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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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Front of property
Lobby sitting area
Suite | Living area | LCD TV
Front of property - evening/night
1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually decorated, cribs/infant beds

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Individually decorated
Heating
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Day bed
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
  • Mountain view
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Suite

Highlights

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

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

Superior Double Room

Highlights

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

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

Standard Double Plus Room

Highlights

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

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

Standard Double Room

Highlights

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

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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

Getting around

  • Longyearbyen (LYR-Svalbard) - 5 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cafe Huskies - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Kroa - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Barentz Pub & Spiseri - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Karlsberger Pub - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Fruene - ‬6 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 cycling, ecotours, and spelunking 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 scooter rentals
  • Smoke-free premises, a banquet hall, and a TV in the lobby
  • 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

Languages

English, Norwegian

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
  • Smoke-free property

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 at Svalbard Hotell - Polfareren?

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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Svalbard Hotell - Polfareren Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 362 out of 524 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 142 out of 524 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 524 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 524 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 524 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10

convenient location, great staff, nice breakfast
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10

Great breakfast, nice rooms, helpful staff, right on the main "downtown" street with all the shops and restaurants, close to everything
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

8/10

Excellent bathroom - good shower.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10

Very comfortable, warm and welcoming. ideally situated in town and a most enjoyable stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

Lovely place
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

Cosy, friendly
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10

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

Wonderful place. We will be back
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10

Very pleasant place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

8/10

Amazing trip, great hotel location with really friendly helpful staff. No safe in our room.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10

Central location, staff are nice, breakfast pretty good.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10

Everything is amazing. Breakfast could be improved, but everything else is perfect and well organised.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10

Best place to stay in Longyearbyn
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10

Great place!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10

The hotel is modern and clean. The reception is 24 hours and the staff were really helpful. Breakfast was good and the room was clean and functional.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10

Great location, clean and comfortable, terrific staff, and excellent restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10

Staff very helpful, GREAT breakfast, loved heated bathroom floor and reindeer pair outside my window in the am
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10

Luxurious stay. Professional staff.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10

Super clean and very central place to stay in Longyearbyen, have stayed here multiple times.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10

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

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Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2025

10/10

Perfect hotel for Svalbard, great room w/a view
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10

We enjoyed our stay. Very friendly reception.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10

The staff were friendly and very helpful as I had a bad leg and they assisted me with my luggage
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10

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Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025