Meatpacking District Travel Guide

Copenhagen

A cobblestone street lined with brick buildings, some with arched windows, under a clear blue sky.
A modern building with a curved glass facade and a sign reading "OPH CONFERENCE".
A rainbow flag mural with a row of bicycles in front.
A handwritten menu titled 'feed me Mother' listing various organic sourdough pizza options with prices.

Kødbyen is one of Copenhagen's top "going out" places, and its many restaurants, bars and galleries attract both locals and tourists.

Restaurants, bars, creative businesses, photographers, wholesale businesses, workshops and galleries are just a few of the things you will see on any trip to Kødbyen. It has recently become one of the trendiest and most popular areas in Copenhagen in which to hang out and go out on the town, and it's easy to see why – the area has it all.

Kødbyen (the Meatpacking district) used to be full of cattle, which were bought and sold here. In 1995, the Danish Agency for Culture gave the area protected status. As a result, you can now experience the district's industrial history as well as its modern lifestyle, creative culture, lifestyle and happy atmosphere.

Visit the many restaurants and bars in the area, and eat whatever you fancy. Visit the DGI-byen complex, and make the most of its various sports and bowling facilities, or see a photo exhibition at the Fotografisk Center. Make sure to check whether there are any events in the Øksnehallen building that you might enjoy. Right by Kødbyen, you will also find the famous Tivoli Gardens Amusement Park, where you can have fun all day long, and also Copenhagen's main station, Hovedbanegård.

In the summer, the Flæsketorvet Square turns into a market overflowing with fresh ingredients and a great vibe. So if you're considering a city break in Kødbyen, summer is a good time to come. The area is less than a mile south-west of Copenhagen's main station, so getting here is easy, no matter where you're travelling from.

Kødbyen mainly consists of Den Brune (the Brown) and Den Hvide (the White) Kødby (Meat City). When you see them, you'll soon discover where they got their names from – the colour of their buildings. Den Brune is the oldest area, built around 1900 due to an increased focus on public health and food hygiene, and Den Hvide was built about 30 years later.

If you want to experience something different on your weekend trip to Copenhagen, make sure to visit Kødbyen.

Stay near popular Meatpacking District attractions

DGI-Byen

Learn about the events happening in DGI-Byen during your trip to Copenhagen. Discover the acclaimed art galleries in this walkable area or seek out the cycling trails.
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Top hotels in Meatpacking District

Scandic Kødbyen

Scandic Kødbyen

4 out of 5
Skelbaekgade 3a Copenhagen
The price is ฿5,483 per night from 26 Jul to 27 Jul
฿5,483
฿6,854 total
26 Jul - 27 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Copenhagen. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,198 reviews)
"Hotel was spot on ! Great location surrounded by cool coffee/bakeries & restaurants in the Meat Packing area . Breakfast selection & quality is FAB & duration 7-11am weekday worked perfectly . Dinner in onsite restaurant Mor was also a highlight. Close to harbour area for walks/running also a ..."

Reviewed on 11 Jul 2026

Scandic Kødbyen
Go Hotel Ansgar

Go Hotel Ansgar

3 out of 5
Colbjornsensgade 29 Copenhagen
The price is ฿4,084 per night from 20 Jul to 21 Jul
฿4,084
฿5,105 total
20 Jul - 21 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 helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,010 reviews)
"The staff were very nice. The breakfast was very good. The hotel was clean. However, the rooms are very small and even though there is an elevator, it stops between floors so you'll still need to carry bags a half floor."

Reviewed on 7 Jul 2026

Go Hotel Ansgar
CABINN Copenhagen

CABINN Copenhagen

3 out of 5
Arni Magnussons Gade 1 Copenhagen
The price is ฿2,522 per night from 19 Jul to 20 Jul
฿2,522
฿3,153 total
19 Jul - 20 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Copenhagen. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
7.2/10 Good! (7,444 reviews)
"This was one of the smallest rooms I have ever stayed in. No A/C. The good things were a pretty good fitness center and it had a laundromat on property."

Reviewed on 11 Jul 2026

CABINN Copenhagen
Wakeup Copenhagen Borgergade

Wakeup Copenhagen Borgergade

2 out of 5
Borgergade 9 Copenhagen
The price is ฿3,681 per night from 26 Jul to 27 Jul
฿3,681
฿4,602 total
26 Jul - 27 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! (4,127 reviews)
"Location was awesome"

Reviewed on 10 Jul 2026

Wakeup Copenhagen Borgergade
Tivoli Hotel

Tivoli Hotel

4.5 out of 5
Arni Magnussons Gade 2 Copenhagen
The price is ฿5,797 per night from 26 Jul to 27 Jul
฿5,797
฿7,246 total
26 Jul - 27 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Copenhagen. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 3 restaurants and 3 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (7,536 reviews)
"Great hotel especially for families with little children. There is plenty of activities for them to do, as well as walking distance to the Tivoli Gardens (amusement park). My only complaint was the fire alarm that went off in the middle of the night. It was very nerve racking having to evacuate the ..."

Reviewed on 11 Jul 2026

Tivoli Hotel
CABINN Metro Hotel

CABINN Metro Hotel

2 out of 5
Arne Jacobsens Allé 2 Copenhagen
The price is ฿2,734 per night from 16 Jul to 17 Jul
฿2,734
฿3,417 total
16 Jul - 17 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Copenhagen. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
7.6/10 Good! (5,420 reviews)
"We stayed for two nights. We liked that there was a fan in the room we could use in the middle of the heatwave. It was easy to self check-in. We missed our taxi in the morning, luckily another taxi came . It would be nice if there where som instructions on getting a taxi."

Reviewed on 9 Jul 2026

CABINN Metro Hotel
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Where to stay in Meatpacking District

Find the best Meatpacking District areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A waterfront with buildings, boats, and a moon in the sky.

Copenhagen City Centre

Known for its beautiful gardens, captivating waterfront views and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Copenhagen City Centre. Top attractions like Nyhavn and Tivoli Gardens are major draws. Catch the metro at Kongens Nytorv Station or Gammel Strand Station to see more of the city.

A historic building with multiple stories and large windows, a street with bicycles and cars, and a clear blue sky with clouds.

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.

A row of historic buildings with varied architectural styles, including a prominent red brick tower and a yellow facade.

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.

A tree with pink blossoms, a curved road, and buildings in the background.

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.

A tall tower with a spire and a flag at the top, surrounded by trees.
Photo by Visit Denmark/Preben Eider
Open Photo by Visit Denmark/Preben Eider

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.

Meatpacking District Travel Guide