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Basecamp Spitsbergen Hotel

3.5 star property
3.5-star hotel perfect for exploring Longyearbyen

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Standard Triple Room | Pillowtop beds, individually decorated, individually furnished
Lobby
Mountain view
Reception
Front of property

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

Map
Longyearbyen, Longyearbyen, Spitsbergen, 9171
  • Svalbard Museum
    â€Ș10 min walk‬
  • University Centre in Svalbard
    â€Ș10 min walk‬
  • Svalbard Church
    â€Ș12 min walk‬
  • Longyearbyen (LYR-Svalbard)
    â€Ș6 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Double or Twin Room | Pillowtop beds, individually decorated, individually furnished

Standard Double or Twin Room

  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Standard Triple Room | Living area

Standard Triple Room

  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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Standard Suite | Pillowtop beds, individually decorated, individually furnished

Standard Suite

  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Family Room (Loft) | Pillowtop beds, individually decorated, individually furnished

Family Room (Loft)

  • City view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 4 Twin Beds and 2 Twin Futons

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Standard Single Room, 1 Bedroom | View from room

Standard Single Room, 1 Bedroom

  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Longyearbyen

City center stay.Your stay at this Longyearbyen hotel places you within a 10-minute walk of Svalbard Museum and University Centre in Svalbard. Svalbard Church and Svalbard Kirke are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Svalbard Museum - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • University Centre in Svalbard - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Svalbard Church - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Svalbard Kirke - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Svalbard Global Seed Vault - 7 min drive - 3.6 miles

Getting around

  • Longyearbyen (LYR-Svalbard) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • â€ȘCafe Huskies - ‬8 min walk
  • â€ȘKroa - ‬1 min walk
  • â€ȘBarentz Pub & Spiseri - ‬6 min walk
  • â€ȘKarlsberger Pub - ‬2 min walk
  • â€ȘFruene - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Basecamp Spitsbergen Hotel

3.5-star hotel perfect for exploring Longyearbyen
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A library, multilingual staff, and gift shops/newsstands are also featured at Basecamp Spitsbergen Hotel. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 3.5-star Longyearbyen hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 16 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Library
  • Gift shop
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
Basecamp Spitsbergen Hotel offers 16 accommodations with designer toiletries and hair dryers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. This Longyearbyen hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

Dutch, English, French, Norwegian, Spanish, Swedish

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  • Parking included
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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Children's games
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Library
  • Shopping mall
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from February 12 2026 to February 16 2026 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: NOK 500.0 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, Diners Club, Eurocard, and cash.

Property is also known as

Basecamp Fangstmannshotellet
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Basecamp Fangstmannshotellet Hotel Longyearbyen
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Basecamp Spitsbergen Hotel Longyearbyen
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Basecamp Spitsbergen
Basecamp Hotel Longyearbyen, Spitsbergen, Svalbard
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Basecamp Spitsbergen Hotel Hotel Longyearbyen

Frequently asked questions

How close is Basecamp Spitsbergen Hotel to the airport?

Basecamp Spitsbergen Hotel is 3.4 mi (6-min drive) away from the Longyearbyen (LYR-Svalbard) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Basecamp Spitsbergen Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Basecamp Spitsbergen Hotel.

Does Basecamp Spitsbergen Hotel offer free breakfast?

Basecamp Spitsbergen Hotel offers free buffet breakfast every day from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Basecamp Spitsbergen Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Basecamp Spitsbergen Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Basecamp Spitsbergen Hotel?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Basecamp Spitsbergen Hotel have a pool?

Basecamp Spitsbergen Hotel does not have a pool.

Does Basecamp Spitsbergen Hotel have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Basecamp Spitsbergen Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Basecamp Spitsbergen Hotel to downtown Longyearbyen?

Basecamp Spitsbergen Hotel is 0.4 mi away from Longyearbyen.

Basecamp Spitsbergen Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 49 out of 61 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 61 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 61 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 61 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 61 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We loved our stay here. It is a unique place — much more interesting than a crowded hotel. The breakfast was extraordinary, the staff helpful and friendly, and I would stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brett

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nikhil

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location and wonderful.atmosphere. The breakfast was phenomenal.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexandre

Traveled with family
Very special place to stay in Svalbard. .
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Barnaby

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very cosy

Wonderful and cosy comfortable place to stay. We had a 5 night stay and would have been nice to have had our room serviced at least a couple of times but not once?.? Bathroom a little too small, i struggled in the tiny shower cubicle. Beds excellent and super cosy! Breakfast very good.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful stay, great rooms, lovely atmosphere, brilliant team. Highly recommend. Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dirk

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

4/10 Poor

Jill

Breakthrough Case!

The pandemic doomed our Wedding Anniversary travel to Svalbard and in fact we never made it. Though we had a “nonrefundable” reservation, we were unable to —reschedule—(they are not the same thing!!!) our plans we had travel insurance. We wanted no reimbursement. We just wanted to set a new date. Our Finnair flights plans changed several times, making our stop on Svalbard not possible. Our disappointment was great. Basecamp, which really does look amazing!!!, would not allow us to reschedule on our original booking. Basecamp offered to send a letter about our not staying in the hotel and so I forwarded that to the travel insurance, which was to no affect.. We were out a thousand dollars and felt there was no recourse in sight. I really only write positive reviews. This planning was just a victim of Covid and even though I was “vaccinated” (travel insurance), I still got sick (charged the full amount).
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location for resturaunts and makes for easy pick-up for activities. Staff were very friendly and helped me book activities with local companies. Good breakfast options available including oat milk and fruit if you want to avoid animal products. Room was quirky and clean, with plenty of space if you have lots of luggage.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Kjetil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Glenn Arnt

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

👍

Fantastisk sted.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tove

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Et fantastisk hotel, flott og delikat frokost og spennende rom! Anbefales!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Greger

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Mitt första val.

Ett helt fantastiskt boende som passar bra in i miljön ! Rummen har en interiör med kÀnsla att bo i en hydda/jaktstuga men med samtliga bekvÀmligheter. VÀldigt bra frukostbuffé !
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Johnny

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Therese

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fantastisk

Unikt sted med fantastisk beliggenhet, vi kommer garantert tilbake og kommer til Ä bo pÄ samme sted. Hele familien storkoste seg der.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hugo

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Veldig koselig hotel - Den beste beliggenheten i Longeyearbyen. Det som virkelig stod ut var betjeningen - bÄde i resepsjonen og i frokost salen - det var fantastisk hyggeligenog hjelpsom. Vi kommer helt sikkert tilbake Mvh Hugo Ulstein med Fam
GlĂžgg/Gluwein I resepsjonen đŸ’«đŸ’«
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

FĂžrjulsstemning

Stemningsfullt lite hotell i gjennomfĂžrt stil. Vakkert interiĂžr, god frukost, hyggelig personale, varm atmosfĂŠre.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ivar

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beste hotell

Longyearbyens beste hotell - pÄ alle mÄter.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erik

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Langhelg i september, tre voksne. KjempefornĂžyd!

Vi er et par med voksen datter som valgte dette hotellet for en langhelg pÄ Svalbard. Vi er utrolig fornÞyd! Veldig hyggelig betjening, spennende rom og god frokost. Dette var i september, sÄ det var en svÊrt stille og rolig atmosfÊre pÄ hotellet, noe som passet oss godt. Vi velger definitvt dette hotellet neste gang pÄ Svalbard!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Roy-Ove

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kjetil

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Torleif

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Zeyang

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022