Copenhagen is Denmark’s capital city and offers a fun mix of eclectic art, a world-class dining scene, with 15 Michelin stars, plus old-world history going back for centuries. As the home of the Danish royal family for years, there are castles dotted all over Copenhagen.

Although Copenhagen is a relatively small city, especially when compared to other European capitals, there are still many varied districts within the city to choose from when deciding where to stay in Copenhagen. Luckily, Copenhagen is fairly compact, so getting around to other areas will be easy, no matter where you stay.

There is certanly no shortage of things to do in Copenhagen, make sure to get your Copenhagen Card as it gives you free admission to 73 attractions and activities! Below we’ve rounded up some of the best neighborhood to stay in Copenhagen to help you choose the best Copenhagen hotels or rental homes. We will help you work out where to stay in Copenhagen Denmark, including some of the best places to stay Copenhagen.

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Updated as of October 2020!

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Indre By – Where to stay in Copenhagen for nightlife

Indre By is Copenhagen’s Old Town and is the city centre of Copenhagen. Visitors who want to be in central Copenhagen, with easy access to tourist attractions such as the Little Mermaid, Rosenborg Castle and Christiansborg Palace as well as central station (the public transportation hub) should consider staying in Indre By.

Stroget is the main shopping street of Copenhagen that runs through Indre By, meaning you’ll have lots of shops, cafes and bars to choose from within walking distance. On the weekends, many of Copenhagen’s best nightclubs can be found in Indre By, too.

Best Places to Stay in Indre By

Cheapest Backpacking Hostels in Indre By:

Generator Copenhagen
Bedwood Hostel
Copenhagen Downtown Hostel

Budget Hotels in Indre By:

Wakeup Copenhagen, Borgergade
Hotel Loeven
Hotel Windsor
Hotel Jorgensen

Mid-Range Hotels in Indre By:

First Hotel Twentyseven
Best Western Plus Hotel City Copenhagen
Hotel Maritime

Family Friendly Hotels in Indre By:

Scandic Palace Hotel
Scandic Front

Affordable Luxury Hotels in Indre By:

Radisson Collection Royal Hotel
Copenhagen Admiral Hotel
SKT. PETRI

Latin Quarter – Best place to stay in Copenhagen on a Budget

Adjacent to Indre By is Copenhagen’s Latin Quarter, named for a Latin school that became the University of Copenhagen. Another excellent central location for Copenhagen visitors, the Latin Quarter is only 10 minutes walk from neighborhoods like Vesterbro and Indre By, a minute walk to the city center. As home of the University, there are lots of budget-friendly options here for students or budget travelers. There are also plenty of trendy, hip bars, boutiques and restaurants in the Latin Quarter.

Best Places to Stay in Latin Quarter

Cheapest Backpacking Hostels in the Latin Quarter:

Steel House Copenhagen
Urban House Copenhagen
Belaegningen Hostel

Budget Hotels in the Latin Quarter:

Cabinn City Hotel
Hotel Jorgensen
Saga Hotel

Mid-Range Hotels in the Latin Quarter:

Hotel SP34
Ascot Hotel
Ibsens Hotel
ProfilHotels Richmond Hotel

Family Friendly Hotels in the Latin Quarter:

Manon Les Suites – Guldsmeden Hotels
Hotel Christian IV
Absalon Hotel
Good Morning Copenhagen Star

Affordable Luxury Hotels in the Latin Quarter:

Copenhagen Marriott Hotel
Nimb Hotel
Nobis Hotel Copenhagen

Nyhavn – Best place to stay in Copenhagen with Family

Nyhavn is probably the most photographed neighborhood in Copenhagen and considered one of the best areas to stay in Copenhagen. Cute, colorful buildings, fronted by sidewalk cafes, nestled along a harbor filled with sailboats. It’s adorable. It’s also a great place to stay in Copenhagen.

A short walk from Nyhavn is Hans Christian Andersen’s very famous fairytale character… the Little Mermaid statue. It’s one of the most photographed statues in Denmark.

Nyhavn, or New Harbor, is one of Copenhagen’s premier entertainment districts, so you’re never far from excellent restaurants and live music. This is also where you’ll find the Royal Theater. Many of Nyhavn’s better hotels will have excellent harbor views to admire.

Nyhavn, in my opinion is my recommendation on where to stay in Copenhagen first time. The sidewalk cafes, and 17th century waterfront buildings make this are such a unique to stay in. It makes you feel like you’re in Europe on vacation, rather  in your hometown.

Best Places to Stay in Nyhavn

Cheapest Backpacking Hostels in Nyhavn:

Generator Copenhagen
Belaegningen Hostel
Hotel 9 Smaa Hjem

Budget Hotels in Nyhavn:

Hotel Nebo
Hotel Amager

Mid-Range Hotels in Nyhavn:

Hotel SKT. Annae
Copenhagen Strand
Hotel Maritime

Family Friendly Hotels in Nyhavn:

Scandic Front
Radisson Blu Scandinavia Hotel

Affordable Luxury Hotels in Nyhavn:

Copenhagen Admiral Hotel
Phoenix Copenhagen
71 Nyhavn Hotel

Vesterbro – The coolest area to stay in Copenhagen

For a more hipster vibe, consider staying in Vesterbro, Copenhagen’s Meatpacking district. Located just behind Tivoli Gardens, Vesterbro has become a creative hotspot in recent years, as artists, designers, filmmakers and photographers move in. As the neighborhood grows, more and more options pop up. Wondering where to stay in Copenhagen for one night? This is your best bet (in my opinon anyway).

You’ll find new bars and restaurants, trendy hotels, organic markets and vintage boutiques. Old warehouses and processing plants are quickly converting into food halls and art galleries. Vesterbro is still very central in Copenhagen, so you’ll have no trouble getting around to other parts of town. Vesterbro used to be Copenhagen’s red light district however nowadays it’s more of a hip and trendy neighborhood.

Best Places to Stay in Vesterbro

Cheapest Backpacking Hostels in Vesterbro:

Woodah-Hostel
Copenhagen Backpackers
Urban House Copenhagen

Budget Hotels in Vesterbro:

Wakeup Copenhagen Carsten Niebuhrs Gade
Saga Hotel
Cabinn City Hotel

Mid-Range Hotels in Vesterbro:

Copenhagen Plaza Hotel
Hotel Astoria
Grand Hotel Copenhagen
Hotel Ansgar

Family Friendly Hotels in Vesterbro:

66 Guldsmeden – Guldsmeden Hotels
Hotel Copenhagen Crown
Copenhagen Island Hotel
Hotel Tiffany

Affordable Luxury Hotels in Vesterbro:

Nobis Hotel Copenhagen
Scandic Kodbyen

Nørrebro – Best place to stay in Copenhagen for tourists

For a multicultural experience in Copenhagen, head to Nørrebro. Just north of The Lakes, Nørrebro is a melting pot of fun Copenhagen attractions. Amongst a full street of antique stores and multiple microbreweries, a few Michelin star restaurants are tucked away in this neighborhood. The Nørrebro Theater shows popular musicals and plays, as well as experimental theater productions. Nørrebro is considered one of the best area to stay in Copenhagen for tourists as well as first timers.

Best Places to Stay in Nørrebro

Cheapest Backpacking Hostels in Nørrebro:

Sleep in Heaven
a&o Copenhagen Norrebro

Mid-Range Hotels in Nørrebro:

Hotel Nora CopenHagen

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