Located close to Ilulissat Harbour and Ilulissat Hospital, Hotel Arctic provides a free breakfast buffet, a free roundtrip airport shuttle, and a terrace. Be sure to enjoy a meal at the two on-site restaurants. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a coffee shop/cafe and a library.
Located in Ilulissat, Hotel Arctic is near the airport. Knud Rasmussen Museum and Ilulissat Harbour are two other places to visit that come recommended. Looking to get your feet wet? Kayaking, motor boating and sailing adventures can be found near the property. Visit our Ilulissat travel guide
Luxury hotel located near Ilulissat Harbour with rooms renovated in 2024
Located close to Ilulissat Hospital and Knud Rasmussen Museum, Hotel Arctic provides a free breakfast buffet, a free roundtrip airport shuttle, and a terrace. Be sure to enjoy a meal at the two on-site restaurants. In addition to a coffee shop/cafe and a library, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
Free self parking
9 meeting rooms, tour/ticket assistance, and a gift shop
A 24-hour front desk, concierge services, and a TV in the lobby
Room features
All 107 individually furnished rooms include comforts such as premium bedding and pillow menus, as well as thoughtful touches like laptop-friendly workspaces and separate sitting areas.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
Recycling and LED light bulbs
Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
50-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
Balconies or patios, wardrobes/closets, and separate sitting areas
Awards and affiliations
Sustainability Certifications
This property is certified by this third-party sustainability certification scheme: Green Key (Foundation for Environmental Education). For more information on what this certification requires and verifies, please visit their website.
Free roundtrip airport shuttle from 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM at scheduled times
Free self parking on site
Food and drink
Free buffet breakfast available 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends
2 restaurants
A bar/lounge
A coffee shop/cafe
Coffee and tea in common areas
Snack bar/deli
Things to do
Bicycle storage
Gym
Library
TV in common areas
Family friendly
Laundry facilities
Separate in-room dining area
Snack bar/deli
Soundproofed rooms
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Gift shop/newsstand
Guidebooks
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Guest services
Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Multilingual staff
Tour and ticket assistance
Business services
24-hour business center
9 meeting rooms
Computer station
Conference center
Outdoors
Outdoor furniture
Terrace
Accessibility
Area rugs in public areas
Hardwood flooring in public areas
Hardwood flooring in room
No elevator
Tile flooring in public areas
More
3 floors
Annual offsets purchased for at least 10% of carbon footprint
Built in 1987
Comprehensive food waste policy
Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
Double-glazed windows
Eco-friendly cleaning products used
Fireplace in lobby
Humane treatment of captive wild animals
Local artist showcase
Local culture and ecosystem education
Locally sourced food prioritized
Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
Reception hall
Renovated guestrooms - January 2024
Some LED lighting used
Waste recycling policy
Room amenities
Bedroom
Blackout drapes
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Entertainment
50-inch flat-screen TV with satellite premium channels
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Limited room service
Separate dining area
More
Access via exterior corridors
Energy-saving switches used
Heating
Individual decor
Individual furnishings
Laptop workspace
LED lighting
Phone
Recycling
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed rooms
Water-efficient showers
Water-efficient toilets
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
This property offers transfers from the airport; guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for DKK 550.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are available for DKK 500.0 per day
Property payment types
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
A tax is imposed by the city: DKK 30.00 per person, per night, up to 21 nights
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
Crib (infant bed) fee: DKK 500.0 per day
Rollaway bed fee: DKK 550.0 per day
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
This property uses some solar energy
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Property class
Hotelstars Union assigns an official star rating for properties in Greenland. This property is rated 4 star Superior and is displayed on this page as 4.5 stars.
Frequently asked questions
Is Hotel Arctic pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Arctic?
As of 18 September 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Arctic on 19 October 2026 start from AED 611, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking?
Self parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Hotel Arctic?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 AM.
What time is check-out at Hotel Arctic?
Check-out is at 10:00 AM.
Does Hotel Arctic provide a shuttle to the airport?
Yes, there's a free airport shuttle that runs 6:00 AM–7:00 PM at scheduled times.
Where is Hotel Arctic located?
Situated near the airport, this luxury hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Ilulissat Harbour and Knud Rasmussen Museum. Ilulissat Hospital is 1.4 mi (2.2 km) away.
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Reviews
Hotel Arctic Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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Unfortunately early check out time of 10am and no comfortable spaces where to await flight departures. Check in at 3pm so very long time to service rooms.
Great quality of food at buffet of Greenland specialties.
Beautiful setting. A long walk from town, but there is a twice hourly bus that makes it simple. Property is spread out, so get ready to haul your gear over gravel and stairs with zero offer of help from the staff. Decent breakfast.
Had a 1 bedroom apartment with an AMAZING view. Hotel is a bit out of town which was perfect for me as I prefer calm and quiet anf did not mind the walk into town but others may not like this. Included airport shuttle was good. Breakfast was excellent when there was power. However, on the last morning the power was out AND there was no water. So could not even shower before the long trip home. Brrakfast was also very limited and staff were not as helpful at this time. A hotel of this size should have a backup generator to run essential electricity, ovens for food and plumbing. There was a very competant and kind young woman called Freya who worked both front desk and at the retaurant; she truly understood excellent customer service and I am very grateful for her! So, in summary, I would recommend this hotel when there is not a power outage!
It is probably the best hotel to stay in Ilullisat. It is clean in a good location, and the majority of the staff are good, except for the odd new person. The food though is quite poor, the selection is not great, and not great for vegetarians. They are inflexible to accommodate.
