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Svalbard Hotell - Polfareren

4.0 star property
Escape into adventure by day; warm up by night near an inviting fireplace.

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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

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Business services
  • Bar
The current price is €203
includes taxes & fees
24 Jan - 25 Jan

Room options

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(38 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Heating
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Spring-water bath
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 18 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Premium bedding, individually decorated, cots/infant beds, bed sheets

Standard Double Plus Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Heating
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Spring-water bath
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 19 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Superior Double Room

Superior Double Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Heating
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
Spring-water bath
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 21 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Suite

Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Premium bedding, individually decorated, cots/infant beds, bed sheets

Deluxe Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Heating
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
Spring-water bath
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 23 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 1 Double Sofa Bed
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About the area

Located in Longyearbyen, Svalbard Hotell - Polfareren is in the city centre and near the airport. Local points of interest include Svalbard Museum, University Centre in Svalbard, and Svalbard Church. Enjoy the area's slopes with downhill skiing, ski equipment hire shops and skiing, and don't miss out on the snowmobiling.
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Map
Postboks 538, Longyearbyen, Svalbard, 9171

What's nearby

  • Svalbard Museum - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • University Centre in Svalbard - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Svalbard Church - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Svalbard Kirke - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Svalbard Global Seed Vault - 7 min drive - 5.8 km

Getting around

  • Longyearbyen (LYR-Svalbard) - 5 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cafe Huskies - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Barentz Pub & Spiseri - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Fruene - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Svalbar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Kroa - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Svalbard Hotell - Polfareren

Upscale hotel in the city centre
You can look forward to free continental breakfast, a terrace and a fireplace in reception at Svalbard Hotell - Polfareren. Adventurous travellers may like the hiking/biking trails, spelunking and ecotours 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 hire, a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and coffee/tea in reception
  • Luggage storage, a front desk safe and 1 meeting room
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 59 individually decorated rooms offer comforts, such as premium bedding.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with spring water baths and hairdryers
  • LCD TVs with cable channels
  • Cots/infant beds, electric kettles and heating

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle at scheduled times for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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

  • Cot (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.
  • Lift
  • 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

  • Cot (surcharge)
  • Premium bedding

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

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

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.
Cots (infant beds) are available for NOK 250.0 per day

Payment types at the property

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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 does it cost to stay at Svalbard Hotell - Polfareren?

As of 15 Jan 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Svalbard Hotell - Polfareren on 24 Jan 2026 start from €202.63, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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?

Checkout 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 15-minute walk of Svalbard Museum, University Centre in Svalbard and Svalbard Church. Svalbard Kirke is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) away.

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Reviews

Svalbard Hotell - Polfareren Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.4

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

9.4

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 395 out of 570 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 152 out of 570 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 570 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 570 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 570 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Oscar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic hotel right on the Main Street. Plenty of options for food, drinks and shops.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful staff. Pristine room.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was the perfect choice. Good size room, everything was nice and clean. Location was perfect right on the main street with the restaurants and shops, couldn't have been better. Also right by where the airport bus stops. Breakfast was great with a good selection, very pleased I stayed here
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mariette

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel has a great location and staff was really nice. Breakfast was really good and they had hot drinks available all day long. The room was really clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and clean room. Good starting point for tours.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Marina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
convenient location, great staff, nice breakfast
Stayed 4 nights in May 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

Mari

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

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

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable, warm and welcoming. ideally situated in town and a most enjoyable stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 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

Jennie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Central location, staff are nice, breakfast pretty good.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

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

Viktor

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

Central Location With Nice Cosy Rooms

The hotel is at the central. There is a bus coming and taking people to the hotel and back to airport. The staff is friendly and helpful. Restaurants and shops are near.
Stayed 5 nights in May 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

Lucy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cosy, friendly
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

8/10 Good

Ava

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

Amazing trip

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

A good stay

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

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

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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 Excellent

Brandi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely stay! My mountain view was more of a view of the front entrance and parking with a tip of hill showing behind the building across the street. Not great, but super comfortable room and great tub! The local food was all delicious as well. I went to Kroa a couple times and the hotel restaurant as well but just for dinner. So good!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 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