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Make the Most of Your Longyearbyen Stay

The world's northernmost town

Longyearbyen exists at 78 degrees north, where the sun doesn't set for 4 months each year and polar bears outnumber residents. This former coal mining settlement has transformed into a sophisticated Arctic outpost, home to people from over 50 countries who've chosen life at the edge of the habitable world. Colorful wooden houses perch on stilts above the permafrost, while the Svalbard Science Centre anchors the town's role as a research hub. The juxtaposition feels surreal—you'll remove your shoes indoors as a sign of respect, yet carrying rifles outside settlement limits remains mandatory for polar bear protection.

Dining and cultural experiences

Huset operates one of Scandinavia's largest wine cellars with over 15,000 bottles, serving Nordic cuisine featuring reindeer and seal. Funktionærmessen Restaurant at Funken Lodge specializes in king crab and dry-aged meats within a historic mining officials' hall. The Svalbard Museum chronicles 400 years of whaling, trapping, and exploration, while Galleri Svalbard showcases Arctic-inspired art. Day trips reach Pyramiden's preserved Soviet ghost town and the Russian settlement of Barentsburg.

Practical considerations

The compact town center remains walkable, with Svalbard Airport just 5 kilometers away. Members can use miles for accommodations at properties like Radisson Blu Polar Hotel, positioning yourself for expedition departures into the surrounding wilderness.

Frequently Asked Questions about Longyearbyen

Can I book hotels in Longyearbyen with miles on Delta Stays?

Yes, you can use your Delta miles for your hotel reservation in Longyearbyen, or you can opt for a miles-plus-cash combination to provide more booking options. Upon accessing your Delta SkyMiles® account, you will find Member-valued offers at participating properties that could enhance your visit.

What are the benefits of booking my Longyearbyen hotel on Delta Stays?

As a SkyMiles Member, you will earn 2 miles per $1 spent on completed hotel stays and vacation rentals reserved through Delta Stays. Plus, you will receive access to Member promotions at select properties, along with the option to complete payment using miles, cash, or a combination. Simply sign in to your SkyMiles account or enter your SkyMiles number at checkout when paying with cash to ensure you earn your miles. Please allow up to 8 weeks after completing a stay for miles to appear in the SkyMiles account provided. Please also note that if you use miles to pay for any portion of your stay, you will not earn miles on that reservation, including any amount paid with cash.

Can I change or cancel my hotel booking made through Delta Stays?

Each property maintains its own cancellation policy. We recommend reviewing the specific cancellation policy displayed under each hotel's details before completing your reservation. Some rates may be refundable, while others may be non-refundable. Any modifications or cancellations to your reservation may affect the number of miles you earn and receive in your account.

Can I book with my Delta SkyMiles® American Express® Card?

As a Delta SkyMiles® Gold, Platinum, or Reserve American Express® Cardholder, you can earn additional miles along with valuable benefits, including an annual statement credit of up to $200 applicable toward prepaid accommodations booked through Delta Cars and Stays. Please note that terms apply to these offerings. For an overview of the advantages associated with your card membership, please visit the Delta SkyMiles® American Express Credit Cards page where you can review complete benefit details.

Can I earn MQDs on Delta Stays hotel bookings?

Periodically, Delta Stays provides special promotions for SkyMiles Members to earn Medallion® Qualification Dollars on accommodations reserved through their booking service. We recommend accessing the Delta Stays MQD Offer page to view current MQDs promotions and examine their terms and conditions.

Do I need to be a Delta SkyMiles Member to book a hotel on Delta Stays?

No, Delta Stays is available to everyone for hotel bookings. However, by becoming a SkyMiles Member, you will unlock the ability to earn miles and access Member-only prices and offers. As a SkyMiles Member, you will receive 2 miles per $1 spent through Delta Cars and Stays (not including taxes and other charges). Joining the SkyMiles program is entirely free. Register today by visiting the delta.com.

On Delta Stays, can I book a vacation rental?

Yes, beyond traditional hotels, Delta Stays provides an extensive collection of vacation rentals for your travel needs. You can search for homes, condos, and other unique stays powered by Vrbo on the Vacation Rentals page.

Which hotels have high ratings in Longyearbyen?

In Longyearbyen, you’ll find 9 hotels to choose from when you book on Delta Stays. Radisson Blu Polar Hotel Spitsbergen has a guest rating of 8.8 out of 10, and features 2 hot tubs and an ocean-view restaurant. Another top-rated hotel is Svalbard Hotell - Polfareren, where you can enjoy a restaurant and a bar/lounge. Funken Lodge has a rating of 9.6 and this hotel has a restaurant and a bar/lounge.

What's a good time of year to visit Longyearbyen?

To experience Svalbard during great weather, consider a visit from June through August when temperatures are milder and you'll find excellent wildlife viewing as sea ice melts. For off-peak prices and more deals on hotels, consider visiting during January when you can experience the Polar Night with quieter accommodations and lower flight costs.

*Terms and conditions:

Mileage Offer:

SkyMiles Members will earn two (2) miles per US$1 or equivalent foreign currency spent at https://carsandstays.delta.com/Opens in a new window on the base hotel rate for a completed hotel stay. Base hotel rate is the cost of the hotel room, before taxes and fees, charged at the time of booking or upon checkout. Taxes and fees, gratuities, room service other booking charges, or any bookings which are paid or reduced by miles, redemption vouchers or discount codes are excluded from mileage credit. For clarity, if miles are used as a form of payment (whether for all or a portion of the booking), no portion of the booking will be eligible to earn miles under this offer. Except with respect to the Hertz Mileage offer (listed below), SkyMiles Members will earn two (2) miles per eligible US$1 or equivalent foreign currency spent at https://carsandstays.delta.com/Cars on the base car rental rate for a completed car qualifying rental booking (“Qualifying Dollars”). A qualifying rental booking includes rentals at a participating location for one or more days at rates other than travel industry rates or discounts, wholesale of tour package rates or discounts, wholesale tour package rates, insurance/dealer replacement rates, corporate and government rates, group travel discounts, or rentals in conjunction with a frequent flyer car award, or other corporate agreements applicable to the respective car company. Calculation of the applicable standard mileage offer is listed below by car rental company. Qualifying Dollars include the base car rental rate, which is the cost of the car rental before taxes and fees, charged at the time of booking. Taxes, fees, other incidental charges, or other booking charges or any bookings which are paid or reduced by redemption vouchers or discount codes are excluded from mileage credit and are not included in the Qualifying Dollars.

This mileage offer does not apply to stays or car rentals booked through Delta Vacations or any cruises booked through Delta Cruises.

Standard mileage offer for car rentals booked at https://www.delta.com/Opens in a new window or https://carsandstays.delta.com/Opens in a new window:

Hertz Reservations:

• General SkyMiles Members earn 4 miles per Qualifying Dollar

• Silver Medallions earn 5 miles per Qualifying Dollar

• Gold Medallions earn 6 miles per Qualifying Dollar

• Platinum Medallions earn 7 miles per Qualifying Dollar

• Diamond Medallions earn 8 miles per Qualifying Dollar

Dollar and Thrifty Reservations:

• All SkyMiles Members earn 4 miles per Qualifying Dollar

Alamo, Enterprise, National, Avis, Budget, Payless and SIXT Reservations:

• All SkyMiles Members earn 2 miles per Qualifying Dollar