Hotel Arctic - Ilulissat

4-star hotel on the UNESCO-listed Ilulissat Icefjord in Greenland

Rooms & Suites

Hotel Arctic offers 4-star superior rooms with individually adjustable beds for optimal viewing comfort, and artwork by local artists in every room. The Aurora Cabins are designed for Northern Lights viewing, with private terraces and panoramic windows facing Disko Bay. Some suites include a minibar and panoramic sea views, while Outdoor Rooms provide direct mountain access from private terraces.

Dining Experiences

The gourmet Restaurant Ulo serves Greenlandic cuisine with fresh local ingredients, including muskox, reindeer, and halibut from Disko Bay. Brasserie Uno offers a more casual setting with Greenlandic buffets and barbecue during summer on the terrace. Flexible mealtimes allow guests to eat according to their activity schedules, and the bar provides a selection of wines and champagnes.

Location & Surroundings

The hotel sits on the shores of the Ilulissat Icefjord, a UNESCO World Heritage site, with views of Disko Bay and its icebergs from all rooms. A complimentary airport shuttle operates from Ilulissat Airport, 5 minutes away, and a shuttle service runs hourly to Ilulissat town center. The polar explorer Knud Rasmussen's birthplace museum is 2 miles away, and the Sermermiut Settlement is within walking distance.

Adventure & Activities

The tour desk arranges whale watching, dog sledding, and kayaking excursions directly from the hotel. The Mini LOOP Fitness facility uses High-Intensity Interval Training machines for quick workouts. Guests can also walk to the Icefjord for hiking, or use the hotel as a base for northern lights photography.

Business & Conferences

Hotel Arctic is the world's northernmost four-star hotel with a five-star conference center that accommodates up to 120 participants. Meeting and banquet facilities, along with fax and photocopying services, are available on-site. The hotel runs a training program for young people pursuing careers in hospitality, reflecting its commitment to local workforce development.

• Location: On the UNESCO Ilulissat Icefjord, 5 min from Ilulissat Airport
• Rooms: 4-star superior rooms with individually adjustable beds & Aurora Cabins
• Dining: Gourmet Restaurant Ulo with Greenlandic local cuisine & summer barbecue
• Adventure: Whale watching, dog sledding & kayaking tours from the hotel
• Business: Five-star conference center for 120 participants
• Comfort: Complimentary airport shuttle & flexible mealtimes