Title: Hotel Dania Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Hotel Dania Hotel with a restaurant, 4-minute walk to Silkeborg Museum ![Lunch and dinner served, international cuisine](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/90000/82300/82240/53e046b8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Standard Double or Twin Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/90000/82300/82240/1e928a29.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Comfort Single Room (with Small Double Bed) | Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/90000/82300/82240/44c3a71c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/90000/82300/82240/fa40de60.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Reception](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/90000/82300/82240/d5cef6c3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Silkeborg's Hotel Dania is a haven for art enthusiasts and cyclists alike. Enjoy cycling, happy hour at the bar, or savor lunch and dinner at Brasserie Underhuset; then unwind on the terrace or get connected with in-room WiFi. 7.6 Good ## Popular amenities - Bar - Breakfast available - Housekeeping - Laundry - Parking available - Pet-friendly £133 includes taxes & fees 9 Nov - 10 Nov ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Nov 3 - Nov 4](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-03&endDate=2025-11-04&selected=82240&PinnedHotelID=82240&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-03&endDate=2025-11-04&selected=82240&PinnedHotelID=82240&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Nov 4 - Nov 5](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-04&endDate=2025-11-05&selected=82240&PinnedHotelID=82240&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-04&endDate=2025-11-05&selected=82240&PinnedHotelID=82240&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Nov 7 - Nov 9](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-07&endDate=2025-11-09&selected=82240&PinnedHotelID=82240&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-07&endDate=2025-11-09&selected=82240&PinnedHotelID=82240&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Nov 14 - Nov 16](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-14&endDate=2025-11-16&selected=82240&PinnedHotelID=82240&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-14&endDate=2025-11-16&selected=82240&PinnedHotelID=82240&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 1 bed 2 beds Showing 4 of 4 rooms ![Standard Double or Twin Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/90000/82300/82240/40856aa0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Double or Twin Room 8.2 Very good 25 reviews ### Highlights Individually furnished Individually decorated Heating Connecting rooms available Smart TV Hypo-allergenic bedding Hairdryer Cable/satellite channels - 172 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds ![Standard Single Room, 1 Single Bed | Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/90000/82300/82240/5450f67a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Single Room, 1 Single Bed 9.0 Wonderful 2 reviews ### Highlights Individually furnished Individually decorated Heating Connecting rooms available Smart TV Hypo-allergenic bedding Private bathroom Hairdryer - 129 sq ft - Sleeps 1 - 1 Single Bed ![Superior Room, 1 Double Bed | Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/90000/82300/82240/5e854ace.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Superior Room, 1 Double Bed 7.8 Good 8 reviews ### Highlights Individually furnished Individually decorated Heating Connecting rooms available Smart TV Hypo-allergenic bedding Private bathroom Hairdryer - 194 sq ft - Sleeps 3 - 1 Double Bed ![Suite, 1 Bedroom | Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/90000/82300/82240/e30f8c3b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Suite, 1 Bedroom ### Highlights Individually furnished Individually decorated Heating Connecting rooms available Smart TV Hypo-allergenic bedding Separate bedroom Private bathroom - 344 sq ft - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 3 - 1 Double Bed ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. 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[Sign in](https://www.expedia.co.uk/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FSilkeborg-Hotels-Hotel-Dania.h82240.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.co.uk/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FSilkeborg-Hotels-Hotel-Dania.h82240.Hotel-Information) ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C56.16954%2C9.54943&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=7GH8XJsITAF7SSiKFeodr6DYCfI=) Torvet 5, Silkeborg, 8600 #### What's nearby - Silkeborg Museum - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles - Indelukket - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles - AQUA Aquarium & Wildlife Park - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles - Art Center Silkeborg Bad - 4 min drive - 1.6 miles - Silkeborg Golf Club - 6 min drive - 3.8 miles #### Getting around - Silkeborg Station - 10 min walk - Karup (KRP) - 43 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Roxy Malt - ‬5 min walk - ‪Panorama Mad Og Vin Aps - ‬1 min walk - ‪Sunset Boulevard - ‬3 min walk - ‪Cafe Damita - ‬3 min walk - ‪La Casita - ‬6 min walk ## About this property ### Hotel Dania Hotel near Silkeborg Museum Located close to Paper Museum and Museum Jorn, Silkeborg, Hotel Dania provides a terrace, dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar. Active travellers can enjoy cycling at this hotel. The on-site international cuisine brasserie, Brasserie Underhuset, offers lunch, dinner and happy hour. