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Gjestehuset 102 - your home away from home!

2.0 star property
Travelers can enjoy spectacular views during winter adventures in Svalbard's snow-covered landscape before warming up with coffee in the welcoming café.

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Gjestehuset 102 - Hostel offers a true Svalbard experience with continental breakfast and a peaceful garden. Skiers love the ski-in/ski-out access, and everyone enjoys massage and spa treatments. Free WiFi is available, and the staff consistently earns high praise from guests.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Laundry

Room options

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Standard Single Room with Private Sink

Standard Single Room with Private Sink

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Down duvet
Desk
Heated floors
  • Valley view
  • 97 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Twin Room with Private Sink

Standard Twin Room with Private Sink

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Down duvet
Day bed
Heated floors
  • Valley view
  • 96 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Down comforters, free WiFi, bed sheets

A bed in a Mixed Dormitory Room with Sink

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Down duvet
Heated floors
  • Valley view
  • 97 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds
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About the area

Longyearbyen is home to Gjestehuset 102 - your home away from home!. Svalbard Church and Svalbard Kirke are two other places to visit that come recommended. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing, downhill skiing, and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the sledding. Visit our Longyearbyen travel guide
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Svalbard Wildlife Eiendom AS, Nybyen, Longyearbyen, 9171

What's nearby

  • Exterior shot of the northernmost church in the world. It's a lovely peaceful place overlooking Longyearbyen.
    Svalbard Church
    3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Svalbard Kirke
    3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • University Centre in Svalbard
    4 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Svalbard Museum
    4 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Svalbard Global Seed Vault
    10 min drive - 7.7 km

Getting around

  • Longyearbyen (LYR-Svalbard)
    7 min drive

Restaurants

  • Barentz Pub & Spiseri
    3 min drive
  • Cafe Huskies
    3 min drive
  • Kroa
    2 min drive
  • Svalbar
    3 min drive
  • Fruene
    3 min drive

About this property

Gjestehuset 102 - your home away from home!

Family-friendly hostel near Svalbard Church
Located close to Svalbard Kirke and Svalbard Museum, Gjestehuset 102 - your home away from home! provides free continental breakfast, a terrace, and shopping on site. Skiers and snowboarders can spend time on the slopes at this hostel offering ski-in/ski-out access and ski storage. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a coffee shop/cafe and a garden.
Other perks at this hostel include:
  • Free self parking
  • Bike rentals, a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and express check-out
  • Coffee/tea in the lobby, multilingual staff, and a reception hall
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Gjestehuset 102 - your home away from home! include comforts such as heated floors, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heated floors, heating, and housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Horseback riding/rentals
  • Library
  • Playground
  • Shopping
  • Ski storage
  • Ski-in/ski-out access
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Massage

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1948
  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Down comforter

Bathroom

  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • Heated floor
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: NOK 295
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 9:00 PM
Guests will receive an email within 5 days before arrival with check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Late check-out fee: NOK 295 (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Gjestehuset 102 Hostel Longyearbyen
Gjestehuset 102 Hostel
Gjestehuset 102 Longyearbyen
Gjestehuset 102
Gjestehuset 102 - Hostel Longyearbyen
Gjestehuset 102 - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

Is Gjestehuset 102 - your home away from home! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Gjestehuset 102 - your home away from home!?

As of Mar 13, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Gjestehuset 102 - your home away from home! on Apr 9, 2026 start from CA $192, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Gjestehuset 102 - your home away from home!?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Gjestehuset 102 - your home away from home!?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for NOK 295 (subject to availability).

Does Gjestehuset 102 - your home away from home! provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is Gjestehuset 102 - your home away from home! located?

Nestled on the slopes, this ski-in/ski-out hostel in Longyearbyen is within 2 mi (3 km) of Svalbard Church, Svalbard Kirke, and University Centre in Svalbard. Svalbard Museum is 1.9 mi (3 km) away.

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Reviews

Gjestehuset 102 - your home away from home! Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

7.4

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 118 out of 249 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 93 out of 249 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 26 out of 249 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 249 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 249 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Plachez

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very clean hotel and modern amenities
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast and friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and spacious room. Friendly and helpful staff. Fascinating location. The long walk to town turned out to be a huge bonus. Cam't beat that scenery.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The guesthouse was as always. Price and performance as always good. Clean, simple rooms, good breakfast, friendly staff.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Henry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, Warm, good sized bed, quiet location, and clean bathrooms w/ good showers Only “complaint” is that breakfast gets crowded in the morning Otherwise 5/5
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

JUAN JOSE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel has a very welcoming and cozy feel from the first time you step in. It is a refuge from the cold. The staff offer outstanding service.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Extreamly clean, friendly and helpful. A wonderful breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darius

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All staff were very kind and polite
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brenda Berenice

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excepcional place

Excepcional place! I highly recommend the place, the staff is very friendly, they really make you feel comfortable at all times, the place is comfortable, strategic for walks around the city, has incredible views, the staff helps you with any questions you have, the theme of the place is easy to interact and socialize, very good vibe.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sylvia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved my stay at Guesthouse 102. It’s converted from an old miners housing which is very cool! It’s super cute and cozy. Breakfast was lovely (the waffles were the best). The staff are wonderful - thank you Khristin for helping me with bookings tours - she was the best)! It’s about 1.5 mile walk to the city center and you have to take your shoes off before you enter, which I really appreciate (so bring some slippers or indoor shoes to wear). I would absolutely stay here again next time I’m back!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Juan Pablo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We can totally recommend it
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zhenbang

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice option of anaffordable accommodation
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very nice place

Really nice place with clean rooms and good serviceminded staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Carl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
simple low cost accommodations, I was stay only one night before a cruse so worked well for me.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Arctic adventure

It was the best stay I’ve ever had Looking forward to my next stay
Stayed 14 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

All in all a comfortable stay

Nice stay at decent hostel. Simple, but ok breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very good!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

A week of heaven in the Arctic.

Once I learned the kittle trick to locking/unlocking the room door everything was great. Angie and Giorgia were top notch.Located right at the end of the road which I really liked. You were only 100 yards from the polar warning sign and the beginning of “wilderness” where you need a rifle in case of a polar bear encounter. Close enough to walk to town or you can call a cab if you want to.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Erik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rose Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay

Very friendly and helpful staff. Pretty good selection of food for breakfast. Bedroom and restrooms are clean. Thankful to have a common kitchen area to cook food. Very slippery road on the way up to the property when we got there because of snow/ice. Overall a very good stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff was very hospitable and the surroundings were serene. However the location is slightly far away from the town centre. Without any transport, at least 30 minutes of walk is needed to get to the town centre
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Odin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

2 nights in gjestehus 102

Very good
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dwight

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

AWESOMESAUCE

AWESOMESAUCE
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

RAFAL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good short stay

4 night stay, there was 3 people in 4 people room, two bunk beds, wardrobes, sink. Very warm place, but its easy to open a window. Breakfast included. The hostel is about 25 min walking from a town centre. It's a good pick place for a trips. Taxi to the airport cost less than 200 NOK. The firls in the reception are very helpfull.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Luca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I would say just thank you for hosting me!!! You are a great group that works every moment with passion and this give at your hostel something of special where people feel in peaceful and great friendship!!!! Thank you again and hope See you soon!!! Svalbard/102 always in my heart!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023