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This hotel offers budget accommodations 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. You can enjoy today's dinner or a light meal at Stormessa (Main building). Coal Miners’ Cabins is a 20-minute walk from Longyearbyen town center. Longyearbyen Airport is 3.7 mi away.

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Property highlights

Breakfast Info

Continental, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Buffet

Free Parking Available On Site


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Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 twin bed
2 twin beds
2 twin beds
2 twin beds
1 full bed
and
1 sofa bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.3
Facilities
8.3
Cleanliness
8.8
Comfort
8.5
Value for money
8.3
Location
7.5
Free Wifi
9.0
Low score for Longyearbyen

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Jivan
    Italy Italy
    We didn't actually stay at Coal Miners because it was closed for renovation, but the team upgraded us to a nearby hotel closer to town, and I added breakfast! 5 starts for the customer service.
  • Schniedermeier
    Czech Republic Czech Republic
    Great price, cozy, nice bar restaurant, large bathrooms showers, shared kitchen, helpful and nice staff
  • Stefan
    Germany Germany
    small but lovely room in a former miner's barrack - the toilets/showers were spotless clean - there was a common room and a kitchen where you could cook your meals and where there was a big fridge to store your foodstuff, well organized - the...
  • Ethan
    United States United States
    Great breakfast with boiled eggs, sandwiches, coffee, juice, and more!
  • Oleksandr
    Ukraine Ukraine
    Vibe, rooms, breakfasts, all the great people who visit the place!
  • Eric
    United States United States
    The accommodations are very comfortable and the facilities are very well maintained. In such a cold, windy climate, I worried about the heat in the rooms but there was no problem with that. Also, the shared bathrooms are spacious and were always...
  • Andrew
    United States United States
    The staff was possibly the best part of the experience. I drank at the Coal Miners Bar and Grill almost everyday and I was met with an enthusiastic staff that really defined my visit to an extent. Some of the best people I met while I was in...
  • Martin
    Slovakia Slovakia
    Loved the cozy rooms, great views, clean bathrooms and tasty breakfasts.
  • Ole
    Norway Norway
    We got a nice corner-room with nice view of the city. The rooms and bathrooms were nice and clean, but could need some upgrades/renovation, and it would be nice with queen/king-size bed. Could have been nice with some more choices at the...
  • Inger
    Sweden Sweden
    Great breakfast, could have more variety of the dinner menu. Nice area for hangout and rest at night. The room was nice and big but we missed places to put our stuff

Area info

Amenities of Coal Miners’ Cabins
Great facilities! Review score, 8.3

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Bar

Bathroom

  • Bathrobe
  • Shower

Kitchen

  • Shared kitchen

Ski

  • Ski storage

Activities

  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Horseback riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Hiking
    Additional charge
  • Skiing
    Off-site
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site

Food & Drink

  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Bar

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking

Services

  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Packed lunches
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • 24-hour front desk

Entertainment & Family Services

  • Board games/Puzzles

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security

General

  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Hypoallergenic room available
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Norwegian
  • Russian

House rules
Coal Miners’ Cabins takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 12:00 AM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
Check-out
From 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 6 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Crib upon request
Free

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 8 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Cards accepted at this property
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The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

If you expect to arrive outside check-in hours, please inform Coal Miners’ Cabins in advance.

When booking more than 8 rooms, please note that different conditions may apply.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

FAQs about Coal Miners’ Cabins

  • Guests staying at Coal Miners’ Cabins can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.7).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan
    • Gluten-free
    • Buffet
  • The prices at Coal Miners’ Cabins may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Coal Miners’ Cabins is 1.4 miles from the center of Longyearbyen. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Coal Miners’ Cabins offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Hiking
    • Skiing
    • Fishing
    • Bike tours
    • Horseback riding
    • Walking tours
    • Tour or class about local culture
  • Check-in at Coal Miners’ Cabins is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.