Title: The Best Hotels Closest to University Centre in Svalbard in Longyearbyen - 2026 Updated Prices | Expedia.co.uk

 

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## Top Trending Hotels Near University Centre in Svalbard

![Standard Triple Room | Pillow-top beds, individually decorated, individually furnished](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4670000/4665700/4665612/5fd5587e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

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![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4670000/4665700/4665612/1c8e31cb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4670000/4665700/4665612/a117bbae.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Basecamp Spitsbergen Hotel

0.5 mi from University Centre in Svalbard

9.6/10

Exceptional

(63)

"We loved our stay here. It is a unique place — much more interesting than a crowded hotel. The breakfast was extraordinary, the staff helpful and friendly, and I would stay there again. "

![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg)

Terry

£305

includes taxes & fees

2 Jan - 3 Jan 2026

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Longyearbyen-Hotels-Basecamp-Spitsbergen-Hotel.h4665612.Hotel-Information)

![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18660000/18656000/18655924/af27bbc2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Standard Double Room | Blackout curtains, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18660000/18656000/18655924/b60d34fd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Bar (on property)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18660000/18656000/18655924/04bbdfe9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Free daily buffet breakfast ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18660000/18656000/18655924/e1de24e7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Svalbard Hotell - The Vault

0.4 mi from University Centre in Svalbard

9.4/10

Exceptional

(446)

"Excellent location, abundant breakfast, and friendly service."

![Netherlands](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/nl.svg)

Ming

£128

includes taxes & fees

10 Dec - 11 Dec

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Longyearbyen-Hotels-Svalbard-Hotell-The-Vault.h18655924.Hotel-Information)

![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4700000/4691800/4691781/f4f39ed9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Reception](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4700000/4691800/4691781/c86bb99e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Lobby sitting area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4700000/4691800/4691781/545952af.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Suite | Living area | LCD TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4700000/4691800/4691781/44d3929c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Svalbard Hotell - Polfareren

0.4 mi from University Centre in Svalbard

9.4/10

Exceptional

(556)

"Great place to stay! "

![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg)

James

£127

includes taxes & fees

6 Dec - 7 Dec

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Longyearbyen-Hotels-Svalbard-Hotell-Polfareren.h4691781.Hotel-Information)

![Family Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | Individually decorated, blackout curtains, soundproofing](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44240000/44232200/44232198/0deed5ea.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Reception](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44240000/44232200/44232198/b7bc09f2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![View from room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44240000/44232200/44232198/919bd676.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Family Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | Living area | 42-inch LED TV with cable channels, TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44240000/44232200/44232198/58f49a0e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Svalbard Hotell - Lodge

0.4 mi from University Centre in Svalbard

9.4/10

Exceptional

(56)

"Our room was so comfortable. We loved having a bedroom each and the room was bright and cheerful. The staff helped us with luggage and also with arranging tours."

![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg)

Elizabeth

£205

includes taxes & fees

4 Dec - 5 Dec

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Longyearbyen-Hotels-Svalbard-Hotell-Lodge.h44232198.Hotel-Information)

![Front of property – evening/night](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/14000000/13170000/13161800/13161740/c1c77ab1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Local cuisine](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/14000000/13170000/13161800/13161740/ba957008.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Lobby sitting area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/14000000/13170000/13161800/13161740/22f81374.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Local cuisine](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/14000000/13170000/13161800/13161740/3583c2a6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Mary-Ann's Polarrigg

0.3 mi from University Centre in Svalbard

9.0/10

Wonderful

(323)

"Everything was great and homey !"

