Skip to main content
  1. Hotel reviews homepage
  2. Greenland hotel reviews
  3. Ilulissat hotel reviews
  4. Reviews of HOTEL SØMA Ilulissat

Reviews of HOTEL SØMA Ilulissat

Nuussuattaap Aqq. 2, 3952 Ilulissat, Greenland

#4 of 20 hotels in Ilulissat

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 110 hotel reviews

8.9

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.3

  • Comfort

    8.9

  • Location

    8.0

  • Facilities

    8.7

  • Staff

    9.5

  • Value for money

    8.4

  • Free WiFi

    6.9

100% verified reviews

Real guests. Real stays. Real opinions.

Read more- opens a dialog box
Write a review

Showing 1 – 25

  • Reviewed: 26 August 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The hotel is near the airport. Standing on the balcony on the 2nd floor, we can see beautiful views of the fjord.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 20 August 2025

    10
    Sheer Perfection
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment - Penthouse
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was all perfect

    Perfection

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 11 August 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The breakfasts were tasty, but soon the sweet pastries were eaten, which were not replenished.

    Overall we were very satisfied, communication with the staff before and during the holiday was excellent. The room was clean (room cleaning very good) and comfortable. Nice view of the fjord. Free transfers to and from the hotel were useful.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 10 August 2025

    10
    Love our stay:)
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    The facility is good and love the atmosphere. Staffs are very friendly and helpful.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 25 July 2025

    10
    Amazing place that feels better than some 5-star hotels
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    In my view, there is only one really small thing (which is nothing compared to all the positive points) for further improvement. After I moved out, I got a couple of messages from the hotel in a completely random language - it was neither Danish, English, Greenlandic, nor the language I use on booking.com. For some time, I did not have a proper Internet connection to translate those messages and became really worried if I left something in the hotel or did something wrong at the check-out - only to learn later that those were just some auto-generated marketing messages. It is true that nowadays we can use machine translation and understand what was in those messages, but I think it would be more logical and convenient for everyone if those messages were sent just in English (or even translating them from Danish or Greenlandic, rather than from a random language, would make much more sense).

    I stayed here for one night only, so my opinion might be limited. That said, what I managed to experience in this short time was truly amazing and exceeded all my expectations! My room was so spacious and clean, my bed was enormous and incredibly soft, and I even had a private kitchenette - something that I did not expect at all. I would even say that my room was better than in some 5-star hotels in which I stayed previously. The ladies at the reception were also friendly, kind, helpful and caring. They answered all my questions and even gave me some advice about the city, which made my short stay in Ilulissat much more pleasant and convenient. One can also pay with a bank card here, which is tremendously convenient, and as a person who cannot stand paying in cash, I especially appreciate it. I further had an amazing view from my room of beautiful snowy mountains - but this surely depends on your luck with your room location. Breakfast is included, and while it offered only some basics, it was still really handy because I had an early morning flight. A cherry on the cake is that this hotel offers free transfers from/to both the airport and the harbour. Thus, it was easy and convenient to get to/from here. The only thing that might concern some people is the hotel's location. It is relatively far from all the most important landmarks, being located on the opposite side of the city from pretty much everything - but I personally did not mind it at all because I love walking. Also, in return for this relatively distant location, you get amazing views from the hotel itself and its nearby area and can see the city, the ocean and many icebergs from above. To sum up, I definitely recommend this hotel to everyone who is looking for affordable accommodation in Ilulissat.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 21 July 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Reception was really nice and had included airport pick up. Breakfast was decent and location is amazing

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 8 July 2025

    9.0
    Great Hotel with Comfortable Rooms and Excellent Staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Hotel Soma is located outside the town of Ilulissat just down the road from the Hotel Arctic. The rooms are clean and comfortable with good Wi-Fi. A Danish breakfast is served every morning and good catered hot meals are available every evening for 125 DK. The center of town and the Ilulissat Icefjord World Heritage Site are a walkable distance from the hotel for reasonably fit people. Otherwise, I believe there is a bus that visitors can take to the main tourist sites in town. The staff at the hotel is excellent and helpfully arranged for me to stay another night after my flight was canceled. I highly recommend Hotel Soma. Travel tip: If you want some great views of the ice bergs, walk over to the Hotel Arctic and have a drink on the outdoor patio.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 4 July 2025

