Guest room at Nimb.
Most Palatial Hotel
★★★ Hotel D’Angleterre $$$$$ Kongens Nytorv 34 (p 130)
Best Water Views
★★ Copenhagen Admiral Hotel $$$$ Toldbodgade 24 (p 129)
Best for Fireside Romance
★★★ Avenue Hotel $$$ Åboulevard 29 (p 128)
Best Family Hotel
★★ Christian IV $$ Dronningens Tværgade 45 (p 129)
Best for Business Travelers
★★★ Radisson Blu Scandinavia $$$$ Amager Boulevard 70 (p 133)
Best Boutique Hotel & Spa
★★★ Axel Hotel Guldsmeden $$$ Helgolandsgade 7–11 (p 127)
Best Boutique on a Budget
★★★ Wakeup Copenhagen $ Borgergade 9 (p 134)
Best for Fashionistas
★★★ First Hotel Twentyseven $$$$ Løngangstræde 27 (p 130)
Best for Wealthy Stylistas
★★ Hotel Skt Petri $$$$$ Krystalgade 22 (p 131)
Best Danish Design Showcase
★★ Hotel Alexandra $$$ H C Andersens Boulevard 8 (p 127)
Best Copenhagen Landmark
★★ Radisson Blu Royal $$$$$ Hammerichsgade 1 (p 132)
Only Hotel Along Nyhavn
★★ 71 Nyhavn Hotel $$$$ Nyhavn 71 (p 127)
Best Carbon Neutral Hotel
★★ Hotel Kong Arthur $$ Nørre Søgade 11 (p 131)
Best Self-Catering
★★★ Adina Apartment Hotel $$$ Amerika Plads 7 (p 127)
Best Budget Hotel
★★ Savoy Hotel $$ Vesterbrogade 34 (p 133)
Best Hostel
★★★ Sleep in Heaven $ Struenseegade 7 (p 134)
Best Old-World English Charm
★★★ First Hotel Kong Frederik $$$$ Vester Voldgade 25 (p 131)
Best Tivoli Views
★★★ Hotel Nimb $$$$ Bernstorffsgade 5 (p 132)
The Central Hotel & Café boasts being the world’s smallest hotel, with just one room.
★★ 71 Nyhavn NYHAVN The only hotel along party-loving Nyhavn, 71 is a soothing mixture of contemporary style and original features in two superbly renovated gabled warehouses. Rooms are decorated in neutral colors; some have harbor or canal views. If you don’t feel like going out, the hotel restaurant Pakhushælderen serves up a mean Danish/French fusion menu. Nyhavn 71. ☎ 45 3343 6200. www.71nyhavnhotel.com. 130 units. Doubles 1,099DKK–4,500DKK w/breakfast. AE, DC, MC, V. Metro: Kongens Nytorv. Map p 124.
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Adina Apartment Hotel NORDHAVN A 15-minute walk along pretty Langelinie north of the city center, the cool Adina is based at the glossy development near the ferry terminal. This is one of Copenhagen’s best self-catering hotels, with stylish modern apartments and top-notch facilities including a pool, gym, and restaurant. Ask for a seventh-floor room for great views over the city. Amerika plads 7. ☎ 45 3969 1000. www.adina.dk. 128 units. From 850DKK. AE, MC, V. Train: S-Tog to Østerport. Map p 124.
★★ Alexandra RÅDHUSPLADSEN The lobby at the Alexandra is decked out with stylish Danish furniture and art, while 13 plush “design” rooms feature chairs by such illustrious Danish furniture designers as Finn Juhl and Arne Jacobsen. Light sleepers should opt for standard rooms at the back of the hotel, however—the “design” rooms overlook noisy Rådhuspladsen. One floor is equipped with anti-allergy bedding, giving the place a coveted Green Key award for environmental considerations. H C Andersens Boulevard 8. ☎ 45 3374 4444. www.hotel-alexandra.dk. 61 units. Doubles 1,075DKK–2,075DKK w/breakfast. AE, MC, V. Bus: 10, 33. Map p 124.