I like the airport shuttle. Breakfast included. Great views from the room. The room is bit small for 2. Only 1 mile walking to the town center. Nice exercise room. Friendly staff.
A most beautiful view from the cabin. All the staff were brilliant. I love my stay here.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Elmar
21 December 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Absolutely unbelievable! The views from the glass cabins is stunning and a completely unique experience. The staff of the main hotel impeccably friendly and the food while pricey is excellent. We can’t wait to be back.
Elmar and Steve from Dallas
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review
6/10 Okay
Jane
10 June 2025
Disliked: Amenities
The view from the room and the terrace is fabulous
Stayed in one of the cabins which was wonderful. Very spacious, heated floors and gorgeous views. The only downside was getting to the room, as they are outside you need to walk along the external footpath, parts of which are stone/gravel and very uneven to reach the wooden path. It was quite difficult getting a heavy suitcase up the stairs in the freezing cold.
Staff were friendly, food was excellent and there is also a free shuttle to and from the airport. Make sure you book with reception the night prior to departure. Approx 20 min to walk into town or you can get the bus or order a taxi at reception. The bus timetable is displayed at the reception desk.
We booked Aurora cabin for 5 nights. The room and views are fantastic but the service was terrible
I informed the hotel before we arrived that we were vegetarians which they acknowledged but still left a meat sandwich in our room as a freebie
When my wife went to the reception to discuss this the lady at the receptionist wanted evidence that we had sent an e-mail, which was really disappointing
Even worse we had dinner in the hotel. The menu had 2 vegetarian choice which were OK. We mentioned we were staying 5 nights and asked if the chefs would be able to cook something else and we were told that was not an option. Interestingly the hotel had a vegetarian pasta salad in lunch menu. We asked if we could have that for dinner
Disappointingly we were told they couldn't do that. I cannot understand why any restaurant let alone a restaurant in 4 star hotel cannot accommodate such small request
Would not recommend the hotel based on service
Jaymin
Each night we were able to watch a whale play in the bay with the sun setting behind it with beautiful icebergs. A very mice way to end the day. The hotel is just outside the town but it was easy to get in by taxi or bus.
There's a lot of good stuff to say about this property. First, it's owned by Air Greenland so if your flight is canceled or delayed (as was ours), they put you up in this hotel, which is the closest one to the airport. The city bus, which only costs a couple bucks and runs every 30 minutes, actually stops in the parking lot. Too, there's a free shuttle to and from the hotel from the airport. The restaurant and bar are a real plus, but the breakfast buffet is the best one we had in 3 weeks in Iceland and Greenland. It puts all others to shame. The trick is to fill up there and save the cost of lunch before spending your life's earnings on dinner in Greenland.
The downside to the Hotel is that it's not close to the city center or restaurants which is either a short bus ride away or about a 20-minute walk. The Icefjord Center is completely on the other side of town and the grocery store is in the city center. Taxis are expensive (what isn't in Greenland) but readily available.
We loved the view from the room. All the icebergs floating outside the window were awesome. Too, the boat tours are about a 15-minute walk from the hotel.
The staff was particularly awesome in helping us when our flight was initially canceled and then significantly delayed the next day (typical Greenland weather). I'm a walker and there aren't that many hotels and restaurants in Ililusat. I really think Hotel Arctic is the best of the bunch.
Fantastic hotel on the coast with great views on the icebergs. We stayed in a one bedroom apartment for 5 nights and it was excellent all around. The breakfast had a great range of choices. We highly recommend.
The only thing that’s good is the view! The rest is all terribly terrible, the staff not helpful, rooms are dirty & smelly, the website advertises amenities all false! Definitely not a 4 & half stars hotel. Will never be back.
For some reason, I didn’t know breakfast was included. It wasn’t written in the room materials and I don’t recall the staff telling me, so it wasn’t until three days had passed that I found out. Boy, …. And the free airport bus didn’t arrive on time. In fact, I had to ask about it multiple times before they called the driver and got him to come over. Even so, my flight was cancelled because of the weather, so maybe the bus driver just figured no planes were leaving that morning and didn’t bother to make his rounds. So, it’s a luxury hotel in appearance, but the staff should make a bigger effort.
I stayed here during a photo workshop in two different room types for about 6 nights total. Just note that they are very prompt with their check in and check out times but they have several seating areas where you can wait and wifi is available to use in all areas, plus offer storage for your luggage.
I stayed in a 2 bedroom apartment the first night and it was beautiful and very spacious. It was a short walk from the main building and had a nice view of the water. Just note that you do have to go up and down several sets of stairs to get to the apts. For the rest of my stay I was in a regular hotel room in the main building which was very nice and cozy.
The staff there were wonderful, friendly and answered all of my questions. I wish I remembered her name but there was one girl at the front desk that I would especially like to mention for helping me and having patience with me and my questions. She has blond curly hair and was very kind.
The hotel itself is outside the main town a little ways but there is a bus that stops right at the hotel that will drop you off at a few locations in town and a few people in my group had no problem walking there.
They also offer a free shuttle to and from the airport and each day they list the flights and what time you should be ready for the shuttle which was very convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Paula
21 February 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The rooms were nice and clean, the staff very friendly, but Martin the chef/server at restaurant Ulo was amazing! You can tell that he loves his job, he was very polite and cordial.
I stay 2 nights in the glass cabin and it was the highlight of my trip!