Coal Miners’ Cabins
Longyearbyen
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Why people book this hotel
“Comfortable bed,”
“The accommodation was comfortable and warm”
“Very good breakfast”
“Great breakfast and lovely dinner”
“Tidy and clean accomation”
“Clean room and shared showers/toilets excellent condition and never busy”
“Kind staff”
“The sink in the room was also helpful”
“Excellent value for money, much much better than the Radisson or other overprice…”
“Best price in town”
“~Only about 25 minutes walk into town”
“I was afraid of the walking distance to the town (2-3 km), but in the end, it wa…”
Overview
This hotel offers budget accommodation on the Arctic Ocean island of Svalbard. Communal facilities include a kitchen and TV lounge. Snowmobile safaris, dog sledding and glacier walks can be arranged. At Coal Miners’ Cabins, guest accommodations are located in annex buildings. Each have access to shared bathrooms, kitchen, laundry facilities and a common living room. All rooms feature a mountain view WiFi access and a snack shop are offered at reception in the main building. There is also a resturant available. Coal Miners’ Cabins is a 20-minute walk from Longyearbyen town centre. Longyearbyen Airport is 6 km away.
Traveller reviews
Andrea
couple
June 21, 2026
“Highly recommended, very good breakfast”
It is not right in the center but you can be close to the wilderness and you can breathe the mine cabin atmosphere. Very good breakfast
Jan Willem
couple
June 20, 2026
“Lovely place”
Tidy and clean accomation. Great breakfast and lovely dinner. Kind staff.
Gary
solo_traveller
June 19, 2026
“Fitted my needs perfectly . Reception and bar area needs a refurbishment”
Comfortable bed,
Mahmud
couple
June 17, 2026
“It would be good if the accommodation could provide complementary shuttle service a couple of times during the day.”
The accommodation was comfortable and warm. Although the bathrooms were shared, our room was next to one. We therefore didn’t have any difficulty
Sarah Grigor
couple
June 16, 2026
“Brilliant stay in the arctic”
Clean room and shared showers/toilets excellent condition and never busy. The sink in the room was also helpful. Brilliant view from our window. ~Only about 25 minutes walk into town. Staff very friendly. Breakfast simple but sufficient - yoghurt, fruit, seeds, chia, bread, meats, cheese, tuna, salad. It's expensive for what you get but you're in Svlabard - everything is expensive!
Paul Alistair Collins
extended_group
June 16, 2026
“Lovely Traditional Meets Modern Hotel”
I've stayed here every summer for 10 years - always a comfortable stay. A nice mix of traditional coalminer accommodation meets modern. Excellent value for money, much much better than the Radisson or other overpriced hotels which in fact have basic rooms. Good rooms with wardrobe space. Showers (shared bathrooms) are very nice pressure and temperature. Breakfast selection is good and varied. The communal area / restaurant-bar is a very pleasant place, and the accommodation is set away from the main town in the older Nybyen area. Possible to see arctic fox, ptarmigan and reindeer on the property. Convenient checkin and luggage storage facilities.
Danielle
couple
June 14, 2026
“Good stay would recommend just maybe make sure dinner is kept hot and to tidy round the building”
Good
Eva
solo_traveller
June 12, 2026
“Great place a bit outside of the town but the walk is nice. Recommend for a few nights stay!”
I chose Coal Miners because it was the cheapest offer and I was nicely surprised! Good breakfast, very nice staff, bar with beer and also some food, cozy area to sit and relax, the rooms were simple but comfortable, the bathrooms were nicely renovated, clean and large enough. I was afraid of the walking distance to the town (2-3 km), but in the end, it was a great way to stretch my legs and look around.
Shi
solo_traveller
June 11, 2026
Super comfy bed! I’ve stayed at five different hotels in town, and Coal Miners is one of the comfiest.
Glyn
couple
June 10, 2026
“Great place”
Reception & bar area were excellent.
Marcin
extended_group
June 8, 2026
“Perfect”
Very good and clean room. Bathroom decent size and hot water. Reception room with good atmosphere.
Tzu-Jou
extended_group
June 2, 2026
“Good value for the stay.”
The breakfast got eggs, yogurt, ham and cheese which is good to power a day. The bathroom is clean and modern. The washing room is pretty good.
Stefan
couple
May 31, 2026
Breakfast and dinner ok. Best price in town.
Pedro
couple
May 30, 2026
Everything, super nice views, tranquil, well appointed room, good breakfast and very friendly staff! Would definitely come back!
Sam
solo_traveller
May 29, 2026
“Awesome”
Perfect for what we needed in Svalbard
Kerianne
solo_traveller
May 28, 2026
Everything
Philip James
extended_group
May 21, 2026
“A comfortable and affordable place to stay, but the kitchen really lacks utensils for catering yours”
The shared kitchen doesn't have enough cutlery and crockery - there was only one teaspoon and one soup bowl for the whole accommodation!
BKamboj
extended_group
May 19, 2026
“Value for money in Svalbard”
Helpful staff, good breakfast, lively common sitting area at the reception. If budget is a concern then it is good value for money option considering Svalbard.
Andrey
couple
May 19, 2026
“Great place to stay on Svalbard!”
A budget-friendly place to stay on Svalbard! Great views around, very clean and warm in May, comfortable beds. The staff is friendly and the food is good! One evening reindeers were passing by the window.
Kaustuv
solo_traveller
May 18, 2026
“A very good and warm stay”
Cozy, A very good stay in Svalbard. Clean bathroom. Also resturant available
Facilities
Activities
Fishing, Skiing, Hiking, Horse riding, Walking tours, Bike tours, Tour or class about local culture
Cleaning services
Laundry room
Cleanliness & disinfecting
Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Property is cleaned by professional cleaning companies, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
Entertainment and family services
Board games/puzzles, Indoor play area
Food & Drink
Kid meals, Snack bar, Special diet menus (on request), Restaurant, Bar, Breakfast options, Wine/champagne, Fruits
Food & drink safety
All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized
General
Bicycle parking, WiFi available in all areas, Non-smoking rooms, Family rooms, Allergy-free room, Non-smoking throughout, Designated smoking area, Heating
Internet
Free WiFi, WiFi, Internet services
Kitchen
Shared kitchen
Parking
Parking on site, Street parking, Accessible parking, Parking, Free parking
Physical distancing
Cashless payment available, Physical distancing rules followed
Safety & security
24-hour security, Key access, Smoke alarms, Fire extinguishers
Safety features
Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, First aid kit available, Access to health care professionals
Services
Shuttle service, Airport shuttle, 24-hour front desk, Packed lunches, Tour desk, Luggage storage, Shared lounge/TV area, Daily housekeeping, Airport shuttle (additional charge), Shuttle service (additional charge)
Ski
Ski storage
Transport
Airport pick up, Airport drop off
Family Room with Private Bathroom
Featuring bathrobes, this double room includes a private bathroom with a shower. Among the room amenities are a seating area, a wardrobe and a sofa as well as mountain views. The unit has 2 beds.
Economy Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
Basic room that includes a work desk and shared bathroom facilities.
Large Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
This twin room has a washbasin and includes a bathrobe.
Standard Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
Offering bathrobes, this twin room includes a shared bathroom with a shower. The twin room offers a wardrobe, heating and mountain views. The unit has 2 beds.
Triple Room
Providing bathrobes, this twin room includes a shared bathroom with a shower. The twin room provides a wardrobe, heating and mountain views. The unit offers 3 beds.
Economy Single Room with Shared Bathroom
Basic room that includes a work desk and shared bathroom facilities.
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