★ Ascot TIVOLI You’ll be greeted at the door of the Ascot by staff wearing full Danish national costume; upstairs, the rooms are spotless and reasonably sized for Copenhagen. The hotel’s array of connected restaurants includes the Reef N’ Beef, serving an unusual menu of bush foods such as Australian kangaroo and vegemite steak; there are also tapas and Italian eateries in the hotel. Tivoli is only a short walk away. Studiestræde 61. ☎ 45 3312 6000. www.ascot-hotel.dk. 194 units. Doubles 1,790DKK–3,190DKK w/breakfast. AE, MC, V. Bus: 5A, 6A, 14, 33. Map p 124.
The Alexandra Hotel near Tivoli and Rådhuspladsen.
★★★ Axel Hotel Guldsmeden VESTERBRO At this stylish, Balinese-influenced hotel (part of the excellent Guldsmeden group), rooms have four-poster beds and tiny but perfectly constructed tiled bathrooms with showers and luxury toiletries. Most food and drink is organic, the chunky crockery is FairTrade, and there is a beautifully designed spa tucked in the basement. Helgolandsgade 11. ☎ 45 3331 3266. www.hotelguldsmeden.com. 125 units. Doubles 995DKK–2,995DKK. AE, DC, MC, V. Bus: 6A, 10, 14, 26. Map p 124.
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Avenue FREDERIKSBERG Indisputably my favorite Copenhagen hotel for its relaxed atmosphere, The Avenue welcomes guests with roaring open fires, flickering candles, a well-stocked bar, board games, and a library—it’s a real home-from-home. Rooms are spacious and soothingly decorated in a pale palette, with pristine white-tiled bathrooms. A limited but tasty menu of classics such as tapas and Caesar salads are served throughout the day in the bar. There’s also a sunny terrace at the back, parking (28 spots), and free Wi-Fi. Åboulevard 29. ☎ 45 3537 3111. www.avenuehotel.dk. 68 units. Doubles from 1,095DKK w/breakfast. AE, DC, MC, V. Metro: Forum. Map p 124.
★★★ Babette Guldsmeden FREDERIKSSTADEN Another of the exceptional Guldsmeden boutique hotels, the Babette has a gorgeous Balinese-meets-Scandinavian décor and rooms with four-poster beds and free-standing baths. The Babette’s main selling point is its proximity to many of Copenhagen’s major sights; the Little Mermaid (p 59), Designmuseum Danmark (p 27), Amalienborg Palace (p 40) and the exclusive shops of Bredgade. Nip round the corner for smørrebrød at Café Petersborg (see p 95). Bredgade 78. ☎ 45 3314 1500. www.guldsmedenhotels.com. 98 units. Doubles 995DKK–2,395DKK. AE, MC, V. Metro: Kongens Nytorv. Map p 124.
★★★ Cabinn City TIVOLI It’s certainly not a luxury destination, but what you do get in this purpose-built, low-cost concept hotel is a serviceable modern room with private bathroom and free internet access. Breakfast and parking are optional extras. If you’re happy with the basics and don’t expect to be pampered, this is a good bet in a generally very pricey city. Mitchellsgade 14. ☎ 45 3346 1616. www.cabinn.com. 352 units. From 495DKK. MC, V. Bus: 1A, 5A, 250S. Map p 124.
Four-poster bed at the Hotel Babette Guldsmeden.
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Camping Charlottenlund Fort CHARLOTTENLUND Situated by a long, sandy beach on the Øresund, a mere 6km from the center of Copenhagen, this campsite is ideal for families who want the great outdoors combined with city sightseeing. Tents, caravans, and mobile homes are all welcome. Facilities include communal restrooms, laundry, hot-dog stands, and an on-site fast-food restaurant. Kids love the pedalos, bouncy castle, and safe swimming in the virtually tideless sea. Open March to October. Strandvejen 144B, Charlottenlund. ☎ 45 44 22 00 65. www.campingcopenhagen.dk. 98 units. From 35DKK. 6km north of Copenhagen. MC, V. Bus no. 1A runs to Copenhagen center every 10–20 min. Map p 124.
