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 - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
Svalbard Museum - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
Svalbard Church - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
Svalbard Global Seed Vault - 7 min drive - 6.1 km
Getting around
Longyearbyen (LYR-Svalbard) - 5 min drive
Airport shuttle (surcharge)
Restaurants
Barentz Pub & Spiseri - 7 min walk
Radisson Blu Polar Hotel - Restaurant - 7 min walk
Mary-Anns polarrigg - 9 min walk
Kroa - 4 min walk
Svalbar - 5 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 onsite 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 travelers 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 available
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Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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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 cribs (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 onsite self parking
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Transfers
Airport shuttle (available 24 hours)*
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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
Sledding nearby
Services
24-hour front desk
Tour/ticket assistance
Free newspapers in lobby
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Bicycle rentals
Facilities
1 building/tower
Terrace
Television in common areas
Banquet hall
Accessibility
Elevator
Room amenities
Be entertained
Television
Home comfort
Heating
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Blackout drapes/curtains
Soundproofed rooms
Bed sheets provided
What to enjoy
Separate sitting area
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi
More
Daily housekeeping
Fees & policies
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 neighboring building and there may be noise disturbance from the construction work.
Guests can rest easy knowing 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 Vault Hotel Longyearbyen
Svalbard Hotell Vault Hotel
Svalbard Hotell Vault Longyearbyen
Svalbard Hotell Vault
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 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 onsite winter activities like snowmobiling. Additional recreation onsite 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 10 minutes' walk from Svalbard Museum.
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Reviews
Svalbard Hotell - The Vault Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
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9.6
Cleanliness
9.4
Location
9.4
Staff & service
9.4
Property conditions & facilities
Guest review summary
What guests liked
Breakfast was consistently described as good, excellent, and yummy by multiple guests. (16 reviews)
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Reviews
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 31, 2025
Excellent location, abundant breakfast, and friendly service.
Ming
Ming, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 22, 2026
Everything was great, very comfortable.
Kate
Kate, 3-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 24, 2026
Good and staff are helpful
Merybelle
Merybelle, 2-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Mar 11, 2026
Very central. Just a short walk to all amenities. Quiet and accessible. Probably has fewer facilities than the other hotels in the same hotel group but it’s not an issue. Serves as a base. Up to the guests to decide how much they wish to explore. We took the snowmobile tour and it was splendid.
Etienne
Etienne, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jul 31, 2025
Excellent clean rooms and hotel staff are very friendly, they fulfilled all my needs
rami reddy
rami reddy, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 14, 2025
centre of the town close to everything. nice cozy hotel with nice facility and friendly staff
Haifeng
Haifeng, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 7, 2024
Excellent service, nice and clean, good breakfast, great staff.
Eric
Eric, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 7, 2024
Excellent service, nice and clean, good breakfast, great staff.
Eric
Eric, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 7, 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
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 28, 2025
Comfortable room, Convenient location, supermarket just opposite
Ka Yin
Ka Yin, 4-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Oct 26, 2024
Clean Nice hotel with helpful and pleasant staff
XUEBIAO
XUEBIAO, 6-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Oct 18, 2024
Great place, central location, staff were kind and courteous
John
John, 3-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 14, 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
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 16, 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
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8/10 Very good
Aug 14, 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
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 30, 2024
Close to activities, friendly & helpful staff, very clean.
I will return to this hotel
Carl
Carl, 6-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 21, 2024
Nice hotel in Longyearbyen, with helpful staff. In particular very kind when we ended up stranded due to a plane delay.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 14, 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
Verified
8/10 Very good
Jun 9, 2025
Great location. Friendly staff. Rooms comfortable. Breakfast buffet was acceptable. For you to know: they only promote excursions from one company since the hotel is apparently owned by the excursion company. Go to Visit Svalbard website or local office to review all available excursion opportunities.
Lance
Lance, 3-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 4, 2024
The Vault is a great option in Longyearbyen. Rooms are comfortable and clean and new. Breakfast is excellent. And, like everything in Longyearbyen, the Vault is walking distance to everything.
Steven
Steven, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 24, 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
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10/10 Exceptional
Jul 20, 2024
The Vault is good value for money.
Location of hotel The Vault is perfect. Breakfast is good, but very much the same every day. The staff gives good service! I have been a guest many times, and I will come back.
Oeivind
Oeivind, 4-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 16, 2024
In front of the town center (although there are some steps from the street). Staff is very helpful, room is clean, coffee/water service at the lobby, breakfast was also good. Very recommended.
Yuko
Yuko, 1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Mar 27, 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
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 1, 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 ❤️