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 £70 per night from 20 Jul to 21 Jul
£70
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 breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (3,162 reviews)
"Ok for one night"

Reviewed on 14 Jul 2025

Wakeup Copenhagen Borgergade
Scandic Copenhagen

Scandic Copenhagen

4 out of 5
Vester Søgade 6, Copenhagen
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £141 per night from 31 Jul to 1 Aug
£141
31 Jul - 1 Aug
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! (2,091 reviews)
"*"

Reviewed on 14 Jul 2025

Scandic Copenhagen
Wakeup Copenhagen Bernstorffsgade

Wakeup Copenhagen Bernstorffsgade

2 out of 5
Bernstorffsgade 35, Copenhagen
The price is £78 per night from 20 Jul to 21 Jul
£78
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 breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (2,755 reviews)
"Short walk to train station; great breakfast"

Reviewed on 13 Jul 2025

Wakeup Copenhagen Bernstorffsgade
CABINN City Hotel

CABINN City Hotel

2 out of 5
Mitchellsgade 14, Copenhagen
The price is £77 per night from 20 Jul to 21 Jul
£77
20 Jul - 21 Jul
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! (2,364 reviews)
"It was very well situated with about an 8 to 20 minute walk to the main atractions and tours. The Tivoli gardens are about a 2 minute walk, which is right across from the main train station. Very convenient. The room was small, but for a single traveler, it was fine. The bathroom was the shower, ..."

Reviewed on 10 Jul 2025

CABINN City Hotel
Admiral Hotel Copenhagen

Admiral Hotel Copenhagen

4 out of 5
Toldbodgade 24-28, Copenhagen
The price is £234 per night from 21 Jul to 22 Jul
£234
21 Jul - 22 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Copenhagen. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,132 reviews)
Great place to explore Copenhagen!
"The staff was amazing. Starting with front desk and concierge, then continuing with restaurant and bar staff. Room was nice and comfortable. Noise was very low. Location was great to see key areas of the city."

Reviewed on 14 Jul 2025

Admiral Hotel Copenhagen
Radisson Blu Scandinavia Hotel, Copenhagen

Radisson Blu Scandinavia Hotel, Copenhagen

4 out of 5
Amager Boulevard 70, Copenhagen
The price is £144 per night from 29 Jul to 30 Jul
£144
29 Jul - 30 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Copenhagen. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and a casino. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,320 reviews)
View is fantastic!
"Absolutely beautiful view! Staff is somewhat professional but very slow and unfriendly. We came back to hotel to stay here again and in the future we will stay here again for the view, location and hotel amenities but I can always skip to deal with the front desk. Their lobby cafe workers are definitely ..."

Reviewed on 15 Jul 2025

Radisson Blu Scandinavia Hotel, Copenhagen
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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
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Christianshavn

Take time in Christianshavn to visit attractions like Church of Our Saviour 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.

Christianshavn
Copenhagen Opera House featuring modern architecture, theatre scenes and a city

Holmen

You'll enjoy the beaches and restaurants in Holmen. You might want to make time for a stop at Copenhagen Opera House or Spejdermuseet.

Holmen
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


Copenhagen City Centre Travel Guide

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