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Svalbard Hotell - Polfareren

4.0 star property
Mountain hotel in Longyearbyen with restaurant and bar/lounge

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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

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (12)

  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Lobby fireplace
  • Meeting room
  • Concierge services
  • Gift shops/newsstands
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Bike rental

For families (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Private bathroom
  • Terrace
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Elevator
$377 nightly
The total price is $377
Mar 16 - Mar 17
Total with taxes and fees

Why we love this property

Tasty meals and drinks
This hotel offers a restaurant, a bar, and free continental breakfast. Culinary options span from morning faves to evening delights.
Sleep in spring water
Premium bedding cradles guests in comfort at this hotel. Curated, individual decor makes each guestroom a unique retreat with its own spring water bathtub.
Nature's playground
Settled within a national park in the mountains, this hotel offers adventure at every turn. Guests can explore trails, go spelunking, or join ecotours.

Room options

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Standard Double Room | Premium bedding, individually decorated, cribs/infant beds, bed sheets

Standard Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(39 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

Standard Double Plus Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Superior Double Room | Premium bedding, individually decorated, cribs/infant beds, bed sheets

Superior Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Heating
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • Mountain view
  • 226 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Suite | Premium bedding, individually decorated, cribs/infant beds, bed sheets

Suite

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually decorated
Heating
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Spring water bathtub
Designer toiletries
  • Mountain view
  • 420 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Deluxe Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Heating
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • Mountain view
  • 248 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Postboks 538, Longyearbyen, Svalbard, 9171

What's nearby

  • University Centre in Svalbard - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Svalbard Museum - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Svalbard Church - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Svalbard Kirke - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Svalbard Global Seed Vault - 7 min drive - 5.4 km

Getting around

  • Longyearbyen (LYR-Svalbard) - 5 min drive

Restaurants

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

About this property

Svalbard Hotell - Polfareren

When visiting Longyearbyen, Svalbard Hotell - Polfareren is a great choice to consider. You can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the restaurant is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 59 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors
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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 available
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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
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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 onsite self parking
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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

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)

What to do

  • Ecotours
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Cave exploring
  • Scooter/moped rentals
  • 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
  • Bicycle rentals

Facilities

  • 3 buildings/towers
  • Built in 2011
  • Terrace
  • Fireplace in lobby

Accessibility

  • Elevator

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • LCD television
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

Sleep well

  • Premium bedding
  • Crib/infant bed (surcharge)

What to enjoy

  • Individually decorated

Freshen up

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

Fees & policies

Children & extra beds

  • Cribs/infant beds are available for NOK 250.0 per day
  • Rollaway beds are available for NOK 750.0 per night

Policies

Guests can rest easy knowing 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.

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 onsite includes ecotours and spelunking.

Are there restaurants at or near Svalbard Hotell - Polfareren?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.

Does Svalbard Hotell - Polfareren have rooms with private hot tubs?

Yes, each room has a spring water bathtub.

What's the area around Svalbard Hotell - Polfareren like?

Svalbard Hotell - Polfareren is a short 5-minute drive from Longyearbyen (LYR-Svalbard) and 10 minutes' walk from University Centre in Svalbard.

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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

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • Breakfast offered a wide selection of options and was consistently described as excellent and delicious. (15 reviews)
  • The property's restaurant had friendly, helpful, and nice staff, and the dining experience was overall lovely. (5 reviews)
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Popular mentions

Service staff
Room
Breakfast
Location
Restaurant
Lobby
Shopping center

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Very nice rooms, breakfast and location.
Marius, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great place to stay!
James, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Mariette, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Bra
Geir, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very good value. Well kept property.
Michael, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice and clean room. Good starting point for tours.
Daniel, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

All the staff are great especially the Filipino staffs are very helpful, polite and kind
Menirva, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Mercy Faith, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

😊👍
Magne, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent place to stay in Longyearbyen. Nice property and staff. Within walking distance of all the major spots in the "downtown" area.
Fernando, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Everything was perfect !
Betka, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

convenient location, great staff, nice breakfast
Marina, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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!
Mark, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great breakfast, nice rooms, helpful staff, right on the main "downtown" street with all the shops and restaurants, close to everything
Mari, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent
James, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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
Stephen, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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!
Admir, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Excellent bathroom - good shower.
Andrew, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very nice hotel indeed. Nothing bad to say about this place.
Jarkko, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

A
TONE, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very comfortable, warm and welcoming. ideally situated in town and a most enjoyable stay.
Susan, 5-night trip

8/10 Very good

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Christoffer, 4-night trip

8/10 Very good

The room is bit small, however the matress is too soft for us.
Edwin, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Ellen, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely place
Xiaoyao, 4-night trip