You can choose from a variety of accommodation options in South Greenland, ranging from hotels and guesthouses to diverse types of hostels. Another option is farm accommodation, which offers a unique opportunity to come into contact with the local population and catch a glimpse of the daily life of a Greenlandic family.

Blue Ice runs Igaliku Country Hotel (with café and restaurant) and Gardar Hostel in the charming village of Igaliku. During the Norse era, Igaliku was called Gardar. At the time, the community was built around the official residence of the Bishop of Greenland. Today, it is the starting point for several beautiful hikes in the area, and we highly recommend that you stay in the village for a couple of days on your tour of South Greenland.

Blue Ice also runs Narsarsuaq Hostel, a traditional yet modern hostel that is a convenient place in Narsarsuaq to meet other travellers. This is a budget alternative to the airport hotel and you can prepare your own meals in the large, well-equipped self-service kitchen.

Feel free to read more about both places below along with descriptions of the other accommodation options that we include in our package tours. You can book your accommodation by sending us an e-mail.

> Igaliku Country Hotel

> Gardar Hostel

> Narsarsuaq Hostel

> Other accommodation on Blue Ice tours

Igaliku Country Hotel offers cosy and comfortable accommodation combined with delicious meals made from local products and served at our café. The hiking opportunities are some of the best in the area, with at least two full day-hikes through stunning landscapes. Furthermore, the village itself is the perfect place to kick back and relax. You can rest with a book outside your cabin, go fishing at Lake 90 or explore the ancient Norse ruins of the former Episcopal residence.

Facilities

The country hotel has 8 double rooms and 6 cabins (each for two persons). The rooms are small but have comfortable beds. If you prefer a little more space, we recommend that you book a cabin. An extra bed can be set up in the cabins. Everything is newly renovated. There are separate showers and toilets in the corridor, and a dining room with a beautiful view of the village. The cabins have access to showers and toilets in a service house 20 metres away.

Accommodation at the Country Hotel includes bed linens, towels and breakfast. You can buy lunch, lunch packets and dinner at the café. Please note that the cabins are part of the Country Hotel complex and have no cooking facilities.

Wireless internet (Wi-Fi) is available at the Country Hotel for a fee.

Open during the summer

The Igaliku Country Hotel is open from mid-May to mid-September.

Transport

When travelling to Igaliku by boat, you will typically disembark at Itilleq, which is a 4 km walk on a gravel road from the village. You can choose to have your luggage transported by car or, if you are not up to completing the walk, you can also order a car transfer.

Transport of luggage: EUR/DKK 9/60 per person (one way).
Transfer by car: EUR/DKK 34/250 per tour (one way) (1-5 persons).

Igaliku Café

At Igaliku Café we serve breakfast, lunch and dinner. If you want to spend the day hiking in the area, you can order a lunch packet. Dinners consist of two main dishes with Greenlandic products. You can buy soft drinks, beer and wine to accompany your meal. We also sell coffee, tea, homemade cake, chocolate, snacks, post cards, maps and a number of souvenirs.

Gardar Hostel is a cosy hostel situated close to the harbour and the village shop. Guests bring their own sleeping bags (or rent one) and generally make their own food in the large, self-service kitchen. But you are also welcome to order your meals at Igaliku Café.

Facilities

There are 17 beds in 2-bed and 4-bed rooms. Separate showers and toilets. The hostel has a large self-service kitchen and a cosy dining/living room area.

Open during the summer

Gardar Hostel is open from mid-May to mid-September.

Transport

When travelling to Igaliku by boat, you will typically disembark at Itilleq, which is a 4 km walk on a gravel road from the village. You can choose to have your luggage transported by car or, if you are not up to completing the walk, you can also order a car transfer.

Transport of luggage: EUR/DKK 9/60 per person (one way).
Transfer by car: EUR/DKK 34/250 per tour (one way) (1-5 persons).

