Set in the Skjæringa area of Longyearbyen, Mary-Ann's Polarrigg is built with old rigs. Central Longyearbyen is between 6-8 minutes walk away and the airport bus stops right in front of the hotel.
Frances
United Kingdom
Best thing is the lounge. Standard rooms are good value. Beds surprisingly comfortable and ample access to bathroom. Be aware there's no room cleaning service during your stay. We mixed it up by having last few nights in the ensure rooms for a bit more space and en suite shower. Liked having a fridge and being able to brew up a tea in the corridor. Seat on veranda was a suntrap even in early may. We also hot help booking a boat trip to cope with sea ice in may. We stayed here to near to town onside bar andcrestaurabt and kitchen facilities to keep costs down for a longer stay. Met the brief perfectly.
Centrally located in Longyearbyen, Svalbard Hotell Polfareren offers 24-hour reception, free WiFi internet access, a terrace and modern rooms with flat-screen TVs.
Bob
New Zealand
Well appointed bright room, comfy beds, modern and clean.
Located in Longyearbyen, 1.1 km from Svalbard Church, Svalbard Hotell | The Vault provides accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.
This hotel is situated on the island of Spitsbergen, in Norway’s Arctic Archipelago, Svalbard. It offers stunning views, free WiFi and free afternoon treats. Access to a relaxation area is also free.
BigDD
Switzerland
- great breakfast with different kinds of salmon and great granola
- wonderful interior design
- spacious and modern rooms
- good gym
- nice location on a hill and close to Huset, the best restaurant in Spitzbergen
- very friendly and good-looking personnel
Centrally located in Longyearbyen, Basecamp Hotel is a traditional trapper's lodge-style property just 15 minutes’ drive from Longyearbyen Airport. The airport bus stops right outside.
Radisson Blu Polar Hotel is the northernmost full-service hotel in the world, located in Longyearbyen.
Basrie
Indonesia
Everything is superb. Staff are very very helpful. Breakfast is excellent. Location is the best: center, cafe, shopping, museum, airport and seaport. No other property at LYB can compete with Radisson Blu Polar.
Gjestehuset 102 offers accommodation in Longyearbyen. Guests at this small hostel can buy snacks and drinks. Explore the town centre which is located about 2.5 km away.
Sanae
Germany
Good breakfast Clean and spacious showers and bathrooms. Very nice and helpful staff
This hotel offers budget accommodation on the Arctic Ocean island of Svalbard. Communal facilities include a kitchen and TV lounge. Snowmobile safaris, dog sledding and glacier walks can be arranged.
Situated in Longyearbyen, within 1.3 km of Svalbard Church, Haugen Pensjonat Svalbard offers accommodation with free WiFi. Built in 1985, the property is within 2.1 km of Svalbard Museum.
Located in Longyearbyen and within 1.2 km of Svalbard Church, Russkiy Dom features a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi.
Poppy-Louise
United Kingdom
The staff were so friendly, hard working and kind, always kept the place spotless and were happy to chat. Made me feel very welcome. The kitchen had all the facilities you could want and had a lovely balcony.
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What guests said about Longyearbyen:
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If you are active and passionate about the stunning beauty...
If you are active and passionate about the stunning beauty of the Arctic, Longyearbyen should be on your list. By snowmobile, skis, or even by foot, you will discover extreme landscapes, dramatic snow-covered mountains, and glaciers. In March, the colors of the sunset and twilight hours are the dream of any photographer.
Pack your stay with many activities and certainly do not miss out on all the great food that the many restaurants in town have to offer.
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Louis
France
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Friendly, clean, warm, welcoming and quirky.
Friendly, clean, warm, welcoming and quirky. Excellent home cooked breakfast. Close to town. So quirky it reminded me of Banksy’s Walled Off hotel on the West Bank. Great opportunity to stay in ex-mining accommodation.
Darren
United Kingdom
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This is a very interesting fully functional Cory located in...
This is a very interesting fully functional Cory located in the middle of the Arctic Ocean pretty close to the North Pole. (Closer to the north pile than any other major city in the world.) Anyone can visit Svalbard and stay here as long as you like, regardless of 'nationality' / passport(s). It's great if you have money, but even if you don't you can find inexpensive food at the store (if you look hard) and there's free food left at the hostel, plus they give you free breakfast. 🙂
Sophie
United States
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For somebody from South India the place can only be...
For somebody from South India the place can only be described as otherworldly... like going to a different planet, almost. The weather was in the minus 20 s when i visited last week and it is essential that one prepares for this if visiting in the winter. It is not exactly easy to get around in this island of 2,000 people or so. I came to my hotel in the airport bus and was picked up by the organisers of my various activities like dog sledding etc. I believe there is a taxi but am not sure it can be hailed quickly. Apart from the city centre ( which is 3 streets) other places like the church, harbour etc are a bit of a walk and one has to be prepared for that. It is impossible to walk to these places in winter in the cold and pitch dark. Vegetarian food options were available but limited. Overall, it was a memorable experience, though.
