Accommodation

Below you’ll find one of the most comprehensive resources online with images of Greenland’s remotest accommodations. Hotel Arctic and Ilminanq Lodge are well documented online but the remaining properties are not: Avani in Uummannaq, Qaanaaq Accommodation, and Ittoqqortoormiit Guest House. Feel free to contact us if you have questions about these accommodations.

 Hotel Arctic Property Images

The photos below were taken by me at Hotel Arctic with a simple cell phone camera. These are the newish outdoor rooms that have a great view. Samples of the view can be seen below.

Ilimanaq Lodge

A mere hour or two away from Ilulissat by boat is a tiny settlement called Ilimanaq that recently underwent a development project with these eco-lodges custom built for guests wanting to experience a unique getaway. Today, there is a 2 star Michelin Restaurant called Koks on the property. Please take a quick search online to learn more about both of these exceptional experiences.

I highly recommend this as a 2 night add on to your stay in Ilulissat. World of Greenland operates this property and they will arrange the boat transfer there. All the cabins have a couch downstairs but the two twin beds are located in a loft. If you have trouble going up and down the narrow stairway / ladder then please opt for the day trip and stay in Ilulissat instead.

I visited Ilimanaq for the first time in June 2017 just after these opened. Photos below are my own. This is absolutely one of the most luxurious properties in Greenland outside of Hotel Arctic, Hotel Ilulissat, and Hotel Qaqortoq (South Greenland).

Avani Accommodation in Uummannaq

Avani is a new-ish company that is by far the most authentic option in Uummannaq since you get to stay in the iconic colourful houses with a view of the fjord, harbor, and any goings on in Uummannaq. These were taken in March 2023 for a stay at the 2 bedroom red house, which can sleep up to 5 people. These are some of the best views I’ve ever enjoyed in Greenland.

Views from Qaanaaq Accommodation by Kista

Qaanaaq, previously known as Thule, is the adventure of a lifetime. Please see the ample documentation on the region to see what’s of interest to you.

There are only a couple of options of where you can stay in Qaanaaq. Hotel Qaanaaq is one option but I stayed at Kista’s place due to limited space. Please let me know if you have trouble finding her contact info on the Visit Greenland site. It’s a bedroom in her cozy home but these are views of what you can see from it. This is the at the end of the world so there are a lot of pre-fab homes and because of the permafrost up there, all pipes are above ground as are the graves. It’s worth noting the indigenous were forcibly relocated in the 1950s when Thule Air Base was constructed in the wake of the Cold War. They previously lived around the Dundas and Pituffik area but now live 60 miles away from ancestral hunting grounds into manufactured homes, some of which aren’t great on the exterior as shown in the images. However, it’s inside these homes where you can meet some of the warmest people in Greenland and eat the freshest food directly from the hunters. The locals have found ingenious ways to survive in a hostile environment isolated and a six hour flight from the capital, Nuuk - essentially, it’s the entire distance SF to New York but going north towards the geographic north pole.

Qaanaaq is not a luxurious place but the history and life style makes up for it.

Ittoqqortoormiit Guest House

This is one of the most remote hotels in the world. The pictures will tell the story about the guest house, the views, and the surroundings. It is self-catering so you’ll need to buy your own food at the shop and prepare it in one of the two well-equipped kitchens. It’s also worth noting that this is one of the only flush toilets in the town. The guest house is a gem and very comfortable especially if you get the rooms upstairs!