Longyearbyen · Svalbard and Jan Mayen
Where to Stay in Nybyen, Longyearbyen
A residential area about 1.5 km south of the centre, with student housing, guesthouses, and the famous Svalbard Brewery.
✦ The vibe
Quiet and relaxed, with a scholarly, bohemian edge.
👤 Best for
Budget-conscious travellers and those who like a local, less touristy base.
🏨 Where to stay
Guesthouses like Guesthouse 102 and Svalbard Lodge; budget to mid-range (£80–£120 per night).
🚇 Getting around
Walkable into town (15–20 mins); taxis available (fare £6).
📍 Nearby
Svalbard BreweryMine 2b museum
Best hotels in Nybyen
10 hotels ranked by how close they are to Nybyen
Coal Miners' Cabin Bar & Grill
259 m from Nybyen
View intelligence briefing →Guesthouse 102
369 m from Nybyen
View intelligence briefing →Haugen Pensjonat
950 m from Nybyen
View intelligence briefing →Funken Lodge (formerly Spitsbergen Hotel)
1.0 km from Nybyen
View intelligence briefing →Svalbard Hotell Polfareren
1.7 km from Nybyen
View intelligence briefing →Basecamp
1.7 km from Nybyen
View intelligence briefing →Svabard Hotell The Vault
1.8 km from Nybyen
View intelligence briefing →Mary-Ann's Polarrigg
2.2 km from Nybyen
View intelligence briefing →UNIS Guest House
2.2 km from Nybyen
View intelligence briefing →Radisson Blu Polar
2.2 km from Nybyen
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