Svalbard Hotell | Polfareren, Longyearbyen ➤ Reviews, Rooms & Prices 2025

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Longyearbyen, Longyearbyen, Norway, 9171

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“The hotel is perfectly situated in the center of town, making it super easy to explore everything Longyear has to offer!”view full review

Svalbard Hotell | Polfareren is a 4-star hotel located in Longyearbyen, offering complimentary continental breakfast and a roundtrip airport shuttle. The property features a restaurant focused on Nordic, French, and Asian dishes, a wine bar with local beverages, and safety features such as a security system and smoke detector.

Rooms & Amenities

Svalbard Hotell | Polfareren offers 59 individually decorated rooms equipped with premium bedding and private bathrooms featuring spring water baths. Some suites include a sofa, work desk, and an espresso machine, while self-catering apartments come with a well-equipped kitchen and washing machine.

Dining Options

The Polfareren Restaurant serves a menu of Nordic, French, and Asian inspired dishes. Packages of beers from Svalbard Brewery and an assortment of wines are available from the wine bar. Nearby dining options include Restaurant Kroa and Restaurant Nansen, both within 0.5 miles.

Leisure & Activities

The hotel provides activities such as snowmobile safaris and dog sledding through its tour desk. Active guests can also enjoy hiking, biking, ecotours, and spelunking. Cultural attractions like Svalbard Museum and Spitsbergen Airship Museum are located within 0.7 mi.

Services & Local Area

Svalbard Hotell | Polfareren features a 24-hour front desk, concierge services, and complimentary WiFi throughout the property. Safety features include a smoke detector and first aid kit. Local bus stops are within a short walking distance for transport to surrounding areas.

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Svalbard Hotell | Polfareren offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Standard Pluss

2 persons

230 sq. feet

1 King-size bed

Shower

Heating

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Superior Double Room

2 persons

240 sq. feet

1 King-size bed

Shower

Coffee machine

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Polarbear Suite

2 persons

410 sq. feet

1 King-size bed

Shower

Coffee machine

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Standard Double Room Separate Building

2 persons

175 sq. feet

1 King-size bed

Shower

Heating

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Facilities

Svalbard Hotell | Polfareren offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Delicious Breakfast!

“The breakfast spread was excellent, featuring a wide range of fresh choices that made my mornings good.” view full review

Heated Floors Bliss

“I absolutely loved the heated bathroom floor, which added a touch of warmth and luxury to my daily routine.” view full review

Compact Comfort

“The room was cozy and well-appointed, providing everything I needed for a comfortable stay despite its compact size.” view full review

Inviting Lobby

“The lobby was a welcoming space where I could enjoy a hot drink by the fire, perfect for warming up after a day in the cold.” view full review

Facilities: Great

8.8/10Review score

General

No smoking on site
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
Safe deposit box
24-hour reception
No pets allowed
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
24-hour security
Luggage storage
Allergy-free rooms
Lift
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers

Sports & Fitness

Canoeing
Skiing
Hiking
Horseback riding
Cycling

Guest Parking

Electric kettle

Services

Paid shuttle service
Room service
Housekeeping
Ski equipment hire
Tours/Ticket assistance
Welcome drink

Dining

Restaurant
Bar/ Lounge area
Dinner
Packed lunches
Special diet menus

Business

Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Fax/Photocopying

Children

Cots
Board games

Spa & Leisure

Live entertainment
Sun terrace
Leisure/ TV room
Public Bath

Room features

Heating
Sitting area
Terrace
Garden furniture
Tea and coffee facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Self-catering

Electric kettle

Media

Flat-screen TV
AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

Carpeted floor

Svalbard Hotell | Polfareren Location

Longyearbyen, Longyearbyen, Norway, 9171

Map view

Longyearbyen, Longyearbyen, Norway, 9171

City landmarks

Church

Svalbard Church

3600 ft

Landmark

Thi tran Longyearbyen

3200 ft

Landmark

Svalbard Husky AS

3200 ft

Gallery

Galleri Svalbard

1.5 mi

Landmark

Svalbard Bryggeri AS

1.4 mi

Landmark

Adventfjorden

1.7 mi

Landmark

Longyearbyen Kunst og handverksenter

2.4 mi

Landmark

Svalbard Global Seed Vault

2.4 mi

Landmark

Larsbreen

2.6 mi

Landmark

Gruve 3

3.0 mi

Landmark

Longyearbreen

2.9 mi

Nearby

Museum

Svalbard Museum

1600 ft

Magdalenefjord Svalbard

2000 ft

University

University Centre in Svalbard

1600 ft

Magdalena Bay

2000 ft

Restaurants

Kroa

100 ft

Pb 150

Svalbar

0 ft

Vei 223-2

Restaurant Polfareren

400 ft

Vei 221

Stationen

1500 ft

Lompensenteret

Barentz Gastropub

1600 ft

Vei 500 2 Radisson Blu Polar Hotel Spitsbergen

Getting around

City Centre

Longyearbyen4 min · 1000 ft

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Property information and rules

Check-in

from 14:00-23:59

Check-out

until 11 am

Guest Parking

Private parking is possible on site for free.

Internet

Wireless internet is available in for free.

Breakfast

At the hotel Svalbardl | Polfareren guests are invited to a full breakfast served for free.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

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Former name

svalbard hotell - polfareren

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback about Svalbard Hotell | Polfareren from previous guests about their experience.

Review score

Based on 576 verified reviews

9.0/10

Perfect

94%

Recommend

Breakfast

8.5/10

Cleanliness

9.3/10

Comfort

9.2/10

Facilities

8.8/10

Free Wi-Fi

9.2/10

Location

9.6/10

Paid Wi-Fi

9.5/10

Staff

9.1/10

Value for money

8.2/10

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Svalbard Hotell | Polfareren, Longyearbyen

About the Hotel

Rooms & Amenities

Dining Options

Leisure & Activities

Services & Local Area

Select your room type

Price and Room Availability Calendar

Facilities

General

Sports & Fitness

Guest Parking

Services

Dining

Business

Children

Spa & Leisure

Room features

Bathroom

Self-catering

Media

Room decor

Svalbard Hotell | Polfareren Location

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