Spitsbergen Travel Guide

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Beware of Polar Bears. Don't pass here without protection.
Abandoned Russian town in Svalbard, one of the most northerly settlements on the planet.
On the approach to Longyearbyen you can view many of Svalbards glaciers.
Longyearbyen, Svalbard
The Svalbard Global Seed Vault is a secure seedbank located on the Norwegian island of Spitsbergen near the town of Longyearbyen in the remote Arctic Svalbard archipelago, about 1,300 kilometres (810 mi) from the North Pole. The seed vault is an attempt to provide insurance against the loss of seeds in genebanks, as well as a refuge for seeds in the case of large-scale regional or global crises.
Coal Miners Cabins

Coal Miners Cabins

3 out of 5
Vei 100-6 Longyearbyen
The price is Rp2.800.593 per night from 1 Apr to 2 Apr
Rp2.800.593
Rp2.800.593 total
1 Apr - 2 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Longyearbyen. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
Coal Miners Cabins
Radisson Blu Polar Hotel Spitsbergen

Radisson Blu Polar Hotel Spitsbergen

4 out of 5
Vei 229-3 Longyearbyen
The price is Rp6.897.723 per night from 5 Apr to 6 Apr
Rp6.897.723
Rp6.897.723 total
5 Apr - 6 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Longyearbyen. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 hot tubs. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (926 reviews)
I checked in on Monday, 9 March 2026. The two front desk agents, Therese and Joan were amazing. Both were attentive and made everyone feel welcome. Therese checked me in directly and Joan stopped by to offer conversation as well as a warm welcome. Great start to the stay! The room itself was fine. ...

Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026

Radisson Blu Polar Hotel Spitsbergen
Svalbard Hotell - Polfareren

Svalbard Hotell - Polfareren

4 out of 5
Postboks 538 Longyearbyen Svalbard
The price is Rp6.552.445 per night from 5 Apr to 6 Apr
Rp6.552.445
Rp6.552.445 total
5 Apr - 6 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Longyearbyen. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (586 reviews)
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Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026

Svalbard Hotell - Polfareren
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Svalbard Hotell - Lodge

Svalbard Hotell - Lodge

4 out of 5
Vei 223 8 Longyearbyen
Stay at this aparthotel in Longyearbyen. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Svalbard Museum and Svalbard Global Seed ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (62 reviews)
Central located spacious apartment, with the most comfortable beds, good shower and great services.

Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026

Svalbard Hotell - Lodge
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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