Where to stay in Copenhagen: hotels by district
A neighbourhood guide to the best places to stay in Copenhagen, as chosen by our resident expert, including the best hotels in Tivoli, Nyhavn and Islands Brygge.
VESTERBRO
Stretching west from Central Station, once-seedy Vesterbro has drastically cleaned up its act in recent years and though the odd dodgy elements remain, these days they’re far outnumbered by all the hipster coffee shops, cocktail bars and independent boutiques filling the rapidly gentrifying streets. Now the neighbourhood is known more for its lively food and nightlife scene, particularly around Værnedamsvej, on the border of leafy Frederiksberg, and Kødbyen (the Meatpacking District), where former butcher shops and slaughterhouses have been colonised by restaurants, clubs and galleries.
Where to stay
66 Guldsmeden
Copenhagen, Denmark
7Telegraph expert rating
Visiting hipsters will feel right at home in this boho three-star hotel. Walking distance from the central station and surrounded by places to eat and drink, it has Scandi-meets-Balinese interiors, a relaxed vibe and a serious commitment to all things organic and sustainable. Read expert review From £119per night Check availability Rates provided by Booking.com
Andersen Hotel
Copenhagen, Denmark
7Telegraph expert rating
Andersen is a trendy, colourful hotel with a relaxed attitude and a brilliant 24-hour check-in concept, meaning you get your room for 24 hours, no matter what time you arrive. Its location couldn’t be more central. Read expert review From £110per night Check availability Rates provided by Booking.com
First Hotel Mayfair
Copenhagen, Denmark
8Telegraph expert rating
Converted from a group of early 20th-century townhouses in trendy Vesterbro, west of Copenhagen’s Central Station, First Hotel Mayfair combines a convenient location and very friendly service with comfortable rooms at competitive prices. Read expert review From £153per night Check availability Rates provided by Booking.com
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NYHAVN
Photogenic Nyhavn may be a tourist magnet but it’s also a great base, especially for first-time visitors. Nearby townhouses and warehouses have been converted into handsome hotels and waterfront restaurants, and key attractions such as the Little Mermaid, Amalienborg Palace and main shopping streets are all within easy strolling distance. It’s also well-placed for crossing the harbour to explore Christianshavn, Christiania and the increasingly interesting area round Refshaleøen and Holmen, guaranteed to be in the spotlight once Noma 2.0 opens its doors there.
Where to stay
71 Nyhavn Hotel
Copenhagen, Denmark
8Telegraph expert rating
71 Nyhavn has been converted from two old warehouses sitting slap bang on the waterfront, and makes a convenient, characterful Copenhagen base. Following a recent revamp, it has bigger, better rooms and a great new place to eat that’s an offshoot of one of the city’s Michelin-starred restaurants. Read expert review From £179per night Check availability Rates provided by Booking.com
Copenhagen Admiral Hotel
Copenhagen, Denmark
7Telegraph expert rating
Housed in a 200-year-old former granary building, made for rich merchants, Admiral Hotel’s thick walls have played spectator to some of Copenhagen’s most significant historic events. The imposing brickwork makes for a striking arrival, especially when it’s lit up at night. Read expert review From £90per night Check availability Rates provided by Booking.com
Hotel d’Angleterre
Copenhagen, Denmark
9Telegraph expert rating
A Copenhagen landmark, the d’Angleterre is a historic grande dame hotel given a stylish modern makeover, with an excellent location and a ritzy guest list that ranges from rock stars to royalty. Read expert review From £349per night
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LATIN QUARTER
In between the busy shopping stretch of Strøget and the major transport hub of Nørreport lies the Latin Quarter, a neighbourhood of narrow streets and cobbled squares, centred round the university and Vor Frue Kirke, Copenhagen’s cathedral. Head up the Round Tower for a bird’s eye view of the area, wander along Sankt Peders Stræde, Studiestræde and Larsbjornstræde for quirky one-off shops, and enjoy the people-watching from the many outdoor café tables on pretty Gråbrødretorv.
Where to stay
Hotel SKT. PETRI
Copenhagen, Denmark
8Telegraph expert rating
SKT. PETRI is one of just a handful of five-star hotels in Copenhagen and aims for a laid-back luxury feel, combining recently revamped, design-conscious interiors with casual dining options and an 'all welcome' approach. Read expert review From £134per night Check availability Rates provided by Booking.com
Hotel SP34
Copenhagen, Denmark
8Telegraph expert rating
This is the Latin Quarter’s finest boutique hotel, with a mix of modern and mid-century Danish furnishings, friendly staff, an arty vibe, and three lively restaurants to choose from. Read expert review From £111per night Check availability Rates provided by Booking.com
First Hotel Kong Frederik
Copenhagen, Denmark
8Telegraph expert rating
This popular central hotel may look very British-traditional in style but it has a few surprises up its sleeve, from the airy atrium at its heart to the buzzy (and well-priced) Italian restaurant. Read expert review From £122per night Check availability Rates provided by Booking.com
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TIVOLI/TOWN HALL
You don’t come to the area around Tivoli and the town hall for peace and quiet: the two landmarks are divided by the city’s busiest road and there are major long-term construction works in the main square. However, as well as being home to the gloriously twinkly Tivoli Gardens, this part of town is also on the edge of the recently designated Cultural District, which includes major attractions such as Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek, the National Museum and Christiansborg Palace. Transport connections are excellent too, thanks to nearby Central Station.
