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Basecamp Hotel
Longyearbyen, Norway · Basecamp Explorer · Accessible Luxury
The Basecamp Hotel in Longyearbyen, Svalbard sits at 78 degrees north among the northernmost inhabited places on Earth, built in trapper style from driftwood, tar paper and sealskins. Formerly Trapper's Hotel, the 16-room lodge grew out of Basecamp Explorer, a Svalbard adventure travel pioneer established in 1998, and deliberately keeps televisions out of its rooms.
- 16 rooms
- Opened 1998
About Basecamp Hotel
- Built in trapper style from driftwood, tar paper and sealskins, it evokes an old polar trapper's cabin.
- Formerly called Trapper's Hotel, the 16-room lodge grew out of Basecamp Explorer, established in 1998 on Spitsbergen.
- The lodge deliberately has no televisions in its rooms.
History
The Basecamp Hotel in Longyearbyen, Svalbard, grew out of Basecamp Explorer, established in 1998 on Spitsbergen. Built in trapper style from driftwood, tar paper and recycled materials and formerly known as Trapper's Hotel, it has 16 rooms plus suites, with bathrooms renovated in autumn 2022.
Experiences
- Chasing the Northern Lights — Leave Longyearbyen to search for the Northern Lights in the wilderness with huskies and guides; 4 days, October to February.
- Whole day Mountain Hike from Longyearbyen — Daytrip with an experienced guide on mountains around Longyearbyen; 4-5 hours; snack and warm drinks included; minimum age 10.
- Winter Hike with Visit in Ice Cave — Daytrip with an experienced guide on mountains around Longyearbyen; 5-6 hours; lunch and warm drinks included; minimum age 10.
Amenities
- Free wifi
- Private bathrooms with showers
- Breakfast
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