![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg)

kaleiya

£110

includes taxes & fees

17 Dec - 18 Dec

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Longyearbyen-Hotels-Mary-Anns-Polarrigg.h13161740.Hotel-Information)

![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/530000/524600/524502/a1dfb5e3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, free cots/infant beds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/530000/524600/524502/ae8c561d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Outdoor spa tub](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/530000/524600/524502/2854cf77.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Family Room | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, free cots/infant beds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/530000/524600/524502/d32d42ac.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Radisson Blu Polar Hotel Spitsbergen

0.2 mi from University Centre in Svalbard

8.8/10

Excellent

(873)

"Nice design of the public areas, breakfast was lovely, room was clean"

![United Kingdom](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/uk.svg)

Annabel

£170

includes taxes & fees

4 Dec - 5 Dec

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Longyearbyen-Hotels-Radisson-Blu-Polar-Hotel-Spitsbergen.h524502.Hotel-Information)

![Double Room | Down duvets, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10260000/10259100/10259092/bc2241cb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Heated floors](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10260000/10259100/10259092/b5e5cc49.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Fridge, microwave](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10260000/10259100/10259092/8c382456.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Free daily continental breakfast ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10260000/10259100/10259092/79874ef8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Gjestehuset 102 - Hostel

1.8 mi from University Centre in Svalbard

8.6/10

Excellent

(247)

"We can totally recommend it"

![United Kingdom](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/uk.svg)

Juan Pablo

£63

includes taxes & fees

10 Dec - 11 Dec

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Longyearbyen-Hotels-Gjestehuset-102-Hostel.h10259092.Hotel-Information)

![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5110000/5108800/5108797/6fa031c0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Free daily buffet breakfast ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5110000/5108800/5108797/8b259cab.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Reception](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5110000/5108800/5108797/f89cec8d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Lounge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5110000/5108800/5108797/0594449a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Coal Miners Cabins

1.6 mi from University Centre in Svalbard

8.2/10

Very good

(588)

"Breakfast was great. We loved the robes in the room. "

![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg)

christina

£72

includes taxes & fees

11 Dec - 12 Dec

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Longyearbyen-Hotels-Coal-Miners-Cabins.h5108797.Hotel-Information)

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## Top University Centre in Svalbard Hotel Reviews

![Svalbard Hotell - Polfareren](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4700000/4691800/4691781/f4f39ed9_y.jpg)

### Svalbard Hotell - Polfareren

10/10 Excellent

"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. "

[](https://expedia.co.uk/Longyearbyen-Hotels-Svalbard-Hotell-Polfareren.h4691781.Hotel-Information)

![Gjestehuset 102 - Hostel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10260000/10259100/10259092/bc2241cb_y.jpg)

### Gjestehuset 102 - Hostel

10/10 Excellent

"Clean and spacious room. Friendly and helpful staff. Fascinating location. The long walk to town turned out to be a huge bonus. Cam't beat that scenery."

[](https://expedia.co.uk/Longyearbyen-Hotels-Gjestehuset-102-Hostel.h10259092.Hotel-Information)

![Radisson Blu Polar Hotel Spitsbergen](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/530000/524600/524502/a1dfb5e3_y.jpg)

### Radisson Blu Polar Hotel Spitsbergen

10/10 Excellent

"Rooms are clean and modern, very comfortable. Instant hot water and great pressure in the shower. Front desk staff is very friendly and always very helpful. The hotel offers text message alerts for northern lights and thats how we saw the most spectacular display during our visit."

[](https://expedia.co.uk/Longyearbyen-Hotels-Radisson-Blu-Polar-Hotel-Spitsbergen.h524502.Hotel-Information)

![Mary-Ann's Polarrigg](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/14000000/13170000/13161800/13161740/c1c77ab1_y.jpg)

### Mary-Ann's Polarrigg

10/10 Excellent

"Nice and quirky place which felt like an arctic museum. Good breakfast, great wifi, friendly staff, close to walk into town, airport shuttle picks up and drops off in front of hotel, clean & safe. Highly recommend this place and especially if on a budget."

