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Funken Lodge

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#1 of 5 hotels in Longyearbyen
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Funken Lodge offers modern comfort in historic surroundings, and a truly unique Svalbard experience. It is situated on “The Hill” and the views are breathtaking, overlooking Longyearbyen as and the nearby glaciers. The hotel was constructed in 1947, and totally refurbished in 2018, offering guests a home away from home in the Arctic.
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Property amenities
Free parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Fitness Centre with Gym / Workout Room
Free breakfast
Boating
Hiking
Airport transportation
Conference facilities
Street parking
Wifi
Bar / lounge
Restaurant
Breakfast available
Breakfast buffet
Breakfast in the room
Special diet menus
Bicycle tours
Fishing
Banquet room
Meeting rooms
Baggage storage
Gift shop
Non-smoking hotel
24-hour front desk
Dry cleaning
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Allergy-free room
Bathrobes
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Coffee / tea maker
Minibar
Flatscreen TV
Hair dryer
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Bridal suite
Non-smoking rooms
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Family rooms
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Languages Spoken
English, Norwegian
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rachmpettit wrote a review 12 Mar
Louisville, Kentucky84 contributions41 helpful votes
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My husband and I stayed three nights at Funken and wish we had stayed longer! We booked a junior suite which was ideal. Having a little sitting room to spread out our luggage and hang our winter gear was very helpful. The rooms are on the small size but the details are well chosen. Bedding is very comfortable and we liked being able to crack the window open for some fresh night air. The breakfast spread is fantastic. Everything from fresh breads, cold cuts, fruit, yogurt, made to order eggs, bacon, pastries, and even smoothies. The bar/lounge is the ideal place to sip a cocktail after a day of adventuring. One of the bartenders made one of the best whiskey sours I have ever had. Staff is very knowledgeable and helpful for any request, from calling taxis to booking activities. A short 10 minute walk gets you to the center of the town and you have the best view.
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Date of stay: February 2024Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Responded 5 days ago
Dear Rachmeptit, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience from your recent stay with us at Funken Lodge, we really appreciate it. I am so happy you decided to stay with us and that we were able to provide you the level of service and comfort you deserve. I, along with the entire Funken Lodge team very much hope we have the chance to welcome you back in the future. Best regards, Luiz Cauduro, Hotel manager
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Tobias R wrote a review Sept 2022
London, United Kingdom1599 contributions880 helpful votes
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This hotel is on the edge of the city. So if you plan to move from another hotel (we moved from basecamp) bare in mind that there is a hill to climb to get to the hotel. Absolutely manageable but just to keep in mind. The hotel is indeed very nice. Ambience is great. They have a lovely bar in their with a lot of cozy seats. Our dinner was part of an Hurtigruten Package. It was a soup buffet which was ok. Breakfast was great except the coffee. I don't know what it was but it didn't taste good. Both times we had breakfast there. A bit burnt. Anyway, The room was very spacious had a minibar, a lot of complimentary things and a great shower. The bed was super comfy and in general it was very quiet so you could get a very good night sleep. Lovely and very attentive staff as well. Very nice stay.
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Date of stay: September 2022
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Responded 28 Sept 2022
Dear 559tobiasr, Thank you for rating us 5 out 5. We are happy to know that you had a fantastic stay at our hotel. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed the services throughout the hotel. We appreciate you sharing your feedback regarding the coffee and we will use your comments to improve our guest experience. Our staff will be glad to know your warm words addressed to them. We hope we have the chance to see you again next time. Best regards, Isère - Front desk
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Kayleigh B wrote a review 9 Mar
Nottinghamshire117 contributions106 helpful votes
We spent so long deciding which of the hotels in Lonyearbyen to stay in as they all looked fantastic and we are very happy that we chose the Funken Lodge. Transport to and from the airport was simple on the shuttle bus available. Staff were friendly, helpful and readily available. The room was very clean and comfortable, all basic amenities were provided and more. Plenty of comfortable seating to relax in within the hotel and because of the location, the views from all the windows were stunning. Breakfast was plentiful, something for everyone, it is worth noting that we found the restaurant booked up quickly, however, you can eat in the bar area with no prior booking, we had delicious burgers one evening! Despite our best efforts, we didn’t see any Northern lights or polar bears, but we didn’t care because there’s so much more to Longyearbyen than that and it’s a perfect excuse for another visit in the future. Thank you Funken Lodge for an unforgettable stay in the Arctic desert!
