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Svalbard Hotell - Polfareren

Property class: 4
4-star hotel perfect for exploring Longyearbyen

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A modern hotel with a large glass window and a sign reading "Svalbard Hotel".
A hotel room with a large bed, a window with a view of a building, and a mural of a snowy mountain landscape.
A modern interior with a fireplace, a staircase, and a seating area with a sofa and tables.
A modern living room with a dark leather sofa, a wooden coffee table, and two framed wildlife photographs on the wall.
A hotel with a snow-covered mountain in the background.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Business services
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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Postboks 538, Longyearbyen, Svalbard, 9171
  • Place, Svalbard Museum
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, University Centre in Svalbard
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Svalbard Church
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, Longyearbyen (LYR-Svalbard)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Double Room

A hotel room with a bed, a yellow armchair, a small table, and a large window.

Standard Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(46 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Double Plus Room

A hotel room with a large bed, a view of a snowy mountain through a window, and a wooden wall.

Standard Double Plus Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Superior Double Room

A hotel room with a bed, a seating area with chairs, a small table, a coat rack, and a large window.

Superior Double Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Suite

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and two framed pictures on the wall.

Suite

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 39 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a window, and a wall mural of a mountain.

Deluxe Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free wired internet

About the area

Longyearbyen

Central Longyearbyen getaway .Within a 15-minute walk of the hotel, you'll find Svalbard Museum and University Centre in Svalbard. Also, Svalbard Church is within 2 miles (3 km) and Svalbard Global Seed Vault is within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Svalbard Museum - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • University Centre in Svalbard - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Svalbard Church - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Svalbard Global Seed Vault - 7 min drive - 6.4 km

Getting around

  • Longyearbyen (LYR-Svalbard) - 5 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Barentz Pub & Spiseri - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Huskies - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Svalbar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Stationen - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Huset - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Svalbard Hotell - Polfareren

4-star hotel perfect for exploring Longyearbyen
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi and wired Internet.

A terrace, gift shops/newsstands, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Svalbard Hotell - Polfareren. Self parking is free.

This 4-star Longyearbyen hotel is smoke free.

  • 59 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 3 buildings
  • Built in 2011
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Gift shop
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
Svalbard Hotell - Polfareren offers 59 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. LCD televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and spring water baths. Cribs/infant beds (surcharge) are also available.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Crib (surcharge)

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

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

Accessibility

  • Elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Spring water bathtub
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 3 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • 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

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Children 3 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

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

How close is Svalbard Hotell - Polfareren to the airport?

Svalbard Hotell - Polfareren is 3.3 mi (5-min drive) away from the Longyearbyen (LYR-Svalbard) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Svalbard Hotell - Polfareren?

As of Aug 31, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Svalbard Hotell - Polfareren on Sept 17, 2026 start from CA $371, 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.

Does Svalbard Hotell - Polfareren have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Svalbard Hotell - Polfareren.

Does Svalbard Hotell - Polfareren offer free breakfast?

Svalbard Hotell - Polfareren offers free continental breakfast on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM and weekends between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Svalbard Hotell - Polfareren?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

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

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

Is there free parking at Svalbard Hotell - Polfareren?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Svalbard Hotell - Polfareren have a pool?

Svalbard Hotell - Polfareren does not have a pool.

Does Svalbard Hotell - Polfareren have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Svalbard Hotell - Polfareren have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Svalbard Hotell - Polfareren to downtown Longyearbyen?

Svalbard Hotell - Polfareren is 0.5 mi away from Longyearbyen.

Svalbard Hotell - Polfareren Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 427 out of 618 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 165 out of 618 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 618 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 618 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 618 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Elliot James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place to stay the views from the room are stunning
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Xinping

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful stay of 4 nights. This hotel has a family atmosphere and the staff were so warm and friendly. On our day of departure, they even helped us prepare a lunch box which we paid for. Such a personalized service was touching.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marius

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very nice rooms, breakfast and location.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel that I would recommend, only gripe was a large crack in our bathroom sink, no alternative milk, and sausages at breakfast were a bit lame. Also the noise from traffic in the car park over the gravel was a bit annoying, should be tarmac. Great location and staff were lovely, the free coffee throughout the day was a nice touch :)
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jozsef Viktor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Amazing location, cozy lobby area & rooms, fantastic breakfast. Well recommended!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Kari Elster

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Bra
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gilvray

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was very happy checking into this beautiful hotel in Svalbard. Check in was seamless and the staff was so nice . Very conveniently located . The buffet breakfast was perfect .. nothing frozen all fresh .. I will back here in Svalbard and I will stay here again . I have to mention the breakfast attendant he was the best .. true hospitality person Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

James

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

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was perfect! Staff was very friendly & helpful throughout my stay! Would highly recommend Svalbard Hotell Polferen to any traveler!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Markus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good Quality. Its cozy, friendly and clean. An excellent restaurant.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location for walking anywhere in town. Front desk staff was very helpful. Breakfast was OK but not great. A huge plus for us was that the windows open to let in fresh air. Removal of shoes is required at the entrance, I strongly recommend bringing your own slippers.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Zsuzsa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We really enjoyed our stay at the hotel. The breakfast was excellent and the rooms are very nice. The floor heating in the bathroom is a great solution and it's so comfortable when you step out of the shower. It also helps efficiently dry wet clothes. The staff is super nice, we had everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Marina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
convenient location, great staff, nice breakfast
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

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

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very good value. Well kept property.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Menirva

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All the staff are great especially the Filipino staffs are very helpful, polite and kind
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dean A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very pleasant place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes and yes
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mercy Faith

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Personally my rating 10/10 specially the staff they’re so helpful and courteous. Overall perfect! Coming back to Longyearbyen, Svalbard for another trip I won’t hesitate booking again to this hotel and would recommend to my friends who are travelers too.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025