Valby Travel Guide

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Valby
Valby

Valby offers a wide range of things to do, including famous film locations to explore.

A holiday in Valby has a lot to offer, whether you are accompanied by the kids or not. A visit to the local “swimming stadium” means a couple of hours’ relaxation in the sauna or spa, whizzing down the water slide or splashing through the waterfall with the kids. You’ll love Valbyparken, home to the biggest nature playground in the whole of Denmark. There are also guided tours around Carlsberg, with plenty of beer tastings to round off an afternoon.

Valby is actually a suburb of Copenhagen and is only a few miles away from the city centre. Back in the 1600s, there were only a few houses and farms here, and everyone competing with each other on Amager to sell their crops in the big city.

If you’re a fan of classic Danish films, a weekend break in Valby is ideal, as it is home to locations from a number of the most well-known Danish films, including Midt om natten, Olsen Banden and Matador. To learn more about the heyday of film-making here, Nordisk Film run guided studio tour.

Valby is also known for the heights of Valby Bakke, immortalised by the Peter Sommers song of the same name. At the top of the hill is Copenhagen Zoo’s tower, rising 130 feet into the air. Not far away is the Italian-style Jesuskirken Church, something completely different from traditional Danish churches with their whitewashed interiors.

There are excellent train and road links to Valby, meaning quick, easy access either by public transport or car. Copenhagen Airport is only about 8 miles away, making access by air and bus another option for international visitors.

A visit to Valby not only means a wealth of things to do, but the bright lights of the capital within walking distance will allow you to visit many other nearby attractions, such as Amalienborg, shopping on Strøget or even dining at one of the city’s renowned Michelin-starred restaurants.


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Top hotels in Valby

Wakeup Copenhagen Borgergade

Wakeup Copenhagen Borgergade

2 out of 5
Borgergade 9, Copenhagen
The price is ฿3,581 per night from 21 Sept to 22 Sept
฿3,581
฿4,476 total
21 Sept - 22 Sept
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! (3,334 reviews)
"My only negative comment was that there was noise coming from the hotel in the back of the Wakeup Hotel and thus had to wear ear plug to sleep.. nothing due to the hotel itself or that the hotel could do much about!"

Reviewed on 24 Aug 2025

Wakeup Copenhagen Borgergade
CABINN Copenhagen

CABINN Copenhagen

3 out of 5
Arni Magnussons Gade 1, Copenhagen
The price is ฿2,913 per night from 8 Sept to 9 Sept
฿2,913
฿3,641 total
8 Sept - 9 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star eco-certified hotel in Copenhagen. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
7/10 Good! (6,095 reviews)
"xxx"

Reviewed on 21 Aug 2025

CABINN Copenhagen
Tivoli Hotel

Tivoli Hotel

4.5 out of 5
Arni Magnussons Gade 2, Copenhagen
The price is ฿4,698 per night from 21 Sept to 22 Sept
฿4,698
฿5,872 total
21 Sept - 22 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Copenhagen. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 4 restaurants and 3 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (6,396 reviews)
"Great location, our room overlooked the water. Close to transport links around the city. Really friendly and helpful staff. The hotel itself was modern, the pool was good and never too busy. Would definitely stay again."

Reviewed on 23 Aug 2025

Tivoli Hotel
Comfort Hotel Copenhagen Airport

Comfort Hotel Copenhagen Airport

3 out of 5
Ellehammersvej 18, Kastrup, Copenhagen
The price is ฿6,246 per night from 22 Sept to 23 Sept
฿6,246
฿7,808 total
22 Sept - 23 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Kastrup. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the bar in their ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (5,741 reviews)
"Great stay cool bar"

Reviewed on 23 Aug 2025

Comfort Hotel Copenhagen Airport
Wakeup Copenhagen Bernstorffsgade

Wakeup Copenhagen Bernstorffsgade

2 out of 5
Bernstorffsgade 35, Copenhagen
The price is ฿3,500 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
฿3,500
฿4,375 total
7 Sept - 8 Sept
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! (2,844 reviews)
"The rooms were the smallest rooms I have ever stayed in, very cramped. Pictures were deceiving. No room for luggage."

Reviewed on 21 Aug 2025

Wakeup Copenhagen Bernstorffsgade
CABINN Metro Hotel

CABINN Metro Hotel

2 out of 5
Arne Jacobsens Allé 2, Copenhagen
The price is ฿2,933 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
฿2,933
฿3,667 total
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this eco-certified hotel in Copenhagen. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
7.6/10 Good! (4,250 reviews)
Great for a good night's sleep.
"The name "Cabin" is appropriate, as it is like staying in a cruise ship cabin. The rooms are small, but comfortable and quiet - which is all I ask of a hotel. I got a great nights sleep here in an excellent location. When in CPH again - I would stay here. I only needed a room to sleep before I flew ..."

Reviewed on 23 Aug 2025

CABINN Metro Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Other neighbourhoods around Valby

City Museum

Vesterbro

4/5(78 area reviews)

Vesterbro is a destination travellers like for its restaurants, and you might hop aboard the metro at Enghave Plads Station or Dybbølsbro Station to explore sights like Vega.

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Sydhavnen

3/5(1 area review)

You might enjoy the restaurants on your visit to Sydhavnen. Visitors recommend a visit to DieselHouse, and you can get around town on the metro at Sluseholmen Station.

Sydhavnen
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København SV

When in København SV and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Carlsberg Brewery Visitors Centre or Vega and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Sluseholmen Station or Ny Ellebjerg Station.

København SV
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Frederiksberg C

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

Frederiksberg C
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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
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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