Sivakumar
India
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The end of the earth, or so it feels... we arrived for snow...
The end of the earth, or so it feels... we arrived for snow on the ground in September and below freezing the whole time. The one big shop, the Co-op, in the town is great, has everything you need, plus the only alcohol shop is part of it selling a big range, you need to show a boarding pass for your flight to buy drink though! Liked the Svalbard brewery by the harbour, their beer is in every bar in town but on a Friday you can book a space in their taproom, really good. Karlsberger pub (in the shopping centre) is worth a go too, lots of mining decor and a huge range of spirits. For unusual food, Mary-Ann's Polarrigg has a restaurant attached with (so I heard) superb food, but the bar there will serve food too, we had the home smoked tasting plate of Minke whale, bearded seal and reindeer which was fascinating. Didn't see any polar bears, which was both good and bad, it's a strange feeling to be walking around and not to be the alpha predator...
Tourist Harry
United Kingdom
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We loved the people, we met. Everyone was hospitable.
We loved the people, we met. Everyone was hospitable. And all the guides we had, were really good and dedicated. The Haugen pensjonat was, like everything else, an excellent experience. We felt everybody did their best and loved what they did.
We had fish and chips at Kroa. The food was really nice and good for the price, and the room was a local experience made of timber.
We went around in Longyearbyen by foot or were driven by our guides. Between the airport and the town is also a bus with reasonable prices.
For my next visit, I would wear warmer clothes - a thin layer of merino wool under the gloves and normal clothes.
Staff was very good and helpful. they arrange day trip to many attractions. It is close to city center but there is no pick from this dom for any day trip conducted by other tour operators - you need to walk to near by pick up point ( Radisson blu Hotel ) but it is very close ( 3 minutes walk ). Longyearbyen settlement itself is very small so it doesn’t matter where you stay ( everything is at walkable distance). I will stay here again if I come back to Svalbard.
It was clean and quiet (except around plane arrival and departure time). We had a great breakfast every morning. It is a bit far from the centrum (~20 min. walk), but the enviromental is very nice during the walk, and we had a great weather (most of the time), so it was not a problem. And it was the cheapest accomodation in the city, so if that matters, you are at the right place. So we would stay at the same place, if we will come back to Longyearbyen :)
Spacious and comfortable room, washroom/WC shared by two rooms only, so that's good and cleanliness is ensured. Well equipped kitchen, lounge to chill out. It feels truly like a home away from home. Walking distance (1km) to town and the airport bus stops just across the road at Funken Lodge. Definitely a gem and i highly recommend this place.
Mary Ann's Polarrigg has a great breakfast served in the Winter Garden, cosy decor, comfortable beds with views across to Platåfjellet and good WiFi. It's very close to the town and no issues with walking to and from the hotel. The staff were all helpful too. One of my favourite things about my stay in Longyearbyen!
Quirky hotel with unique, historical artifacts scatttered around. The wintergarden is warm, lush, and delightful, and the main living room is book filled and cozy. Breakfast is included, however, has the same offerings every day so after morning 6, one is pretty food fatigued.
Great place to stay! We would always prefer these Appartements over a regular hotel room. Located in the heart of Longyearbyen, cosy and well equipped. There is a big table in the living room perfect for groups to eat and chat.
We will be back!
Love this hotel! Very boutique with wonderful service. You would not expect to find a place like this in a small town like Longyearbyen. We have stayed here many times and each time it has met our expectations. Check out the wine cellar, WOW!
A great hotel in an incredible location. It's modern and comfortable. You have access to a sauna, a cocktail bar, and a small library to relax after a day of Arctic adventures. You cannot get tired of the view from the restaurant.
If you are going to stay in Longyearbyen this is the only hotel to stay in. Great atmosphere and so comfortable. Excellent breakfast and good service from the hotel. I first stayed here 17 years ago and I am still visiting.
Nice clean in a central place 👌
Excellent and varied breakfast with fresh made fruit juices
Modern style
3 minutes to get the airport bus
5 minutes for shopping and dinner 🍴
All guests were picked up from the hotel
Very comfortable hotel in a traditional atmosphere (wood, wood, wood). Nice rooms with good amenities. Breakfast is very nice and the adjacent Kroa restaurant has an attractive menu and a similarly cozy feel.
The apartment was spacious, clean, had a fully equipped kitchen and next to supermarket and restaurants. And the apartment has 1.5 bathrooms which was really helpful since we were a group of 4 people
Most of the overpriced tours in Svalbard can pick you up from the hotel, and so can the airport shuttle bus. The hostel is clean and reasonably kept, although rooms are small.
The breakfast was nice with lovely views. A good bit of the hotel shows some signs of wear. The bistro was ok, service was not stellar and seemed annoyed when ordering
Great location near shops, clean, quiet and comfortable, easy check in and out, luggage storage whilst we went on a trip. Pricey, but so are most places in Longyearbyen.
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