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.
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
Airport shuttle (surcharge)
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
Located just 3.1 mi (5.1 km) from the airport, Svalbard Hotell - Polfareren offers a shuttle (available 24 hours). You can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the restaurant is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. Fellow travellers love the helpful staff.
Languages
English, Norwegian
At a glance
DONE
Hotel size
59 rooms
Arranged over 3 floors
DONE
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 4:00 AM
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 11 AM
Contactless check-out
DONE
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
DONE
Required at check-in
Credit card required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children
Children (3 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
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Pets
Pets not allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Free on-site self-parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
DONE
Transfers
Airport shuttle (available 24 hours)*
DONE
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free continental breakfast on weekday mornings 7:00 AM–10:00 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Coffee/tea in a common area
Room service (limited hours)
Travelling with children
Children stay for free (see details)
What to do
Ecotours
Hiking/biking trails
Cave exploring
Scooter/moped hire
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horse riding nearby
Downhill skiing nearby
Snowmobiling nearby
Whale watching nearby
Working away
Meeting room
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Luggage storage
Bike hire
Facilities
3 buildings/towers
Built in 2011
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Terrace
Fireplace in reception
Television in common areas
Banquet hall
Accessibility
Lift
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Room amenities
Be entertained
LCD television
Cable TV channels
Home comfort
Heating
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Sleep well
Premium bedding
Cot/infant bed (surcharge)
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
What to enjoy
Individually decorated
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Spring water bath
Bath or shower
Hairdryer
Towels
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of NOK 100 per person (one-way)
Children & extra beds
Cots/infant beds are available for NOK 250.0 per day
Rollaway beds are available for NOK 750.0 per night
Airport shuttle service for children costs NOK 40 (one-way)
Policies
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards on-site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, Eurocard
Cashless transactions are available.
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
Are pets allowed at Svalbard Hotell - Polfareren?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Svalbard Hotell - Polfareren?
Yes, there's free self parking.
Is an airport shuttle service offered by Svalbard Hotell - Polfareren?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is NOK 100 per person one-way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Svalbard Hotell - Polfareren?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 4:00 AM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless check-out is available.
What is there to do at Svalbard Hotell - Polfareren and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities such as hiking. Additional recreation on-site includes ecotours and cave exploring.
Are there restaurants at or near Svalbard Hotell - Polfareren?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant.
Does Svalbard Hotell - Polfareren have rooms with private hot tubs?
Yes, each room has a spring water bath.
What's the area around Svalbard Hotell - Polfareren like?
Svalbard Hotell - Polfareren is a short 5-minute drive from Longyearbyen (LYR-Svalbard) and 7 minutes' walk from University Centre in Svalbard.
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Svalbard Hotell - Polfareren Reviews
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
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9.4/10
Cleanliness
9.4/10
Staff & service
9.0/10
Amenities
9.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.2/10
Eco-friendliness
Popular mentions
Service staff
Room
Breakfast
Location
Shopping center
Lobby
Restaurant
What guests liked
Breakfast offered a wide selection of options and was consistently described as excellent and delicious. (10 reviews)
Restaurants and shops are conveniently located near the property. (3 reviews)
From real guest reviews summarized by AI.
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
18 May 2025
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.
Viktor
Viktor, 5-night trip
8/10 Very good
12 February 2025
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.
Alan Ricardo
Alan Ricardo, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
26 January 2025
Wonderful place. We will be back
Michael
Michael, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
4 July 2024
Central location, staff are nice, breakfast pretty good.
Jennie
Jennie, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
9 February 2025
Amazing trip
Amazing trip, great hotel location with really friendly helpful staff. No safe in our room.
Ava
Ava, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
17 January 2024
Great place!
oksana
oksana, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
7 November 2024
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.
Chris
Chris, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
30 July 2022
Great location, clean and comfortable, terrific staff, and excellent restaurant.
Ronald
Ronald, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
24 June 2024
Staff very helpful, GREAT breakfast, loved heated bathroom floor and reindeer pair outside my window in the am
Christine
Christine, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
5 June 2023
Super clean and very central place to stay in Longyearbyen, have stayed here multiple times.
Suzette
Suzette, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
19 September 2024
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.
Bryan
Bryan, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
1 October 2022
Perfect hotel for Svalbard, great room w/a view
Joan
Joan, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
19 February 2025
👍
Andreas
Andreas, 9-night trip
8/10 Very good
10 July 2023
Nice place
Thorbjørn
Thorbjørn, 6-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
11 August 2024
The staff were friendly and very helpful as I had a bad leg and they assisted me with my luggage
Cheryl
Cheryl, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
9 February 2024
Welcome to Arctic dream
It was the perfect setting for a memorable trip
IAIA
IAIA, 5-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
22 October 2024
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!
Brandi
Brandi, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
24 October 2022
Perfect place, friendly and helpful staff. Comfortable beds and cozy rooms. Delicious breakfast.❤️
Zinaida
Zinaida, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
11 March 2025
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Adrian
Adrian, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
29 April 2023
Very friendly reception who always are willing to help.
Berthold
Berthold, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
5 April 2024
Inspiring
Thoroughly enjoyed Svalbard. A very interesting place.
Lindsay
Lindsay, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
22 July 2024
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.
P.B.
P.B., 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
25 January 2024
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.
Michael
Michael, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
26 May 2024
We loved this hotel. The room was a great size and convenient to everything in town. The breakfast each morning was excellent. The only downside was we stayed during polar day and there were black out curtains on the big window only. The small window near the head of the bed let in quite a bit of light which made it harder to sleep.
Sarah
Sarah, 5-night trip
8/10 Very good
31 July 2024
A well located comfortable property. Close to shops & bus transfer to airport. I just didn’t like being in the annexe building. They did help me with my luggage when asked.