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

Wakeup Copenhagen Borgergade

Wakeup Copenhagen Borgergade

2 out of 5
Borgergade 9, Copenhagen
The price is ฿2,831 per night from 9 Nov to 10 Nov
฿2,831
฿3,539 total
9 Nov - 10 Nov
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! (3,532 reviews)
Great location, would stay again
Great location and value. I usually stay at higher end hotels but was pleasantly surprised by the cleanliness and how modern this place was. Except for a hair on the bathroom ceiling, the place was clean and comfortable.

Reviewed on 21 Oct 2025

Wakeup Copenhagen Borgergade
Scandic Copenhagen

Scandic Copenhagen

4 out of 5
Vester Søgade 6, Copenhagen
The price is ฿3,993 per night from 23 Nov to 24 Nov
฿3,993
฿4,992 total
23 Nov - 24 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Copenhagen. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 3 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (2,160 reviews)
Good location for hop on off bus. Lots of restaurants. Be prepared for an expensive city. Hotel room was too warm. Thermostat didnt make a difference. No housekeeping unless you ask. Mold along the shower door

Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025

Scandic Copenhagen
Radisson Blu Scandinavia Hotel, Copenhagen

Radisson Blu Scandinavia Hotel, Copenhagen

4 out of 5
Amager Boulevard 70, Copenhagen
The price is ฿4,053 per night from 23 Nov to 24 Nov
฿4,053
฿5,067 total
23 Nov - 24 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Copenhagen. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and a casino. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,501 reviews)
Great place to stay!

Reviewed on 20 Oct 2025

Radisson Blu Scandinavia Hotel, Copenhagen
Wakeup Copenhagen Bernstorffsgade

Wakeup Copenhagen Bernstorffsgade

2 out of 5
Bernstorffsgade 35, Copenhagen
The price is ฿2,709 per night from 9 Nov to 10 Nov
฿2,709
฿3,386 total
9 Nov - 10 Nov
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! (2,940 reviews)
Think of this hotel as a capsule hotel w/a private bathroom and you'll be surprised how much room you get:). It's a good economical option in downtown Copenhagen, but the rooms tight for one person let alone two. There is no closet or tea kettle in the room. The bed is good. I stayed 3 nights and ...

Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025

Wakeup Copenhagen Bernstorffsgade
Scandic Spectrum

Scandic Spectrum

4 out of 5
KALVEBOD BRYGGE 10, Copenhagen
The price is ฿4,754 per night from 9 Nov to 10 Nov
฿4,754
฿5,943 total
9 Nov - 10 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star 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 ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (3,018 reviews)
Near the river, walking distance to many places we wanted to see in Copenhagen, close to restaurants, near central station, buses and boats nearby.

Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025

Scandic Spectrum
CABINN City Hotel

CABINN City Hotel

2 out of 5
Mitchellsgade 14, Copenhagen
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿2,241 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
฿2,241
฿2,801 total
26 Oct - 27 Oct
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 ...
7.6/10 Good! (2,643 reviews)
The CABINN stay was perfect. We used it only for sleeping and breakfast, the rooms are about the size of a cabin on a cruise ship! As a person who is gluten free the breakfast choice was small with only scrambled eggs on the hot bar. The staff kindly provided a gf roll which was tasty with the jam ...

Reviewed on 18 Oct 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
Church of Our Saviour which includes religious aspects, a church or cathedral and a city

Christianshavn

Take time in Christianshavn to visit attractions like Copenhagen Opera House and Overgaden. 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 Forum Copenhagen or Værnedamsvej, 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