Radisson Blu Polar Hotel, Spitsbergen

Breakfast With a View

Every morning, a delicious breakfast buffet is served in the main building. The wide selection of foods ensures you have the energy you need for a full day of adventures on Svalbard. Large panoramic windows offer stunning views of the mountain backdrop, giving you the ultimate start of the day. Breakfast is always included in your stay.

Monday to Friday: 07:00 - 10:00
Saturday & Sunday: 07:00 - 11:00

Restaurant Nansen

Welcome to the hotel’s Restaurant Nansen! Discover the intriguing menu influenced by Nordic regions, featuring high-quality cuts of meat, Arctic fish, and an exclusive selection of side dishes. All this, whilst enjoying the gorgeous mountain views.

Barentz Gastropub

Located at the hotel entrance, Barentz Gastropub is a favourite among locals and visitors. Enjoy delicious pizza, juicy burgers, and sandwiches with an Arctic twist in a newly renovated interior. After a long day of exploring, this is the perfect place to warm up and refuel with good food and good vibes.

Services & Amenities

Jacuzzi

The hotel offers a relaxing jacuzzi with views of the surrounding mountains. The jacuzzi is open from Tuesday to Sunday, from 1:00 pm to 8:00 pm, and can accommodate a maximum of 8 people at a time. This is bookable for a small fee; please contact the reception.

Sauna

The hotel offers a sauna, providing the perfect way to relax, unwind, and rejuvenate after a long day of activities.

Open Tuesday to Sunday from 1:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Earlier heating available upon request.

Laundry service

Enjoy the convenience of a laundry service. Laundry bags can be found in your room. To have your laundry returned the same day, please leave it at the reception by 9:00 am, Monday to Friday, and it will be ready by 6:00 pm.

Luggage storage

The hotel has a luggage storage room for your convenience. For access, please visit the reception desk.

Free WiFi

Guests can enjoy complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the entire hotel, including all meeting rooms.

Complimentary parking

Should you rent a car, the hotel offers free parking for all guests. The parking lot is conveniently located just outside the hotel.

Airport transfer

There is a convenient, public airport shuttle service that provides easy transportation to and from the hotel. Large buses await you upon arrival at the airport, stopping at each hotel in Longyearbyen. For your return trip, a shuttle bus will stop at the hotel before each flight. Please check with the reception for specific departure times. Payment can be made directly on the bus with a credit card.

If you prefer a private transfer, contact us at info@hurtigrutensvalbard.com, and we will be happy to arrange it for you.

Gift shop

Whether you’re looking for a memorable gift or something useful, the hotel's gift shop has you covered. You’ll find everything from jewellery to teddy bears and lovely Svalbard souvenirs. You’ll also find practical essentials you might have forgotten at home, such as woollen sweaters, socks, water bottles, and mittens.

Activity booking

If you haven't booked all your activities upon arrival, don't worry. Visit the reception for personalised recommendations and booking assistance. The receptionists are local experts, and will gladly advise you on the best activities based on your preferences.

Rooms & Suites

The hotel offers 128 rooms in various categories, from standard rooms to superior rooms and suites, ensuring a comfortable option for everyone. The junior suites, family rooms, and one-room suites are in the adjacent building. All rooms feature a private bathroom, TV, slippers, and a water kettle. Breakfast is always included.

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Save up to 30% on accommodation

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Sunny Winter at Radisson Blu Polar Hotel, Spitsbergen

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4 nights at Radisson Blu Polar Hotel, Spitsbergen (inc. breakfast)
Ice Cave Exploration by Snowcat
Wilderness Evening at Camp Barentz

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Ice Cave Exploration by Snowcat
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Wilderness evening at Camp Barentz
A welcome gesture in the room upon arrival at the hotel

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Dog cart by the sea
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A Historic Walk in Adventdalen
Northern Lights Evening at Camp Barentz

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4 nights at Radisson Blu Polar Hotel, Spitsbergen (inc. breakfast)
Northern Lights Safari by Snowcat
Northern Lights Evening at Camp Barentz
A nice Christmas program

Meeting Rooms

Radisson Blu Polar Hotel, Spitsbergen offers various meeting rooms, perfect for corporate events and gatherings. We also provide a range of food and drink options for your convenience.

Andréesalen consists of two rooms that can be used separately for smaller groups or merged for larger gatherings. Located in the hotel's main building the rooms are newly renovated and feature neutral tones and plenty of natural light. Capacity up to 100 people.

Amundsen is a medium-sized meeting room in the adjacent building to the hotel. It's an open room perfect for mid-size groups with a capacity of up to 48 people.

Johansen is a good option for small groups and board meetings, also in the adjacent building to the hotel and has a capacity of up to 20 people.

Tailor-made Corporate Events

Our creative booking team can arrange tailored solutions for accommodation, dinners and activities, as well as team-building exercises. Contact us today for a tailor-made quote.

Location & Contact

Radisson Blu Polar Hotel Spitsbergen is centrally located in Longyearbyen, Svalbard. It takes approximately 3 minutes to walk from the hotel to the town center. Svalbard Airport is situated 5 kilometres from the hotel. From here you can easily take the shuttle bus or taxi.

Address
Vei 229-3
9171 Longyearbyen, Svalbard
Postboks 554

Contact reception
+47 79 02 34 50
resepsjon.radisson@hurtigrutensvalbard.com