Longyearbyen, 9171 Longyearbyen, Norway
#12 of 14 hotels in Longyearbyen
Guests' ChoiceBased on 315 hostel reviews
8.8Cleanliness
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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End of dialog contentReviewed: 3 September 2025
Bob
United KingdomAll good
Nice Scandi buffet breakfast
Stayed in September 2025
Reviewed: 2 September 2025
Aimee
United KingdomQuite 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
Rajko
Slovenia/
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
Li
ItalyNone,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
Rachel
United KingdomThe 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
Konrad
PolandI'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
Konrad
PolandI'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
Håkon
NorwayNote 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
Carol
AustraliaHard 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
Jane
United StatesDefinitely 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
Matia
CroatiaAmazing! 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
May
Malaysiaeverything
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 12 August 2025
Agnes
MalaysiaSome staff is not so friendly . I means in the reception , ladies
Surrounding by natural
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 5 August 2025
Gergana
United KingdomI 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
Nina
DenmarkIt was a bit away from everything
The common room was very cozy
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 4 August 2025
Martin
NorwayNa
Feels like authentic Nice place, good value for money
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 31 July 2025
Elsa
United KingdomN/a
Excellent service
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 26 July 2025
Slawekj
Polandtoo 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
Stella
SwedenNice 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
Giuseppeman
ItalyColazione a buffet Living reception
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 23 July 2025
Mansell
United KingdomExcellent 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
Eugene
UkraineHotel 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
Maya
BulgariaNo 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
Stephanie
GermanyThe 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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