Svalbard is the destination. We’re your basecamp.
Cozy, affordable rooms in Longyearbyen – 2km from the city centre, surrounded by glaciers, nature, and wildlife. Our hostel is built on smiles, stories, and the belief that every traveller deserves a warm welcome. The adventure of a lifetime starts right outside our door!
4 Reasons people travel this far north
Svalbard isn’t somewhere you pass through. People come here on purpose – for the landscape, the light, and the feeling of being somewhere truly remote.
Northern Lights
During the dark season, the Northern Lights are often visible in Longyearbyen. With limited light pollution in Nybyen, viewing conditions are usually good. On clear days, the sky remains dark enough to see the aurora throughout the day.
Midnight Sun
From mid-April to August, the sun stays above the horizon. The constant daylight creates a different rhythm, where time feels less defined. It’s possible to go out at any hour, with the same soft light across the landscape.
Arctic Wildlife
Reindeer and Arctic foxes are commonly seen in and around Longyearbyen. The archipelago is also home to polar bears, though they are rarely seen near town. Nybyen sits close to open terrain where wildlife naturally moves through.
Glaciers, Fjords & History
The area around Longyearbyen is shaped by glaciers and a long mining history. Guided activities include glacier hikes, boat trips, and dog sledding. Just beyond Nybyen, the terrain opens into valleys and glacier-fed landscapes shaped by both nature and history.
Not luxury. Something, maybe, better?
Gjestehuset 102 is warm, honest, and full of character. We’ve got 61 beds across 30 rooms, a fully-equipped kitchen, breakfast every morning, and a set of team who actually love this place.
We won’t pretend we’re a five-star hotel. But we’ll give you a five-star Arctic experience, and in Svalbard, that’s what counts!
Staying as a group?
With facilities that cater to your daily needs, our hostel is perfect for small to mid-size groups. We offer special rates for school groups and other group bookings in general!
OUR ROOMS AND FACILITIES
Gjestehuset 102 is a two-floor building, with 30 cozy rooms. There are 7 single rooms, 19 double rooms and 4 four-bed dormitories where you will always sleep tight and wake bright. Comfortable bathrooms with showers are available on each floor. No matter the room you stay in, you will get free internet access. Breakfast is served on the 1st floor, and at any time you are free to spoil yourself cooking in our kitchen, equipped with all facilities for self-catering, so you can feel like home. Gjestehuset 102 is fully licensed to sell alcohol. There are two TV rooms waiting for you to relax and chill out. Visiting in summer? Rent a bike from the Tourist Information Centre nearby and explore the charm of Longyearbyen on two wheels.
What our guests say
We believe the best way to describe Gjestehuset 102 is through the words of our guests. From solo adventurers to families and group explorers, we’re proud to have been part of so many unforgettable Svalbard experiences. Here’s what some of them had to say:
More than just a hostel
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years of warm hospitality
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nationalities welcomed from every corner of the globe
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of guests who arrived as strangers and leave as friends
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polar bears in the premises, promise!