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. Additional perks include: - Buffet breakfast (surcharge), bike hire and self-parking (surcharge) - A front desk safe, tour/ticket information and a TV in reception - A lift, a banquet hall and meeting rooms Room features All guestrooms are individually furnished, and offer amenities such as free WiFi. Extra conveniences in all rooms include: - Showers, free toiletries and hairdryers - 40-inch Smart TVs with cable channels - Heating, daily housekeeping and desks ## Similar properties ![Bicycling](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/910000/902800/902758/5b5325e1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Radisson Hotel Papirfabrikken Silkeborg Silkeborg - Breakfast included - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi - Restaurant 8.6 Excellent 1,017 reviews £148 includes taxes & fees 1 Dec - 2 Dec [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-01&endDate=2025-12-02&selected=902758&PinnedHotelID=902758&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Indoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/530000/525700/525604/2d853548.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Scandic Silkeborg Silkeborg - Pool - Pet-friendly - Parking included - Free WiFi 8.2 Very good 1,005 reviews £96 includes taxes & fees 30 Nov - 1 Dec [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-30&endDate=2025-12-01&selected=525604&PinnedHotelID=525604&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6840000/6837200/6837147/882a1f03.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Vejlsøhus Hotel & Konferencecenter Silkeborg - Breakfast included - Parking included - Free WiFi - Restaurant 8.8 Excellent 1,030 reviews £102 includes taxes & fees 8 Nov - 9 Nov [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-08&endDate=2025-11-09&selected=6837147&PinnedHotelID=6837147&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Lounge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5260000/5254300/5254276/1e9a3232.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Gl. 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includes in/out privileges) ### Food and drink - Weekend buffet breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: DKK 170 per person - A bar/lounge - A restaurant - Snack bar/deli ### Restaurants on site - Brasserie Underhuset ### Things to do - Bicycle rentals - TV in common areas ### Family friendly - Snack bar/deli ### Conveniences - Luggage storage - Safe at front desk ### Guest services - Dry cleaning/laundry service - Housekeeping (daily) - Multilingual staff - Tour and ticket assistance ### Business services - Meeting rooms ### Outdoors - Terrace ### Accessibility - Lift ### More - 1 building - 3 floors - Banquet hall - Built in 1848 - Smoke-free property ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Bedsheets provided - Hypo-allergenic bedding ### Bathroom - Free toiletries - Hair dryer - Shower - Towels provided ### Entertainment - 40-inch smart TV with cable/satellite channels ### More - Connecting rooms available - Desk - Heating - Individual decor - Individual furnishings - Iron/ironing board ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM Early check-in subject to availability Early check-in is available for a fee Late check-in subject to availability Late check-in fee for check-in between 11:00 AM and 3:00 PM Minimum check-in age - 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 11 AM Late check-out subject to availability A late check-out fee will be charged ### Special check-in instructions The property charges 2 per cent for credit card payments The front desk is open Monday - Sunday (7:00 AM - 11:00 PM) and Sunday - Sunday (7:00 AM - 9:00 PM) Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation ### Renovations and closures The property is closed between 22 December and 16 January. ### Access methods Staffed front desk ### Pets Pets are allowed for an extra charge of DKK 300 per pet, per day Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Up to 40 kg per pet Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property on the number on the booking confirmation ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome 1 child, up to the age of 3 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room Cots (infant beds) are available for DKK 150.0 per night ### Payment types at the property ## Important information ### Optional extras - Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately DKK 170 per person - Self-parking fee: DKK 140 per day (in/out privileges) - Pet fee: DKK 300 per pet, per day - Service animals are exempt from fees - Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability) - Late check-in fee for check-in between 11:00 AM and 3:00 PM - Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability) - Crib (infant bed) fee: DKK 150.0 per night - Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2 per cent The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation This property accepts credit cards and cash If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation ### National rating Hotelstars Union assigns an official star rating for properties in Denmark. This property is rated 3 star Superior, and is displayed on this page as 3.5 stars. ### Property is also known as Dania Silkeborg Hotel Dania Silkeborg Hotel Dania Hotel Dania Hotel Hotel Dania Silkeborg Hotel Dania Hotel Silkeborg ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Hotel Dania pet-friendly? > Yes, Hotel Dania allows pets with a maximum weight of up to 40 kg per pet. There's a fee of DKK 300 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees. ### How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Dania? > As of 3 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Dania on 9 Nov 2025 start from £132.62, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. [Choose your dates](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Silkeborg-Hotels-Hotel-Dania.h82240.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### How much is parking at Hotel Dania? > Self-parking is available for DKK 140 per day. ### What time is check-in at Hotel Dania? > Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM for a fee. ### What time is check-out at Hotel Dania? > Checkout is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability). ### Where is Hotel Dania located? > Located in the heart of Silkeborg, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Silkeborg Museum and Paper Museum. Indelukket and Museum Jorn, Silkeborg are also within 1 mi (2 km). Silkeborg Station is 10 minutes by foot. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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