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Located close to Svalbard Church and Svalbard Museum, Coal Miners Cabins provides a free breakfast buffet, game and wildlife viewing, and an arcade/game room. The on-site restaurant, Stormessa, offers breakfast, dinner, and light fare. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices), and guests can find other amenities such as laundry facilities and a bar.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Bar
  • Laundry

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Room options

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A hotel room with two single beds, a framed picture on the wall, and a window with curtains.

Family Room with 4 Beds and Private Bathroom

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a window with curtains, a framed picture on the wall, and a bedside table with a lamp.

Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A small, neatly arranged room with a single bed, a desk, and a chair. There is a window with curtains, a radiator, and two wall-mounted lamps.

Economy Room, 1 Twin Bed, Mountain View (Economy Single Room)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(19 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A small, clean room with two single beds, a small table, and a window with curtains.

Economy Room, 2 Twin Beds, Mountain View (Economy Twin Room)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(17 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds, Mountain View (Standard Twin Room)

A small, well-lit room with two single beds, a window with curtains, and framed pictures on the walls.

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds, Mountain View (Standard Twin Room)

7.6 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a small table, a robe, and a window with curtains.

Triple Room

  • Mountain view
  • 13 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in Longyearbyen, Coal Miners Cabins is in the historical district and on the riverwalk. Svalbard Church and University Centre in Svalbard are two other places to visit that come recommended. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and downhill skiing, and don't miss out on the snowmobiling and sledding. Visit our Longyearbyen travel guide
Map
Vei 100-6, Longyearbyen, 9171

What's nearby

  • A red church with a steep roof and a bell tower.
    Svalbard Church
    7 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Svalbard Museum
    6 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • University Centre in Svalbard
    6 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Svalbard Global Seed Vault
    12 min drive - 5.1 miles

Getting around

  • Longyearbyen (LYR-Svalbard)
    8 min drive

Restaurants

  • Barentz Pub & Spiseri
    3 min drive
  • Cafe Huskies
    3 min drive
  • Huset
    8 min walk
  • Svalbar
    3 min drive
  • The Restaurant
    7 min drive

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle at scheduled times for a surcharge
  • Free extended parking on site

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

  • Stormessa

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle tours
  • Books
  • Game viewing
  • Ski storage
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Coworking space

Outdoors

  • In a nature reserve
  • In the mountains
  • On a river

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • No elevator

More

  • Communal living room
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Non-plastic coffee stirrers available
  • Non-plastic drinking straws available
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Heating
  • Recycling

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

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 (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 4 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for NOK 400 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: NOK 110 per person (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: NOK 45 (one-way), (up to 12 years old)
  • Rollaway bed fee: NOK 400 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, 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Is Coal Miners Cabins pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking and extended parking are free at this property.

What time is check-in at Coal Miners Cabins?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Coal Miners Cabins?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Does Coal Miners Cabins provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs at scheduled times. A fee of NOK 110 per person applies.

Where is Coal Miners Cabins located?

Situated on the riverwalk, this hotel is within 2 mi (3 km) of Svalbard Church, Svalbard Museum, and University Centre in Svalbard.

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

Coal Miners Cabins Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.8

Cleanliness

7.4

Location

8.8

Staff & service

7.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 247 out of 674 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 281 out of 674 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 122 out of 674 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 674 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 674 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Deanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff super excellent, breakfast great, dinner ok, bedroom door difficult to close, bathroom down the hall. I'd stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stunning location. On the edge of the wilderness but not too far to walk into Longyearbyen centre. Nice communal bar area, good food and plenty of it
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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8/10 Good

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms are basic but sufficient. There are shared bathrooms at one end of the hall and are self-contained units; each having a sink, toilet and shower. There are washers and dryers available at no cost but you need to supply your own detergent. The food is limited in choice but is good comfort food and is reasonably priced. The hotel is located about a 1/2 hour walk from downtown Longyearbyen.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
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8/10 Good