    9.0
    Really convenient
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Close to the airport and with a nice view to the icebergs. In general reception was really kind and good service. Considering the country the price is fair

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 30 June 2025

    10
    cozy place with great views
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    ..... everything good. maybe breakfast Buffett choice could be a bit wider.

    amazing view from room on the sea-side!! very friendky. cozy, familiar, relaxed,

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 20 June 2025

    9.0
    A very good place to stay, the food was excellent.
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    People smoking on the balcony.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 2 June 2025

    8.0
    Lovely place with a great view
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Quite expensive

    Really friendly place, pick up from ferry, good value dinner

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 9 March 2025

    10
    Great hosts, very friendly and professional staff.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 8 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Kitchen annex very small, no room for food preparations, but it is doable :)

    Friendly staff, goes all the way to help customers. Great breakfast, very clean room and bathroom. Great location and shuttle from/to airport.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 9 October 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing!

    Super helpful and friendly staff! The room is very clean. Free breakfast is very delicious! I will book it again if I go to Ilulissat.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 September 2024

    10
    Friendly staff, cousy hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Friendly staff, great hotel, good for watching Aurora Borealis because it is a bit away from the town center. So, good conditions to see the polar light.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 September 2024

    9.0
    Great; I'd return if going back to Ilulissat
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double or Twin Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Better coffee would have been good! It's quite a long trek to the main part of the town and the harbour, so take that into account if it bothers you — but there is a bus

    View of a bay packed with icebergs. Lovely staff who were very helpful, and drove me to the airport at the end of my stay. There was a fridge and plates/cutlery in the room which was really useful. Comfy bed, and bug screens at the windows/door to the veranda.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 September 2024

    8.0
    Very good extra night from tour stay
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No elevator and I asked for help with luggage a head of time which was agreed to, but not given at time of moving luggage up the buildings stairs Kitchenette room would be good for someone not on a tour for a longer stay

    Close to your hotel for extra night, transport to airport, nice breakfast, friendly staff

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 August 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The location is the only disadvantage - the place is very close to the airport but a bit far away from the city center.

    The personnel were very nice and helpful, they picked us up from the airport at midnight. The rooms were clean and comfortable. We liked the common room in which one can stay after check out if needed; moreover, complimentary tea and coffee is available there at all times. Our boat was rebooked last minute and we needed to stay in common space a bit longer to sort out other accommodation - the crew at the hotel was OK with that and even gave us a lift to the other place.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 August 2024

    10
    Nice place to stay. Highly recommend.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double or Twin Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 7 nights

    Wifi kind of slow, but OK. When you go to Greenland you are looking for a place to temporarily isolate yourself from civilization - here we go.

    Staff - EXTREAMLY friendly, helpful and respectful Location - everything you need is in a walking distance Pleasure - beautiful view on harbor from window and balcony Breakfast - you have to taste their bread! The breakfast area is clean and cozy. Food - kitchenette has everything for cooking. For picky persons - restaurant at Arctic hotel in 100 meters Transportation - free shuttle to and from the airport. City bus every 30 minutes for lazy guys.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 July 2024

    10
    Very nice
    • Solo traveller
    • Double or Twin Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing - all were good

    Very friendly

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 July 2024

    10
    Great cosy place
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It is a bit walking to centre, but I would sill choose this place if I would come back.

    Great hotel. Staff is so nice, they offer free transfer to and from airport, breakfast is excellent. Room has small kichen so you can make some snacks.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 July 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lack of an elevator… big minus for a boutique hotel.Also it could have an in house restaurant as the centre and restaurants are a good 23 minute walk

    Location and the absolute amazing view from our hotel room window.Also gave us an upgrade

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 June 2024

    10
    Nice hotel in Ilulissat
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    A bit of a walk from restaurants but not a big deal.

    Nice hotel with pleasant common area, good breakfast and helpful staff. View of ice in the ocean. Free transport to and from airport

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 June 2024

    9.0
    A good choice
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Comfortable room. Nice breakfast. View of icebergs from our window. Transfer from and to airport included in room rate and very efficient.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 June 2024

    9.0
    Great place!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great views to ocean and icebergs. Friendly staff. Good breakfast. Kitchen in room. Transport to and from hotel.

    Stayed in June 2024

Showing 1 – 25

We Price Match
We Price Match
Low rates • No booking fees • Find cheaper? We'll refund the difference!

Guests also reviewed these properties: