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Polar Fox Long Term Accommodation

Polar Fox Long Term Accommodation

Near Coal Miners Cabin, Longyearbyen, Svalbard
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0.7 mi from city centre
Polar Fox Long Term Accommodation
Gjestehuset 102 - Hostel

Gjestehuset 102 - Hostel

2 out of 5
Svalbard Wildlife Eiendom AS, Nybyen, Longyearbyen
The price is £67 per night from 21 Dec to 22 Dec
0.87 mi from city centre
4.1/5Very Good! (148 reviews)
Keep my room, I’ll be back 😅

"I’ve been staying there for my second time. I love that place! It’s silent, away form those fancy hotels in the middle of Longyearbyen and also just a few steps away from an awesome spot without light pollution. I’ll be back in Svalbard with a small crew to make a documentary and hope to stay there ..."…"

Reviewed on 23 Nov 2019

Gjestehuset 102 - Hostel
Svalbard Hotell | Polfareren

Svalbard Hotell | Polfareren

4 out of 5
Postboks 538, Longyearbyen, Svalbard
The price is £105 per night from 27 Dec to 28 Dec
0.49 mi from city centre
4.6/5Exceptional! (276 reviews)

"Lovely stay at Polfareren for our honeymoon. The location was excellent, staff very friendly and helpful, and the facilities great. We will be coming back as soon as possible."…"

Reviewed on 2 Sep 2019

Svalbard Hotell | Polfareren
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Svalbard Hotell | The Vault

Svalbard Hotell | The Vault

3 out of 5
Vei 507-01, Longyearbyen
The price is £84 per night from 26 Dec to 27 Dec
0.22 mi from city centre
4.6/5Wonderful! (216 reviews)
Very good hotel in Svalbard

"Great location in the middle of town. Helpful staff and very clean tidy rooms. Great breakfast too!"…"

Reviewed on 15 Mar 2020

Svalbard Hotell | The Vault
Funken Lodge

Funken Lodge

4 out of 5
Longyearbyen, Longyearbyen
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0.14 mi from city centre
4.7/5Exceptional! (141 reviews)
Quick weekend get away

"We enjoyed our stay over a long weekend. Hard to have a bad location in Svalbard, but it is a short walk to stores and other restaurants. The staff was extremely helpful providing information and recommendations during our stay. We had a fantastic meal at the Funktionærmessen restaurant our first ..."…"

Reviewed on 17 Feb 2020

Funken Lodge
Coal Miners Cabins

Coal Miners Cabins

2 out of 5
Vei 100-6, Longyearbyen
The price is £96 per night from 24 Dec to 25 Dec
0.73 mi from city centre
3.9/5Very Good! (389 reviews)
Great place to stay

"Lovely place to stay as a family to explore Svalbard, with great views over Longyearbyen"…"

Reviewed on 5 Mar 2020

Coal Miners Cabins
Radisson Blu Polar Hotel Spitsbergen

Radisson Blu Polar Hotel Spitsbergen

4 out of 5
Vei 229-3, Longyearbyen
Free cancellationReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £128 per night from 22 Dec to 23 Dec
0.71 mi from city centre
4.2/5Very Good! (374 reviews)
Stay at Radisson

"Only 1 person checking us in at 3am when probably 10 couple got off bus. Central heating system not working or not working very well (told heating guy not working at weekend but did not improve on Monday or Tuesday morning). At times during our stay it got down to -30c outside."…"

Reviewed on 1 Mar 2020

Radisson Blu Polar Hotel Spitsbergen
Mary-Ann's Polarrigg

Mary-Ann's Polarrigg

2.5 out of 5
Longyearbyen, Longyearbyen
Free cancellationReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £93 per night from 7 Dec to 8 Dec
0.73 mi from city centre
4.2/5Very Good! (122 reviews)

"Great hotel with good location in Longyearbyen. Did the job for our family"…"

Reviewed on 1 Aug 2020

Mary-Ann's Polarrigg
Basecamp Spitsbergen Hotel

Basecamp Spitsbergen Hotel

3.5 out of 5
Longyearbyen, Longyearbyen, Spitsbergen
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0.45 mi from city centre
4.7/5Exceptional! (9 reviews)

"Koselig hotell med veldig hyggelig betjening, god frokost og service :-)"…"

Reviewed on 22 Jul 2020

Basecamp Spitsbergen Hotel
Svalbard Hotell | Lodge

Svalbard Hotell | Lodge

4 out of 5
Vei 223 8, Longyearbyen
The price is £152 per night from 7 Dec to 8 Dec
0.46 mi from city centre
4.8/5Exceptional! (8 reviews)
Stor, innholdsrik leilighet I sentrum

"Hyggelig innsjekk. Passer godt til familie eller venner på tur. Vi hadde leilighet med 2 soverom- i tillegg var det mulighet til å sove på stor sovesofa i fellesrommet. Gode senger og sengeklær. Leiligheten var utstyrt med alt vi trengte, fra kjøleskap, kokekar, bestikk til oppvaskbrikker. Ved neste ..."…"

Reviewed on 23 Oct 2020

Svalbard Hotell | Lodge
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Visiting Longyearbyen

Visitors to Longyearbyen are sure to enjoy the local tours. Tourists can also enjoy the city's glaciers and safari tours.

  • There are 8 hotels and other accommodation options in Longyearbyen
  • The closest major airport is in Longyearbyen (LYR-Svalbard), 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from the city centre

Sightseeing and Staying in Longyearbyen

The city's cultural venues include Svalbard Museum and Spitsbergen Airship Museum. A couple of additional sights to add to your agenda are Svalbard Church and Svalbard Kirke.

As you plan your holiday, you'll find 8 hotels and other lodging options to choose from in Longyearbyen. Here you'll find highly ranked ones based on Expedia user reviews:

  • Funken Lodge - This 4-star hotel features free breakfast, a restaurant and free WiFi. It's a favourite with Expedia travellers for its dining options and clean, comfortable rooms.
  • Svalbard Hotell | The Vault - Our customers like the overall value and central location at this hotel. With a stay at this 3-star hotel, guests can enjoy access to free breakfast and free parking, along with free WiFi.
  • Svalbard Hotell | Polfareren - With a stay at this 4-star hotel, guests can enjoy access to a restaurant and free parking, along with an in-room spring bath. Expedia customers like its dining options and clean, comfortable rooms.

Dressing for Longyearbyen

  • Between January and March, you can expect the daytime average to be around -11°C and the night-time average to be -18°C
  • From April to June, temperatures average about 8°C during the day and -17°C at night
  • July to September averages 10°C during the day and -4°C at night
  • Between October and December, the average temperature is -1°C during the day and -18°C at night
  • About 296.40 millimetres of rain falls on Longyearbyen each year
  • Hottest months are usually July and August with an average temperature of 7°C, while the coldest months are February and January with an average of -18°C

Frequently asked questions

What's the best place to stay in Longyearbyen?
Funken Lodge is a favourite property for Expedia customers. This 4-star hotel offers a winery and free breakfast. Reviews from our site also recommend Svalbard Hotell | Polfareren and Gjestehuset 102 - Hostel as top choices for your stay.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Longyearbyen, will I receive a refund?
Yes! Most hotel room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled before the hotel’s cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of check in. If your reservation is non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within 24 hours of booking. Add dates, click “Search”, then use the filter option “free cancellation” to get the best deals available in Longyearbyen.
What's the best budget-friendly accommodation in Longyearbyen?
Based on reviews, Gjestehuset 102 - Hostel is a popular 2-star property for our travellers looking for an economical choice, and features free breakfast and free WiFi. Another top choice for your stay on the cheap is Coal Miners Cabins.
What's the best place to stay when travelling with children to Longyearbyen?
Radisson Blu Polar Hotel Spitsbergen is a top 4-star hotel on Expedia for families, and features a restaurant and free parking. Other choices for your stay with the children include Gjestehuset 102 - Hostel and Mary-Ann’s Polarrigg. Also, attractions such as Svalbard Museum and Svalbard Kirke are fun for children of all ages.
What's the best pet-friendly accommodation option in Longyearbyen?
Mary-Ann’s Polarrigg is a top hotel for people travelling with their pets, and offers a full-service spa and a restaurant for its human guests.
What's the best luxury accommodation option in Longyearbyen?
Radisson Blu Polar Hotel Spitsbergen is a 4-star hotel with an ocean-view restaurant and a bar, and it’s a popular choice for Expedia travellers looking for a pampered stay.

Longyearbyen Hotel Reviews

    Svalbard Hotell | Lodge
    Stor, innholdsrik leilighet I sentrum…
    5 / 5 Excellent
    Hyggelig innsjekk. Passer godt til familie eller venner på tur. Vi hadde leilighet med 2 soverom- i tillegg var det mulighet til å sove på stor sovesofa i fellesrommet. Gode senger og sengeklær. Leiligheten var utstyrt med alt vi trengte, fra kjøleskap, kokekar, bestikk til oppvaskbrikker. Ved neste besøk på Svalbard komme vi tilbake hit. Gleder meg allerede.…
    A verified traveller stayed at Svalbard Hotell | Lodge
    Posted 2 months ago
    Svalbard Hotell | Lodge
    Coal Miners Cabins
    Great place to stay…
    5 / 5 Excellent
    Lovely place to stay as a family to explore Svalbard, with great views over Longyearbyen…
    A verified traveller stayed at Coal Miners Cabins
    Posted 10 months ago
    Coal Miners Cabins
    Radisson Blu Polar Hotel Spitsbergen
    Expedia Verified Review…
    5 / 5 Excellent
    Good hotel in good location. Hotel clean and provides all basic needs. Located close to town centre.…
    A verified traveller from Norfolk stayed at Radisson Blu Polar Hotel Spitsbergen
    Posted 10 months ago
    Radisson Blu Polar Hotel Spitsbergen
    Funken Lodge
    Quick weekend get away …
    5 / 5 Excellent
    We enjoyed our stay over a long weekend. Hard to have a bad location in Svalbard, but it is a short walk to stores and other restaurants. The staff was extremely helpful providing information and recommendations during our stay. We had a fantastic meal at the Funktionærmessen restaurant our first evening and breakfast was great. Book any tours ahead of time for the best selection and timing.…
    A verified traveller stayed at Funken Lodge
    Posted 11 months ago
    Funken Lodge
    Svalbard Hotell | The Vault
    Very good hotel in Svalbard…
    5 / 5 Excellent
    Great location in the middle of town. Helpful staff and very clean tidy rooms. Great breakfast too!…
    A verified traveller stayed at Svalbard Hotell | The Vault
    Posted 10 months ago
    Svalbard Hotell | The Vault

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