Hotels in Greenland

Hotels in Greenland: your guide to where to stay

How much does a hotel in Greenland cost?

The price depends on the standard, the city and the dates. The table shows indicative nightly rates for a double room. The cheapest month is usually February, while August is the priciest. It is an expensive destination, as everything is shipped or flown in.

Indicative rates, updated periodically. For exact prices and availability, select your dates in the search above.

Where to stay in Greenland: most popular cities

The towns sit mostly on the west coast and are cut off from each other by ice. The destinations travellers choose most often are:

• Nuuk. The capital and the most visited city. The widest choice of hotels, restaurants and the Old Harbour. The natural base.
• Ilulissat. A town by an ice fjord listed by UNESCO. The best place to see drifting icebergs.
• Kangerlussuaq. A former air base and the main transfer hub, the gateway to the ice sheet.
• Tasiilaq. The largest settlement on the east coast, ringed by rugged mountains.
• Qaqortoq. The largest town in the south, a base for the greener, milder region.

Nightly rates vary between cities. Here are indicative prices per night for a double room:

What to see in Greenland

Greenland is a destination for lovers of raw nature and ice, not city sightseeing.

• The Ilulissat ice fjord. Huge icebergs breaking off the glacier, a UNESCO site. Best seen from a boat.
• Hiking. Trails for everyone, from short walks to multi-day treks with overnights in mountain huts.
• Dog sledding. The traditional way to travel in winter, today also an attraction for visitors.
• A coastal cruise. The Sarfaq Ittuk ship carries passengers along the west coast with cabins for sleeping and an ever-changing view.
• Nuuk. The capital blends old traditions with an Arctic city, with restaurants and the Old Harbour.

How much does a trip to Greenland cost

It is an expensive place. The currency is the Danish krone, and cards work in the towns. A meal in a cheaper restaurant is around 100 kr per person. Grocery prices are higher than in mainland Europe, as goods are brought in. It is worth carrying cash outside the larger towns.

When is the best time to visit Greenland

Summer, roughly June to August, is the brightest and most comfortable time for hiking, cruises and watching icebergs. It is also when prices peak (highest in August). Winter is the cheapest (lowest in February) and suits the northern lights and dog sledding, but it is cold and dark. Weather can quickly disrupt flight plans.

Getting to and around Greenland

Air Greenland flies year-round between Kangerlussuaq and Copenhagen, with summer links via Narsarsuaq, and flights from Reykjavik serve various airports. Greenland has no road network between towns, so you travel by plane, helicopter or coastal ship. The only city bus (Nuup Bussi) runs in Nuuk, larger settlements have taxis, and dog sleds appear in winter. Domestic flights and helicopters link the smaller villages.

Example hotels in Greenland

A few recognisable properties for reference:

• Nuuk Hotel Apartments in Nuuk (apartments in the capital, upper tier).
• Hotel Søma Ilulissat in Ilulissat (close to the ice fjord, from approx. 1,300 kr).
• Hotel Nordlys near Ilulissat (small and cosy, from approx. 1,200 kr).