay the full price. There are no facilities such as a sauna or pool - but this is the high Arctic so I'm not sure if any accommodation has these facilities! Staff were wonderful - friendly and super helpful.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexandre

Very special place to stay in Svalbard. .
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

abby

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love the interior decorations in the field of the overall experience. Great staff.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful stay, great rooms, lovely atmosphere, brilliant team. Highly recommend. Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Glenn Arnt

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

👍

Fantastisk sted.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tove

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Et fantastisk hotel, flott og delikat frokost og spennende rom! Anbefales!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Greger

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

Mitt första val.

Ett helt fantastiskt boende som passar bra in i miljön ! Rummen har en interiör med känsla att bo i en hydda/jaktstuga men med samtliga bekvämligheter. Väldigt bra frukostbuffé !
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Henri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Aivan mahtava paikka ja täytti täydellisesti meidän seurueen odotukset. Hyvät aamupalat ja kaikki oli ystävällisiä. Terveisin Henri
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Therese

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

Fantastisk

Unikt sted med fantastisk beliggenhet, vi kommer garantert tilbake og kommer til å bo på samme sted. Hele familien storkoste seg der.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hugo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Veldig koselig hotel - Den beste beliggenheten i Longeyearbyen. Det som virkelig stod ut var betjeningen - både i resepsjonen og i frokost salen - det var fantastisk hyggeligenog hjelpsom. Vi kommer helt sikkert tilbake Mvh Hugo Ulstein med Fam
Gløgg/Gluwein I resepsjonen 💫💫
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Førjulsstemning

Stemningsfullt lite hotell i gjennomført stil. Vakkert interiør, god frukost, hyggelig personale, varm atmosfære.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ivar

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beste hotell

Longyearbyens beste hotell - på alle måter.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erik

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

Langhelg i september, tre voksne. Kjempefornøyd!

Vi er et par med voksen datter som valgte dette hotellet for en langhelg på Svalbard. Vi er utrolig fornøyd! Veldig hyggelig betjening, spennende rom og god frokost. Dette var i september, så det var en svært stille og rolig atmosfære på hotellet, noe som passet oss godt. Vi velger definitvt dette hotellet neste gang på Svalbard!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Arild

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

Kjempegod service

Meget bra betjening som ga oss god info om Svalbard
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

4/10 Poor

Jill

Breakthrough Case!

The pandemic doomed our Wedding Anniversary travel to Svalbard and in fact we never made it. Though we had a “nonrefundable” reservation, we were unable to —reschedule—(they are not the same thing!!!) our plans we had travel insurance. We wanted no reimbursement. We just wanted to set a new date. Our Finnair flights plans changed several times, making our stop on Svalbard not possible. Our disappointment was great. Basecamp, which really does look amazing!!!, would not allow us to reschedule on our original booking. Basecamp offered to send a letter about our not staying in the hotel and so I forwarded that to the travel insurance, which was to no affect.. We were out a thousand dollars and felt there was no recourse in sight. I really only write positive reviews. This planning was just a victim of Covid and even though I was “vaccinated” (travel insurance), I still got sick (charged the full amount).
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Haakon

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

Veldig fornøyd

Koselige rom og god frokost.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Andreas

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

En god plass å bo!

Veldig hyggelig betjening, super service og sentral beliggenhet. God frokost og nærhet til alle fasiliteter. Kan absolutt anbefales!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Peter

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

Utmerket service, flott overnatting

Opplevde meget positiv serviceinnstilling blant personalet
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Katja Henriette

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

Super super super - go for it

Just spend 5 lovely summer days. We have to come back again and will for sure chose Basecamp. Wonderful place, super service, super friendly and helpful staff, lovely accommodation. Thank you Evelina - always smiling receptionist and continuously prepared to help us finding the best experiences.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Sjarmerende hotell med bra service

Stilig hotell med veldig bra service! Frokosten var også god. Eneste var at når solen stod rett på rommet ble det til tider ganske varmt inne, og vi kunne ikke justere varmen selv. Men heldigvis gikk det an å åpne vinduene.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Karianne

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

Veldig fornøyde, anbefales.

Vi hadde et supert opphold her. Gode senger, nydelig frokost og veldig hyggelig betjening. Barna elsket at rommet var i fangsthytte-stil. Anbefales
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Slitt rom, dusjen var ødelagt. Vi har vært flere ganger i Svalbard, og kommer tilbake. Men det blir ikke på dette hotellet. Vi hadde med barn, og det var fest til 01.30 og 02.30.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021