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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
Lobby sitting area
Premium bedding, individually decorated, cots/infant beds, bed sheets
Suite | Living area
Reception

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Parking included
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is NZ$392
includes taxes & fees
25 Dec - 26 Dec

Explore the area

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Postboks 538, Longyearbyen, Svalbard, 9171
  • Place, University Centre in Svalbard
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Svalbard Museum
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Svalbard Church
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Longyearbyen (LYR-Svalbard)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(37 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Heating
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Spring-water bath
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 18 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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

Standard Double Plus Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Heating
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Spring-water bath
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 19 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Double Room

Superior Double Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Suite

Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

Deluxe Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

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

About the area

Longyearbyen

Svalbard Hotell - Polfareren puts you in the heart of Longyearbyen, within just a 10-minute stroll of University Centre in Svalbard and Svalbard Museum. Highlights at this hotel include a complimentary breakfast, a restaurant and free self-parking. .At the hotel's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. Enjoy access to ecotours, scooter/moped rentals and bike hire. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and coffee/tea in a common area. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Sights within a 15-minute walk of this Longyearbyen hotel include Svalbard Church and Svalbard Kirke.

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
  • ‪Karlsberger Pub - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Svalbar - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Kroa - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Svalbard Hotell - Polfareren

Hotel in Longyearbyen with free breakfast and 24-hour front desk
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi and wired Internet.

A terrace, gift shops/newsstands, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Svalbard Hotell - Polfareren. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Self parking is free.

This 4-star Longyearbyen hotel is smoke free.

  • 59 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 3 buildings
  • Built in 2011
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Gift shop
  • Newspapers for purchase
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
Svalbard Hotell - Polfareren offers 59 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. LCD televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include baths or showers and spring water baths. Cots/infant beds (surcharge) are also available.

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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)

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

More

  • 3 buildings
  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2011
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Cot (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

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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 3 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for NOK 750.0 per night.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for NOK 250.0 per day.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and Eurocard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Children aged 3 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

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 parking available at Svalbard Hotell - Polfareren?

Yep, Svalbard Hotell - Polfareren has a free self car park.

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

As of 29 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Svalbard Hotell - Polfareren on 25 Dec 2025 start from NZ$391.56, 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.

What makes Svalbard Hotell - Polfareren a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus spring water baths in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Svalbard Hotell - Polfareren.

Are there hot tubs in the rooms at Svalbard Hotell - Polfareren?

No, but there are spring water baths in the guestrooms.

Does Svalbard Hotell - Polfareren serve breakfast?

Yeah, free continental breakfast is offered weekdays between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Svalbard Hotell - Polfareren?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day at scheduled times for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Svalbard Hotell - Polfareren?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Svalbard Hotell - Polfareren?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Svalbard Hotell - Polfareren?

No, pets are not allowed.

Svalbard Hotell - Polfareren Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 386 out of 555 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 147 out of 555 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 555 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 555 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 555 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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

lesley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 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

8/10 Good

Andrew

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

8/10 Good

Marina, St Petersburg

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

10/10 Excellent

Mari, Evansville

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

8/10 Good

Erich

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Das Hotel war zentral gelegen. Unterkunft sauber und ruhig. Das Personal an der Rezeption war eher distanziert und nüchtern.
Stayed 7 nights in May 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

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lucy

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

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Travelled with partner
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

Nicola

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fung Wa

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Fung Wa

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rodrigo, New York

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Alan Ricardo

Travelled with partner
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

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

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

Mehmet

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

Excellent stay

Everything is amazing. Breakfast could be improved, but everything else is perfect and well organised.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Travelled with family
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

Brandi

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

Bryan

Travelled with group
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