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Gjestehuset 102 - Hostel

2.0 star property
Slopeside family fun near Svalbard Kirke

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Double Room | Down comforters, free WiFi, bed sheets
Heated floors
Fridge, microwave
Double Room | Mountain view
Free daily continental breakfast
Gjestehuset 102 - Hostel offers a true Svalbard experience with continental breakfast and a peaceful garden. Skiers love the ski-in/ski-out access, and everyone enjoys massage and spa treatments. Free WiFi is available, and the staff consistently earns high praise from guests.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Down comforters, free WiFi, bed sheets

Quadruple Room, Mixed Dorm, Non Smoking (1 bed in Shared room)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Down duvet
Heated floors
  • 9 sq m
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Single Room | Down comforters, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Down duvet
Desk
Heated floors
  • 9 sq m
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Double Room | Down comforters, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Down duvet
Day bed
Heated floors
  • 9 sq m
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
Svalbard Wildlife Eiendom AS, Nybyen, Longyearbyen, 9171

What's nearby

  • Svalbard Kirke - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Svalbard Church - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Svalbard Museum - 3 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • University Centre in Svalbard - 4 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Svalbard Global Seed Vault - 9 min drive - 4.8 miles

Getting around

  • Longyearbyen (LYR-Svalbard) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cafe Huskies - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Fruene - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Svalbar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Mary-Anns polarrigg - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Kroa - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Gjestehuset 102 - Hostel

Family-friendly hostel near Svalbard Church
Located close to Svalbard Kirke and Svalbard Museum, Gjestehuset 102 - Hostel provides free continental breakfast, a terrace, and shopping on site. Skiers and snowboarders can spend time on the slopes at this hostel offering ski-in/ski-out access and ski storage. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a coffee shop/cafe and a garden.
Other perks at this hostel include:
  • Free self parking
  • Bike rentals, a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and express check-out
  • Multilingual staff, coffee/tea in the lobby, and a computer station
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Gjestehuset 102 - Hostel include comforts such as heated floors, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heated floors, heating, and housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Horseback riding/rentals
  • Library
  • Playground
  • Shopping
  • Ski storage
  • Ski-in/ski-out access
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Massage

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1948
  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Down comforter

Bathroom

  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • Heated floor
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: NOK 295
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 9:00 PM
Guests will receive an email within 5 days before arrival with check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Late check-out fee: NOK 295 (subject to availability)

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Gjestehuset 102 Hostel Longyearbyen
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Gjestehuset 102 Longyearbyen
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Gjestehuset 102 - Hostel Longyearbyen
Gjestehuset 102 - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

Is Gjestehuset 102 - Hostel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Gjestehuset 102 - Hostel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Gjestehuset 102 - Hostel?

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

What time is check-out at Gjestehuset 102 - Hostel?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for NOK 295 (subject to availability).

Does Gjestehuset 102 - Hostel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is Gjestehuset 102 - Hostel located?

Nestled on the slopes, this ski-in/ski-out hostel in Longyearbyen is within 2 mi (3 km) of Svalbard Church and Svalbard Kirke and close to winter sports such as cross-country skiing and sledding. Svalbard Museum and University Centre in Svalbard are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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