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Coal Miners Cabins

2.5 star property
Guests enjoy hearty meals with views of Svalbard's nature reserve while the knowledgeable staff helps plan memorable Arctic adventures at Coal Miners Cabins

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Coal Miners Cabins offers a genuine Arctic experience with breakfast buffets and special kids' meals. Enjoy the arcade room, extended parking, or walk to nearby Svalbard Church. Guests praise the helpful, adventure-savvy staff.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Bar
  • Laundry room
The current price is RM434
RM434 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Jan - 20 Jan

Room options

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Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Blackout curtains
Sofa bed - queen
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Shared/communal kitchen
Wardrobe
  • 31 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Blackout curtains
Bathrobes
Shared/communal kitchen
Wardrobe
  • 13 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 1 Single Bed (Economy)

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Blackout curtains
Shared/communal kitchen
Wardrobe
  • 10 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Twin Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Blackout curtains
Shared/communal kitchen
Wardrobe
  • 10 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Blackout curtains
Bathrobes
Shared/communal kitchen
Wardrobe
  • 10 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Blackout curtains
Shared/communal kitchen
Wardrobe
  • 13 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds
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About the area

Located in Longyearbyen, Coal Miners Cabins is in the historical district and on the riverwalk. Svalbard Church and Svalbard Kirke are two other places to visit that come recommended. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and downhill skiing, and don't miss out on the sledging and snowmobiling.
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Vei 100-6, Longyearbyen, 9171

What's nearby

  • Svalbard Church - 6 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Svalbard Kirke - 6 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Svalbard Museum - 6 min drive - 2.9 km
  • University Centre in Svalbard - 6 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Svalbard Global Seed Vault - 12 min drive - 7.2 km

Getting around

  • Longyearbyen (LYR-Svalbard) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cafe Huskies - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Barentz Pub & Spiseri - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Fruene - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Svalbar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Kroa - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Coal Miners Cabins

Hotel near Svalbard Church
Located close to Svalbard Kirke and Svalbard Museum, Coal Miners Cabins provides a free breakfast buffet, an arcade/games room and laundry facilities. In addition to a bar and a restaurant, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices).
You'll also find perks such as:
  • Free self-parking and extended parking
  • A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), coffee/tea in reception and bike tour information
  • Multilingual staff, a TV in reception and bike parking
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 75 rooms have amenities such as free WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Communal kitchens, heating and housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle at scheduled times for a surcharge
  • Free extended parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7 AM to 10 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle tours
  • Ski storage
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping on request
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Coworking space

Outdoors

  • In a nature reserve
  • In the mountains
  • On a river

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • No lift

More

  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Communal living room
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 3:00 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 4 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for NOK 300 per night.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: NOK 100 per person (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: NOK 40 (one-way), (up to 12 years old)
  • Rollaway bed fee: NOK 300 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

Coal Miners` Cabins Longyearbyen
Spitsbergen Guesthouse Hotel
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Spitsbergen Guesthouse Longyearbyen
Coal Miners` Cabin Hotel Longyearbyen
Coal Miners` Cabin Hotel
Coal Miners` Cabin Longyearbyen
Coal Miners` Cabin
Coal Miners’ Cabins Longyearbyen, Spitsbergen, Svalbard
Coal Miners’ Cabins Longyearbyen Spitsbergen Svalbard
Coal Miners Cabins Longyearbyen
Coal Miners Longyearbyen
Spitsbergen Guesthouse
Coal Miners` Cabins
Coal Miners Cabins Hotel
Coal Miners Cabins Longyearbyen
Coal Miners Cabins Hotel Longyearbyen

Frequently asked questions

Is Coal Miners Cabins pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Coal Miners Cabins?

As of 15 Jan 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Coal Miners Cabins on 19 Jan 2026 start from RM 433.72, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Coal Miners Cabins?

Self-parking and extended parking are free at this property.

What time is check-in at Coal Miners Cabins?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 3:00 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Coal Miners Cabins?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Does Coal Miners Cabins provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs at scheduled times. A fee of NOK 100 per person applies.

Where is Coal Miners Cabins located?

Situated on the riverwalk, this hotel is within 2 mi (3 km) of Svalbard Church, Svalbard Kirke and Svalbard Museum. University Centre in Svalbard is 1.8 mi (3 km) away.

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Reviews

Coal Miners Cabins Reviews

8.2

Very good

8.6

Cleanliness

7.4

Location

8.6

Staff & service

7.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 207 out of 589 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 249 out of 589 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 113 out of 589 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 589 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 589 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

christina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was great. We loved the robes in the room.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zoltan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really liked the concept, rooms and public areas were clean, personnel super friendly and the breakfast was better then some airport lounge buffets
View towards the city
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

susan

Liked: Amenities
Loved the laidback but comfy vibe
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice people, cosy lobby/bar, large, very clean (shared) bathrooms, a little bit outside the village- highly recommended
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Val

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Accommodation on Historic Ground👍✌️
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I didn't mind the 20 minute walk into town, as I was hiking most of the day and the bulk of the shops were closed by the time I finished anyway. Superb breakfast, very helpful staff, free washers and dryers, and a very usable common kitchen facility for those who might want to cook. I would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frances F Oliver

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean & comfortable room
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were pleasantly surprised. Spacious rooms, only waited for the bathroom once in the 4 nights we stayed. The staff were very nice and helpful. The common area/bar/restaurant area was very comfortable. Roughly a 2.5 km walk into town. We would definitely stay here again
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Just like being a coal miner. Rooms are old and rustic with plumbing visible and well worn furnishings. Breakfast is good. Location is well away from local attractions with very limited local transportation.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the staff and the Lobby was nice/fun/clean - rooms were too basic for us....but if you are used to a Hostel it is great. Also, free washer/dryers
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

I recommend Coal Miners Cabins!

