Greenland, a place of stunningly rugged landscapes, is a tourist hub. Greenland lodging therefore is a very important part of tourism as well as for the Greenlanders. Many kinds of accommodations are found in Greenland. Lodges, hotels, inns, guest houses, resorts, youth hostels, Greenland is full of them.
Hotels are there in Major towns but only in certain places they match up to European standards. Apart from hotels one can stay in Youth hostels which are present in several towns. In south Greenland one can put up at the Seamens houses or mountain huts for a day or two. Other kinds of Greenland lodging includes camping or staying in igloos. Though there are no official camping grounds most regions have specific areas for the campers to put up their tents. Camping is allowed everywhere except on the ruins or the cultivated lands in the southern part of the country. Campers can visit the local tourist offices for information on the camping sites and other details. Igloo hotel is built in winter every year in Kangerlussuaq. There is a big central igloo which is linked with four to six smaller igloos by tunnels. The whole igloo complex has a bar, ice sculptures and ice furniture. In the southern town of Narsaq there are several companies that provide individual homes on rent.
A list of hotels and the contact information for local tourist offices can be found in The Greenland Guide. More information for staying at Narsaq can be derived from Narsaq Tourist Office.
The most popular and recommended Greenland lodgings are:
- Hotel arctic
- Seaman's Home
- Hotel Sisimiut
- Ice Cap boat ride
- B & l's Lodge
- Hotel Hans Eqede, Nuuk
Aasiaat hotels, Greenland has apartments, rooms, hostel and camping grounds in Disko Bay
These different kinds of Greenland lodging provide shelter to the tourists, passing seafarers and other travelers. The lodgings are reasonably priced, friendly, and warm and provide good service.
