Basecamp Spitsbergen Hotel

Hotels
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Independent
9.6 (21 reviews)
Longyearbyen, Longyearbyen, Spitsbergen, 9171 , Longyearbyen , SJ

Facilities

Free breakfast
Boat tours nearby
Health or beauty spa nearby
Free WiFi
Luggage storage
Wheelchair accessible
Gift shops or newsstand
Cross-country skiing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Television in common areas
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Unique base camp ambiance
Friendly and helpful staff
Unique breakfast offerings
Cons:
Limited facilities for solo travelers
Absence of traditional amenities like a spa or pool

Categories

Cleanliness
7.5
Guests appreciated the overall cleanliness of the property.
Service
8.3
Staff were described as friendly and super helpful, enhancing the overall guest experience.
Location
8.1
The hotel's location in the high Arctic was unique and added to the authentic feel of a base camp.
Room Quality
7.8
Guests enjoyed the unique setup of the bedrooms resembling a base camp, although some mentioned the lack of traditional facilities like TVs.
Amenities
7.2
The absence of standard amenities like a sauna or pool was noted, but guests understood the limitations given the high Arctic location.
Value for Money
6.9
Some guests found the pricing structure challenging, especially for solo travelers in rooms designed for multiple occupants.
Food and Beverage
7.3
The breakfast variety and popularity of eggs Benedict were highlighted as positive aspects, while some guests mentioned the lack of certain services like a spa.
Overall Experience
8
Most guests had a positive overall experience, appreciating the unique base camp atmosphere and friendly staff.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-08-30 07:15

Property Description

Convenient Amenities
Enjoy complimentary wireless internet access, a television in a common area, and shopping at the gift shops/newsstands.

Dining and Drinks
Indulge in meals at Kroa Svalbard, visit the snack bar/deli, or unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge.

Comfortable Accommodations
Relax in one of the 16 individually decorated guestrooms featuring cozy pillowtop beds, rainfall showerheads, and designer toiletries.

A stay at Basecamp Spitsbergen Hotel offers a perfect blend of convenience and comfort in Longyearbyen. Book now for an unforgettable experience.

Important information:

Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, gift shops/newsstands, and a television in a common area.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • Pets

    Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

  • Accessibility

    No elevators

  • General

    Professional property host/manager

  • Pets

    Service animals are allowed

Location

Guest Reviews

9.6
Based on 21 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.5
Service: 8.3
Location: 8.1
Room Quality: 7.8
Amenities: 7.2
Value for Money: 6.9
Food and Beverage: 7.3
Overall Experience: 8
A
abby • friends
10
Pros:

I love the interior decorations in the field of the overall experience. Great staff.

2025-05-31 • via Nuitee
K
Katrina
8
Pros:

Basecamp is a stunning property and gives the authentic feel of a base camp ie no tv, phones, or wardrobes in bedrooms. The breakfast had great variety and eggs Benedict was a popular request. The only downside for me as a sole traveller in a triple room was that I had to pay the full price. There are no facilities such as a sauna or pool - but this is the high Arctic so I'm not sure if any accommodation has these facilities! Staff were wonderful - friendly and super helpful.

2025-04-04 • via Nuitee
T
Terry
10
Pros:

We loved our stay here. It is a unique place — much more interesting than a crowded hotel. The breakfast was extraordinary, the staff helpful and friendly, and I would stay there again.

2025-01-23 • via Nuitee
G
Glenn Arnt
10
👍
Pros:

Fantastisk sted.

2024-12-03 • via Nuitee
T
Tove
10
Pros:

Et fantastisk hotel, flott og delikat frokost og spennende rom! Anbefales!

2024-09-08 • via Nuitee
G
Greger
10
Mitt första val.
Pros:

Ett helt fantastiskt boende som passar bra in i miljön ! Rummen har en interiör med känsla att bo i en hydda/jaktstuga men med samtliga bekvämligheter. Väldigt bra frukostbuffé !

