Svalbard Hotell - Polfareren

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

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Front of property
Lobby sitting area
Reception
Living area
1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually decorated, cribs/infant beds
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

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

Main amenities (12)

  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Room service
  • Airport shuttle
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Lobby fireplace
  • Front-desk safe
  • Meeting room
  • Concierge services
  • Gift shops/newsstands
  • Luggage storage

For families (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Private bathroom
  • Terrace
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Elevator

Room options

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Showing 5 of 5 rooms

Deluxe Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

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

Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

Superior Double Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

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

Standard Double Plus Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)

Highlights

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

Standard Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(32 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Heating
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Spring water bathtub
  • 18 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • 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 - 0.8 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
  • 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 travelers love the helpful staff.

Languages

English, Norwegian

More about this property

VISIBILITY

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 59 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors

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

Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Required at check-in

    • Credit card required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

    • Children (3 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding

Pets

    • Pets not allowed

Internet

    • Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site

Transfers

    • Airport shuttle (available 24 hours)*

Other information

    • Smoke-free property
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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)

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
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Terrace
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in common areas
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

ROOM

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)
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

What to enjoy

  • Individually decorated

Freshen up

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

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Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of NOK 100 per person (one-way)

Children & extra beds

  • Cribs/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 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

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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 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 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 7 minutes' walk from University Centre in Svalbard.

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Svalbard Hotell - Polfareren Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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
Restaurant
Lobby
Shopping center

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)
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Reviews

10/10

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

10/10

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.
5-night trip

10/10

Lovely place
4-night trip

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.
3-night trip

10/10

Wonderful place. We will be back
3-night trip

10/10

Central location, staff are nice, breakfast pretty good.
1-night trip

10/10

Great place!
3-night trip

8/10

Amazing trip, great hotel location with really friendly helpful staff. No safe in our room.
3-night trip

10/10

Great location, clean and comfortable, terrific staff, and excellent restaurant.
1-night trip

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.
4-night trip

10/10

Staff very helpful, GREAT breakfast, loved heated bathroom floor and reindeer pair outside my window in the am
3-night trip

10/10

Super clean and very central place to stay in Longyearbyen, have stayed here multiple times.
2-night trip

10/10

Perfect hotel for Svalbard, great room w/a view
1-night trip

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.
3-night trip

8/10

Nice place
6-night trip

10/10

👍
9-night trip

10/10

The staff were friendly and very helpful as I had a bad leg and they assisted me with my luggage
1-night trip

10/10

It was the perfect setting for a memorable trip
5-night trip

10/10

Perfect place, friendly and helpful staff. Comfortable beds and cozy rooms. Delicious breakfast.❤️
1-night trip

10/10

Very friendly reception who always are willing to help.
1-night trip

10/10

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!
2-night trip

10/10

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2-night trip

8/10

Thoroughly enjoyed Svalbard. A very interesting place.
4-night trip

10/10

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.
1-night trip

10/10

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.
3-night trip