Best hotels to stay in Copenhagen

Finding the perfect accommodation is one of the keys to a successful trip. That is why from Passporter we want to give you a hand to find the hotel that best suits your tastes, needs and budget. If you are thinking of traveling to Denmark, here we leave you a list with the best selection of hotels in Copenhagen to help you organize your trip and enjoy it to the fullest.

Best hostels and guesthouses in Copenhagen

Hostels have always been seen as the cheapest option for traveling, but nowadays they are a whole new style of travel. In hostels you can meet people and enjoy the city from a completely different angle. They are also a good option for family trips as many hostels offer family rooms at very good prices.

1. Urban Camper, Copenhagen’s most original hostel

Urban Camper is one of the most original hostels in the whole city. The rooms are four-person indoor tents with their own lockers, plus they also have private rooms with en-suite bathrooms.

The hostel offers towels, sheets and continental breakfast included in the price of the room. It also has a large common bar area where you can have a drink, relax, meet people or play with friends. They also rent bicycles to visit the city. Prices start at 72€ per night.

2. Copenhagen Backpackers Hostel

Copenhagen Backpackers Hostel is located just 100 meters from Copenhagen Central Station and a 10 minute walk from Strøget Street, perfect for shopping. The hostel has both shared and family rooms, as well as private rooms if you are traveling as a couple. The bathroom is shared in all options.

Although it is a simple accommodation with basic amenities, the facilities are very clean and well maintained. They also offer towels and sheets to guests and there is wifi in the rooms. The price per night is around 64€.

3. Danhostel Copenhagen City 

This hostel is one of the best in the whole city. The rooms are stylishly decorated and also the location is perfect. It’s close to Tivoli Gardens and Strøget street, and only 1 minute walk away from the beach. They offer both shared and private rooms with en-suite bathrooms, as well as family rooms.

The hostel has a bar and breakfast for 14€. They also have wifi in the rooms and parking, as well as common areas such as games room, lounges and kitchen. The price per night for two people is around 120€.

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Best hotels in Copenhagen

There is a wide range of hotels in the city to suit all tastes, and although it is not one of the cheapest options in terms of accommodation, it is one of the most comfortable. Treat yourself and spend a weekend in the city staying in one of the most beautiful hotels. Here we show you some of the best hotels in Copenhagen.

1. Ascot Hotel in Copenhagen

This is a 4-star hotel with the building that dates back to the 19th century and is located in the heart of the city center and less than 500 meters from the central station. The hotel is beautiful and offers every comfort. It has room service, fitness room, bar, private parking and offers breakfast for 26€. The price of the room starts at 190€.

2. Kong Arthur Hotel Copenhagen

This is one of the oldest hotels in the city. Founded in the 19th century, this 4-star hotel offers all kinds of amenities such as sauna, relaxation area with spa, fitness room and bar. It also has room service and for 27 € you can hire a traditional Nordic-style breakfast. The decoration will not leave you indifferent either, as it is a little more ostentatious than what we are used to seeing in modern hotels. The price per night is around 270€.

3. Citizen Copenhagen Radhuspladsen – Best hotels in Copenhagen

This 4-star hotel features a modern style designed by a well-known local artist. The rooms are perfectly equipped and also have an iPad from which to control the lights, blinds, air conditioning and TV.

The hotel has a restaurant, parking, bar and offers a la carte breakfast from 21€ every morning. Room rates are around €170 a night.

Best apartments in Copenhagen

It’s not all hotels in Copenhagen, the city, like the rest of Nordic cities, has a wide range of apartments to spend the vacations. It is a very comfortable option since we will have our own space to rest, and that will allow us to save money by cooking at home. These are some of the best options in the city.

1. Zoku Copenhagen

This is a spectacular set of apartments with the best designs in the city. All of them have a kitchen, bathroom and a spacious living area, in addition, they are very bright. In all apartments there is wifi, towels and basic bath products.

At the top of the building there is a restaurant with views of the city and coworking and rest areas. The apartments are for 2 people and the night costs between 220€ and 300€, price includes breakfast. The only drawback is that they are a bit far from the city center.

2. Cabinn Apartments

This apartment hotel is only 8 minutes from Ørestad station and very close to the city center. All apartments are fully equipped with kitchen, bathroom and free wifi. In addition, the building has parking and bar, where they serve breakfast buffet every morning that you can have for 13€. The prices of the apartments range between 90€ and 140€ per night. It is a perfect place to stay when we go on a business trip because of its location.

3. Go Hotel City Apartments in Copenhagen

The best thing about this aparthotel is its location 3 minutes from the beach and 5km from the airport. In addition, there are many biking and hiking trails nearby. The rooms are spacious, tastefully designed and very functional as well as bright.

The building has wonderful terraces for sunbathing and a restaurant area where they serve the breakfast buffet, which costs 13 € and is worth it for its variety and abundance, perfect for a nice start of the day. The price of the night ranges from 180€.

Hotels for tight budgets in Copenhagen

Copenhagen is one of the most touristic cities in Europe and unfortunately also one of the most expensive when it comes to accommodation. That’s why we’ve made this selection with some of the most affordable hotels in the city, so you can have all the comforts without giving up anything.

1. Hotel Copenhagen

The Hotel Copenhagen is one of those simple and cozy hotels with basic amenities. It is a bit far from the center, about a 15 minute walk. Precisely for these two reasons the prices do not exceed 100€ per night and we can book family rooms at a very good price. Of course, the hotel serves breakfast buffet in the traditional Nordic style. In the lobby there is also a bar where you can buy drinks.

2. CityHub Copenhagen

CityHub Copenhagen is a curious interactive hotel recommended primarily for couples. The hotel offers a mobile app that allows us to interact with other guests and locals in the city who can help us organize the trip. The rooms are small intimate cabins built in wood where you can also connect music via bluetooth.

The hotel has common areas with kitchen, lounges and a bar where we can get a wide selection of local brands of beer. The décor is very curious and you’re sure to love the experience of spending a couple of nights in this hotel. The prices of the rooms range from 90€.

3. Cabinn Metro

Cabinn Metro is a stylish 2-star hotel with the design inspired by ship’s cabins. It is located 6 minutes by train from the airport and 7 minutes from the central station. The rooms, which are also family-friendly, include free Wi-Fi and tea and coffeemaking facilities. Breakfast can also be booked for €13. The hotel has private parking and the reception is open 24 hours a day. Rooms are available from €80.

Travel tips to Copenhagen

• Tap water is safe to drink throughout the country.
• The official currency of Denmark is the Danish krone.
• We recommend that you exchange money before you set out on your trip, as it will work out cheaper.
• European citizen don’t need a visa to enter the country either, your ID card or passport is enough.
• Please note that stores close at 18:00h and on weekends at noon.
• It is mandatory to carry winter tires in the car during this time and lights always on.
• Hedge yourself against possible medical emergencies: travel insured.
• It is not customary to tip in Denmark.
• The best time to travel is between May and September.

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