2024-08-26 • via Nuitee
N
Nikhil • family
10
Pros:

Excellent location and wonderful.atmosphere. The breakfast was phenomenal.

2024-06-17 • via Nuitee
H
Henri • friends
10
Pros:

Aivan mahtava paikka ja täytti täydellisesti meidän seurueen odotukset. Hyvät aamupalat ja kaikki oli ystävällisiä.

Terveisin Henri

2024-05-28 • via Nuitee
A
Alexandre • family
10
Pros:

Very special place to stay in Svalbard. .

2024-02-19 • via Nuitee
B
Barnaby
8
Very cosy
Pros:

Wonderful and cosy comfortable place to stay. We had a 5 night stay and would have been nice to have had our room serviced at least a couple of times but not once?.? Bathroom a little too small, i struggled in the tiny shower cubicle. Beds excellent and super cosy! Breakfast very good.

2024-02-16 • via Nuitee
T
Therese
10
Fantastisk
Pros:

Unikt sted med fantastisk beliggenhet, vi kommer garantert tilbake og kommer til ĂĄ bo pĂĄ samme sted. Hele familien storkoste seg der.

2024-01-05 • via Nuitee
H
Hugo
10
Pros:

Veldig koselig hotel - Den beste beliggenheten i Longeyearbyen.
Det som virkelig stod ut var betjeningen - bĂĄde i resepsjonen og i frokost salen - det var fantastisk hyggeligenog hjelpsom. Vi kommer helt sikkert tilbake

Mvh
Hugo Ulstein med Fam

2023-12-05 • via Nuitee
V
Verified traveler
10
Førjulsstemning
Pros:

Stemningsfullt lite hotell i gjennomført stil. Vakkert interiør, god frukost, hyggelig personale, varm atmosfære.

2023-11-20 • via Nuitee
I
Ivar
10
Beste hotell
Pros:

Longyearbyens beste hotell - pĂĄ alle mĂĄter.

2023-11-01 • via Nuitee
E
Erik
10
Langhelg i september, tre voksne. Kjempefornøyd!
Pros:

Vi er et par med voksen datter som valgte dette hotellet for en langhelg på Svalbard. Vi er utrolig fornøyd! Veldig hyggelig betjening, spennende rom og god frokost. Dette var i september, så det var en svært stille og rolig atmosfære på hotellet, noe som passet oss godt. Vi velger definitvt dette hotellet neste gang på Svalbard!

2023-09-26 • via Nuitee
J
Jeremy • partner
10
Pros:

Wonderful stay, great rooms, lovely atmosphere, brilliant team. Highly recommend. Thank you

2023-03-02 • via Nuitee
A
Arild
10
Kjempegod service
Pros:

Meget bra betjening som ga oss god info om Svalbard

2022-06-16 • via Nuitee
J
Jill
4
Breakthrough Case!
Pros:

The pandemic doomed our Wedding Anniversary travel to Svalbard and in fact we never made it.
Though we had a “nonrefundable” reservation, we were unable to —reschedule—(they are not the same thing!!!) our plans we had travel insurance. We wanted no reimbursement. We just wanted to set a new date. Our Finnair flights plans changed several times, making our stop on Svalbard not possible.
Our disappointment was great. Basecamp, which really does look amazing!!!, would not allow us to reschedule on our original booking. Basecamp offered to send a letter about our not staying in the hotel and so I forwarded that to the travel insurance, which was to no affect..

We were out a thousand dollars and felt there was no recourse in sight.

I really only write positive reviews. This planning was just a victim of Covid and even though I was “vaccinated” (travel insurance), I still got sick (charged the full amount).

2021-09-10 • via Nuitee
H
Haakon
10
Veldig fornøyd
Pros:

Koselige rom og god frokost.

2021-08-12 • via Nuitee
A
Andreas
10
En god plass ĂĄ bo!
Pros:

Veldig hyggelig betjening, super service og sentral beliggenhet. God frokost og nærhet til alle fasiliteter. Kan absolutt anbefales!

2021-08-01 • via Nuitee