Nadine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms are small, but the common area has ample seating and is very welcoming. The cleanliness of the bathrooms and hallways depends highly on the other guests. On the outskirts of town so a hefty walk down (and especially back up) to the main shops and museums and gallery.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Elkin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a wonderful hotel. Clean and well appointed and the location is wonderful. Having stayed at a mainstream hotel in Copenhagen the night before for 5 times the price I was pleasantly surprised and would chose Coal Miners Cabins over other hotels for cleanliness and great service all at a fantastic price.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

doreen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location , long walk from town if weather was bad. Breakfast was fantastic.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Excellent staff great ambience
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Erik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean. Although shared bathrooms, it was impecably clean.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly welcome. Staff were lovely and very helpful. Accommodation was comfortable and very warm. Bar area was a great place to relax and play some games with my 6year old. Dinner was tasty. Breakfast was good. Enough choice for our family. Great value accommodation.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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6/10 Okay

Varadharajan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
+ Exceptional service from the reception. + Clean and warm room + Bathrooms in the corridor were kept tidy. + Tidy House keeping - Limited kitchenware - Sound from rooms
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Brittany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel states "airport shuttle" as part of the booking but know you will need to pay for the city bus that stops at the hotel. It's definitely a walk to downtown, and with luggage, a taxi or bus is very highly recommended. Other than that, the rooms were nice and it was an affordable option if you don't mind being somewhat secluded from the other parts of town. Breakfast included was a nice amenity!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

yi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed 3 nights in a family room which has 3 beds. Room is spacious and clean. Reception staff is nice and friendly. Buffet breakfast is included, won't be too many choices but considering this is in arctic circle that resources don't come easy. Surprisingly it is not noisy, as contrary to my expectation that wooden cabin has thin walls. Bus to airport starts from the reception area, so very convenient.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

christina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was great. We loved the robes in the room.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Zoltan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really liked the concept, rooms and public areas were clean, personnel super friendly and the breakfast was better then some airport lounge buffets
View towards the city
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Rena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice people, cosy lobby/bar, large, very clean (shared) bathrooms, a little bit outside the village- highly recommended
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Val

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Accommodation on Historic Ground👍✌️
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

susan

Liked: Amenities
Loved the laidback but comfy vibe
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Frances F Oliver

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean & comfortable room
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I didn't mind the 20 minute walk into town, as I was hiking most of the day and the bulk of the shops were closed by the time I finished anyway. Superb breakfast, very helpful staff, free washers and dryers, and a very usable common kitchen facility for those who might want to cook. I would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
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8/10 Good

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were pleasantly surprised. Spacious rooms, only waited for the bathroom once in the 4 nights we stayed. The staff were very nice and helpful. The common area/bar/restaurant area was very comfortable. Roughly a 2.5 km walk into town. We would definitely stay here again
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the staff and the Lobby was nice/fun/clean - rooms were too basic for us....but if you are used to a Hostel it is great. Also, free washer/dryers
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Celia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Coal Miner's cabins have a great staff, a really perfect continental breakfast, a nice walk into the main part of town. So it's a little bit more quiet and relaxed. And was affordable and just perfect!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Linda

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

I recommend Coal Miners Cabins!

The staff and Coal Miners Cabins was very friendly and helpful. They always made sure to tell me which food had the ingredient I could've eat. They always smiled and were helpful. The shared bathrooms were kept very clean and stocked with necessary supplies. I felt well cared for during my stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Just like being a coal miner. Rooms are old and rustic with plumbing visible and well worn furnishings. Breakfast is good. Location is well away from local attractions with very limited local transportation.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We did not visit as tourists, nor did we have the budget for this, but we deeply enjoyed the relatively affordable stay that allowed us to explore the Arctic! Special thanks go out to the wonderful staff who ensured that we had great food, amazing breakfasts, and some wonderful conversations!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024