★★ Carlton Hotel Guldsmeden VESTERBRO If you’re seeking a bargain but don’t want to sacrifice on style, try the Carlton, the Vesterbro outpost of the chic Guldsmeden chain. Rooms are decorated in French Colonial style with teak four-poster beds, gilt mirrors, and Persian rugs. The breakfast menu is largely organic. Parking at the back. Vesterbrogade 66 ☎ 45 3322 1500. www.hotelguldsmeden.com. 74 units. Doubles 995DKK–2,295DKK. AE, DC, MC, V. Bus: 6A, 26. Map p 124.
★★ Central Hotel & Café VESTERBRO Billed as “the world’s smallest hotel” this cute five-seat coffee shop also has just one room upstairs in a former shoemaker’s garret. The room is barely bigger than its bed but what it lacks in size it makes up for with charm, resembling a classic ocean-liner cabin with built-in wood furniture. Tullinsgade 1. ☎ 45 2615 0186. www.centralhotelogcafe.dk. 1,800DKK w/breakfast. AE, MC, V. Map p 124.
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Christian IV FREDERIKSSTADEN A small, family-run hotel in a quiet backwater, this is an ideal base for families with children who can run off energy in the nearby Kongens Have park (see p 85). The rooms are starkly decorated in grays and blues, with contrasting scarlet wall hangings and curtains; there is a generous buffet breakfast and the cheery staff will advise on nearby eating options. Dronningens Tværgade 45. ☎ 45 3332 1044. www.hotelchristianiv.dk. 42 units. Doubles 795DKK–1,995DKK w/breakfast. MC, V. Metro: Kongens Nytorv. Map p 124.
★★ Copenhagen Admiral NYHAVN A venerable old boy on the Copenhagen hotel scene, the Admiral stretches along the waterfront in a warehouse dating from 1787. The interior is crammed with original pine beams, and a nautical theme runs through the ground floor; guest rooms are decorated with teak. Those at the front of the hotel have a bird’s-eye view of the Opera House (p 119). The hotel’s restaurant, SALT (p 101) is a gastronomic treat in a brick-vaulted dining room. Toldbodgade 24–28. ☎ 45 7022 2442. www.admiralhotel.dk. 366 units. Rooms 745DKK–2,895DKK. AE, DC, MC, V. Metro: Kongens Nytorv. Map p 124.
The Copenhagen Admiral hotel has a prime waterfront location.
★★ Copenhagen Marriott TIVOLI This luxurious chain hotel has a wonderful position overlooking the waters of Sydhavnen. Plenty of business travelers come here to use the extensive meeting facilities, but vacationers will be happy enough with the gleaming health club, city views from the sunny Terraneo Terrace, and spacious, elegantly furnished guest rooms. Kalvebod Brygge 5. ☎ 45 8833 9900. www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/cphdk-copenhagen-marriott-hotel. 402 units. Doubles 2,095DKK–3,699DKK. AE, DC, MC, V. Bus: 5A, 34, 66. Map p 124.
★★★ D’Angleterre KONGENS NYTORV Dominating Copenhagen’s buzzing main square, this palatial hotel is synonymous with luxury and sophistication. Opened in 1855, it is presently under the auspices of NP Hotels, who have restored the grand high-ceilinged public areas. Well-appointed rooms are carefully furnished with traditional Danish pieces in chic neutral tones; suites come in four levels of opulence, with prices to match. There’s a glamorous Michelin-star restaurant, a champagne bar, and a large basement spa called Amazing Space. Kongens Nytorv 34. ☎ 45 3312 0095. www.dangleterre.com. 90 units. Rooms 4,500DKK–47,500DKK. AE, DC, MC, V. Metro: Kongens Nytorv. Map p 124.
★★ First Hotel Kong Frederik RÅDHUSPLADSEN In an ancient building tucked away from the din of Rådhuspladsen, Kong Frederik retains the air of an old-fashioned English country hotel. There are creaking corridors, hunting prints, chintz-upholstered bedroom furniture, wood-paneled walls, and a flower-filled courtyard. Its charming Italian restaurant serves freshly made pizzas, antipasti or al dente pasta dishes alongside a decent range of wines. Vester Voldgade 25. ☎ 45 3312 5902. www.firsthotels.com/Destinations/Copenhagen. 110 units. From 736DKK. AE, DC, MC, V. Bus: 5A, 6A, 14, 10, 33. Map p 124.
