Experience the Arctic charm at Coal Miners Cabins, where breakfast buffets and kids' meals await at the on-site restaurant. Play games in the arcade room, unwind with extended parking, or explore Svalbard Church nearby. The helpful staff has left a lasting impression on previous guests.
University Centre in Svalbard - 6 min drive - 3.2 km
Svalbard Global Seed Vault - 12 min drive - 7.2 km
Getting around
Longyearbyen (LYR-Svalbard) - 8 min drive
Airport shuttle (surcharge)
Restaurants
Cafe Huskies - 3 min drive
Fruene - 3 min drive
Svalbar - 3 min drive
Mary-Anns polarrigg - 4 min drive
Kroa - 2 min drive
About this property
Coal Miners Cabins
Coal Miners Cabins is just 4.2 mi (6.8 km) from the airport and offers a shuttle (available 24 hours). You can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the restaurant is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.
At a glance
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Hotel size
75 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
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 time is 11 AM
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Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children
Up to 2 children (4 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
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Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Free onsite self parking
Free onsite extended parking
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Transfers
Airport shuttle (available 24 hours)*
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free buffet breakfast each morning 7 AM–10 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Coffee/tea in a common area
Shared refrigerator
Snack bar/deli
Traveling with children
Children stay free (see details)
What to do
Bicycle tour information
Bicycle rentals nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horse riding nearby
Kayaking nearby
Downhill skiing nearby
Ice skating nearby
Whale-watching nearby
Fishing nearby
Working away
Coworking spaces
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Ski storage
Facilities
Television in common areas
Communal living room
Arcade/game room
Bicycle parking
Vegan dining options
Vegetarian dining options
Locally-owned & organized tours & activities
Local artist showcase
Local culture & ecosystem education
Comprehensive food waste policy
No plastic soda bottles
No plastic coffee stirrers
No plastic drinking straws
No plastic water bottles
Reusable cups only
Reusable tableware only
Accessibility
Accessible airport shuttle
Room amenities
Home comfort
Heating
Sleep well
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Shower only
Hair dryer (on request)
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi (speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
Food and drink
Shared kitchen access
More
Housekeeping (on request)
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of NOK 100 per person (one-way)
Children & extra beds
Rollaway beds are available for NOK 300 per night
Airport shuttle service for children up to age 12 costs NOK 40 (one-way)
Policies
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
This property does not have elevators.
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit on site.
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.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Does Coal Miners Cabins offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Coal Miners Cabins does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Coal Miners Cabins?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Coal Miners Cabins?
Yes, there's free self and extended parking.
Is airport shuttle service offered by Coal Miners Cabins?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is NOK 100 per person one-way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Coal Miners Cabins?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 3:00 AM. Check-out time is 11 AM.
What is there to do at Coal Miners Cabins and nearby?
During the winter, enjoy nearby recreation like ice skating and cross-country skiing, and return when the snow melts for cycling and boat tours. Coal Miners Cabins also has an arcade.
Are there restaurants at or near Coal Miners Cabins?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
What's the area around Coal Miners Cabins like?
Coal Miners Cabins is located by the river.
Popular attractions include Svalbard Church, which is 3 minutes away by car.
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Coal Miners Cabins Reviews
Reviews
8.2
Very Good
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8.8/10
Cleanliness
8.6/10
Staff & service
8.0/10
Amenities
7.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.8/10
Eco-friendliness
Popular mentions
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What guests liked
Breakfast was wonderful, good, and lovely with a variety of options including salmon, eggs, and bacon. (10 reviews)
The restaurant/bar served delicious homemade food with attentive staff. (4 reviews)
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Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 21, 2025
En oas av lugn och gästvänlighet
Enkelt boende men dock mycket funktionellt. Sköna sängar, rent och snygg, ett välkomnande och inkluderande bemötande, mycket prisvärd, exotisk och harmoniskt
Ulla
Ulla, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 5, 2025
love it
Verified traveler
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 7, 2025
Amazing place, people and breakfast
Daisy
Daisy, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 10, 2025
Väldigt bra
Väldigt dyrt, men på Svalbard väldigt billigt. Jag tycker överlag att det var väldigt bra. Frukosten är underbar, man kan också göra mellanmål inför sin dag.
Robin
Robin, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 16, 2025
Clean & comfortable room
Frances F Oliver
Frances F Oliver, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 24, 2025
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.
Sean
Sean, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jun 6, 2025
Helt okej hotell att övernatta på, men inte supertrevlig att spendera tid på!
Johanna
Johanna, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Aug 6, 2025
3 friends to Svalbard
Room size exceeded our expectations. Spacious and clean/fresh. Breakfast was good. Internet worked flawlessly. Fun to stay in a building with the heritage from the coal mining days.
Improvement opportunities would be: More hot water for more than 1 or 2 people to shower in the morning, lock on toilet room door would also be a nice feature.
For the same type trip I would certainly consider same again.
Stayed three fault friends for 4 nights.
Andreas
Andreas, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 9, 2025
Accommodation on Historic Ground👍✌️
Val
Val, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 28, 2025
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!
Linda
Linda, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jun 24, 2025
Väldigt enkelt boende med ganska små rum och dusch/toa i korridoren. Mysig loungedel vid receptionen där man kunde låna spel. Där fanns även frukosten och bar med lätta måltider under dagen. Middagen provade jag aldrig men hörde gott om den.
Torben
Torben, 4-night trip
8/10 Very good
May 22, 2025
Best hotel
Prima hotel. Kamers schoon. Badkamer op de gang maar erg netjes en schoon. Goed ontbijt .vriendelijk personeel . Goede service.
Johannes
Johannes, 5-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jun 1, 2025
Det har legat fint men utsikt mot bergen. Det finns olika hus. Till frukost behöver man gå till huvudbyggnaden. Trevligt ställe.
Joanna
Joanna, 4-night trip
8/10 Very good
Mar 22, 2025
Bra och trevligt hotell två km från centrum.
Bra och trevligt hotell med skönt allrum och gratis kaffe. Lite mellanting mellan hotell och vandrarhem men med mycket bra frukost.
Eva
Eva, 4-night trip
6/10 Good
May 23, 2025
Bra pris.
Peter
Peter, 3-night trip
6/10 Good
Jun 3, 2025
Rummen slitna men det var rent. Toaletterna välstädade. Dock ingen städning av rummet under vistelsen.
Gerry
Gerry, 5-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 16, 2025
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.
Rubina
Rubina, 5-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 14, 2025
Nice & cosy
Angela
Angela, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 1, 2025
Teşekkürler..
Her şey gayet güzeldi. Otel, çalışanlar, servis, güler yüz… her şey mükemmeldi. Uzun mu olur diye düşündüğümüz konaklama süresi az bile geldi. Teşekkürler.
Ahmed Said
Ahmed Said, 5-night trip
6/10 Good
Feb 13, 2025
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.
Charles
Charles, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 9, 2024
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!
Melanie
Melanie, 7-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 26, 2024
The check in employee was outstanding
Peter
Peter, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 30, 2024
Preis Leistung ist super, war sogar positiv überrascht, hatte weniger erwartet. Frühstück hervorragend
Maria
Maria, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 22, 2024
My preferred place to stay on Svalbard since 2005-lovely Staff and cosy rooms.I Will definately return!!!.
Thomas
Thomas, 11-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 22, 2025
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.