The Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Longyearbyen

Longyearbyen is a fantastic city to visit for a weekend getaway, and finding the right hotel can make your trip even more enjoyable. Whether you're traveling as a couple, a family, or solo, we've analyzed all of the hotels in the area to help you decide where to stay for a weekend in Longyearbyen. There are many affordable options for a hotel here, from cozy bed and breakfasts to large chain hotels. When considering where to stay in Longyearbyen for your long weekend escape, make sure to look for amenities that will help you relax and unwind, such as a fitness center, spa, or pool. And don't forget to consider location - finding a hotel near restaurants and other things to do can make your stay much more enjoyable. Longyearbyen is a great city for sightseeing, and there are plenty of things to do for families or couples during a weekend escape, including museums or outdoor activities which are perfect for a 2-day or 3-day trip. So if you're looking for a weekend getaway in Longyearbyen, one of these wonderful hotels will help you take advantage of everything on offer.

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

Funken Lodge

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $446 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Weekend Getaway Hotel
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

Located at Vei 212-4 Longyearbyen, Funken Lodge has great rooms from $446 (before taxes). It offers skiing, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar. It has a terrific 9.20 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 1.4 km from the city center, visitors will especially love hiking, laundry services, free parking, laundry facilities, and bicycle rental at this convenient hotel. Unwinding at the restaurant after sightseeing is a nice way to end the day.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Skiing
  • Room service
  • Bicycle rental
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms


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Svalbard Hotell Polfareren

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $304 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Terrific Hotel for a Long Weekend in Longyearbyen
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • Family-Friendly

A great place to stay is Svalbard Hotell Polfareren which has nice rooms starting at $304. Offering skiing, room service, a restaurant, a bar, and hiking, it also has a great guest rating of 8.90 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at Postboks 538. This fun hotel is also nice because it offers city views, free parking, horse riding, bicycle rental, and family rooms which weekend visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 0.8 km from the city center. Nothing says relaxation like having room service delivered. It's also less than the average price for weekend trip hotels, so it's a great value.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Skiing
  • Room service
  • Horse riding
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family-Friendly
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms


Radisson Blu Polar Hotel, Spitsbergen

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $298 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Stay for a Weekend Escape
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.

We found Radisson Blu Polar Hotel, Spitsbergen to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $298. We loved that is has skiing, room service, a restaurant, a bar, and hiking, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.60 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at Rd 500. You'll also find a hot tub, free parking, laundry facilities, bicycle rental, and family rooms which weekend travelers will love. And this comfortable hotel is just 0.3 km from the center of town. You'll enjoy unwinding in the hot tub, too. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for weekend trip hotels.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Skiing
  • Room service
  • Hot tub
  • Bicycle rental
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms


Svalbard Hotell | The Vault

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $262 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Nice Option for a Weekend Retreat
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.

With terrific rooms from $262, Svalbard Hotell | The Vault, at Vei 507-01 provides skiing, a bar, hiking, city views, and free parking. Its terrific guest rating is 8.80 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. Travelers will really like this relaxing hotel which also offers horse riding, bicycle rental, a tour desk, a 24-hour desk, and an airport shuttle. It's located just 0.6 km from the city center, too. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for weekend trip hotels.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Skiing
  • Horse riding
  • Bicycle rental
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Free parking


Basecamp Hotel

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $379 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel for a 3-day trip in Longyearbyen
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly

Basecamp Hotel has a great guest rating of 9.30 out of 10, and offers a bar, hiking, city views, free parking, and family rooms. The great rooms here start at $379 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at Longyearbyen PO Box 316. Furthermore, it also offers a tour desk, which is nice for visitors. Just 0.5 km from the city center, this terrific hotel is a terrific choice.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Family-Friendly
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms


For more terrific hotel ideas in Longyearbyen, make sure you also see Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Longyearbyen, Best Hotels for One Week in Longyearbyen, or Best Hotels for One Night in Longyearbyen.


How much do hotels for a weekend visit cost in Longyearbyen?

Longyearbyen Average Weekend Trip Hotel Price
$338

Travelers to Longyearbyen will have a large number of terrific weekend trip accommodation options with a variety of great prices. The price of weekend trip hotels here can vary by amenities, dates, and the neighborhood. Based on thorough data from 5 weekend trip hotels, their average price is a very reasonable $338. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Longyearbyen.

The average prices of our suggested weekend trip hotels by star rating:

  • 4-star hotels: $349
  • 3-star hotels: $321


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