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Radisson Blu Polar Hotel Spitsbergen

4.0 star property
Boardwalk/promenade hotel with 2 hot tubs and a sauna

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

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Parking included

Room options

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

Suite, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Separate bedroom
Sofa bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • 48 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Room

Highlights

Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Eco-friendly cleaning supplies
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

Family Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Sofa bed - queen
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Separate bathtub and shower
  • 48 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Room | Room amenity

Standard Room

Highlights

Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Eco-friendly cleaning supplies
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

Apartment

Highlights

Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Eco-friendly cleaning supplies
Electric kettle
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Vei 229-3, Longyearbyen, 9171

What's nearby

  • Svalbard Museum - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • University Centre in Svalbard - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Svalbard Church - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Svalbard Kirke - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Longyearbyen (LYR-Svalbard) - 5 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cafe Huskies - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Kroa - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Barentz Pub & Spiseri - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Karlsberger Pub - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Fruene - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Radisson Blu Polar Hotel Spitsbergen

Upscale hotel near Svalbard Museum
Located close to University Centre in Svalbard and Svalbard Church, Radisson Blu Polar Hotel Spitsbergen provides a terrace, shopping on site, and laundry facilities. 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 a front-desk safe
  • Bicycle tour information, bicycle parking, and a banquet hall
  • 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 hair dryers
  • 40-inch TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, eco-friendly cleaning products, and free infant beds

Languages

English, French, Norwegian, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swedish

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
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • 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
  • Smoke-free property
  • 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

  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
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

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 solar energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products
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

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Radisson Blu Polar Hotel Spitsbergen pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Radisson Blu Polar Hotel Spitsbergen?

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: 5:30 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

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. Galleri Svalbard and Spitsbergen Airship Museum are also within 10 minutes.

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Radisson Blu Polar Hotel Spitsbergen Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 405 out of 808 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 292 out of 808 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 86 out of 808 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 808 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 808 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

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

10/10

amazing hospitality and great location. it’s within walking distance from the main shopping street and museums.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

We love the property ❤️🥰
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

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

10/10

Beautiful location, very nice and welcoming staff, close to placed,
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

10/10

Good property with jacuzzi facilities. Nice restaurant. Had a beautiful view from restaurant. Staff was polite and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

All very good
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10

enjoyed the stay
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10

The staff are wonderful. Beds are comfortable. Showers have great water pressure and plenty of hot water. The restaurant offers great food at breakfast and dinner. The pub has fantastic food as well.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10

Really nice
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

Good location with Pub and restaurant, a small gift shop and friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10

Wonderful location.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10

Good location!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10

Very comfortable and wonderful stay as it is situated in the center where access to every activity is easy.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10

Best hotel in svarlbard
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10

Excellent base for everything, excellent breakfast, very helpful staff
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10

Great place and great staff. Flash restaurant, gastro pub, sauna and jacuzzi. Rooms good. There did seem to be a shortage of hot water in the room though.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

Amazing and friendly staff. The spa is amazing, I would return to same hotel when i will go back to Svalbard
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10

Radisson Blu made my stay so comfortable and enjoyable. Even the girls at the reception area friendly and always up for a chat. Easy walking to city centre and museums.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10

Nice service - nice view - must remeber that this is «in the wildernes» where everyting has to be shiped!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

10/10

Excellent Breakfast and Room Cleaning. But geh water in the shower sometimes wasn‘z getting hot
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

8/10

The hot tub and sauna are a must visit at this property! But you must book a timeslot
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10

This is a really comfortable stay in a far away destination.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10

beautiful hot tubs to watch the snow from. Amazing breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10

Good location in heart of Longyearbyen. Clean and great breakfast.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024