Where to stay in Nuuk — pick the right hotel, book in 3 clicks
Nuuk is the capital of Greenland and the world's northernmost capital city — set at the mouth of Nuup Kangerlua, the planet's second-largest fjord system. It's a compact city where candy-coloured wooden houses, Danish colonial-era buildings, an Inuit mummy museum and the snow-capped peak of Sermitsiaq all sit side by side. Since late 2024 a new international airport has brought direct flights from Copenhagen, making the Arctic capital easier to reach than ever.
Why stay in Nuuk
Living Inuit culture
The National Museum holds the 500-year-old Qilakitsoq mummies and the still-vibrant story of the Kalaallit people
World's 2nd-largest fjord
Boat into Nuup Kangerlua for icebergs, humpback whales and the abandoned settlement of Kangeq
Candy-coloured houses
The old Colonial Harbour and Myggedalen are lined with red, yellow and blue wooden houses by the water
Aurora from the centre
Streetlights are dim enough to watch the northern lights right downtown from September to April
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Colonial Harbour (Kolonihavnen)Oldest quarter · museums · waterfront wooden houses
Coming soonCity Centre (Nuuk Centrum)Hotels · restaurants · Katuaq · walk everywhere
Coming soonMyggedalenCandy-coloured houses by the water · fjord views
Coming soonNuussuaqLargest residential district · near airport · heated pool
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Local dishes to try in Nuuk
- 1🍲
Suaasat
Greenland's traditional soup of seal, reindeer or seabird with onion, rice, potato and bay leaf
📍 Local classic - 2🐋
Mattak
Whale skin with a layer of blubber, eaten raw — a prized traditional Inuit delicacy
📍 Inuit dish - 3🍽️
Restaurant Sarfalik
The city's fine-dining room using local produce — smoked char, Greenlandic scallops and halibut
📍 Hotel Hans Egede - 4🦐
Greenlandic seafood
Cold-water prawns, scallops, halibut and cod fresh off the boats of this fishing capital
📍 Citywide - 5🦌
Reindeer & musk ox
Rich Arctic game, served as steaks or on a traditional Greenlandic buffet
📍 Local meats - 6☕
Cafetuaq at Katuaq
The cultural centre's café with a relaxed mix of Greenlandic and international dishes
📍 City Centre
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Greenland National Museum
Greenland's largest museum, home to the roughly 500-year-old Qilakitsoq mummies and rich Inuit cultural exhibits
📍 Colonial Harbour - 2⚓
Colonial Harbour (Kolonihavnen)
The city's oldest district — colonial-era wooden houses, the Hans Egede house and cafés overlooking the fjord
📍 Old town - 3⛪
Church of Our Saviour (Red Church)
A striking red wooden church consecrated in 1849, perched over the fjord and Nuuk's most photographed landmark
📍 Colonial Harbour - 4🌊
Mother of the Sea sculpture
Aka Høegh's granite sculpture of Sassuma Arnaa from Inuit legend, fully revealed only at low tide
📍 Old-town waterfront - 5🎭
Katuaq Cultural Centre
A landmark building inspired by the northern lights, with concerts, exhibitions, a cinema and a café
📍 City Centre - 6🐋
Nuup Kangerlua fjord cruise
Two-to-four-hour boat tours for icebergs, humpback whales (May–Sept) and the abandoned village of Kangeq
📍 Harbour - 7🖼️
Nuuk Art Museum
Contemporary Greenlandic art and carvings, plus a self-guided art walk past public works around town
📍 City Centre - 8🏔️
Mount Sermitsiaq
The iconic, distinctively shaped peak rising from the fjord — the backdrop of nearly every Nuuk photo
📍 Outside town
Things to do in Nuuk
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3 Nuuk hotels our team picked for you
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★ 8.9ValueKulukis Downtown Hostel
#9 Hostel · Best value in central Nuuk
★ 8.8Upper-midAurora Hut by InukTravel
#6 Unique Experience · Glass-roofed tent on the fjord
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Nuuk Hotel Apartments by HHE
#5 Apartment-hotel · Full kitchens in central Nuuk
Hotel Nuuk - Apartment Nanoq
#10 Budget pick · Full kitchen in central Nuuk
Hotel Soma Nuuk
#4 Best value in town · Working-harbour atmosphere
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🚆 Getting around Nuuk
Nuuk International Airport (GOH)
New airport opened late 2024 with a 2,200 m runway; direct from Copenhagen in ~5 hrs, just ~4 km from town
Nuup Bussii buses
Yellow city buses cover the town; single fare 20 DKK, free for kids, running 06:00–24:00 (Sun from 07:20)
Taxis
Under 15 minutes from the airport to the centre, with taxis and shuttle buses available
Danish krone (DKK)
Greenland uses the Danish krone; cards (Visa/Mastercard) are accepted almost everywhere, with ATMs in town
On foot
The centre is small — hotels, restaurants, museums and the old town are all within easy walking distance
Where to go next near Nuuk
IlulissatUNESCO icefjord town and gateway to giant icebergs, whale watching and sled dogs on Disko Bay.
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SisimiutA practical guide to where to stay, what to see, and what to eat in Sisimiut — Greenland's second-largest town above the Arctic Circle and the gateway to the Arctic Circle Trail, skiing, and dog-sledding culture.
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When is the best time to visit Nuuk?+
June–August is mildest (~8°C), ideal for whale and iceberg fjord cruises, while September–April is the northern-lights season — visible right from the city centre.
How do I get to Nuuk?+
Since late 2024 you can fly direct Copenhagen–Nuuk (~5 hrs) thanks to the new international airport, so there's no longer a need to connect via Kangerlussuaq.
Where should I stay in Nuuk?+
The City Centre (Nuuk Centrum) is most convenient — walking distance to restaurants, museums and Katuaq, and home to flagship hotels like Hotel Hans Egede.
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