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Highest rated hotelFunken Lodge – 5
Cheapest month to bookOctober
Average 4 star hotel price$518 per night

Your guide to finding the best hotels in Longyearbyen, Norway

Make the most of your time in Longyearbyen by finding a hotel that matches your needs. We’ve picked some of Longyearbyen's best hotels, from luxurious to more modest hotels.

Best time to visit Longyearbyen

Longyearbyen is an interesting travel destination year-round, but what you hope to do (or avoid) during your trip should be considered before booking, such as weather and price. Low and high season in Longyearbyen

Busiest month(s): March brings the most tourists to Longyearbyen, causing the average price per night to rise to $576. Keep in mind that expenses tend to be higher compared to the quieter times of year when average nightly rates decrease to $260.

Quietest month(s): Snag deals on hotels and avoid peak season prices by visiting in December, when the average rate per night average is $260.

With less annual rainfall, Longyearbyen is the perfect travel destination if you enjoy drier weather.

If you are looking to avoid the rain, visit Longyearbyen in June when you can avoid the rainy season, which takes place in November.

The most expensive month to stay in Longyearbyen is March, when you should be ready to spend around $576 on hotels. Throughout the year, weekend rates cost around $405 per night, and peak on Saturday. On weekdays, you’ll spend on average $411 for a night’s stay, while Sunday is usually the cheapest day of the week to reserve a room.

Where to stay in Longyearbyen

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Popular hotels in Longyearbyen

If you're travelling to Longyearbyen, here are some other in-demand hotels you can book:

The Funken Lodge provides a comfortable stay with its 4-star rating and range of amenities. The hotel offers an excellent retreat in the middle of Longyearbyen. You can enjoy its restaurant, bar, fitness center, and spa.

If you're looking for a combination of comfort and affordability, opt for the Basecamp Spitsbergen. Its 2.5-star rating ensures exceptional value, and you can enjoy a range of amenities like the pool, fitness center, free breakfast, and laundry facilities.

With a restaurant, bar, pool and gym on site, the 2-star hotel Gjestehuset 102 - Svalbard offers comfort and value.

The Svalbard Hotell Polfareren is a 4-star hotel that offers a number of amenities, including a casino, Restaurant, swimming pool, and fitness center.

The Radisson Blu Polar Hotel, Spitsbergen is a 4-star hotel that provides a modern and comfortable design, in addition to a restaurant, bar, parking, and free Wi-Fi.

Things to do in Longyearbyen

Longyearbyen has lots to discover and do right in the heart of the city, such as the Better Moments, the Poli Arctici, and Green Dog Svalbard. Discover different neighborhoods and find interesting attractions and things to do like the Hurtigruten Svalbard and the Svalbard Museum. If you love food, you'll enjoy the authentic local cuisine, creative twists on classics, and flavors from around the world at Fruene Kaffe Og Vinbar, Gruvelageret, Huset Restaurant, Kroa, and Svalbar.

Finding cheap hotels in Longyearbyen: FAQs

In Longyearbyen, the expected average temperature in February is -15°C. The warmest month is typically July, which averages 4°C. The coolest month is February, with temperatures averaging -17°C. The rainiest month is November, and the driest month is June.
You can always cancel or amend your hotel reservation if you need to, but look out for hotels in Longyearbyen with free cancellation or flexible booking options if you want to protect your money. Some hotels allow you to cancel and get your money back if your plans change.
Of course - the cheapest hotel deal we found within the next seven days is $166 per night. If you need somewhere in the next 24 hours, we've found you somewhere to stay for $166 per night.
The average price of a hotel during the week is $439 per night, and the average price on weekends is $424. Overall, it looks like the cheapest day to stay in Longyearbyen could be Tuesday.
The nearest airport to Longyearbyen is Longyearbyen Airport (LYR), which is 5.0km from the city centre.
We crunched some numbers on our calendar and found that Tuesday is the cheapest day to stay in Longyearbyen. And the most expensive day seems to be Monday
The average price of a 3-star hotel in Longyearbyen is currently around $437 per night. And the cheapest 3-star hotel we found is $385 per night.
The average price of a 4-star hotel in Longyearbyen is currently around $572 per night. And the cheapest 4-star hotel we found is $401 per night.
The cheapest month to stay in a hotel in Longyearbyen is October, with an average price of $243 per night. The most expensive month is April, when the average room rate can rise to $451 per night. These average prices are based on all the hotels we found – from hostels through to fancy 5-star hotels.
The average price of a hotel in March is $441 per night, which is around 19% higher than the rest of the year.