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Svalbard Hotell | Polfareren draws consistent praise for its central location, cozy atmosphere with free hot drinks, clean and comfortable rooms, and a well-regarded breakfast, alongside generally friendly, helpful staff who make stays feel easy and welcoming.
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Magne Kinn
Mar 10, 2026
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Stayed 3 nights
Markus
Mar 10, 2026
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Stayed 7 nights
Jozsef Viktor
Feb 22, 2026
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Stayed 3 nights
Zsuzsa
Feb 19, 2026
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Stayed 3 nights
Tibor
Feb 16, 2026
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Stayed 3 nights
A stay at Svalbard Hotell - Polfareren places you in the heart of Longyearbyen, within a 15-minute walk of Svalbard Museum and University Centre in Svalbard. This hotel is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Svalbard Church and 3.6 mi (5.8 km) from Svalbard Global Seed Vault.
Svalbard Museum(0.5 miles)
University Centre in Svalbard(0.5 miles)
Svalbard Church(0.8 miles)
Svalbard Global Seed Vault(3.6 miles)
The preferred airport for Svalbard Hotell - Polfareren is Longyearbyen (LYR-Svalbard)(3.3 miles)
Yes, free self-parking is available on-site.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Check-in is from 2:00 PM until 4:00 PM, and check-out is at 11:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request and could incur additional charges.
Yes, a roundtrip airport shuttle is available for a surcharge of NOK 100 per person (one-way) and NOK 40 for children. The shuttle service operates 24 hours.
The property offers step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities in public areas. Specific details about room accessibility are not provided.
The hotel is located in the heart of Longyearbyen, within a 10-minute walk of the University Centre in Svalbard and Svalbard Museum. It is approximately 0.7 miles from Svalbard Church and Svalbard Kirke, and 5.1 km from Longyearbyen Airport.
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