[](https://expedia.co.uk/Longyearbyen-Hotels-Mary-Anns-Polarrigg.h13161740.Hotel-Information)

![Coal Miners Cabins](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5110000/5108800/5108797/6fa031c0_y.jpg)

### Coal Miners Cabins

10/10 Excellent

"Breakfast was great. We loved the robes in the room. "

[](https://expedia.co.uk/Longyearbyen-Hotels-Coal-Miners-Cabins.h5108797.Hotel-Information)

![Funken Lodge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/530000/526200/526180/be5c5d6b_y.jpg)

### Funken Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely property, with well decorated spaces. The room was quite large, with a very comfortable bed and a good shower. Picture perfect views from windows. Staff really welcoming, and happy to offer advice for dining options / local insider knowledge. Very good breakfast. "

[](https://expedia.co.uk/Longyearbyen-Hotels-Funken-Lodge.h526180.Hotel-Information)

![Svalbard Hotell - The Vault](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18660000/18656000/18655924/af27bbc2_y.jpg)

### Svalbard Hotell - The Vault

10/10 Excellent

"centre of the town close to everything. nice cozy hotel with nice facility and friendly staff"

[](https://expedia.co.uk/Longyearbyen-Hotels-Svalbard-Hotell-The-Vault.h18655924.Hotel-Information)

![Svalbard Hotell - Lodge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44240000/44232200/44232198/0deed5ea_y.jpg)

### Svalbard Hotell - Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent experience at the Svalbard Lodge. Room was clean, although a little outdated. Loved having a washer. The staff was great. We got tired of taking our shoes off every time we went from one building to the other, but that’s the way things are done in Longyearbyen. Dinner at the Polfareren was fabulous! It was a birthday trip and they made it special. "

[](https://expedia.co.uk/Longyearbyen-Hotels-Svalbard-Hotell-Lodge.h44232198.Hotel-Information)

![Basecamp Spitsbergen Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4670000/4665700/4665612/5fd5587e_y.jpg)

### Basecamp Spitsbergen Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"I love the interior decorations in the field of the overall experience. Great staff."

[](https://expedia.co.uk/Longyearbyen-Hotels-Basecamp-Spitsbergen-Hotel.h4665612.Hotel-Information)

## Hotels near other University Centre in Svalbard attractions

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### Svalbard Church

4.5/5 (33 reviews)

Svalbard Church is just one of the places to see in Longyearbyen, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the glaciers while you're in the area.

[See properties](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP..PointOfInterests&regionId=553248621563233980)

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Svalbard-Museum-Hotels.0-l553248621532956388-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)

### Svalbard Museum

4.5/5 (59 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Svalbard Museum during your travels in Longyearbyen. Discover the glaciers while you're in the area.

[See properties](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP..PointOfInterests&regionId=553248621532956388)

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Svalbard-Kirke-Hotels.0-l553248621532523716-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)

### Svalbard Kirke

4.7/5 (3 reviews)

After visiting Svalbard Kirke, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Longyearbyen. Discover the glaciers while you're in the area.

[See properties](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP..PointOfInterests&regionId=553248621532523716)

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Pomor-Museum-Hotels.0-l553248621532956508-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)

### Pomor Museum

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Pomor Museum during your travels in Barentsburg. Stroll along the seaside or experience the area's museums.

[See properties](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP..PointOfInterests&regionId=553248621532956508)

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Chapel-Hotels.0-l553248621532956507-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)

### Chapel

You can learn about the history of Barentsburg with a trip to Chapel. Stroll along the seaside or visit the cathedral while you're in the area.

[See properties](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP..PointOfInterests&regionId=553248621532956507)

## Frequently asked questions

### What's the area like around University Centre in Svalbard?

> University Centre in Svalbard is located in an area of Longyearbyen that travellers like for its local tours. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 7 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

### What's the best hotel to stay close to University Centre in Svalbard?

> Adjacent to University Centre in Svalbard, [Radisson Blu Polar Hotel Spitsbergen](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Longyearbyen-Hotels-Radisson-Blu-Polar-Hotel-Spitsbergen.h524502.Hotel-Information) is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and free parking. Other good options close by include [Mary-Ann's Polarrigg](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Longyearbyen-Hotels-Mary-Anns-Polarrigg.h13161740.Hotel-Information) and [Svalbard Hotell - Polfareren](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Longyearbyen-Hotels-Svalbard-Hotell-Polfareren.h4691781.Hotel-Information).

### How many hotels will I be able to find close to University Centre in Svalbard?

> Expedia has 7 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from University Centre in Svalbard.

### If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near University Centre in Svalbard, will I receive a refund?

> Yes, the majority of hotel bookings are refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to view top deals close to University Centre in Svalbard.