The 10 best hotels in Svalbard, Norway

Stay at the world's northernmost full service hotel in the heart of Longyearbyen. From your table at Restaurant Nansen you can enjoy the panoramic view towards the majestic mountain Hiorthfjellet accompanied by an excellent Arctic menu and a good selection of wines.

Welcome to Svalbard Hotell Polfareren, a boutique-hotel centrally located in Longyearbyen. In line with Svalbard’s distinctiveness and snug charm, the hotel boasts a rustic and informal atmosphere. We offer high-standard service and culinary experiences in the heart of town. It was the young Norwegian explorer Eivind Astrup (1871-1895) who provided inspiration for the hotel, which was completed on the 1 st of February 2016. Key words such as rustic, timeless and robust were guiding values for the design of the hotel, in order to reflect Astrup, who is the youngest recipient of the Order of St. Olav. Our lounge has a polar library, refreshments in the bar and a relaxing atmosphere for you to find peace and spend some time to socialize, or just reflect upon your day. The reception is staffed around the clock to ensure our guests a memorable stay, and our staff will gladly assist you in organising your experiences of Svalbard. Polfareren is also a certified eco-lighthouse, and its two buildings consist of 49 rooms.

Svalbard Hotell The Vault is Longyearbyen’s newest hotel and was completed February 1th 2018. The hotel contains of total 35 standard rooms, which is 33 Standard Double Rooms and 2 Standard Single Rooms.

Haugen Pensjonat Svalbard is located up on Haugen hill, right next to Funken Lodge and Svalbardhallen (sports center with a swimming pool and a sauna), and it takes 10-15 min to walk from here to the town center. We are a small guest house with 9 rooms and 2 two-bedroom apartments. Each room is 18 sqm large and has either a glacier and mountain view over the Longyearbreen and Larsbreen or a view over Longyearbyen and the Adventfjorden in the back. The bathrooms are shared between every two rooms (or between three for rooms 3, 4, and 5). No breakfast is served here at Haugen Pensjonat. We have a large kitchen located on the second floor. The room number corresponds with the personal fridge and cupboard. The kitchen is equipped with everything necessary for cooking and is accessible 24/7. Moreover, we offer the accommodation in 2-bedroom apartments with own fully equipped kitchen, bathroom (with washing and drying machines) and a quite big living room. All beds are separate - there is a bunk-bed and a sofa-bed in each sleeping room. WIFI is free.

Funken Lodge offers modern comfort in historic surroundings, and a truly unique Svalbard experience. It is situated on “The Hill” and the views are breathtaking, overlooking Longyearbyen as and the nearby glaciers. The hotel was constructed in 1947, and totally refurbished in 2018, offering guests a home away from home in the Arctic.

Come join us up north at Mary-Ann`s Polarrigg, a somewhat different Hotel/Rig in Longyearbyen. Here at Mary-Ann`s we have a relaxed and homey environment that will suite everybody.Stay as the miners did back in the days in our authentic Miners Rig, or if you prefer Hotel standard you can try our Luxury Rig instead.In the day time we can assist in booking of trips from our local tour operators or if you just want a day of relaxation in our onsite spa that is also possible. For groups we can also offer a fully equipped conference room.In the evening you can try food from our delicious menu in our Vinterhagen Restaurant where we serve both Thai food and traditional Norwegian and Arctic food.Come join us for an experience of a lifetime here at Mary-Ann’s Polarrigg.

Gjestehuset 102 is a budget accommodation located in Nybyen, about 2 km from the center of Longyearcity. From 1946 until 2001, the guesthouse was the home for the miners. In 1999, barrack 102 became Gjestehuset 102. Gjestehuset 102 has 61 beds (single rooms, double rooms, and 4-person dorms). We offer lodging with character, casual atmosphere, history, and soul. The standard is simple but pleasant. Welcome to Gjestehuset 102, your home away from home!

Basecamp Hotel is situated right at the heart of Longyearbyen, among restaurants, pubs, shops and bank. It is absolutely Longyearbyen's most amazing hotel; decorated in traditional trapper's style with driftwood, sealskins, pictures and objects that illustrate the past and current trappers' life in the Arctic. Despite its rusticity, Basecamp Hotel offers high quality accommodation with unique style! Basecamp Hotel is part of Basecamp Explorer Spitsbergen, which operates day trips and expeditions to Isfjord Radio, Trapper’s Station and Nordenskiöld Lodge.

Coal Miners' Cabins offers reasonably priced accommodation, located in the upper part of the Longyear valley and within reach of mountains and glaciers. The place is an excellent starting point for hiking, skiing and snowmobile trips. Coal Miners' Cabins is the place to stay for those who want to get the real experience of the mining period on Svalbard. Coal Miners' Cabins is located in Nybyen, Longyearbyen's small "suburb" is within walking distance from downtown.