The staff and Coal Miners Cabins was very friendly and helpful. They always made sure to tell me which food had the ingredient I could've eat. They always smiled and were helpful. The shared bathrooms were kept very clean and stocked with necessary supplies. I felt well cared for during my stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
The facility was very clean, and the staff were amazing. False advertising on Expedia.I stayed in single economy room and it gives the impression that there is a bathroom in the room and no information about shared bathroom.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rubina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good value for money, friendly staff and had everything you need for a trip to Svalbard. The only thing we didn’t realise when booking was that the bathroom was shared. But the shower and toilet facilities were regularly cleaned and this didn’t cause us any problems. The main city area was also a 40 minute walk away.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness
A great stay if you’re just looking for a bed for the night. The room was warm and clean, albeit small and basic. Overall, perfect if you aren’t expecting lots of extras. The complementary breakfast wasn’t great though.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We did not visit as tourists, nor did we have the budget for this, but we deeply enjoyed the relatively affordable stay that allowed us to explore the Arctic! Special thanks go out to the wonderful staff who ensured that we had great food, amazing breakfasts, and some wonderful conversations!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Celia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Coal Miner's cabins have a great staff, a really perfect continental breakfast, a nice walk into the main part of town. So it's a little bit more quiet and relaxed. And was affordable and just perfect!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The check in employee was outstanding
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Reva

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A wonderful place just north of the center of town. Very chill and lovely rooms. I would stay here again. Loved the breakfast and bar vibe. The best hot chocolate in town— you build your own, boozy or not. 😊
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sylvia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The property was nice. Easy to get to and the staff are accommodating. We got two rooms with 2 beds. They are big enough for two people and baggage in each room. The bathrooms are shared in the hallways. Each bathroom is private and has a shower. Very clean and warm during the cold winter. Never had issues waiting for the bathroom. There were 4 bathrooms on each floor. The main building had a bar and a lounge to hang out in. Tea, coffee and water offered all day for free. Would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Atle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Cheap but wonderfull

We chose the hotel because it was cheap. The beds were good, the room was ok, it was clean enough and it was easy to regulte the temperature. The staff and the restaurant was fantastic (very good food, excellent service). The common areas were cosy and warm. We usually book the more expencive hotels, but I will use Coal Miners again!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
These guys up there are doing a great job.Most wonderful place, and I wish all the tourists going up there appreciate it !!! And please take off your shoes when you enter the building.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I got moved to sister hotel Radisson Polar which was a great hotel. But I was disappointed that the hotel couldn't amend my booking when I requested to reduce my stay by one night.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Jumana

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff who were ready to help and answer questions. It would have been nice to have been offered help with luggage as there is no lift but a kind man who was cleaning helped me when checking out. Several cabins present - some a bit far from the reception but luckily mine was close. Dinner options are decent. The view and surrounding environment are nice and peaceful, but the walk to the town is definetely longer than the advertised 20 minutes, however it can be a nice walk. I don't mind sharing toilets, but it's difficult to control toilet floors being wet when multiple people are using it, which is a bit annoying. The shower curtain for some of the toilets could have been cleaner. Room was clean and bed really comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Shamik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Property prices were reasonable by Svalbard standards though a room without ensuite toilet cost the same as a 5 star in Dubai or a palace hotel in India. However cleanliness was maintained and in general staff were friendly I was told by email that I should first come to hotel & check in and then go for a tour (I had asked if I could do sighseeing and then in evening come to hotel). They infact told me there were no luggage storage facilities in the museum.This was by email. However when I followed their advise I was told I am 1 hrs 30 minutes early for checkin so should pay extra. As there were no safe luggage storage , I had to go back. I was advised to walk as weather was good but slipped badly on the icu roads injuring my knees badly. When I got back iin evening , I was again asked to show ID for checkin. This was terrible customer service.Also was told there is common kettle in the cabins but could not find any so could not make tea /coffee or boil water (the reception area and cabins are different and you need to go via a icy slippery path). Also no safe water to drink. Apart from that it was fine and in general the staff were nice and attentive apart from these 2 exceptions. The dinner buffet though extremely limited was tasty and morning breakfast was ample.This property is far from town but that is mentioned and a extremely long walk .Better to go in groups if walking for support.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mohamed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed at the Coal Miners Cabin between 9th and 12th Feb 2024 and it was the most convenient place to explore Svalbard from, I cannot recommend it enough. The room was great for us as we were mainly out exploring. But even when we were back in it was sufficient. The bathrooms were in the corridor and was shared between several rooms but we did not see anyone or have to wait even once. It felt like our own private space even when shared. We had our dinners in their restaurant - the food was good and the free tea and coffee helped. We spent the evening playing the complementary boardgames in the restaurant. Breakfast came with the room and it is lovely - basic but just the right kind. You'll enjoy it i'm sure. From the airport: When we landed there were 2 buses waiting outside - tell the driver your hotel and they'll direct you to the right bus. We paid onboard for a return and the bus dropped us at the doorstep. To the airport: Ask the lovely hotel staff for a bus timetable, or check it yourself on the wall around the entrance to the restaurant. The airport bus passed by all the hotels collecting travellers, just stand outside at the appointed time and you won't miss it. The buses are punctual, our bus was meant to depart at 2pm and it departed at exactly 2pm.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024