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Svalbard Hotell - Polfareren

4.0 star property
Escape into adventure by day; warm up by night near an inviting fireplace.

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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

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
  • Bar
The current price is ￥40,372
￥40,372 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 15 - Jan 16

Room options

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Standard Double Room | Premium bedding, individually decorated, cribs/infant beds, bed sheets

Standard Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(38 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Premium bedding, individually decorated, cribs/infant beds, bed sheets

Standard Double Plus Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Superior Double Room | Premium bedding, individually decorated, cribs/infant beds, bed sheets

Superior Double Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Suite | Premium bedding, individually decorated, cribs/infant beds, bed sheets

Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Premium bedding, individually decorated, cribs/infant beds, bed sheets

Deluxe Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Heating
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
Spring water bathtub
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 23 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 1 Double Sofa Bed
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About the neighborhood

Map
9171, Svalbard, Longyearbyen, Postboks 538

What's nearby

  • University Centre in Svalbard - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Svalbard Museum - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Svalbard Church - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Svalbard Kirke - 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

  • ‪Cafe Huskies - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Fruene - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Kroa - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Svalbar - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Barentz Pub & Spiseri - ‬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, 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 rentals, a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • Luggage storage, a front-desk safe, and 1 meeting room
  • 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:
  • Bathrooms with spring water tubs and hair dryers
  • LCD TVs with cable channels
  • Cribs/infant beds, electric kettles, and heating

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  • Parking included
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￥38,079 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 21 - Jan 22
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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
  • Limited onsite self parking
  • 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)

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

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 does it cost to stay at Svalbard Hotell - Polfareren?

As of Jan 3, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Svalbard Hotell - Polfareren on Jan 15, 2026 start from ￥40,372, 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 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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Reviews

Svalbard Hotell - Polfareren Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.4

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

9.4

Staff & service

9.2

Eco-friendliness

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 394 out of 567 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 150 out of 567 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 567 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 567 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 567 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Oscar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic hotel right on the Main Street. Plenty of options for food, drinks and shops.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was the perfect choice. Good size room, everything was nice and clean. Location was perfect right on the main street with the restaurants and shops, couldn't have been better. Also right by where the airport bus stops. Breakfast was great with a good selection, very pleased I stayed here
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mariette

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel has a great location and staff was really nice. Breakfast was really good and they had hot drinks available all day long. The room was really clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very good value. Well kept property.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and clean room. Good starting point for tours.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Menirva

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All the staff are great especially the Filipino staffs are very helpful, polite and kind
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fernando

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place to stay in Longyearbyen. Nice property and staff. Within walking distance of all the major spots in the "downtown" area.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Marina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
convenient location, great staff, nice breakfast
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Betka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was perfect !
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mari

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast, nice rooms, helpful staff, right on the main "downtown" street with all the shops and restaurants, close to everything
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous property. Very cosy rooms. Friendly staff and very welcoming. Great breakfast in the morning and free tea and coffee all day in the warm and cosy atrium. We’ll be back for sure!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

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

Great Hotel in Longyearbyen

Great hotel, clean and easy walk to all areas of town. Tourist Information Centre across the road. We’ll be back.
Hotel Svalbard
Coffee in the room with a chocolate bear
Town limits
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 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

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

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

Dean A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very pleasant place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Miguel

Liked: Staff & service
Unfortunately, my room was in a side building of the hotel that felt like a container and was not very quiet. You could hear people in the rooms above and below quite clearly. The bathroom was okay. For the price of the hotel, I found the room not clean enough. I stayed for three nights, and although I don’t need daily cleaning, one towel change would have been nice. However, no one came, even though I was not in the room during the cleaning hours. The lobby (unfortunately, you have to go into the main building to reach it) is quite nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Xiaoyao

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

10/10 Excellent

Ellen

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

Great Stay

Stayed three nights. Everything worked. Had a room facing the back - quiet. Cozy (small) lobby sitting area, coffee/tea available all day. The breakfast was delicious and a very wide variety.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Edwin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room is bit small, however the matress is too soft for us.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 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

Jennie

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