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.


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Top hotels in Copenhagen City Centre

Scandic Copenhagen
Scandic Copenhagen
4 out of 5
Vester Søgade 6, Copenhagen
The price is ฿4,312 per night from 21 Feb to 22 Feb
฿4,312
฿5,390 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Feb - 22 Feb
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! (1,836 reviews)
"Staff is very nice. Location is very convenient to Stroget shopping and bus stops. Beautiful view and spacious rooms. Breakfast was good and dining area was big enough. Only con is needs a little updatigg ng for the rooms. A little dark but overall good stay."

Reviewed on 21 Jan 2025

Scandic Copenhagen
Wakeup Copenhagen Borgergade
Wakeup Copenhagen Borgergade
2 out of 5
Borgergade 9, Copenhagen
The price is ฿2,522 per night from 26 Jan to 27 Jan
฿2,522
฿3,153 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Jan - 27 Jan
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! (2,713 reviews)
"Good spot for a solo traveller, good value for money with large window. Brilliant location to walk to all the nearby attractions. Easy check in and check out. Great food spots surrounding the area, would highly recommend to anyone traveling and need to rest their heads quickly before heading out ..."

Reviewed on 18 Jan 2025

Wakeup Copenhagen Borgergade
Scandic Spectrum
Scandic Spectrum
4 out of 5
KALVEBOD BRYGGE 10, Copenhagen
The price is ฿4,703 per night from 18 Feb to 19 Feb
฿4,703
฿5,879 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Feb - 19 Feb
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! (2,540 reviews)
"Lovely, cosy hotel. Excellent breakfast."

Reviewed on 18 Jan 2025

Scandic Spectrum
Wakeup Copenhagen Bernstorffsgade
Wakeup Copenhagen Bernstorffsgade
2 out of 5
Bernstorffsgade 35, Copenhagen
The price is ฿2,268 per night from 24 Jan to 25 Jan
฿2,268
฿2,835 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Jan - 25 Jan
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! (2,291 reviews)
"Fast check in, easy check out, clean, quet"

Reviewed on 11 Jan 2025

Wakeup Copenhagen Bernstorffsgade
Hotel Kong Arthur
Hotel Kong Arthur
4 out of 5
Nørre Søgade 11, Copenhagen
The price is ฿4,098 per night from 2 Feb to 3 Feb
฿4,098
฿5,123 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Feb - 3 Feb
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Copenhagen. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the bar in their reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,632 reviews)
"I loved everything about this hotel! It was even better in person than in the photos (I didn’t think that could be possible!) but the rooms were so luxurious and comfortable and the hotel lounge was such a cozy gathering place. We took full advantage of ‘cozy hour’ and enjoyed a free glass of wine ..."

Reviewed on 18 Jan 2025

Hotel Kong Arthur
CABINN City Hotel
CABINN City Hotel
2 out of 5
Mitchellsgade 14, Copenhagen
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿2,481 per night from 30 Jan to 31 Jan
฿2,481
฿3,101 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Jan - 31 Jan
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! (2,057 reviews)
"Basic accommodation in very small rooms but suitable for an overnight stay"

Reviewed on 7 Jan 2025

CABINN City Hotel
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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
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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 Wallmans Circus Building or Tivoli Gardens 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 Superkilen Park 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