Name: B&B Geisler
Address: Severin Kristoffersensvej 58 Kitaa,Severin Kristoffersensvej, Ilulissat, Ilulissat, Ilulissat, 3952, Greenland
Rating: 7

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B&B Geisler

Ilulissat

Unreliable host
We booked accommodation well in advance in January for the end of June. After about a month, the host asked us to cancel the reservation and instead of apologizing, he was rude and vulgar. It is not at all easy to find accommodation at this price level in the city of Ilulissat, at that time we had booked expensive flights and trips and found ourselves  in a very difficult situation. Ilulissat is a small town, the host could offer other accommodation anywhere in the city, that knows well, it is very difficult for a European to navigate. Instead of help, we received rude and inappropriate behavior. Be very careful, our riginal reservation was via Booking.com.

Unreliable host

I stayed here for 2 nights and I had a very good experience at this small, simple, but comfortable B&B on the outskirts of Ilulissat. The couple who the B&B are soft-spoken and friendly. My room was sufficient for one person. The shower and bathroom are shared. 

Bring cash to pay. I booked this believing that credit was accepted. However, I found out the day arrived that they only take cash. 

It is located in a residential area that is about a 15-20 minute walk to the center of Ilulissat which isn’t bad. On the way, you will pass at least two grocery stores. I had stayed in the town center earlier during my stay in Ilulissat so it was nice to get a feel for a different area of town.

Nice, Simple B&B outside the Iluslissat Center

5-nights stay in the single room in mid-March 2019.

This was my first B&B stay & I really didn’t know what to expect. However, given Ilulissat’s limited room availability in winter, even in the ridiculously expensive hotels, I decided to bite the bullet.

Things to be aware of:
• B&B Geisler is located near the power plant at the western edge of town (literally, the last residential street). The nearest supermarket is a 10-minute hike, while the town centre is a 20-minute hike. And I mean hike, because Ilulissat is really hilly. However, this is not a deal breaker, just something to be aware of, because in all probability you’re in Ilulissat to do some hiking anyways. Also, if you book organised tours (which you should), you’ll probably get complimentary pick-up and/or drop off. And you’re very close to the start of the beautiful Yellow hiking trail
• The B&B is an apartment on a single floor, with one single and one double bedroom for paying guests. The owners, Mona & Hans, are in the 3rd bedroom. That means the bathroom (and kitchen, and common areas) is shared between a maximum of 5 people
• You pay for your stay upon arrival, are given a house key and a quick tour of the apartment, and told the house rules (breakfast times etc.). After that, it’s up to you to decide how much you want to interact with Mona & Hans, and any other guests in the apartment
• The whole house, including bathroom & kitchen, is spotless (and was kept that way for the duration of my stay)
• Breakfast is typical cold continental fare - coffee/tea, muesli, rye bread, buns, cheese, and salami
• Not that I even tried, but I think the kitchen isn’t for guest use, so you can’t cook there. On the other hand, Mona insisted I leave dishes I used in the sink, because she was happy to wash them
• Most (but not all) tour operators have heard of B&B Geisler (Ilulissat is a small town), so it’s not a problem arranging pick-ups and drop-offs etc.
• Only non-refundable bookings were available, and availability was showing only on a single OTA (online travel agency) platform [I checked over the course of almost 6-months. However, this might be season dependent]

The above information can help you decide whether B&B Geisler is for you or not. The house share might be a deal breaker for some, but that has to be weighed against the high cost of hotel rooms in Ilulissat. The location is both, a pro and a con.

Some specifics from my stay:
• The single room has a west-facing view - power plant (surprisingly colourful), ice bergs, some breathtakingly beautiful sunsets, and a crazy snow storm the morning I was leaving
• The room could do with a closet or somewhere to hang clothes. I ended up living out my suitcase, which wasn’t ideal, but not a deal breaker either
• Bring shower gel, I’m glad I did
• Although you can pay for WiFi/internet access, I suggest doing so at Café Iluliaq in town (that was the cheapest WiFi I found in Greenland, by far)

Mona and Hans are absolutely lovely and, after the initial awkwardness, they really made me feel welcome and at home. They’re Greenlandic, which means they’re not chatty, but they’re warm and caring e.g. I had an early flight on the day I left, but Hans insisted I call the taxi 15 minutes later than I wanted to, so I could eat breakfast before leaving. They also got up early on a Sunday to feed me before an early morning tour. On the other hand, they didn’t ask me about my plan for the day even once, so I insisted on telling them before I left the house & regaling then with tales of my (mis)adventures when I returned. 

The other guest was a Spaniard visiting Ilulissat to fish. The Geislers offered us beer one Friday evening & the 4 of us had a lovely conversation late into the night. Another evening, the Spaniard brought home cod that he’d caught & Mona made us Greenlandic dinner. Mona’s English is limited, but we all managed to understand each other & got along really well.

In summary, I had a great stay at B&B Geisler and am thankful to Mona & Hans for making me feel so comfortable and at home. Despite all my misgivings about my first B&B stay, this was an enjoyable and a memorable experience. I would definitely stay there again, and am happy to recommend it.

A great stay!!

Keep in mind that you'll spend your time living in the same house as the hosts. It is like renting a private room through Airbnb. There are two rooms and a shared bathroom that are shared among two guest and the hosts. 

The rooms are small but with a nice bed. I was confused why you weren't able to lock the doors to your own room. 

Kinda like airbnb

This small B&B is nicely located on the outskirts of the town with only a short walk to the ice fjord. The hosts Mona and Hans are friendly and reliable. Breakfast is basic but adequate and you can also cook your own meals (however, we did not do it). Our room was very clean (as was the whole house) and the beds ok. Hans took us to the airport early in the morning with his taxi.

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