Longyearbyen · Svalbard and Jan Mayen
Where to Stay in Lia, Longyearbyen
The hillside area above the centre, with houses, guesthouses, and the cable car station for Mine 3.
✦ The vibe
Residential and quiet, with panoramic views of the valley.
👤 Best for
Couples or solo travellers who prefer a peaceful setting with a walk down to town.
🏨 Where to stay
Small guesthouses and private rooms; budget to mid-range (£70–£120 per night).
🚇 Getting around
Steep walk down to centre (10 mins); taxi back up can cost £5.
📍 Nearby
Cable Car to Mine 3Viewpoint over Longyearbyen
Best hotels in Lia
9 hotels ranked by how close they are to Lia
Mary-Ann's Polarrigg
392 m from Lia
View intelligence briefing →UNIS Guest House
629 m from Lia
View intelligence briefing →Radisson Blu Polar
681 m from Lia
View intelligence briefing →Svabard Hotell The Vault
767 m from Lia
View intelligence briefing →Russkii Dom
769 m from Lia
View intelligence briefing →Svalbard Hotell Polfareren
936 m from Lia
View intelligence briefing →Basecamp
940 m from Lia
View intelligence briefing →Funken Lodge (formerly Spitsbergen Hotel)
1.5 km from Lia
View intelligence briefing →Haugen Pensjonat
1.6 km from Lia
View intelligence briefing →Other areas in Longyearbyen
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