★★★ First Hotel Twentyseven RÅDHUSPLADSEN A bastion of cool, Twentyseven is well placed near the major museums. Staff members are unbelievably hip and helpful, and the rooms (ask for one at the back if you want to sleep past 5:30am) are designed in smart reds and white, complete with inky-black bathrooms. A large breakfast buffet is served daily in the Wine Room, and the enclosed courtyard is a great spot for candle-lit evenings of wine, cocktails, and music. The popular Honey Ryder Cocktail Lounge (p 109) has mixologists whipping up all manner of creative concoctions. Løngangstræde 27. ☎ 45 7027 5627. www.firsthotels.com/Our-hotels/Hotels-in-Denmark/Copenhagen. 200 units. From 662DKK w/breakfast. MC, V. Bus: 1A, 2A, 9A, 26, 37. Map p 124.
★★ Grand Hotel Copenhagen VESTERBRO Set in a pastel-painted mansion dating back to 1890, the Grand is a bit generic inside, but location is all: it’s close to the Copenhagen Visitor Service, Tivoli, and the train station, with easy access to the airport. The rooms come in six sizes from small double to suite; don’t be tempted by the tiny savings price-wise on the small doubles because space-wise they are tiny too. There’s a decent Italian restaurant, Frascati, often full of business travelers. Vesterbrogade 9. ☎ 45 3327 6900. www.grandhotelcopenhagen.com. 161 units. From 500DKK per person sharing w/breakfast. AE, DC, MC, V. Bus: 6A, 26. Map p 124.
★ Hilton Copenhagen Airport KASTRUP Bland and functional the rooms may be, but this Hilton is connected to the airport’s Terminal 3 and so is the perfect pit-stop for travelers on overnight trips. It’s a 20-minute metro journey right to all the main sights of the city, so you can dine out in central Copenhagen and get back to the hotel in time for a last drink in the swish Axis Bar & Lounge. Too tired to move? There’s also a pool and spa. Ellehammersvej 20. ☎ 45 3250 1501. www.hilton.co.uk/copenhagen. 378 units. Doubles 1,395DKK–4,195DKK. AE, DC, MC, V. Metro: Kastrup. Map p 124.
★★ Hotel Kong Arthur NØRREPORT In a handsome 18th-century building, this hotel has been transformed into a CO2-neutral environment. Bedrooms are jauntily decked out with striped bedspreads in pastel hues and carefully chosen artwork. In the summer, you can enjoy a beer or breakfast on the little terrace. Free access to a soothing spa and the location in trendy, cafe-filled Nørreport add to the attraction of this convivial hotel. Nørre Søgade 11. ☎ 45 3311 1212. www.kongarthur.dk. 155 units. Doubles 1,540DKK–2,880DKK w/breakfast. AE, MC, V. Metro: Nørreport. Map p 124.
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Hotel Skt Petri LATIN QUARTER A renovated warehouse with star quality, this vibrant design hotel makes a good claim to providing Copenhagen’s hippest accommodation. The guestrooms are perfectly appointed, as befits a five-star establishment, but it’s the enormous lobby that grabs attention; a huge black reception desk, walls scattered with artwork, and contemporary furniture. Dine in at the smart but casual modern restaurant Central Kitchen or hang out in bakery-cum-bar BRØL, which serves freshly baked bread, pastries, and craft beers. There’s also a sun terrace and plunge pool. Krystalgade 22. ☎ 45 3345 9100. www.sktpetri.com. 268 units. Doubles 1,431DKK–3,031DKK w/breakfast. AE, DC, MC, V. Metro: Nørreport. Map p 124.
Bohemian hip at Hotel SP34 in the university area.
