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Reviews of Coal Miners’ Cabins

Longyearbyen, 9171 Longyearbyen, Norway

#12 of 14 hotels in Longyearbyen

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Review score

Based on 315 hostel reviews

8.8

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.8

  • Comfort

    8.7

  • Location

    7.6

  • Facilities

    8.5

  • Staff

    9.4

  • Value for money

    8.7

  • Free WiFi

    9.1

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  • Reviewed: 3 September 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Family Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 7 nights

    All good

    Nice Scandi buffet breakfast

    Stayed in September 2025

  • Reviewed: 2 September 2025

    8.0
    Good value for money
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Large Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Quite far out of the centre. Thin walls so can get a bit noisy.

    Reasonably priced compared to other options. Good breakfast included. Hot showers, with towels and robes provided.

    Stayed in September 2025

  • Reviewed: 31 August 2025

    9.0
    Just great.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Economy Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

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    Simple but with the Svalbard heritage spirit. Even the facility itself is located outside the town, the 20 min walk from a “center” offers you the first unique experience of Svalbard (you hear the birds, see raindeer, …).

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 30 August 2025

    10
    Perfect
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Economy Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    None,perfect

    Everything is good. Although the location is far, I saw Svalbard reindeer on the mountain on the way to the city center, and the scenery is beautiful while walking. The staff was very friendly, the breakfast and dinner were delicious, and the bathroom was super clean.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 29 August 2025

    10
    Wonderful, peaceful retreat
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Economy Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    The showers were amazing, clean and spacious. It was a wonderful touch that the buffet breakfast was included the price of your stay. A wonderful, peaceful place to stay with a fantastic common area with lots of games and books.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 27 August 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Economy Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I'm very pleased with both the room and the hospitality and helpfulness of the staff. See you next year.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 27 August 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Large Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I'm very pleased with both the room and the hospitality and helpfulness of the staff. See you next year.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 25 August 2025

    9.0
    Authentic budget option in "up-town" Longyear
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Economy Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    Note that most rooms have a shared bathroom, and there are (usually?) single beds and no double beds. However, these are old coal miner's cabins, so it adds to the authenticity! There's also 15 min of walking involved to get to the town centre.

    Excellent budget option for Longyearbyen! Breakfast is very good "Norwegian style", and reception is quite cosy to hang out in. Staff is friendly and helpful. Will probably stay there next time as well!

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 25 August 2025

    10
    Delightful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Large Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Hard to lift heavy bags upstairs. But probably could have asked for help

    Spacious. Comfortable. Homely. Dining and lounge social spaces excellent Best value for money in Longyearbyen

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 23 August 2025

    10
    Great value for Longyearbyen
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Economy Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Definitely exceeded expectations. I am a bit of a princess about bathrooms and struggle with anything but an en suite so a shared bathroom was a step outside the comfort zone. The bathrooms are individual, clean and well designed. Nothing like the usual shared hostel bathrooms. The bed was very comfortable and everything was super clean. The common lounge/dining area in the reception building is warm and exceptionally comfortable. Lovely and helpful staff. I would stay again in a heart beat.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 22 August 2025

    10
    Amazing
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Economy Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Amazing! Brakefast is good and beds are comftable, one of cleanest hostels i ever been, everyone is frendly!! Staf is amazing and willing to help. Bus comes just in front of our hostel

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 22 August 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Economy Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    everything

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 12 August 2025

    8.0
    Good . Well if have friendly staff then it’s excellent
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Large Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Some staff is not so friendly . I means in the reception , ladies

    Surrounding by natural

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 5 August 2025

    10
    Very unique and historical place but a bit far from the city so take that under account for logistic
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights

    I wish there were more fruits at breakfast - an apple/ banana

    The common room was pretty unique and cosy and the dinner was great.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 5 August 2025

    8.0
    Great valid for the money. Breakfast was good but only with the essentials - nothing fancy
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was a bit away from everything

    The common room was very cozy

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 4 August 2025

    9.0
    Perfect place from which to explore Svalbard
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Large Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Na

    Feels like authentic Nice place, good value for money

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 31 July 2025

    9.0
    Excellent stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Economy Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    N/a

    Excellent service

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 26 July 2025

    10
    highly recommended to everyone!!!!
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Economy Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights

    too short stay!!!

    this place makes your trip great!!!! location, rooms, super breakasts and most all the staff I met /special thanks for Ioana and Olivier !!!!

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 26 July 2025

    10
    Really nice hostel
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nice and clean, provided soap, schampoo and conditioner, nice location, access to kitchen with utensils, overall one of the best hostels i’ve stayed in.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 25 July 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Colazione a buffet Living reception

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 23 July 2025

    10
    What a fabulous place to stay. We'd definitely go there again
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Excellent shared facilities - fully equipped kitchen and spotless shower rooms. We didn't try the restaurant but breakfast was very good

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 22 July 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Large Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Hotel located a bit far from the city center, but, on the other hand, you can enjoy the wildlife from your window. I liked it.

    All receptionist were always polite and very helpful. They answered all the questions, provided with all necessary information about tours and locations, and did everything possible to fulfil any request. Many thanks to all of them. Breakfasts were nice, as well. The guy who served them, always tried to do his best for every tourist. Thanks.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 20 July 2025

    10
    A great place to stay in Svalbard!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Economy Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No such thing!

    Very friendly and responsive staff, good breakfast, great view from my window. Quiet. The central heating made the place very cosy in all areas!❤️ There was complimentary coffee at all times! I would be happy to stay again!

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 15 July 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The kitchen is a mess, mostly thanks to guests without manners. But some kitchen stuff is also broken.

    Very friendly and helpful staff! Very quiet surroundings with reindeers, geese and arctic foxes passing by. To look out my room window in the evening after a long day never got boring. I was hiking before my flight home in the evening. Despite Check Out in the morning I was allowed to use the bathroom before heading to the aiport which was very kind! Rooms and shared bathrooms are super clean.

    Stayed in June 2025

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