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Date of stay: February 2024
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Responded 1 week ago
Dear Kayleigh. Thank you so much for taking the time to write a review of your recent stay with us, your feedback is invaluable and appreciated. I am so happy you made the decision to stay with us and we were able to provide you with the service and comfort you deserve. I very much hope we have the chance to welcome you back to Longyearbyen and Funken Lodge again in the future. Best regards, Luiz Cauduro, Hotel manager
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Simen wrote a review Feb 2024
Copenhagen, Denmark1557 contributions413 helpful votes
First time to Svalbard and we were very excited. We were so happy when arriving to the hotel. Great location with great views towards the city center. The hotel was a great combo of being all that you want from a nice hotel but still being cozy. We had a great junior suite with awesome views. Great having that extra space since we stayed a total of 5 nights. But not to worry - there are many great areas to unwind and relax, work or work out at the hotel. Staff was super - each and everyone. Great breakfast and nice restaurant also for dinner. We will be back to Svalbard I’m sure - and we will stay at this hotel again!!! So should you.
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Date of stay: February 2024Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip: Easy transport from airport by bus. No need to prebook.
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Responded 2 weeks ago
Dear Norwegian1975, Thank you for your positive words, we really appreciate the feedback. I am so happy you had such an enjoyable stay with us. I am even more delighted to hear that you plan to come back in the future. The Funken Lodge team look forward to welcoming you back. Best regards, Luiz Cauduro, Hotel manager
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SharonAB wrote a review Feb 2024
Birkenhead, United Kingdom112 contributions77 helpful votes
Second time at Funken and would choose again and again. Outstanding service, friendly staff … amazing food and super clean rooms. Staff can’t do enough to make you feel welcome. Restaurant is beautiful. We have nothing but positives to say about this beautiful hotel in the Arctic
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Date of stay: February 2024
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Responded 3 weeks ago
Dear Lillylid, Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience with us. It's truly heartwarming to read your kind words and to know that you enjoyed your second stay at Funken just as much as the first. We take great pride in delivering outstanding service, and it's wonderful to hear that our staff's friendliness and attention to detail made your stay memorable. We look forward to the pleasure of hosting you many more times in the future. Best regards, Luiz Cauduro, Hotel manager
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DuskyPeculiar wrote a review Feb 2024
Cumbria, United Kingdom1 contribution
Really enjoyed my stay at Funken Lodge, and Norway / Svalbard is such a once in a lifetime experience. The staff at this hotel will really look after you and make sure your holiday is the best it can be. 100% recommend.
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Dear DuskyPeculiar, Thank you for sharing you Funken Lodge experiences, you feedback is very much appreciated. I am so happy you enjoyed your stay with us and very much hope we have the chance to welcome you back again in the future. Best regards, Luiz Cauduro, Hotel manager
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Bredhed wrote a review Feb 2024
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Come on guys, all smiles but dropped the ball on serving drinks, running out of 1 of the three house wines, other ingredients on the menu not available. I understand fully that Svalbard is the back of beyond but as you boast of hundreds of champagnes and a cellar full of wines sufficient to sink a battleship is it too much to expect the basics to be available? Hot chocolate with cream? No, not even that. Serving staf did their best and smiled a lot but a trip to the local supermarket should not be beyond you. These were not the only deficiencies but are representative of the otherwise nicely turned out place.
