Radisson Blu Polar Hotel Spitsbergen

Longyearbyen, Svalbard, Norway

The world’s northernmost full-service hotel, based in Longyearbyen on the Svalbard archipelago.

Overview

Radisson Blu Polar Hotel Spitsbergen sits in Longyearbyen on the Svalbard archipelago, holding the distinction of being the world’s northernmost full-service hotel.

Rooms & Table

The Rooms

Contemporary rooms finished with Arctic-themed decor, several with views over the surrounding fjord and mountains.

Food & Service

A well-regarded dining programme served with views over Longyearbyen and the surrounding Arctic landscape.

Activities

Guided excursions by snowmobile, boat or dog sled depending on season, tracking polar bear, walrus and Svalbard reindeer.

Wildlife & Photography

Svalbard holds one of the world’s most accessible wild polar bear populations, alongside walrus, Svalbard reindeer and Arctic fox.

A Photographer's Note

The midnight sun in summer and polar night in winter both offer distinctive, extended-light photography conditions found in few other places on Earth.

Conservation & Impact

The hotel operates under Svalbard’s strict environmental regulations, among the most protective wilderness governance frameworks in the Arctic.

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