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Radisson Blu Polar Hotel Spitsbergen

4.0 star property
Arctic adventures begin at this welcoming hotel where guests can savor ocean-view meals or relax by the lobby fireplace after exploring Svalbard

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The Radisson Blu Polar Hotel Spitsbergen blends Arctic charm with modern comforts. Enjoy ocean views, a sauna, and two spa tubs after visiting the nearby University Centre and Svalbard Church. The hotel offers on-site shopping, a restaurant, and multilingual staff.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
  • Bar

Room options

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Standard Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(65 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Family Room | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, free cribs/infant beds

Family Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 48 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Apartment

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(18 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Superior Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(26 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, free cribs/infant beds

Suite, 1 Bedroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 48 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in Longyearbyen, Radisson Blu Polar Hotel Spitsbergen is in the city center and on the boardwalk/promenade. Svalbard Museum and Pomor Museum are cultural highlights, while Chapel is a notable landmark. University Centre in Svalbard and Svalbard Church are two other places to visit that come recommended. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and downhill skiing, or check out other outdoor activities such as snowmobiling and sledding. Visit our Longyearbyen travel guide
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Vei 229-3, Longyearbyen, 9171

What's nearby

  • Svalbard Church
    Svalbard Church
    11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Svalbard Museum
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • University Centre in Svalbard
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Svalbard Global Seed Vault
    7 min drive - 3.6 miles

Getting around

  • Longyearbyen (LYR-Svalbard)
    5 min drive

Restaurants

  • Barentz Pub & Spiseri
    1 min walk
  • Radisson Blu Polar Hotel - Restaurant
    1 min walk
  • Mary-Anns polarrigg
    6 min walk
  • Kroa
    6 min walk
  • Svalbar
    5 min walk

About this property

Radisson Blu Polar Hotel Spitsbergen

Upscale hotel near University Centre in Svalbard
Located close to Svalbard Museum and Svalbard Church, Radisson Blu Polar Hotel Spitsbergen provides a terrace, shopping on site, and dry cleaning/laundry services. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna or the 2 hot tubs. The on-site restaurant, Restaurant Nansen, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and ocean views. In addition to a fireplace in the lobby and a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Free self parking
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), an electric car charging station, and luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff, smoke-free premises, and bicycle parking
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 128 rooms have comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to perks like free WiFi and desk chairs.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and hair dryers
  • 40-inch TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, eco-friendly cleaning products, and free infant beds

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle at scheduled times for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining

Restaurants on site

  • Barentz Pub
  • Restaurant Nansen

Things to do

  • 2 hot tubs
  • Bicycle tours
  • Sauna
  • Shopping
  • Ski storage

Family friendly

  • In-room crib

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 2,475 square feet of conference space
  • 4 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • In the mountains
  • On the boardwalk/promenade
  • Terrace

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
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Built in 1994
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • 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
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

More

  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
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 300.0 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

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), (up to 12 years old)
  • Rollaway bed fee: NOK 300.0 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, 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 uses some solar energy
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Safety Protocol (Radisson)

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Is Radisson Blu Polar Hotel Spitsbergen pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Radisson Blu Polar Hotel Spitsbergen?

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

What time is check-out at Radisson Blu Polar Hotel Spitsbergen?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Does Radisson Blu Polar Hotel Spitsbergen 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 Radisson Blu Polar Hotel Spitsbergen located?

Located in the heart of Longyearbyen, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Svalbard Museum and University Centre in Svalbard. Svalbard Church is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) away.

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

Radisson Blu Polar Hotel Spitsbergen Reviews

8.8

Excellent

8.8

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 497 out of 964 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 343 out of 964 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 96 out of 964 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 964 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 964 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great stay - excellent hotel!! Staff are very welcoming and helpful!! The rooms are comfortable and warm and the breakfast is exceptional!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Beautiful views and central location great pub with food
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Annabel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice design of the public areas, breakfast was lovely, room was clean
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, very comfortable bed, helpful & friendly staff. Made to feel very welcome Had a very enjoyable stay, definately stay there again
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

sereena

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
it was friendly and cosy. only minor issue was no dressing gowns in the room
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Anne Grethe

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
I had a very nice stay here. Friendly, helpful staff and great breakfast. The room was spacious, quiet and very comfortable. I also booked a time for the outside jacuzzi, which was a great experience under the stars in the polarnight. The hotel is conveniently located in the centre of Longyearbyen.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Marian

Liked: Amenities
Good location right in town
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very spacious, clean and toasty warm. Breakfast had plenty options and really tasty. There was a bar on site that served food which was great in the evening after exploring all day. Staff were super friendly and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Taking into account where you are 500 miles from the North Pole! This is a Excellent hotel! Location excellent , Breakfast excellent choice & breakfast Room views , Pub food on site excellent pizzas only gripe Plant based burger had No burger and was just salad in a bun?? I tried to explain a plant based burger means with a McCartney or Beyond burger included? But they didn’t get it? Superior rooms are best views of snow capped Mountains Hot Tubs & Sauna lovely (small fee for use)
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

ruth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
My view was amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Darren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, centrally located in Longyearbyen. Fabulous views from the restaurant, as well as the sauna and hot tub.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
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8/10 Good

Kunitaka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean room
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Marc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful view from Nansen restaurant, friendly staff and central
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Urooj

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Rooms are clean and modern, very comfortable. Instant hot water and great pressure in the shower. Front desk staff is very friendly and always very helpful. The hotel offers text message alerts for northern lights and thats how we saw the most spectacular display during our visit.
Exterior
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were super friendly and made sure we had our tours planned. Made sure we had access to drinking water. Good location. The winter gear we rented was delivered straight to this hotel. The bus from the airport goes straight to this hotel. The breakfast was 10/10 amazing variety defiantly met US standards.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jack Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was nice and clean apart from it appears the toilet was missed from the previous guest. The views were lovely over the town and mountains south of Longyearbyen. Staff were always lovely and happy to help with a smile. Great amenities and spaces
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Viktoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Nice Hotel in a beautiful place. Very helpful staff.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Luther

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
amazing hospitality and great location. it’s within walking distance from the main shopping street and museums.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Carl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location, very nice and welcoming staff, close to placed,
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a great time in a great place - our favorite : the jacuzzi
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Matthias

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location with Pub and restaurant, a small gift shop and friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
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8/10 Good

Rafael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s the place to stay Good food and staff
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024
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8/10 Good

Laura

Liked: Staff & service
Pros: restaurant & pub at hotel are pretty good, included breakfast was nice, comfortable bed Cons: pullout sofa was visibly stained, hotel is a bit on the worn-out side, hot tub/sauna is an additional fee & needs to be reserved in advance.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Madaleine

Liked: Amenities
Excellent location near museum n shopping strip. Staff are very helpful always attend to our queries with smiles.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Janice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were so attentive and nice. Beds were very comfortable and the water was HOT!! The food in the pub and restaurant was excellent. Definitely enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025