Radisson Blu Polar Hotel Spitsbergen is in the heart of Longyearbyen, within a 5-minute walk of Svalbard Museum and University Centre in Svalbard. .This hotel is 1 mi (1.6 km) from Svalbard Church.
What's nearby
Svalbard Museum - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
University Centre in Svalbard - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
Svalbard Church - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
Svalbard Global Seed Vault - 7 min drive - 3.6 miles
Getting around
Longyearbyen (LYR-Svalbard) - 5 min drive
Restaurants
Barentz Pub & Spiseri - 1 min walk
Cafe Huskies - 2 min walk
Svalbar - 5 min walk
Radisson Blu Polar Hotel - Restaurant - 1 min walk
Kroa - 6 min walk
About this property
Radisson Blu Polar Hotel Spitsbergen
Radisson Blu Polar Hotel Spitsbergen offers 128 accommodations with slippers and hair dryers. Cable television is provided.
Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Housekeeping is provided daily.
2 hot tubs are on site. Other recreational amenities include a sauna.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 128 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have hair dryers and slippers. Conveniences include desks and electric kettles, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Dip into one of the 2 hot tubs or enjoy other recreational amenities, which include a sauna. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and ski storage.
Satisfy your appetite at Restaurant Nansen, a restaurant which features a bar/lounge and an ocean view.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff. Planning an event in Longyearbyen? This hotel has 2475 square feet (230 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and 4 meeting rooms. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.
Restaurant Nansen - Overlooking the ocean, this restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Barentz Pub - This pub specializes in international cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Open daily.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Electric car charging station on site
24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle at scheduled times for a surcharge
Free self parking on site
Food and drink
A bar/lounge
A restaurant
Couples/private dining
Restaurants on site
Barentz Pub
Restaurant Nansen
Things to do
2 hot tubs
Bicycle tours
Sauna
Shopping
Ski storage
Family friendly
In-room crib
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Gift shop/newsstand
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Water dispenser
Guest services
Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Multilingual staff
Proposal/romance packages
Tour and ticket assistance
Business services
2,475 square feet of conference space
4 meeting rooms
Outdoors
Barbecue grill
In the mountains
On the boardwalk/promenade
Terrace
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Accessible airport shuttle
No elevator
Stair-free path to entrance
Well-lit path to entrance
More
2 buildings
3 floors
Banquet hall
Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
Biodegradable drinking straws available
Built in 1994
Comprehensive food waste policy
Eco-friendly cleaning products used
Fireplace in lobby
Local artist showcase
Local culture and ecosystem education
Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
No plastic coffee stirrers
No plastic drinking straws
No plastic soft drink bottles
No plastic water bottles
Reusable cups
Reusable tableware
Smoking not allowed
Vegan dining options
Vegetarian breakfast available
Vegetarian dining options
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Blackout drapes
Free crib
Bathroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Slippers
Towels provided
Entertainment
40-inch TV with cable channels
Food and drink
Electric kettle
More
Bulk dispensers for toiletries
Cleaning products are eco-friendly
Desk
Desk chair
Eco-friendly toiletries
Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
Heating (climate-controlled)
Laptop workspace
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11 AM
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 4 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for NOK 300.0 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Airport shuttle fee: NOK 100 per person (one-way)
Airport shuttle fee per child: NOK 40 (one-way), (up to 12 years old)
Rollaway bed fee: NOK 300.0 per night
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property uses some solar energy
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Safety Protocol (Radisson)
Radisson Blu Polar Hotel Spitsbergen Hotel Longyearbyen
Radisson Blu Polar Hotel Spitsbergen Reviews
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 498 out of 970 reviews
10 - Excellent
498
Rating 8 - Good. 347 out of 970 reviews
8 - Good
347
Rating 6 - Okay. 97 out of 970 reviews
6 - Okay
97
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 970 reviews
4 - Poor
16
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 970 reviews
2 - Terrible
12
8.8/10
Cleanliness
9.0/10
Staff & service
8.6/10
Amenities
8.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
Verified
8/10 Good
Douglas
Feb 16, 2026
It was a nice stay in the arctic.
Douglas
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2026
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Andrew
Dec 9, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Beautiful views and central location great pub with food
it was friendly and cosy. only minor issue was no dressing gowns in the room
sereena
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified
6/10 Okay
Patricia
Feb 26, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The room was dated, in need of refurbishment. However, the bed was extremely comfortable and also the bedding is lovely.
Breakfast top quality, something for everyone, so much to choose from including smoked salmon, fresh fruit, gluten free, nondairy.
Patricia
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified
8/10 Good
Marian
Sep 21, 2025
Liked: Amenities
Good location right in town
Marian
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Anne Grethe
Dec 29, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
I had a very nice stay here. Friendly, helpful staff and great breakfast. The room was spacious, quiet and very comfortable. I also booked a time for the outside jacuzzi, which was a great experience under the stars in the polarnight. The hotel is conveniently located in the centre of Longyearbyen.
Room was very spacious, clean and toasty warm. Breakfast had plenty options and really tasty. There was a bar on site that served food which was great in the evening after exploring all day. Staff were super friendly and helpful.
The room was good, and the staff were friendly and helpful in every situation. The buffet staff were also friendly and welcoming. The bar staff, especially one woman were very energetic and welcoming. I will definitely visit again and recommend this place to others.
Lalitha Srilal
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified
8/10 Good
May-Rita
Nov 11, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Seems to have been upgraded over the years, overall a good experiwnce. Love the Gastro pub.
Wonderful view from Nansen restaurant, friendly staff and central
Marc
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
ruth
Nov 11, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
My view was amazing
ruth
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Stephen
Feb 28, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Taking into account where you are 500 miles from the North Pole! This is a Excellent hotel! Location excellent , Breakfast excellent choice & breakfast Room views , Pub food on site excellent pizzas only gripe Plant based burger had No burger and was just salad in a bun?? I tried to explain a plant based burger means with a McCartney or Beyond burger included? But they didn’t get it? Superior rooms are best views of snow capped Mountains Hot Tubs & Sauna lovely (small fee for use)
Rooms are clean and modern, very comfortable.
Instant hot water and great pressure in the shower.
Front desk staff is very friendly and always very helpful.
The hotel offers text message alerts for northern lights and thats how we saw the most spectacular display during our visit.
Staff were super friendly and made sure we had our tours planned. Made sure we had access to drinking water. Good location. The winter gear we rented was delivered straight to this hotel. The bus from the airport goes straight to this hotel. The breakfast was 10/10 amazing variety defiantly met US standards.
Room was nice and clean apart from it appears the toilet was missed from the previous guest. The views were lovely over the town and mountains south of Longyearbyen. Staff were always lovely and happy to help with a smile. Great amenities and spaces