In short: Tripplo’s analysis covers a sample of 69 guest reviews of Funken Lodge. Guests in the sample highlight Service & staff, Food & restaurants and Location. The most common complaints: Rooms are on the small side for the price. Prices are high, both for the rooms and in the restaurant.
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This hotel is situated on the island of Spitsbergen, in Norway’s Arctic Archipelago, Svalbard. It offers stunning views, free WiFi and free afternoon treats. Access to a relaxation area is also free.
Adventfjorden and Hiortfjellet Mountain views can be enjoyed from Funken Lodge’s restaurant. It serves a variety of French-inspired dishes and typical Arctic specialities. The cosy fireplace lounge offers another pleasant setting to relax with a drink or snack.
Modern décor, along with a minibar, TV and work desk, are featured in each Funken Lodge guest room.
A fitness centre is also available on site.
Hotel staff will gladly recommend area attractions and activities, such as hiking and snowmobile safaris.
Tripplo’s hotel summary
Tripplo’s analysis · Updated 21 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.
- Guests describe coming in from the cold to fireplaces, relaxing lounges and afternoon treats, and the warm, cosy feel of the house is something they mention again and again. 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.
- Several guests found their room on the small side, and price relative to what you get is where guests are most critical, 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.
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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.
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- 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
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What guests actually say
Tripplo’s analysis uses a sample of 69 guest reviews. Texts may be shortened. Mentions are counted after automated classification and describe the sample, rather than every guest’s experience.
The sample follows how Booking.com and Google sort reviews, which puts satisfied guests first, so criticism is under-represented. Read the drawbacks below and the latest reviews on Booking.com before you book.
Food & restaurants
- +An excellent, varied breakfast with good vegan, vegetarian and dairy-free options
- +Freshly made omelettes and sourdough bread at breakfast
- +A cosy bar with good drinks and well-liked bar food
- +Afternoon tea and starters that impress
- –Mixed verdicts on the restaurant, with some main courses found dry, bland or meagre
- –Restaurant prices are very high for what is served
- –No round-the-clock room service, and little vegetarian choice at dinner
”What really stood out was the breakfast: great vegan options that made the mornings much easier.” — guest, translated
Service & staff
- +Friendly, attentive staff who go above and beyond
- +Helpful tips on the area and help with booking excursions
- +Thoughtful touches, such as northern lights alerts and help with special occasions
- –Service can be inconsistent, excellent one moment and patchy the next
- –Little flexibility on early check-in
- –Communication about excursions and the bill could be clearer
”Every member of staff was so attentive, and the place was spotless.” — guest, translated
The rooms
- +Comfortable beds and warm, cosy rooms
- +Good toiletries, plus slippers to wear around the hotel
- +Well-appointed rooms, some with lovely views
- –Rooms are on the small side for the price
- –Rooms can get too hot, and the heating is hard to adjust
- –Dim lighting and small practical gaps, such as no coat hooks or bathroom storage
”The beds are very comfortable, housekeeping was fantastic and the rooms felt warm and cosy.” — guest, translated
Condition & cleanliness
- +Spotlessly clean rooms and public areas
- +Excellent housekeeping
- +A well-kept, modern hotel
- –Some towels are worn and due for replacement
- –A dirty lift floor
”Great location, spotlessly clean.” — guest, translated
Location
- +A hillside setting above the village with lovely mountain views
- +The northern lights can be seen from the hotel
- +The airport bus stops right outside, and the walk into town is pleasant
- –A walk uphill from the shops and restaurants
- –The path into town can be icy and hard going in winter, although a shuttle and taxis are available
”A beautiful hideaway high above the village, with lovely views of the mountains and the village.” — guest, translated
Noise levels
- +A calm, peaceful atmosphere with quiet corners to relax in
- –Rooms at the rear can be noisy, with little soundproofing between rooms
”Very decent accommodation, a quiet place and welcoming staff.” — guest, translated
Value for money
- –Prices are high, both for the rooms and in the restaurant
- –Some feel the rooms are small for what they cost
- –Guests would expect extras such as an airport transfer at this price
”It was expensive, but then everything on Svalbard is.” — guest, translated
Pools, beach & aquapark are mentioned too rarely in the sample for an honest picture — we don't guess.
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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.
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Longyearbyen, 9171 Longyearbyen, Norway