Copenhagen City Centre
In the city centre
There’s a whole lot going on in the centre. High-street shopaholics flock to Strøget, while culture vultures flutter to Rosenborg and Amalienborg Palaces. Fans of fresh pastry can cop a crumbly treat in Torvehallerne Market. If you like your watering holes raw and quirky, head to Pisserenden area. Sun’s out? Join the masses on grassy Kongens Have.
Places to stay from £10 per night
Vesterbro
1.2 miles from city centre
Vesterbro’s all about diversity. Young and old, local and foreign, edgy and traditional – all walks of life rub shoulders here. Cosy brunch joints, Asian eateries, funky design studios, gaudy kitsch emporia, musty second-hand shops… it’s all here. Oh, and beer. The Carlsberg Factory’s here, as well as kooky microbrewery Mikkeller.
Places to stay from £25 per night
Østerbro
1.7 miles from city centre
Ø-bro – not the name of a Danish rapper! This quiet district of Copenhagen is filled with happy, bike-riding families who stop off in the plentiful parks and playgrounds. Grab a cosy brunch at Laundromat Café or pick up that perfect homeware knick-knack at Rambow. Footy fanatics shouldn’t miss an FC Copenhagen game at Parken Stadium.
Places to stay from £63 per night
Nørrebro
1.5 miles from city centre
Nørrebro’s the heart of cosmopolitan Copenhagen. Shisha, shawarma, exotic fruit stalls galore, it’s also an up-and-coming artsy area, where studios pop up at ten a penny. Up for a daytime stroll? Try Blågårdsgade, a narrow street packed with offbeat cafés and bearded hipsters. At night, pull up a pew with the bench-perching drinkers along Elmegade.
Places to stay from £11 per night
Christianshavn
0.6 miles from city centre
Go Dutch in Christianshavn! This area was famously modelled on Amsterdam. Boats drift on charming canals, while visitors inhale the live-and-let-live lassitude of Christiania. Grab an organic juice at cutesy Sweet Treat or go all-out at Michelin-starred Noma. And for sweeping city views, scale the golden helical spire of Vor Frelsers Kirke.
Places to stay from £55 per night
Frederiksberg
1.7 miles from city centre
A touch of class. Frederiksberg has smart houses, tree-lined streets, high-end theatres and swanky boutiques. Stroll on Frederiksberg Have’s immaculately clipped lawns, then ogle underground artwork at Cisternen – a reservoir that was transformed into an art gallery. Head to Café Væksthuset, set inside a greenhouse, is perfect for an afternoon snack.
Places to stay from £40 per night
Admired throughout the world for its groundbreaking design, Denmark's capital of Copenhagen features some of the country's best architecture, alongside a multitude of Michelin-starred restaurants. The city's cultural prestige is also evident through its wide selection of galleries and museums, including the Experimentarium, Danish National Gallery and Nationalmuseet. It's also worth a jaunt over to Christiansborg Palace on the small island of Slotsholmen. Dating back over 800 years, the imposing building houses the Danish Parliament Folketinget, the Supreme Court, and the Ministry of State. You'll also be able to see the balcony where Danish monarchs are proclaimed.
To experience the best of Danish design, stop by the Design Centre or the Design Museum Danmark, both showcasing the country's knack for creating stunning Modernist architecture. The capital is also home to the two oldest functioning amusement parks in the world, with Tivoli Gardens located in the city centre and Dyrehavsbakken situated in a picturesque beech forest to the north.
Copenhagen's cuisine scene includes a range of tasty options for all budgets, but for something typical, look no further than a Smørrebrød open-faced sandwich. If you want to splash out on some New Nordic specialities, try dining somewhere like Kadeau or Noma which plate up cutting-edge gourmet meals.
Copenhagen's Kastrup Airport serves most major airlines and low-cost carriers, with mainline trains running between the terminals and the city centre.
Tonight
From £127 per night
This weekend
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Next weekend
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Most popular time to visit | October–December |
Cheapest time to visit | January–March |
Local currency | DKK 10 = £1.15 |
Language | Danish |
Average weekend price | £102 per night |
Average weekday price | £104 per night |
Typical stay | 1 night |
Royal Arena
3.7 miles from city centre
Christiania
0.9 miles from city centre
Parken Stadium
1.7 miles from city centre
Meatpacking District Copenhagen
1.1 miles from city centre
Strøget
In the city centre
Rosenborg Castle
0.5 miles from city centre
Amalienborg Palace
0.6 miles from city centre
Great town to spend time walking around in interesting...
26 March 2024
Great town to spend time walking around in interesting neighbourhoods like Christiania and downtown. It is small and easy to enjoy on foot, though if you don't like too much walking, there's a workable metro to go around. There is a lot to see, a lot to do, a lot to try in terms of food and lovely places and as such is a good target to come for the extended weekend. In addition to that, there's a few things worth jumping out of town for like Louisiana Museum of Modern Arts which is a 45 minutes away from the city but well worth it! One thing to keep in mind is that it is a costal city in a flat piece of land which means there's always a wind and during colder parts of the year, it can be quite chilly.
I was very surprised at how much I enjoyed Copenhagen.
24 March 2024
I was very surprised at how much I enjoyed Copenhagen. It is a very easy city to navigate with excellent transport links. It is a bilingual city and we never had any problems at all getting very friendly assistance from passers-by. Loved the varied architecture - medieval to cutting edge. All major sites are easily accessed and the Canal boat rides are excellent. Great food with many options. Direct links into Copenhagen from the airport.
Copenhagen is a great city to get introduced to the...
22 March 2024
Copenhagen is a great city to get introduced to the Scandinavian esthetic and lifestyle. It's ideal for a short stay or a weekend getaway. We were very impressed by the diversity and quality of the food scene. We were also surprised to see so many families with babies compared to other Western capitals. I guess the Scandinavian welfare system truly works! On the negative side, Danish people are extremely racist towards Muslims and Arabs. My family was bullied and subjected to racist slurs which I found very shocking coming from Washington DC. I also highly recommend Copenhagen for its proximity to Sweden which makes it easy to visit two countries at once.
It is an incredible city that must be visited.
20 March 2024
It is an incredible city that must be visited. It was very nice to experience the life of the Vikings, to be with people with an extremely high cultural level, to taste the flavors of the Northern cuisine, and to do shopping. We will definitely come again.
Copenhagen is a dream city for everyone who wants to have...
19 March 2024
Copenhagen is a dream city for everyone who wants to have sustainable city trips. A very compact city, with great walking tours, beautiful architecture, and many sightseeing. 3 days are enough for proper introduction of the city center. But if you want to explore also the surroundings - plan 1 or 2 extra days. You won´t be disappointed.
I enjoyed seeing the historic sights.
16 March 2024
I enjoyed seeing the historic sights. There was not a central historic district, sot the sights were spread out throughout the city. The public transportation made it easy to get from one place to another quickly. I enjoyed Nyhaven, changing of the guards, palaces and museums. I took an organized day trip to Kronborg and Frederiksborg Castles as well as Roskilde Cathedral
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