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Svalbard Hotell - Polfareren

4.0 star property
Hotel in Longyearbyen with free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk

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In the heart of the city, Svalbard Hotell - Polfareren offers a cozy retreat with continental breakfast and a fireplace in the lobby. Enjoy hiking/biking, ecotours, or spelunking during your stay. With free WiFi in public areas and amenities like bike rentals, a bar, and on-site restaurant serving breakfast daily.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking included

Room options

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Standard Double Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually decorated, cribs/infant beds

Standard Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(37 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Heating
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Spring water bathtub
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 18 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually decorated, cribs/infant beds

Standard Double Plus Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Heating
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Spring water bathtub
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 19 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Double Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually decorated, cribs/infant beds

Superior Double Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Heating
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Spring water bathtub
Private bathroom
  • 21 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually decorated, cribs/infant beds

Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually decorated, cribs/infant beds

Deluxe Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Heating
LCD TV
Day bed
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Spring water bathtub
  • 23 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
Postboks 538, Longyearbyen, Svalbard, 9171

What's nearby

  • Svalbard Museum - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • University Centre in Svalbard - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Svalbard Church - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Svalbard Kirke - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Svalbard Global Seed Vault - 7 min drive - 3.6 miles

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

Upscale hotel in the city center
You can look forward to free continental breakfast, a terrace, and a fireplace in the lobby at Svalbard Hotell - Polfareren. Adventurous travelers may like the ecotours, spelunking, and cycling at this hotel. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas, and guests can find other amenities such as a bar.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking
  • Bike rentals, a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and a TV in the lobby
  • A 24-hour front desk, a front-desk safe, and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 59 individually decorated rooms feature comforts such as premium bedding.
Extra amenities include:
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Bathrooms with spring water tubs and hair dryers
  • LCD TVs with cable channels
  • Electric kettles and heating

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip 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

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Rollaway/extra bed (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.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 3 buildings
  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2011
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

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 available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 3 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for NOK 750.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are available for NOK 250.0 per day

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)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NOK 250.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: NOK 750.0 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 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

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 Svalbard Hotell - Polfareren pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Svalbard Hotell - Polfareren?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 4:00 AM.

What time is check-out at Svalbard Hotell - Polfareren?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Does Svalbard Hotell - Polfareren 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 Svalbard Hotell - Polfareren located?

Located in the heart of Longyearbyen, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of University Centre in Svalbard and Svalbard Museum. Svalbard Church and Svalbard Kirke are also within 15 minutes.

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Reviews

Svalbard Hotell - Polfareren Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.4

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

9.4

Staff & service

9.2

Eco-friendliness

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 384 out of 552 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 147 out of 552 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 552 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 552 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 552 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jarkko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel indeed. Nothing bad to say about this place.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous property. Very cosy rooms. Friendly staff and very welcoming. Great breakfast in the morning and free tea and coffee all day in the warm and cosy atrium. We’ll be back for sure!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Alan Ricardo

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

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

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

8/10 Good

Thorbjørn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Zinaida

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect place, friendly and helpful staff. Comfortable beds and cozy rooms. Delicious breakfast.❤️
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

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

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was great to stay here. The rooms were spacious and warm. They include breakfast (buffet style) that has hot and cold food, a variety of juices, hot coffee and tea; and plenty of options to pick from. The reception staff were professional and friendly; and very willing to help you. I would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

P.B.

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

Modern comfort

Clean lines, modern, comfortable, quiet, well located in town at the end of the main pedestrian center, easy to reach by road but not on the road, airport public bus transfer. We loved our stay! Only down side was that, and this is with many hotels, you can not get it dark enough in the room.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mahamane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service and breakfast. Very clean and quiet. Wifi was very slow in the room we got this time. Was much better on a previous stay (and room).
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Lars Øivind

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
A
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Geir

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

ALLRIGHT.

Nydelig hotell midt i smørøyet av Longyearbyen. Resepsjonen var bare ALLRIGHT😀 Lite minus for treg servering i restaurant.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Betka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was perfect !
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

CARLOS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Buen hotel, buen desayuno y el personal muy amable. Perfecto para moverse por Longyearbyen
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fernando

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place to stay in Longyearbyen. Nice property and staff. Within walking distance of all the major spots in the "downtown" area.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

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

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Ruhig und zentral gelegen, gemütliche Atmosphäre. Bei Mitternachtssonne könnten die Vorhänge dichter sein da doch sehr viel Licht reinkommt ins Zimmer da die Sonne nachts auf das Fenster scheint. Außerdem wird der Vorhang durch die Sonne warm und das Zimmer auch. Ein Außenrollo wäre besser oder das Rollo mit reflektierendem, wärmeabweisenden Material versehen.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sebastien

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Très bon séjour, les chambres sont confortables et propres. Personnel amical et prêt à aider. Les restaurant est de bonne qualité et les service y est professionnel.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Alles.
Stayed 10 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew

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

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