Where to Stay

After a day of High Arctic adventures there’s nothing quite like laying down for a good night’s rest!
But just as different adventurers are drawn to different adventures in Svalbard’s wilderness, there are also different beds and places to stay for any adventurer in Svalbard as well. Close to town and close to nature are both descriptions that may be used simultaneously when talking about places to stay in Svalbard. Because even in a luxurious and comfortable bed in a hotel suite in Longyearbyen you’ve still got the wilderness just outside your window!

In tiny Longyearbyen you’ll find a total of six hotels that all have comfortable beds, good food and service, but that also can offer both very different experiences, stories, and surroundings. A night in a hotel in Svalbard, whether it’s in town or out in the wilderness at Isfjord Radio, can offer so much more than “just a hotel bed”!

There are also three guesthouses in Longyearbyen especially well suited if you’re looking to get to know new people during your visit in Svalbard. The guesthouses offer a very social setting as guests come back from their daytime adventures and gather for a cosy talk in the evening to share stories from their day with other guests.

In the centre of Longyearbyen you’ll also find short-term rental apartments well suited for a visit with a group of friends, a family vacation or if you’re just looking to have a bit of extra privacy during your stay. With your own kitchen and plenty of room it’s easy to feel at home in town!

Both in Longyearbyen and out in Svalbard’s wilderness there are also places to stay that are perfect if you’re looking to spend a night in the wild safely. Svalbard’s nature with it’s challenging climate and weather, as well as the risk of polar bear encounters all year round, demands a lot in terms of preparations and safety management to be able to get a good and safe night’s sleep.
Luckily, you’ll find several wilderness cabins that can offer you simple Arctic luxury safely together with a guide on organised guided trips. In Longyearbyen you’ll also find a campsite that’s perfect if you’d like to enjoy the camping life during summer. Throughout the summer season, Longyearbyen Camping operates with an electric fence for their guest’s polar bear safety while they sleep.

No matter where you decide to get a good night’s sleep when visiting Svalbard you can rest assured that the fresh Svalbardian air and wilderness will be waiting for you just outside your window, hotel door or tent!