The hostel is nestled at the foot of a mountain with a view of the fjord. It is only about 600 m from the airport in the direction of the Hospital Valley and Flower Valley. The hostel is a good place to pass by if you have questions about hiking routes in the area or are looking for a hiking mate. In the summertime there is always a pleasant atmosphere, with hikers and travellers exchanging experiences and planning tours.

We transport your luggage for free when arriving and departing.

Facilities

It is a modern hostel with a large self-service kitchen, a spacious living/dining room and a terrace. There are two separate bathrooms and washing machines. The maximum capacity is 36 people, mainly in 4-bed rooms. You will need to bring along a sleeping bag (or rent one) and breakfast can be served. It is possible to camp outside the hostel and pay for access to the facilities. Wireless internet (Wi-Fi) is available for a fee.

Centre for field work

Over the years, the hostel has been highly popular among students, researchers, expeditions and diverse groups. The place is an ideal base with plenty of room – both inside and outside – for storage as well as for working, planning and preparing field work. We can also store your equipment if you have a project that extends over several years. Our local knowledge and access to various types of boats and other means of transport make Blue Ice your ideal partner in the Narsarsuaq area for all kinds of logistics.

Summer and winter season

The hostel is open from May to September. It is a good idea to book in advance for July and August. During the winter season, between October and April, accommodation can be arranged for groups.

Hotel Narsarsuaq

Double and single room with private facilities
Double and single room with shared facilities (2 rooms share 1 bathroom)
Breakfast included
Restaurant with à la carte menu. Greenlandic buffet once a week
Cafeteria with a “daily special” and various fast food dishes

Illunnguujuk – Qassiarsuk

Sleeping bag accommodation in 2-bed and 3-bed rooms
Double room with bed linens and shared facilities
Living room and self-service kitchen
Meals can be ordered in advance
Storytelling (needs to be arranged in advance)

Sermilik Hostel – Tasiusaq

Sleeping bag accommodation in 2, 3 and 4-bed rooms
Double room with bed linens and shared facilities
Living room and self-service kitchen
Meals can be ordered in advance

Nunataaq

Sleeping bag accommodation in 2, 4 and 6-bed rooms
Shared facilities
Living room and self-service kitchen

Sillisit

Sleeping bag accommodation in 2, 3 and 4-bed rooms
Double and single room with bed linens and shared facilities
Cabin with bed linens, shared facilities and breakfast
Living room and self-service kitchen
Meals can be ordered in advance

Ipiutaq Guest Farm

Double room with bed linens, shared facilities and full board
4-bed room with bed linens and shared facilities
Living room and self-service kitchen
Meals can be ordered in advance (French-Greenlandic gourmet food)
Excellent Arctic char fishing (under concession)

Hotel Narsaq

Double and single rooms with private facilities
Double and single rooms with shared facilities (in the corridor)
Breakfast included
Restaurant with à la carte menu
Igdlo Café serves lunch and light meals

Igdlo Guesthouse (and hostel) in Narsaq

Hostel
Sleeping bag accommodation in 2, 4 and 6-bed rooms
Dining room and self-service kitchen
Guesthouse
Double and single room with bed linens, shared facilities and breakfast
Kitchenette. Restaurant at Hotel Narsaq

Hotel Qaqortoq

Double and single rooms with private facilities
Breakfast included
Restaurant with à la carte menu
Café Nanoq serves a wide range of food and beverages, incl. brunch on weekends.

Siniffik – Hostel & Guesthouse in Qaqortoq

Hostel
Sleeping bag accommodation in 2 and 4-bed rooms with breakfast
Café serves light meals (no kitchen for self-service)
Guesthouse
Double and single rooms with bed linens, shared facilities and breakfast
Café serves light meals (no kitchen for self-service)

Sulisartut Højskoliat – Qaqortoq

Double and single rooms with bed linens and private facilities
Double and single rooms with bed linens and shared facilities (in the corridor)
Sleeping bag accommodation in double rooms
Living room and self-service kitchen
Meals can be ordered in advance