Tripplo's verdict, based on guest reviews
Tripplo’s analysis · Updated 3 October 2026 · How we review hotels
Funken Lodge is for travellers who want somewhere warm and personal to come back to after a day in the Arctic. It sits at the top of Longyearbyen with views over Adventfjorden, and guests keep describing the same feeling: fireplaces, relaxing lounges, afternoon treats and a breakfast that is the most praised part of a stay. The staff earn steady praise for their friendliness and for good advice on hikes and snowmobile trips. The main trade-off is space. Several guests found the rooms small for the price, and value for money is the area that draws the most reserved verdicts. The hotel stands on a small hill just above the main street, which suits most but feels a little out of the way to some, and the sauna is small and windowless. Couples and adventure travellers who value atmosphere over square metres will feel well looked after; anyone who needs a large room should look further.
What Guests Loved
- Guests describe coming in from the cold to fireplaces, relaxing lounges and afternoon treats, and the warm, cosy feel of the house is a recurring theme in their reviews. Comfortable beds and good housekeeping add to it.
- The staff are praised from reception to the restaurant for being friendly, attentive and professional, and guests value their knowledge of the area when planning trips. Several name individual staff members.
Things to Consider
- Several guests found their room on the small side, and price relative to what you get is the area guests rate least highly, though some point out that everything on Svalbard is expensive.
- The hotel sits on a small hill just outside the main shopping area. Many find everything within walking distance in a small town, but some felt it was a bit of a walk or a little remote, and taxis are easy to arrange.
Should you book it?
Funken Lodge is worth booking for couples looking for a cosy, characterful base on Svalbard — but pick somewhere else if you want a spacious room.
Book it if you want
- Couples looking for a cosy, characterful base on Svalbard
- Travellers booking hikes and snowmobile safaris who want good advice on the spot
Pick somewhere else if
- You want a spacious room
- You want to step straight out onto the shopping street
Frequently asked questions
How do guests rate Funken Lodge?
On Booking.com it scores 9.1/10 from 322 guest reviews.
How many stars does Funken Lodge have?
Funken Lodge is a 5-star hotel.
What amenities does Funken Lodge offer?
Funken Lodge offers fjord View, fireplace Lounge, sauna, free Wifi, restaurant and bar.
Weather & sea temperature — Longyearbyen, Svalbard
Right now: 4° air · 4° sea
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Longyearbyen, 9171 Longyearbyen, Norway