Promises an "intensive experience of nature" at the northernmost full-service campsite in the world. Stays per night start at 120 kr, not including tent rental (NOK150/day) or even warm sho […]

Former miner's barracks converted into a bed and breakfast. A bit pricier than the competition, but the selling point is the central location.

The world's northernmost full-service hotel, with restaurant, pub, sauna, free Internet access and a guest computer. Book activities in the reception.

Good bar with reasonably priced cafe food.

The most atmospheric of Longyearbyen's luxury hotels, this attempts to simulate a trapper's lodge with seal skins and driftwood aplenty. Don't let the humble name fool you though: 'camping' […]

Restaurant, bar, Champagne cellar, sauna, training room and free wireless Internet access. Historical building, now atmospheric hotel. Closed for winter (Dec-Jan). Excellent views down the […]

Comfortable, approximately 2km from the main shopping area. Pricing includes breakfast, linen and towels.

Miner's lodge converted into a basic but comfortable guesthouse, with shared bathrooms and lounge/kitchen; the main downside is the location, a 20-min walk from downtown. It is however well […]

Reasonably new (1988) and in fairly good shape.

Vastly popular with the 25-40 crowd, with lots of 1980s music. This is the place to get back in circulation after the divorce or break-up.

is the oldest in town, but has been completely renovated. Some of the rooms are huge.

Opened in 2010 directly along the waterfront

Small hotel in the lower part of town, the priciest and arguably the best hotel in town but don't expect anything too fancy. There's a small café downstairs, breakfast must be ordered the n […]

One of the larger restaurants in town, serving hearty Russian cuisine.

The largest area of primeval forest in Norway, part of the Russian taiga. Forested hills, lakes and bogs. Also eastern species seldom seen in western Europe. Bears. A few open wilderness hu […]

Mini-hotel located on fourth floor, shared bathrooms.

Small but popular ski complex that's a few minutes away from the city. The main slope is just over 500 metres. There's a ski shop and a café.

See trained seals perform in the white domed building.

Coffees and desserts in a relaxing environment. And jolly good chicken and chips.