★★ Hotel SP34 LATIN QUARTER A boutique hideway befitting its bohemian district, Hotel SP34 has applied smart, muted colors and typical Scandi design aesthetics to its three high-ceilinged townhouses a stone’s throw from the city hall square and Strøget. An all-organic breakfast is served in one of three restaurants, there’s a daily afternoon wine hour at the bar, and for movie buffs the hotel has its own private 25-seat cinema. Sankt Peders Stræde 34. ☎ 45 3313 3000. www.brochner-hotels.dk. 118 units. Doubles from 1,200DKK w/breakfast. AE, MC, V. Bus: 2A, 5A, 6A, 14. Map p 124.
★ Maritime KONGENS NYTORV Quietly located in a residential street a step away from Nyhavn, this unassuming place has brightly decorated if slightly spartan rooms and old-fashioned bathrooms, all with showers. It’s reasonable value for the center of Copenhagen if you don’t mind the simple accommodations. Peder Skrams Gade 19. ☎ 45 3313 4882. www.hotel-maritime.dk. 64 units. Doubles 895DKK–1,900DKK. MC, V. Metro: Kongens Nytorv. Map p 124.
★★★ Nimb TIVOLI The boutique hotel arm of the vast Nimb entertainment empire won’t fail to impress; most of its 17 individually designed suites come with antique furniture and open fires, and are particularly popular with fashion-conscious travelers. The food at gourmet restaurant Nimb Terrasse (p 99) is praised for its seasonal cuisine, while Nimb Brasserie offers less formal dining. Combine all that with great views over Tivoli and this place is a sure-fire winner, albeit an expensive one. The hotel is currently expanding as part of the Tivoli Corner development and will add 20 more suites, as well as a stunning roof terrace with pool, restaurant, and bar, by the end of 2017. Bernstorffsgade 5. ☎ 45 8870 0000. www.nimb.dk. 17 units. Rooms 3,000DKK–25,000DKK. AE, DC, MC, V. Bus: 2A, 5A, 9A, 250S. Map p 124.
★ Phoenix Copenhagen FREDERIKSSTADEN The glamorous big sister of The Grand (p 130) boasts a fine 17th-century home in gentrified Bredgade. Redolent of a mini-Versailles inside, the rooms and public spaces may be a little too gilded for some tastes, and the suites are positively over the top, but the overall impression is one of refined gentility from a bygone age. There’s a sleek restaurant and an English-inspired brasserie and café. Bredgade 37. ☎ 45 3395 9500. www.phoenixcopenhagen.dk. 213 units. From 590DKK per person sharing w/breakfast. AE, DC, MC, V. Metro: Kongens Nytorv. Map p 124.
★ Radisson Blu Royal TIVOLI Copenhagen’s iconic and original skyscraper hotel, designed from top to toe by Arne Jacobsen (see p 78), is visible all over the city. There are Egg chairs in the foyer, a devilishly beautiful twisted spiral staircase, and elements of his work throughout guest rooms, all updated with modern amenities such as free Wi-Fi. Suite 606 contains original Jacobsen pieces. (Jacobsen, however, reportedly hated many of his creations for the hotel and refused to use the cutlery.) Book dinner at the Alberto K restaurant—the views across the city are spectacular. Hammerichsgade 1. ☎ 45 3342 6000. www.radissonblu.com/en/royalhotel-copenhagen. 260 units. Doubles 1,745DKK–3,045DKK w/breakfast. AE, DC, MC, V. Bus: 5A, 6A, 9A, 12, 14, 31. Map p 124.
★★ Radisson Blu Scandinavia AMAGER Close to the train station and 15 minutes from the airport, Copenhagen’s soon-to-be expanded premier business hotel has facilities for small meetings on up to conferences of 1,750 delegates. Junior suites and business-class rooms enjoy great views towards Nyhavn. Most appealing are the urban-themed standard bedrooms with chunky glass walls behind the beds and good-sized bathrooms. Three restaurants, two bars, a casino, and a fitness center complete the slick package. Amager Boulevard 70. ☎ 45 3815 6500. www.radissonblu.com/en/scandinaviahotel-copenhagen. 544 units. Doubles 1,645DKK–3,045DKK w/breakfast. AE, DC, MC, V. Metro: Amagerbro; Islands Brygge. Bus: 5A, 77. Map p 124.
