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Svalbard Hotell - Polfareren

4.0 star property
Upscale hotel with free breakfast and 24-hour front desk

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Front of property
Suite | View from room
Lobby sitting area
Reception
Standard Double Room | Bathroom
Reviews
9.4

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant
  • BarBarBar
  • Room serviceRoom serviceRoom service
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi

Check out the area

Map
Postboks 538, Longyearbyen, Svalbard, 9171
  • Popular LocationSvalbard Museum9 min walk
  • Popular LocationSvalbard Church11 min walk
  • Popular LocationSvalbard Kirke11 min walk
  • AirportLongyearbyen (LYR-Svalbard)5 min drive

Room options

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Premium bedding, individually decorated, cots/infant beds, rollaway beds

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

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

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Suite

Suite

Highlights

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

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Superior Double Room

Superior Double Room

Highlights

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

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Premium bedding, individually decorated, cots/infant beds, rollaway beds

Standard Double Plus Room

Highlights

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

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

Highlights

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

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About the area

Longyearbyen

Svalbard Hotell - Polfareren puts you in the heart of Longyearbyen, within just a 10-minute stroll of University Centre in Svalbard and Svalbard Museum. Highlights at this hotel include a complimentary breakfast, a restaurant and free self-parking. .At the hotel's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. Enjoy access to ecotours, scooter/moped rentals and bike hire. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and coffee/tea in a common area. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Sights within a 15-minute walk of this Longyearbyen hotel include Svalbard Church and Svalbard Kirke.

What's nearby

  • University Centre in Svalbard - 7 min walk
  • Svalbard Museum - 9 min walk
  • Svalbard Church - 11 min walk
  • Svalbard Kirke - 11 min walk
  • Galleri Svalbard - 14 min walk

Getting around

  • Longyearbyen (LYR-Svalbard) - 5 min drive

Restaurants

  • Barentz Pub & Spiseri - 6 min walk
  • Cafe Huskies - 5 min walk
  • Karlsberger Pub - 6 min walk
  • Fruene - 6 min walk
  • Kroa - 4 min walk

About this property

Svalbard Hotell - Polfareren

Upscale hotel with free breakfast and 24-hour front desk
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. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. 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
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Gift shop
  • Newspapers for purchase
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
Svalbard Hotell - Polfareren offers 59 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. LCD televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include baths or showers and spring water baths. Cots/infant beds (surcharge) and Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) are also available.

Languages

English, Norwegian

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
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available on weekdays 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • 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)
  • Rollaway/extra bed (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
  • Built in 2011
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Cot (surcharge)
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

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

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

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

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.

  • 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

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 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, Mastercard and Eurocard. 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 all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. Contactless check-out is available.

We should mention

  • Children aged 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

Is parking available at Svalbard Hotell - Polfareren?

Yep, Svalbard Hotell - Polfareren has a free self car park.

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

As of 16 May 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Svalbard Hotell - Polfareren on 20 May 2024 start from AU$267.51, 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.

What makes Svalbard Hotell - Polfareren a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus spring water baths in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Svalbard Hotell - Polfareren.

Are there hot tubs in the rooms at Svalbard Hotell - Polfareren?

No, but there are spring water baths in the guestrooms.

Does Svalbard Hotell - Polfareren serve breakfast?

Yeah, free continental breakfast is offered on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Svalbard Hotell - Polfareren?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day at scheduled times for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Svalbard Hotell - Polfareren?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Svalbard Hotell - Polfareren?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Svalbard Hotell - Polfareren?

No, pets are not allowed.

Svalbard Hotell - Polfareren Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 294 out of 432 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 123 out of 432 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 432 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 432 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 432 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

IAIA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Welcome to Arctic dream
It was the perfect setting for a memorable trip
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect Base in Svalbard!
A perfect hotel! Located in the middle of the town, everything is nearby and walking distance. Hotel is very warm and cost, staff are incredible and very welcoming. Room is a good size and very comfortable. Breakfast is perfect with a lot of options. Could not find any fault. All around a perfect hotel!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 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

Genevieve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

oksana, Mequon

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dean A

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

6/10 Okay

Gary

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

darren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

simona

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Denise, spring hill

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023