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Basecamp Hotel
Longyearbyen (Svalbard)
A trapper's-lodge-themed hotel in the center, with no TVs and a shared lounge.
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Boutique hotels in Longyearbyen (Svalbard)
Longyearbyen's few boutique stays include a polar lodge on the hill and a trapper-style hotel in the old coal town.
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Where to stay in Longyearbyen (Svalbard)
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Funken Lodge
Longyearbyen (Svalbard)
A boutique hotel on a hill near the center, with a sauna and spa and a bar.
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Mary-Ann's Polarrigg
Longyearbyen (Svalbard)
Individually decorated Arctic-themed rooms a short walk from the center.
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The Vault
Longyearbyen (Svalbard)
A small hotel in a former bank building, with a small dining space.
Longyearbyen is the world's northernmost real town, a coal-mining settlement in Svalbard where polar bears roam beyond the town edge and the sun does not rise in winter or set in summer. It has museums, a seed vault and decent restaurants.
Where to stay
Funken Lodge is the best-known boutique hotel, on a hill near the center with a sauna, spa and bar. Mary-Ann's Polarrigg has individually decorated Arctic-themed rooms. The Vault, in a former bank, is a small hotel with a dining room. Basecamp Hotel is trapper-themed, with no TVs and a communal lounge.
Good to know
A rifle is required outside town, so book guided tours for hikes and snowmobile trips. Check whether saunas are open. Fly via Oslo or Tromsø. Check official travel advice and weather before going.
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Questions about Longyearbyen (Svalbard)
How many boutique hotels are there in Longyearbyen (Svalbard)?
We list 4 boutique hotels in Longyearbyen (Svalbard), including Basecamp Hotel, Funken Lodge and Mary-Ann's Polarrigg.
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