Radisson Blu Polar Hotel Spitsbergen

4.0 star property
Boardwalk/promenade hotel with 2 outdoor pools and 2 hot tubs

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Exterior
Outdoor spa tub
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; ocean views
Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, free cribs/infant beds
Family Room | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, free cribs/infant beds

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Bar
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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Vei 229-3, Longyearbyen, 9171
  • Place, Svalbard Museum
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, University Centre in Svalbard
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Svalbard Church
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Longyearbyen (LYR-Svalbard)
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(56 reviews)
  • 258 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

Family Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 517 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

Apartment

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(15 reviews)
  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

Superior Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(19 reviews)
  • 258 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

Suite, 1 Bedroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 517 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Longyearbyen

Radisson Blu Polar Hotel Spitsbergen places you within a 5-minute walk of popular attractions such as Svalbard Museum and University Centre in Svalbard. This 128-room, 4-star hotel welcomes guests with 2 outdoor pools, a restaurant, and free in-room WiFi.

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 Kirke - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Svalbard Global Seed Vault - 6 min drive - 3.4 miles

Getting around

  • Longyearbyen (LYR-Svalbard) - 5 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cafe Huskies - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Fruene - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Mary-Anns polarrigg - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Svalbar - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Barentz Pub & Spiseri - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Radisson Blu Polar Hotel Spitsbergen

Boardwalk/promenade hotel with 2 outdoor pools and 2 hot tubs
2 outdoor pools, 2 hot tubs, and a sauna are featured at Radisson Blu Polar Hotel Spitsbergen. You can take advantage of free parking, along with an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) for NOK 100 per person one-way. The front desk has multilingual staff on hand 24/7 to help with securing valuables, dry cleaning/laundry, and luggage storage. Additional amenities include free WiFi in public areas, meeting rooms, and conference space.
Guests can expect free WiFi and 40-inch TVs with cable channels. Bathrooms have hair dryers and slippers. Electric kettles, desks, and wardrobes or closets are also available.
2 outdoor swimming pools and 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.

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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
  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Bicycle tours
  • Sauna
  • Shopping
  • Ski storage

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • 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

  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Up to 2 kids 4 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for NOK 300.0 per night
  • Free cribs/infant beds are available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • 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

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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 solar energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products
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)
  • Check-in: 3 PM—-5:30 AM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (available 24 hours), which is offered for a fee. Driving? This property offers free parking, along with a car charging station.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • The credit card used at check-in for incidentals must be in the name of the primary guest who made the reservation.
  • This property uses solar energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products.
  • Onsite safety features 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).

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.

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Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at Radisson Blu Polar Hotel Spitsbergen?

Radisson Blu Polar Hotel Spitsbergen provides free cancellation on some room rates. For more details, take a look at the cancellation policy on our site.

How much does it cost to stay at Radisson Blu Polar Hotel Spitsbergen?

As of Oct 8, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Radisson Blu Polar Hotel Spitsbergen on Oct 13, 2025 start from $231.31, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What's there to see near Radisson Blu Polar Hotel Spitsbergen?

This hotel is located in Longyearbyen, just steps from Svalbard Museum. Svalbard Global Seed Vault is also within a driving distance of 3.3 mi.

Will I be able to park at Radisson Blu Polar Hotel Spitsbergen?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel. Electric car charging and bicycle parking are also available.

Does Radisson Blu Polar Hotel Spitsbergen have a casino at the property?

No, Radisson Blu Polar Hotel Spitsbergen doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Radisson Blu Polar Hotel Spitsbergen?

No, this hotel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there are 2 outdoor pools and 2 hot tubs.

Is Radisson Blu Polar Hotel Spitsbergen a good place to stay for couples?

There are plenty of amenities for couples at this hotel, including 2 outdoor pools, a bar, and an ocean-view restaurant.

Does Radisson Blu Polar Hotel Spitsbergen have a hot tub?

Yes, this hotel has 2 spa tubs.

Does Radisson Blu Polar Hotel Spitsbergen have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, Radisson Blu Polar Hotel Spitsbergen serves breakfast for a surcharge at Restaurant Nansen.

Does Radisson Blu Polar Hotel Spitsbergen allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Radisson Blu Polar Hotel Spitsbergen though service animals are welcome.

Does Radisson Blu Polar Hotel Spitsbergen have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

What is the closest airport to Radisson Blu Polar Hotel Spitsbergen?

The closest major airport to Radisson Blu Polar Hotel Spitsbergen is Longyearbyen (LYR-Svalbard), which is 3 mi away (5 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at Radisson Blu Polar Hotel Spitsbergen?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Radisson Blu Polar Hotel Spitsbergen.