Copenhagen City Centre Travel Guide

Copenhagen

Copenhagen City Centre
Copenhagen City Centre
Copenhagen City Centre
Copenhagen City Centre
Copenhagen City Centre

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

Things to do


Top hotels in Copenhagen City Centre

Wakeup Copenhagen Borgergade

Wakeup Copenhagen Borgergade

2 out of 5
Borgergade 9 Copenhagen
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿4,017 per night from 11 May to 12 May
฿4,017
฿5,021 total
11 May - 12 May
includes taxes & fees
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! (3,902 reviews)
shower was a bit too small.

Reviewed on 7 May 2026

Wakeup Copenhagen Borgergade
Wakeup Copenhagen Bernstorffsgade

Wakeup Copenhagen Bernstorffsgade

2 out of 5
Bernstorffsgade 35 Copenhagen
The price is ฿3,469 per night from 12 May to 13 May
฿3,469
฿4,336 total
12 May - 13 May
includes taxes & fees
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! (3,219 reviews)
The room was clean and the staff was super helpful! We stayed 3 nights, which was perfect because it was a small compact room. Enjoyed our stay!

Reviewed on 7 May 2026

Wakeup Copenhagen Bernstorffsgade
CABINN City Hotel

CABINN City Hotel

2 out of 5
Mitchellsgade 14 Copenhagen
The price is ฿2,556 per night from 10 May to 11 May
฿2,556
฿3,195 total
10 May - 11 May
includes taxes & fees
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! (2,863 reviews)
Clean room, tiny bathroom. Didn’t have breakfast. Staff lovely. Only small complaints - black out blinds don’t fit the window so woken early by bright sunshine. Toilet didn’t flush properly.

Reviewed on 2 May 2026

CABINN City Hotel
Scandic Spectrum

Scandic Spectrum

4 out of 5
KALVEBOD BRYGGE 10 Copenhagen
The price is ฿6,268 per night from 7 Jun to 8 Jun
฿6,268
฿7,836 total
7 Jun - 8 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Copenhagen. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (3,351 reviews)
We booked two room. The amenities were inconsistent- one room did not have the lotion and shampoo. One room had complimentary water, the other did not.

Reviewed on 7 May 2026

Scandic Spectrum
Imperial Hotel

Imperial Hotel

4.5 out of 5
Vester Farimagsgade 9 Copenhagen
The price is ฿5,660 per night from 17 May to 18 May
฿5,660
฿7,075 total
17 May - 18 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Copenhagen. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in their ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (920 reviews)
Check in was quick and easy and the person who checked us in was great and offered to help us find things to do. Room was very clean and comfortable and I slept very well each night. Upon check out it transpired we had been allocated a different room in their system and charged for a breakfast package ...

Reviewed on 7 May 2026

Imperial Hotel
The Square

The Square

4.5 out of 5
Rådhuspladsen 14 Copenhagen
The price is ฿6,066 per night from 12 May to 13 May
฿6,066
฿7,582 total
12 May - 13 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Copenhagen. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,213 reviews)
Really comfy beds and pillow, great towels, heated floor in the bathroom. Great shampoos and lotions (she said). Room was a little snug but ok for two. Room overlooked the square and you did get road noise (sirens, buses) as well as noise from bars below but not too bad. The church in the square ...

Reviewed on 6 May 2026

The Square
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Other neighbourhoods around Copenhagen City Centre

Slotsholmen

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
Christianshavn

Christianshavn

Take time in Christianshavn to visit attractions like Copenhagen Opera House and Loppen. 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
Holmen

Holmen

You'll enjoy the beaches and restaurants in Holmen. You might want to make time for a stop at Copenhagen Opera House or Spejdermuseet.

Holmen
Copenhagen, Denmark, A street in the famous Meatpacking district.

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
Shots around Copenhagen Denmark

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 Astrologisk Museum are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Skjolds Plads Station or Nørrebros Runddel Station to get around.

Nørrebro
frederiksberg castle

Frederiksberg C

While you're in Frederiksberg C, take in top sights like Forum Copenhagen or Landbohojskolens Have, 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