★★ Savoy VESTERBRO Despite the ritzy name, this Savoy is a bargain hotel in a handy location not too far from the train station. Rooms are plainly furnished along clean Scandinavian lines, all with windows overlooking a peaceful internal courtyard. Choose a top-floor room for sloping ceilings and views over city rooftops. Vesterbrogade 34. ☎ 45 3326 7500. www.savoyhotel.dk. 66 units. Doubles 900DKK–2,500DKK w/breakfast. MC, V. Bus: 6A, 9A, 26, 31. Map p 124.
★★★ Scandic FRONT NYHAVN Part of the reliable Scandic hotels chain, this is one of the best-value stays in town. Black lacquered furniture, plum bed throws, plasma screen TVs, and quality white linen combine with classy bathrooms in pale shades. Ask for a room overlooking the Øresund and Operaen (p 119). Downstairs there’s a small gym, and breakfast is served in the bar, which doubles as a diner serving classic grilled dishes. Sankt Annæ Plads 21. ☎ 45 3313 3400. www.scandichotels.com/Hotels/Denmark/Copenhagen. 132 units. Doubles 1,116DKK–2,995DKK. AE, DC, MC, V. Metro: Kongens Nytorv. Map p 124.
Iconic mid-century furnishings at the Radisson Blu Royal.
★ Scandic Palace Hotel RÅDHUSPLADSEN The grand old lady of Rådhuspladsen, built in 1910, is sharp and contemporary in style inside, although some rooms are tiny. Still, it’s at the heart of Copenhagen’s busiest square and right opposite Tivoli; this too has its drawbacks—traffic by day and reveling Danes by night. Rådhuspladsen 57. ☎ 45 3314 4050. www.scandichotels.com/Hotels/Denmark/Copenhagen. 166 units. Doubles 1,481DKK–3,895DKK w/breakfast. AE, DC, MC, V. Bus: 5A, 6A, 10, 14, 33. Map p 124.
★★ Sleep in Heaven NØRREBRO This buzzy hostel offers dorms with some scarily high three-story bunks. Open 24 hours, it’s mostly the spotless preserve of backpackers. Struenseegade 7. ☎ 45 3535 4648. www.sleepinheaven.com 80 units. Dormitory beds 170DKK. MC, V. Bus: 12, 66. Map p 124.
★★★ Wakeup Copenhagen KONGENS NYTORV Don’t let the two-star label fool you: this centrally-located and minimalist Kim Utzon-designed hotel offers a quality boutique experience at surprisingly budget prices. Funky décor and sleek furnishings inhabit a mod brick building studded with windows. A similar-looking sister property is near Kalvebod Brygge. Borgergade 9. ☎ 45 4480 0090. www.wakeupcopenhagen.dk. 498 units. 500DKK–1,000DKK. AE, MC, V. Metro: Kongens Nytorv. Map p 124.
Helsingør
★★ Comwell Borupgaard HELSINGØR Surrounded by immaculate gardens, this manor-house spa hotel south of Helsingør is ideal for a night of R&R and is only a 10-minute stroll to the coast. Inside this whitewashed mansion, standard rooms are bright and modern; go for the upgraded rooms to get beautiful woodland views. Prices are reasonable and the large luxury spa is a treatl after a long day’s sightseeing. Nørrevej 80, Snekkersten. ☎ 45 4838 0333. www.comwellborupgaard.dk. 149 units. Doubles 1,498DKK–2,198DKK w/breakfast. MC, V. Train: Snekkersten. 50km north of Copenhagen. Map p 124.
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Hotel Marienlyst HELSINGØR With marvelous views across the Øresund to Sweden, this splendid seaside hotel has an atmosphere reminiscent of times past. Families make good use of the indoor pool, slides, and splash pools or swim off the strip of sandy beach. A recent renovation has spruced up the superior-class rooms; several offer fantastic ocean views. There are two restaurants and a casino full of smartly dressed thirty-somethings. Nordre Strandvej 2, Helsingør. ☎ 45 4921 4000. www.marienlyst.dk. 222 units. Doubles 1,096DKK–1,475DKK w/breakfast. AE, DC, MC, V. Train: Helsingør. 50km north of Copenhagen. Map p 124. •
