Copenhagen City Centre Travel Guide

Copenhagen
Copenhagen City Centre
Copenhagen which includes a bay or harbour
Copenhagen City Centre
Copenhagen City Centre
Copenhagen which includes a garden and a river or creek
In central Copenhagen, you can see a huge range of attractions, go shopping, have extraordinary gastronomic experiences and enjoy Denmark's capital to its fullest.

On a city break to central Copenhagen, you can experience both traditional and historical attractions and also the modern side to Copenhagen, with its world-renowned gastronomy and new experiences. Cobbled streets, impressive buildings, Danish political life, significant historical sites and a bustling city life are just but a few of the things that central Copenhagen has to offer.

Central Copenhagen is the heart of the city. The cobbled streets, alleyways and the green spires on the stunning buildings all serve as proof that this is where it all started. Since around the year 700, this area has had a city-like character, and its location made it ideal for trade.

Enjoy a meal and a cold beer in the world-famous Nyhavn, surrounded by charming houses and sailboats. Take a trip to the Tivoli Gardens Amusement Park or experience both royal palaces: Amalienborg, the royal family's residence, and Rosenborg, where the crown jewels are kept. Make sure to walk up and down the Strøget main street, to climb up Rundetårn (the Round Tower) or to bring a picnic basket to Kongens Have (the King's Garden).

There are so many things to see and do in central Copenhagen, and a good way to get to see a lot of them is to buy a Copenhagen Card. It gives you access to many of the museums and attractions in the area, as well as free train, bus and metro transport.

A great way to travel around central Copenhagen and to experience the city like a true Copenhagener is by bike. Another way to travel during your weekend break to central Copenhagen is to go on a boat ride. You can also use the bus, metro and S-train when travelling to, from and around the centre.

With so many activities to do and so many things to see in central Copenhagen, you certainly won't get bored here. You will also be close to the other neighbourhoods if you'd like to see what else Copenhagen has to offer.


Popular places to visit

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Top hotels in Copenhagen City Centre

Wakeup Copenhagen Borgergade
Wakeup Copenhagen Borgergade
2 out of 5
Borgergade 9, Copenhagen
The price is ฿2,856 per night from 5 Jan to 6 Jan
฿2,856
฿3,570 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 Jan 2025
Stay at this hotel in Copenhagen. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,651 reviews)
"It was a solo trip in end of October. The people who work there are very kind and helpful. I asked for a quiet room and was given a quiet room. The room it self is nice. The shower always had hot water. It was a comfortable room. At the very center of Copenhagen near many sights. . I felt safe on ..."

Reviewed on 14 Dec 2024

Wakeup Copenhagen Borgergade
Scandic Spectrum
Scandic Spectrum
4 out of 5
KALVEBOD BRYGGE 10, Copenhagen
The price is ฿4,566 per night from 18 Jan to 19 Jan
฿4,566
฿5,708 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Jan - 19 Jan 2025
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Copenhagen. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (2,424 reviews)
"Great hotel for city break"

Reviewed on 18 Dec 2024

Scandic Spectrum
Wakeup Copenhagen Bernstorffsgade
Wakeup Copenhagen Bernstorffsgade
2 out of 5
Bernstorffsgade 35, Copenhagen
The price is ฿2,473 per night from 5 Jan to 6 Jan
฿2,473
฿3,091 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 Jan 2025
Stay at this hotel in Copenhagen. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (2,457 reviews)
"The location was good, 5 minutes from tivoli and 15 from everything else. Room was a good size and comfortable, the room/bathroom was not extremely clean upon arrival. You get what you pay for. Luggage storage was useful."

Reviewed on 15 Dec 2024

Wakeup Copenhagen Bernstorffsgade
CABINN City Hotel
CABINN City Hotel
2 out of 5
Mitchellsgade 14, Copenhagen
The price is ฿2,492 per night from 23 Dec to 24 Dec
฿2,492
฿3,115 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Dec - 24 Dec
Stay at this hotel in Copenhagen. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
7.8/10 Good! (2,022 reviews)
"Location and breakfast is fabulous. The room is clean and efficient"

Reviewed on 16 Dec 2024

CABINN City Hotel
Radisson Blu Scandinavia Hotel, Copenhagen
Radisson Blu Scandinavia Hotel, Copenhagen
4.5 out of 5
Amager Boulevard 70, Copenhagen
The price is ฿4,582 per night from 23 Dec to 24 Dec
฿4,582
฿5,727 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Dec - 24 Dec
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Copenhagen. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and a casino. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (892 reviews)
"friendly and helpful staff"

Reviewed on 14 Dec 2024

Radisson Blu Scandinavia Hotel, Copenhagen
Scandic Copenhagen
Scandic Copenhagen
4 out of 5
Vester Søgade 6, Copenhagen
The price is ฿3,715 per night from 18 Jan to 19 Jan
฿3,715
฿4,644 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Jan - 19 Jan 2025
Stay at this hotel in Copenhagen. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,800 reviews)
Great hotel, location and breakfast
"Great hotel and facilities for a weekend away in Copenhagen"

Reviewed on 15 Dec 2024

Scandic Copenhagen
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Other neighbourhoods around Copenhagen City Centre

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Slotsholmen

You'll enjoy the restaurants and museums in Slotsholmen. You might want to make time for a stop at Danish Royal Library or Christiansborg Palace Chapel.

Slotsholmen
Church of Our Saviour which includes religious aspects, a church or cathedral and a city

Christianshavn

Take time in Christianshavn to visit attractions like Church of Our Saviour and Copenhagen Opera House. You might also appreciate the abundant dining options, and you can hop on the metro at Christianshavn Station to see more of the city.

Christianshavn
Copenhagen which includes a sunset and modern architecture

København V

4.5/5(5 area reviews)

If you're spending time in København V, check out sights like Tivoli Gardens or Wallmans Circus Building and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Vesterport Station or Rådhuspladsen Station.

København V
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Meatpacking District

You'll enjoy the beaches and restaurants in Meatpacking District. You might want to make time for a stop at Oksnehallen or DGI-Byen.

Meatpacking District
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Nørrebro

4/5(2 area reviews)

Nørrebro is well liked for its restaurants and live music. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Natural History Museum of Denmark and Jægersborggade are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Skjolds Plads Station or Nørrebros Runddel Station to get around.

Nørrebro
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Frederiksberg C

While you're in Frederiksberg C, take in top sights like Værnedamsvej or Forum Copenhagen, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Frederiksberg Allé Station or Forum Station.

Frederiksberg C

Copenhagen City Centre Travel Guide