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

Things to do


Top hotels in Copenhagen City Centre

Wakeup Copenhagen Borgergade

Wakeup Copenhagen Borgergade

2 out of 5
Borgergade 9 Copenhagen
The price is ฿2,743 per night from 21 Dec to 22 Dec
฿2,743
฿3,429 total
21 Dec - 22 Dec
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! (3,629 reviews)
Breakfast was very limited not worth of the price

Reviewed on 15 Dec 2025

Wakeup Copenhagen Borgergade
Wakeup Copenhagen Bernstorffsgade

Wakeup Copenhagen Bernstorffsgade

2 out of 5
Bernstorffsgade 35 Copenhagen
The price is ฿2,427 per night from 4 Jan to 5 Jan
฿2,427
฿3,034 total
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
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! (3,072 reviews)
Location and and personnel was amazing but bed was quite hard for my standards.

Reviewed on 9 Dec 2025

Wakeup Copenhagen Bernstorffsgade
Radisson Blu Scandinavia Hotel, Copenhagen

Radisson Blu Scandinavia Hotel, Copenhagen

4 out of 5
Amager Boulevard 70 Copenhagen
The price is ฿3,994 per night from 3 Jan to 4 Jan
฿3,994
฿4,992 total
3 Jan - 4 Jan 2026
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Copenhagen. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and a casino. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,599 reviews)
Check-in was slow. We were emailed with the opportunity to check-in online. It didn't work properly & we had to go through it all again when we arrived anyway. Rooms were nice & clean. We could hear the metro cars from our room but they didn't run through the night so it wasn't an issue for us. Breakfast ...

Reviewed on 16 Dec 2025

Radisson Blu Scandinavia Hotel, Copenhagen
Phoenix Copenhagen

Phoenix Copenhagen

4.5 out of 5
Bredgade 37 Copenhagen
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿4,760 per night from 16 Jan to 17 Jan
฿4,760
฿5,949 total
16 Jan - 17 Jan 2026
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Copenhagen. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,954 reviews)
Excellent staff and reception area, quality of bathroom towels and toiletries could be improved

Reviewed on 18 Dec 2025

Phoenix Copenhagen
Scandic Spectrum

Scandic Spectrum

4 out of 5
KALVEBOD BRYGGE 10 Copenhagen
The price is ฿3,623 per night from 17 Jan to 18 Jan
฿3,623
฿4,529 total
17 Jan - 18 Jan 2026
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 ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (3,100 reviews)
Good

Reviewed on 14 Dec 2025

Scandic Spectrum
Next House Copenhagen - Hostel

Next House Copenhagen - Hostel

2 out of 5
Bernstorffsgade 27 Copenhagen
The price is ฿1,748 per night from 4 Jan to 5 Jan
฿1,748
฿2,185 total
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hostel in Copenhagen. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 4 bars/lounges and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,386 reviews)
Everything was good. Had to pay to use the kitchen though.

Reviewed on 16 Dec 2025

Next House Copenhagen - Hostel
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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 Christiansborg Palace Chapel or Royal Stables.

Slotsholmen
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Christianshavn

Take time in Christianshavn to visit attractions like Copenhagen Opera House and Danish Architecture Centre. 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, Jægersborggade and Natural History Museum of Denmark 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