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Date of stay: February 2024
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Responded 4 weeks ago
Dear Goawayquickly, Thank you for dedicating time to share your thoughts in a review. Your feedback is invaluable to us, and we genuinely appreciate your candid comments. We are committed to utilizing your insights to enhance our overall guest experience. I sincerely apologize if our service fell short of your expectations during your recent stay. Please be assured that this is not reflective of our usual standards. Unfortunately, unforeseen challenges arose due to a 3-week delay in boat arrivals caused by adverse weather conditions on the mainland. This delay impacted on our operations, as well as the availability of basic products in our local supermarket and had a ripple effect on the entire community. Understanding the inconveniences this may have caused, I want to assure you that we are actively addressing these challenges to prevent such issues in the future. We value your feedback and take it as an opportunity to improve. Should you consider returning to Svalbard, we would be honored to have the chance to provide you with an improved and seamless experience. Your satisfaction is our priority, and we are dedicated to making amends. Thank you for your understanding, and we hope to welcome you back in the future. Warm regards, Luiz Cauduro Hotel Manager
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Y K wrote a review Feb 2024
Leicester, United Kingdom48 contributions29 helpful votes
Simply stunning hotel, great staff and a lovely feel to the place Lots of choices at the bar and some lovely menu options Located just on the edge of the town, but not too far away from everything Staff are always friendly and happy to help you enjoy your visit
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Date of stay: February 2024
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The The-Truth-Teller-UTB, Thank you for taking the time to share your Funken Lodge experience with us, we really appreciate the feedback. I am so happy you had such a wonderful experience and very much hope we have the chance to welcome you back in the future. Best regards, Luiz Cauduro, Hotel manager
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Sleep U wrote a review Feb 2024
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A very nice place to stay, comfortable, great staff, good food etc. what let the place down was a noisy bubbling radiator which needed bleeding in the bedroom. Reported it three times. The response was complete tosh that they couldn’t fix it as the building was protected as it was historic. Utter nonsense. The option were, no sleep or no heat. We chose no heat but we were lucky with the overnight temperature only getting down to minus 11 celcius.
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Date of stay: February 2024
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Responded 4 weeks ago
Dear Sleepu2022, Thank you for writing a review of your recent stay with us at Funken Lodge, your feedback is very much appreciated. You have my sincere apologies for the issue with the radiator and we will strive to improve this. I will speak to our facilities team asking them to show the reception team how to better deal with these situations in the future. Again please accept my apologies and I hope we have the opportunity to welcome you back again in the future to improve the overall impressions you have of Funken Lodge and the services we provide. Best reagards, Luiz Cauduro, Hotel manager
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kentfamily2017 wrote a review Feb 2024
Sevenoaks, United Kingdom6 contributions5 helpful votes
we went to Svalbard for 5 days February 24. The hotel is about a 15 minute walk from the main area of the town- uphill at the end on the way back but we enjoyed the walking. I think the taxis were quite expensive. The hotel was very warm, clean and cosy -rather too dimly lit for my eyesight but that seems like a common thing here at this time of the year. The staff were very helpful and the breakfast was really nice.
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Date of stay: February 2024
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Responded 4 weeks ago
Dear Kent family, Thank you for sharing your Funken Experience with us, your feedback is very much appreciated. I am so happy you had an enjoyable time with and we have on order new lamps to brighten up the lobby, bar and reception areas. I very much hope we have the opportunity to welcome you back again in the future. Best regards, Luiz Cauduro, Hotel manager
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NorwaySvalbardSpitsbergenLongyearbyen
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Frequently Asked Questions about Funken Lodge
Which popular attractions are close to Funken Lodge?
Nearby attractions include Svalbard Kirke (0.6 miles), Karlsberger Pub (0.5 miles), and Barbara Foto & Ramme (0.4 miles).
What are some of the property amenities at Funken Lodge?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, free breakfast, and an on-site restaurant.
What food & drink options are available at Funken Lodge?
Guests can enjoy free breakfast, an on-site restaurant, and a lounge during their stay.
Is parking available at Funken Lodge?
Yes, free parking and street parking are available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Funken Lodge?
Conveniently located restaurants include Gruvelageret, Fruene Kaffe Og Vinbar, and Huset Restaurant.
Are there opportunities to exercise at Funken Lodge?
Yes, guests have access to a fitness centre during their stay.
Does Funken Lodge have airport transportation?
Yes, Funken Lodge offers airport transportation for guests. We recommend calling ahead to confirm details.
Is Funken Lodge located near the city centre?
Yes, it is 0.6 miles away from the centre of Spitsbergen.
Are any cleaning services offered at Funken Lodge?
Yes, dry cleaning and laundry service are offered to guests.
Does Funken Lodge offer any business services?
Yes, it conveniently offers meeting rooms, a banquet room, and conference facilities.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at Funken Lodge?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English and Norwegian.