The Arctic outpost and you

As you enter Basecamp Hotel in the centre of Longyearbyen, you are welcomed with the warm glow of candlelight against driftwood panelled walls and, on occasions, the inviting smell of freshly cooked waffles. The atmosphere is both homely and rustic, making you feel instantly at ease and comfortable. The focus of the hotel is on the public communal areas, where guests are encouraged to meet and share experiences from their travels. There is a open-plan lounge and dining area, each adorned with pieces of wooden carved furniture, local handicrafts and pictures and memorabilia which depict the history of the archipelago and tells stories of the trapper’s who were based here in the late 18th and 19th centuries. This is an intimate and sociable hotel, and with only a handful of double and twin rooms - early booking is recommended.

Accommodation:

• 16 rooms including 1 single, 4 standard and 9 triple rooms and 2 suites
• All rooms have a bathroom (shower), seating area and complimentary WiFi
• Triple rooms are made up of a single bed and bunk bed or three single beds
• Suites have a mezzanine level and can accommodate 4 guests. One suite has two bedrooms and can accommodate 6 guests
• Hairdryers available from reception

Amenities/Leisure:

• Buffet breakfast and dining area
• Lounge with small library by reception
• Complimentary tea and coffee available throughout the day
• Bar
• Lounge with cable TV and large skylights
• Summer and Winter activities available

Cape Linné, on the island of Spitsbergen, is home to the Isfjord Radio Adventure Hotel, originally an important telecommunications link between Svalbard and mainland Norway.

Established in 1933, 90km away from the civilisation of Longyearbyen, the station was destroyed during the Second World War before being re-built. Today parts of the old establishment have been preserved and in 2013 Isfjord Radio was awarded the St Olav’s Rose – the hallmark of Norwegian Heritage.

During the winter, when a blanket of snow covers the island (mid February to April), the property is reached by snowmobile or dog sled (approx. 6 hours with stops en route) and in the summer (May to September) arrival is by rib boat (approx 1½ hrs), across the Isfjord.

Accommodation:

• 22 standard rooms with communal bathroom facilities (shower rooms with shower shampoo and conditioner and separate toilets)
•  The rooms are separated in three buildings: the Main Building have 7 twin/double rooms, 3 showers and a lounge and dining area; the Blue House has 3 twin/double rooms and 1 single room, a lounge and 1 shower room – good for a family or group of friends; and the Red House which is a replica of the old station, has 10 twin/double rooms and 2 showers
• Double bedded rooms will accommodate an extra bed for an adult or child

Amenities/Leisure:

• Buffet breakfast
• Restaurant serving 4-course dinners – vegetarians are catered for on request
• Sauna (free of charge)
• Complimentary WiFi throughout the property
• In summer you can take a dip in the fjord – ice cold water (c.2 degrees), and receive a special certificate from the hotel for your efforts

Closed: 01Oct to mid Feb

As you enter Basecamp Hotel in the centre of Longyearbyen, you are welcomed with the warm glow of candlelight against driftwood panelled walls and, on occasions, the inviting smell of freshly cooked waffles. The atmosphere is both homely and rustic, making you feel instantly at ease and comfortable. The focus of the hotel is on the public communal areas, where guests are encouraged to meet and share experiences from their travels. There is a open-plan lounge and dining area, each adorned with pieces of wooden carved furniture, local handicrafts and pictures and memorabilia which depict the history of the archipelago and tells stories of the trapper’s who were based here in the late 18th and 19th centuries. This is an intimate and sociable hotel, and with only a handful of double and twin rooms - early booking is recommended.

Accommodation:

• 16 rooms including 1 single, 4 standard and 9 triple rooms and 2 suites
• All rooms have a bathroom (shower), seating area and complimentary WiFi
• Triple rooms are made up of a single bed and bunk bed or three single beds
• Suites have a mezzanine level and can accommodate 4 guests. One suite has two bedrooms and can accommodate 6 guests
• Hairdryers available from reception

Amenities/Leisure:

• Buffet breakfast and dining area
• Lounge with small library by reception
• Complimentary tea and coffee available throughout the day
• Bar
• Lounge with cable TV and large skylights
• Summer and Winter activities available