Copenhagen City Centre Travel Guide

Copenhagen

A waterfront with buildings, boats, and a moon in the sky.
A harbor with colorful buildings and several sailboats docked.
A narrow street lined with colorful shops and a large ice cream cone sign.
A wooden dock with green chairs and a palm tree by the water.
A serene lake with lily pads, surrounded by lush greenery and a historic building with domed towers in the background.

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.


Stay near popular Copenhagen City Centre attractions

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 ฿3,777 per night from 23 Jul to 24 Jul
฿3,777
฿4,721 total
23 Jul - 24 Jul
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! (4,094 reviews)
"Clean room, great location."

Reviewed on 5 Jul 2026

Wakeup Copenhagen Borgergade
Scandic Copenhagen

Scandic Copenhagen

4 out of 5
Vester Søgade 6 Copenhagen
The price is ฿5,381 per night from 19 Jul to 20 Jul
฿5,381
฿6,727 total
19 Jul - 20 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Copenhagen. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 3 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very good! (2,443 reviews)
"Room very clean. Easy access to restaurants. I only did not like the outside entrance first look, a bit dirty! But made up once I went inside, after I was not staying inside."

Reviewed on 5 Jul 2026

Scandic Copenhagen
Wakeup Copenhagen Bernstorffsgade

Wakeup Copenhagen Bernstorffsgade

2 out of 5
Bernstorffsgade 35 Copenhagen
The price is ฿3,371 per night from 16 Jul to 17 Jul
฿3,371
฿4,214 total
16 Jul - 17 Jul
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! (3,368 reviews)
"The biggest advantage of this hotel is its value for money. Copenhagen is generally an expensive city, so the room rate was quite reasonable. The location is also convenient, with easy access to public transportation and many attractions. The main drawback is the room size—it was extremely small, ..."

Reviewed on 4 Jul 2026

Wakeup Copenhagen Bernstorffsgade
Phoenix Copenhagen

Phoenix Copenhagen

4.5 out of 5
Bredgade 37 Copenhagen
The price is ฿6,653 per night from 13 Jul to 14 Jul
฿6,653
฿8,316 total
13 Jul - 14 Jul
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! (2,054 reviews)
"The hotel is situated in a very accessible and central location, and the breakfast offered was of excellent quality. The staff handling luggage was courteous and attentive upon arrival. However, the main issue was the lack of cleanliness in the room, including inadequate vacuuming and unkempt bedding. ..."

Reviewed on 5 Jul 2026

Phoenix Copenhagen
Next House Copenhagen - Hostel

Next House Copenhagen - Hostel

2 out of 5
Bernstorffsgade 27 Copenhagen
The price is ฿3,229 per night from 12 Jul to 13 Jul
฿3,229
฿4,036 total
12 Jul - 13 Jul
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. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,566 reviews)
"The room was very clean. The double was a nice amount of space may be small for some flex but just fine for one person.."

Reviewed on 5 Jul 2026

Next House Copenhagen - Hostel
Radisson Blu Scandinavia Hotel, Copenhagen

Radisson Blu Scandinavia Hotel, Copenhagen

4 out of 5
Amager Boulevard 70 Copenhagen
The price is ฿5,483 per night from 12 Jul to 13 Jul
฿5,483
฿6,854 total
12 Jul - 13 Jul
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! (1,948 reviews)
"Very nice and accommodating staff"

Reviewed on 5 Jul 2026

Radisson Blu Scandinavia Hotel, Copenhagen
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Where to stay in Copenhagen City Centre

Find the best Copenhagen City Centre areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Copenhagen City Centre
Learn more about Copenhagen City Centre

Vesterbro

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.

Østerbro

The restaurants and waterfront are just a few things visitors like about Østerbro. Parken Stadium and Faelledparken are worthwhile spots to check out, and you can hop on the metro at Poul Henningsens Plads Station or Svanemøllen Station to get around the larger area.

Nørrebro

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

Amager

Christianshavn

Take time in Christianshavn to visit attractions like Danish Architecture Centre and Copenhagen Opera House. You might also appreciate the abundant dining options, and you can hop on the metro at Christianshavn Station to see more of the city.



Copenhagen City Centre Travel Guide