Basecamp Hotel sits in Longyearbyen, its interiors built from reclaimed driftwood and expedition equipment, giving it a distinctly rugged, trapper-camp character within the Svalbard archipelago.
Rooms finished with reclaimed timber and Arctic memorabilia, each reflecting the hotel’s expedition-inspired design.
A well-regarded dining programme served within the hotel’s atmospheric, lantern-lit dining room.
Guided excursions by snowmobile, boat or dog sled depending on season, tracking polar bear, walrus and Svalbard reindeer.
Svalbard holds one of the world’s most accessible wild polar bear populations, alongside walrus, Svalbard reindeer and Arctic fox.
The hotel’s own reclaimed-material interiors offer a strong atmospheric subject for photography between wildlife excursions.
The hotel’s building materials were substantially sourced from reclaimed local structures, reflecting Svalbard’s broader push toward low-impact tourism infrastructure.
To arrange a tailor-made journey to this lodge, speak with your Kipekee Journey Lead.
