Accommodation / Norway
Funken Lodge
With its combination of luxurious comfort and historic surroundings, Funken Lodge offers guests an unforgettable visitor experience. Switch your outdoor boots for cosy woollen slippers upon entry, an age-old tradition in Longyearbyen, and proceed upstairs to a welcoming reception and an ample lounge area with plenty of nooks and crannies for a spot of relaxing.
With its high location, the hotel has great views of Longyearbyen, the Lars glacier and the Longyear glacier.
Hotel facilities
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The hotel’s main restaurant, Funktionærmessen (or more simply shortened to Funken) has wonderful views of the town and serves a carefully selected selection of delicious a la carte dishes for its guests - King crab, dry-aged meats and local food like Svalbard reindeer are amongst the specialities.
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Funken Bar is Longyearbyen’s only specialised cocktail bar with a wide selection of first-class spirits, vintage wines and decorative drinks.
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Complimentary pudding can be enjoyed every afternoon in the warmly welcoming lounge area. This is the ideal spot to sit in front of the fire enjoying a good book.
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Purchase souvenirs in the small gift shop next to the reception
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The hotel also has a sauna for guest use which is heated daily and a small gym onsite.
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Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel.
Room types
Double/twin rooms: these stylish rooms have everything you need for a comfortable stay and a great night's sleep. Each room has a TV, tea and coffee-making facilities, toiletries, bathrobes, thermostat and minibar.
Suites: the suites are spacious and comfortable and offer additional amenities to the standard rooms, including a separate bedroom and living room with workspace and wonderful views over the town or surrounding mountains.
Image Credit: Agurtxane Concellon,Hurtigruten Svalbard
01670 785 085