Funken Lodge Longyearbyen Map, Address, Transportation & Nearest Stations and Airport

This is a camping wooden house and the overall atmosphere is very good. This hotel also includes breakfast, and overall we are very satisfied. The house is large and there is a kitchen, so we are very convenient to cook. Recommended

I arrived in late May. The weather was mostly cloudy to overcast, with temperatures hovering around zero degrees Celsius. Surprisingly, it didn't feel bitterly cold – the kind of zero where you don't need a heavy down jacket and can still be comfortable in single-layer pants. Compared to the UK (I'd just come from Shetland), the wind wasn't strong either. It was quite pleasant to walk along the beach and stroll through the town. However, the beachfront itself was rather bleak and neglected, a mix of muddy broken rocks, and some patches of un-melted ice. It was incredibly quiet, save for the occasional sound of what I think were wild ducks. The room was pretty standard. The heating was only so-so, usually cutting out once the room reached 20°C. The shower pressure was also quite weak. Since the accommodation is built entirely from repurposed shipping containers, I could clearly hear every sound and movement from the room above mine (I was on the ground floor). That said, for this time of year, paying 1300 RMB for a room that included a very decent breakfast, at one of the world's northernmost locations, and enjoying the unique experience of a cigarette under the midnight sun – it was ultimately well worth the price.

The location is great, right at the first stop of the airport bus, next to the tourist center, you can consult and book items. The supermarkets, restaurants, shops and museums are not far away. The room is very comfortable. I live on the third floor and can see the snow-capped mountains while lying on the bed. The bathroom is very large and the shower water is very big. Breakfast has smoked salmon, bagels are very delicious, and there is also a red berry juice that is sour and sweet.

Initially, considering the prices of the Svalbard Islands, we were considering budget accommodation, but the photos we saw in the review were very attractive. I chose this hotel. As a result, this choice was correct. Location: 5 minutes walk to the city center, 10 minutes walk to the sea, clock tower and sake brewery, very convenient location. Landscape: From the large windows of the room, I was able to enjoy the magnificent view of the mountain 々. Comfort of rooms: enough to use alone, central heating is complete in winter 　　　　　　　I was able to spend comfortably without feeling cold. There is also a lamp at the bedside and the brightness is sufficient. 　　　　　　　And WIFI is no problem, fast. Shared bathroom: Very clean and managed, despite sharing with many guests 　　　　　　　　It was always available when toilets and showers were needed. Breakfast: The repertoire was constant, but the bread and baked confectionery were freshly baked and crispy. 　　　Especially the croissant was very delicious and it was exceptional to eat salmon and cheese. Tour: I didn't make a reservation through the hotel, but I was able to participate smoothly because the tour company bus picked me up at the bus stop in front of the hotel. General review: I stayed for a total of 4 nights, but the stay was comfortable, so it was a satisfying stay that I wanted to postpone the flight until the day before departure and extend my stay.

Located near the airport shuttle departure point, it offers convenient access to the airport. The hotel offers an excellent breakfast and the staff are always friendly.

Amazing for budget travellers, as it is much cheaper than other accommodation in longyearbyen. However, the rooms are considerably smaller, and the walls are quite thin so it can get quite noisy. The biggest disadvantage is the distance from the city center, you may need to walk a good 40 minutes to get in and out of the hostel