WHERE TO STAY
Nimb Hotel
Copenhagen, Denmark
9Telegraph expert rating
A Moorish-inspired palace located in Europe’s oldest fairground with impeccably designed Danish-style bedrooms, complete with open fires and enormous freestanding bathtubs. Read expert review From £325per night Check availability Rates provided by Booking.com
Hotel Danmark
Copenhagen, Denmark
8Telegraph expert rating
Fresh from a recent makeover, Hotel Danmark is looking good and feeling buzzy, with small but handsome bedrooms and a mix of classic and modern Danish design, topped off by a popular rooftop terrace that's open to locals as well as guests. Read expert review From £118per night Check availability Rates provided by Booking.com
Scandic Palace Copenhagen
Copenhagen, Denmark
8Telegraph expert rating
Period features and recently revamped rooms come together at this comfortable central hotel, along with very friendly staff, good food and an interesting history. Read expert review From £111per night Check availability Rates provided by Booking.com
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KALVEBOD BRYGGE/ISLANDS BRYGGE
In between Langebro and Bryggebroen, the harbour is flanked by redeveloped former industrial areas: on the west, Kalvebod Brygge, with a zigzaggy wooden walkway over the water; on the east, Islands Brygge, where old rail tracks and bits of demolished buildings have been incorporated into a waterfront park. The area is at its most appealing in summer when it’s buzzing with people sunbathing, pootling about in rented boats and leaping into the water at the harbour baths on either side.
Where to stay
Copenhagen Island
Copenhagen, Denmark
8Telegraph expert rating
There’s an uplifting sense of space and light to this modern harbourfront hotel, designed by Danish architect Kim Utzon. Sleek and clean-lined, it was originally intended to appeal to business travellers but now proves equally popular with weekend breakers. Read expert review From £129per night Check availability Rates provided by Booking.com
Copenhagen Marriott Hotel
Copenhagen, Denmark
8Telegraph expert rating
The 406-bedroom Marriott is one of Copenhagen's top hotels and has all the facilities you'd expect of an international five-star, plus two big bonuses – a waterfront setting and some of the largest rooms in the city. Read expert review From £196per night Check availability Rates provided by Booking.com
Hotel CPH LIVING
Copenhagen, Denmark
7Telegraph expert rating
There is nowhere else quite like this in Copenhagen – and you won’t find anything closer to the water. A floating 12-bedroom hotel, converted from an old German barge, it’s permanently moored in the city centre and makes an unusual, relaxing place to stay. Read expert review From £151per night Check availability Rates provided by Booking.com
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THE LAKES
Around the western edge of the city centre curve three broad, artificial lakes, surrounded by paths that are popular with walkers and joggers. Set just back from the central section of lakes on the city centre side are the Botanical Gardens, pretty Ørstedsparken and the excellent Torvehallerne food halls. Cross the bridge to the other side and you’re in edgy, multicultural Nørrebro, where the trendy enclaves around Jægersborggade and Sankt Hans Torv are filled with hip little bars, boutiques and restaurants.
Where to stay
Ibsens Hotel
Copenhagen, Denmark
7Telegraph expert rating
An early 20th-century building turned modern, arty hotel. Ibsens has quite a cool, creative feel with simple but sensibly designed rooms and a convenient central location. Read expert review From £88per night Check availability Rates provided by Booking.com
Hotel Kong Arthur
Copenhagen, Denmark
8Telegraph expert rating
Secluded but central, the Kong Arthur has friendly, helpful staff and a relaxed, welcoming feel, and attracts a lot of regular guests. It’s also home to three restaurants and Copenhagen’s largest spa. Read expert review From £136per night Check availability Rates provided by Booking.com
Manon les Suites
Copenhagen, Denmark
8Telegraph expert rating
This one-of-a-kind hotel – the latest addition to the Guldsmeden group’s properties in Copenhagen – has proved an instant hit, thanks to a sun-trap roof terrace and roomy apartment suites set around a dramatic central pool area. Read expert review From £154per night Check availability Rates provided by Booking.com
