Valby Travel Guide

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Valby
Valby

Valby offers a wide range of things to do, including famous film locations to explore.

A holiday in Valby has a lot to offer, whether you are accompanied by the kids or not. A visit to the local “swimming stadium” means a couple of hours’ relaxation in the sauna or spa, whizzing down the water slide or splashing through the waterfall with the kids. You’ll love Valbyparken, home to the biggest nature playground in the whole of Denmark. There are also guided tours around Carlsberg, with plenty of beer tastings to round off an afternoon.

Valby is actually a suburb of Copenhagen and is only a few miles away from the city centre. Back in the 1600s, there were only a few houses and farms here, and everyone competing with each other on Amager to sell their crops in the big city.

If you’re a fan of classic Danish films, a weekend break in Valby is ideal, as it is home to locations from a number of the most well-known Danish films, including Midt om natten, Olsen Banden and Matador. To learn more about the heyday of film-making here, Nordisk Film run guided studio tour.

Valby is also known for the heights of Valby Bakke, immortalised by the Peter Sommers song of the same name. At the top of the hill is Copenhagen Zoo’s tower, rising 130 feet into the air. Not far away is the Italian-style Jesuskirken Church, something completely different from traditional Danish churches with their whitewashed interiors.

There are excellent train and road links to Valby, meaning quick, easy access either by public transport or car. Copenhagen Airport is only about 8 miles away, making access by air and bus another option for international visitors.

A visit to Valby not only means a wealth of things to do, but the bright lights of the capital within walking distance will allow you to visit many other nearby attractions, such as Amalienborg, shopping on Strøget or even dining at one of the city’s renowned Michelin-starred restaurants.


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Things to do


Top hotels in Valby

CABINN Copenhagen

CABINN Copenhagen

3 out of 5
Arni Magnussons Gade 1, Copenhagen
The price is £63 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
£63
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star eco-certified hotel in Copenhagen. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
7/10 Good! (5,986 reviews)
"Great location and staff. Room was clean and more affordable than other hotels in the city. Only downside was the lack of facilities in the room (ie no fridge, iron etc)"

Reviewed on 23 Jul 2025

CABINN Copenhagen
Wakeup Copenhagen Borgergade

Wakeup Copenhagen Borgergade

2 out of 5
Borgergade 9, Copenhagen
The price is £94 per night from 31 Jul to 1 Aug
£94
31 Jul - 1 Aug
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! (3,232 reviews)
"Close to every major attractions. Breakfast is a great value in comparison to local restaurants. Clean, safe."

Reviewed on 27 Jul 2025

Wakeup Copenhagen Borgergade
CABINN Metro Hotel

CABINN Metro Hotel

2 out of 5
Arne Jacobsens Allé 2, Copenhagen
The price is £68 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
£68
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this eco-certified hotel in Copenhagen. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
7.6/10 Good! (4,133 reviews)
Fun tidy option - close to Kelstrup
"This is an interesting place. Small "apartment" but actually everything one needs, including a small microwave. Clever design of the bathroom/shower situation. Charming to have lots of youngish people and young families at the breakfast downstairs. Nice to close to the big "gallery" shopping mall, ..."

Reviewed on 28 Jul 2025

CABINN Metro Hotel
Tivoli Hotel

Tivoli Hotel

4.5 out of 5
Arni Magnussons Gade 2, Copenhagen
The price is £160 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
£160
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Copenhagen. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 4 restaurants and 3 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (6,497 reviews)
Lovely hotel
"Fantastic hotel, the pool was a bit busy with kids playing but nothing outrageous, the sauna was nice. Lovely sticks and sushi restaurant on the top floor. Room was great, only small complaint was that there was a sign about re-using the towels which I wanted to do to be a bit more environmentally ..."

Reviewed on 28 Jul 2025

Tivoli Hotel
Scandic Copenhagen

Scandic Copenhagen

4 out of 5
Vester Søgade 6, Copenhagen
The price is £150 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
£150
17 Aug - 18 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! (2,116 reviews)
"Hotel was very clean and a decent size for the 4 of us to fit in it. Breakfast was good but I'd recommend staying away from the restaurant which we felt was poor. Great location less than a 10 minute walk to Tivoli, the metro, or train station."

Reviewed on 28 Jul 2025

Scandic Copenhagen
Comfort Hotel Copenhagen Airport

Comfort Hotel Copenhagen Airport

3 out of 5
Ellehammersvej 18, Kastrup, Copenhagen
The price is £134 per night from 30 Jul to 31 Jul
£134
30 Jul - 31 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Kastrup. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the bar in their ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (5,772 reviews)
"Convenient to get an early flight out of CPB"

Reviewed on 29 Jul 2025

Comfort Hotel Copenhagen Airport
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Other neighbourhoods around Valby

City Museum

Vesterbro

4/5(78 area reviews)

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.

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Sydhavnen

3/5(1 area review)

You might enjoy the restaurants on your visit to Sydhavnen. Visitors recommend a visit to DieselHouse, and you can get around town on the metro at Sluseholmen Station.

Sydhavnen
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København SV

When in København SV and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Carlsberg Brewery Visitors Centre or Vega and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Sluseholmen Station or Ny Ellebjerg Station.

København SV
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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
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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
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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