Svalbard Hotell - Polfareren
Located in the heart of Longyearbyen, Svalbard Hotell - Polfareren is within a 10-minute walk of the University Centre in Svalbard and the Svalbard Museum. This hotel offers 59 guestrooms equipped with LCD televisions and cable channels. Enjoy a meal at the restaurant, relax with a drink at the bar/lounge, or take advantage of room service (during limited hours). A complimentary continental breakfast is served on weekdays. Additional amenities include complimentary wired and wireless internet access, concierge services, gift shops/newsstands, and a 24-hour front desk. A roundtrip airport shuttle is available (surcharge). Free self-parking is also available.
Guest scores & sentiment
From 205 guest reviews · multi-source · as of 2026-07-17
Guests praise the central location, friendly staff, and comfortable modern rooms with excellent breakfast. Common complaints include rooms being too hot, average soundproofing, difficult shower temperature control, and controversy over the mandatory shoe-free policy.
Dimension scores · cross-source
KEYIdeal for travelers valuing location and service. Request room temp adjustments and confirm acceptance of the shoe-free policy.
Room types · 5
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Suite
<p><strong>1 Queen Bed</strong></p><p>420-sq-foot room with mountain views </p><br/><p><b>Layout</b> - Bedroom, living room, and sitting area</p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - LCD television with cable channels</p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Coffee/tea maker, electric kettle, and room service (limited hours)</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Premium bedding and bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, bathtub or shower (spring water bathtub available in some rooms)</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Free newspaper and desk; rollaway beds (surcharge) and cribs (surcharge) available on request</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Daily housekeeping and heating</p><p>Non-Smoking</p>
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Deluxe Double Room
<p><strong>1 Queen Bed OR 1 Double Sofa Bed</strong></p><p>248-sq-foot room with mountain views </p><br/><p><b>Internet</b> - Free wired internet access </p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - LCD television with cable channels</p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Coffee/tea maker, electric kettle, and room service (limited hours)</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Premium bedding and bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, bathtub or shower (spring water bathtub available in some rooms)</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Desk; cribs (surcharge) available on request</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Daily housekeeping and heating</p><p><b>Need to Know</b> - No rollaway/extra beds available</p><p>Non-Smoking</p>
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Superior Double Room
<p><strong>1 Queen Bed</strong></p><p>226-sq-foot room with mountain views </p><br/><p><b>Internet</b> - Free wired internet access </p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - LCD television with cable channels</p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Coffee/tea maker, electric kettle, and room service (limited hours)</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Premium bedding and bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, bathtub or shower (spring water bathtub available in some rooms)</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Desk; rollaway beds (surcharge) and cribs (surcharge) available on request</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Daily housekeeping and heating</p><p>Non-Smoking</p>
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Standard Double Plus Room
<p><strong>1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds</strong></p><p>205-sq-foot room with mountain views </p><br/><p><b>Entertainment</b> - LCD television with cable channels</p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Coffee/tea maker, electric kettle, and room service (limited hours)</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Premium bedding and bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, bathtub or shower (spring water bathtub available in some rooms)</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Rollaway beds (surcharge) and cribs (surcharge) available on request</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Daily housekeeping and heating</p><p><b>Accessibility</b> - Wheelchair accessible</p><p>Non-Smoking</p>
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Standard Double Room
<p><strong>1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds</strong></p><p>194-sq-foot room with mountain views </p><br/><p><b>Entertainment</b> - LCD television with cable channels</p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Coffee/tea maker, electric kettle, and room service (limited hours)</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Premium bedding and bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, bathtub or shower (spring water bathtub available in some rooms)</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Rollaway beds (surcharge) and cribs (surcharge) available on request</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Daily housekeeping and heating</p><p>Non-Smoking</p>
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All facilities & services listed by the hotel (aggregated across sources).