In the heart of Longyearbyen, Svalbard Hotell - The Vault offers an unforgettable experience with a free breakfast buffet, cycling excursions and a lively bar. Unwind on the scenic terrace or explore nearby attractions with free self parking and in-room WiFi. Guests rave about the helpful staff.
University Centre in Svalbard - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
Svalbard Kirke - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
Svalbard Church - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
Svalbard Museum - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
Svalbard Global Seed Vault - 7 min drive - 5.8 km
Getting around
Longyearbyen (LYR-Svalbard) - 5 min drive
Airport shuttle (surcharge)
Restaurants
Fruene - 6 min walk
Barentz Pub & Spiseri - 7 min walk
Cafe Huskies - 7 min walk
Karlsberger Pub - 6 min walk
Radisson Blu Polar Hotel - Restaurant - 7 min walk
About this property
Svalbard Hotell - The Vault
Located just 3.2 mi (5.1 km) from the airport, Svalbard Hotell - The Vault offers a shuttle (available 24 hours). Guests can keep active with on-site hiking/biking trails and snowmobiling, and free perks include WiFi, self-parking and buffet breakfast daily between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM. Other features include a bar/lounge and a terrace. Fellow travellers say great things about the helpful staff.
At a glance
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Hotel size
35 rooms
Arranged over 3 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 11 AM
Contactless check-out
DONE
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children
No cots (infant beds)
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Pets
Pets not allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Free on-site self-parking
DONE
Transfers
Airport shuttle (available 24 hours)*
DONE
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free buffet breakfast 7:00 AM–10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM–11:00 AM on weekends
Bar/lounge
Coffee/tea in a common area
What to do
Ecotours
Hiking/biking trails
Snowmobiling
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horse riding nearby
Kayaking nearby
Skiing nearby
Sledging nearby
Services
24-hour front desk
Tour/ticket assistance
Free newspapers in reception
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Bike hire
Facilities
1 building/tower
Terrace
Television in common areas
Banquet hall
Accessibility
Lift
Room amenities
Be entertained
Television
Home comfort
Heating
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Blackout curtains
Soundproofed rooms
Bed sheets provided
What to enjoy
Separate sitting area
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi
More
Daily housekeeping
Here's the breakdown, no surprises
Optional extras
Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of NOK 100 per person (one-way)
Children & extra beds
Airport shuttle service for children costs NOK 40 (one-way)
Policies
Construction is underway at a neighbouring building and there may be noise disturbance from the construction work.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards on-site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Cashless transactions are available.
Also known as
Svalbard Hotell The Vault
Svalbard Hotell | The Vault
Svalbard Hotell - The Vault Hotel
Svalbard Hotell - The Vault Longyearbyen
Svalbard Hotell - The Vault Hotel Longyearbyen
Frequently asked questions
Are pets allowed at Svalbard Hotell - The Vault?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Svalbard Hotell - The Vault?
Yes, there's free self parking.
Is an airport shuttle service offered by Svalbard Hotell - The Vault?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is NOK 100 per person one-way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Svalbard Hotell - The Vault?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless check-out is available.
What is there to do at Svalbard Hotell - The Vault and nearby?
Have fun with on-site winter activities such as snowmobiling. Additional recreation on-site includes ecotours and hunting.
What's the area around Svalbard Hotell - The Vault like?
Svalbard Hotell - The Vault is a short 5-minute drive from Longyearbyen (LYR-Svalbard) and 8 minutes' walk from University Centre in Svalbard.
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Svalbard Hotell - The Vault Reviews
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
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9.6/10
Cleanliness
9.4/10
Staff & service
9.0/10
Amenities
9.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.4/10
Eco-friendliness
Popular mentions
Service staff
Breakfast
Location
Towns
Room
Lobby
What guests liked
Breakfast was consistently described as good, excellent, and yummy by multiple guests. (16 reviews)
From real guest reviews summarized by AI.
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
28 Apr 2025
Comfortable room, Convenient location, supermarket just opposite
Ka Yin
Ka Yin, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
16 Jun 2025
Amazing Time
Amazing place with clean areas. Quiet. But right in the centre of the town so easy access to everything
Kelly
Kelly, 5-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
14 Apr 2025
The hotel was perfect... clean and quiet, walkable to the main shopping and dining area, and we had a beautiful view of the mountains. Everyone was very nice.
Christine
Christine, 7-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
7 Dec 2024
Excellent service, nice and clean, good breakfast, great staff.
Eric
Eric, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
7 Dec 2024
Excellent service, nice and clean, good breakfast, great staff.
Eric
Eric, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
4 May 2023
Great location, quiet, great breakfast
Kevin
Kevin, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
26 Oct 2024
Clean Nice hotel with helpful and pleasant staff
XUEBIAO
XUEBIAO, 6-night trip
8/10 Very good
18 Oct 2024
Great place, central location, staff were kind and courteous
John
John, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
3 Apr 2024
Such a great location. The restaurant in the hotel is also particularly good!
Monika
Monika, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
7 Apr 2024
Lovely stay
We really enjoyed our stay. Comfy beds, central location, good views, and fantastic staff in the reception.
Maria
Maria, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
6 Nov 2024
Nice place
Norris
Norris, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
30 Jul 2024
Great hotel location and amenities. Would highly recommend for our stay in Longyearbyen. Easy access to everything in and around town.
Greg
Greg, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
30 Sept 2024
Close to activities, friendly & helpful staff, very clean.
I will return to this hotel
Carl
Carl, 6-night trip
8/10 Very good
14 Aug 2024
Great location, nice staff
I would recommend this hotel. They have nice and service minded staff, good breakfast, location in the middle of everything. We had a great view from the corner room.
Margrethe
Margrethe, 5-night trip
8/10 Very good
27 Mar 2025
Staff are welcoming and the breakfast is great.
The hotel is in the town centre. But you need to walk a bit and go through a bridge between the airport shuttle bus stop to the hotel door. (Taxi can drive to the hotel door step. )
There is a grey dust spot on my quilt cover.
YI
YI, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
9 May 2023
Good place to stay for work for a couple of nights. Breakfast was good, not too far to walk into town for an evening meal.
Robert
Robert, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
19 Jun 2023
In town Svalbard
Centrally located and easy to enjoy all the sites in town and nearby.
Verified traveller
2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
21 Jul 2024
Nice hotel in Longyearbyen, with helpful staff. In particular very kind when we ended up stranded due to a plane delay.
Verified traveller
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
14 Jun 2024
Great place to stay.
This hotel was centrally located in Longyearbyen. Clean and comfortable. Very eco responsible. Great breakfast too
Higgins
Higgins, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
30 Jan 2024
Nice Location
The location are really good for get stuff if you need.
Siu Pang Raymond
Siu Pang Raymond, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
5 Jul 2024
It is a goodplade to live, nearly the aktivitet
Stein Olav
Stein Olav, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
24 Jul 2022
great place
great location and accomodations. Staff really makes this place special. Andrew (I hope I have that name right) is a treasure at the front desk.
Bill
Bill, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
18 Nov 2022
Good breakfast. Friendly staff.
Ramesh
Ramesh, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
24 Sept 2024
The people working at The Vault were very easy to talk to. Tobias and Anna were exceptional. It is centrally located to all the food and shopping options.
James
James, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
1 Feb 2025
There is nothing at all i disliked for my stay here at the Vault. I enjoyed my quietness the most. Thank you for everything ❤️