Copenhagen

Travel Guide
Nyhavn showing a marina, night scenes and a city
Making a visit to the capital of Denmark is like stepping into a fairy tale, as this picturesque Scandinavian city by the sea embodies Old World charm.

Copenhagen mixes a fascinating heritage with stylish modern designs. Explore the charming city with its beautiful harbors, cycling culture and great public transportation system to find out why Copenhagen is praised for its quality of life.

Copenhagen has an international airport and is also connected to all major European cities by bus, train and boat. Denmark is part of the EU, but the Danish kroner is still its currency. English is widely spoken in this multicultural capital of 600,000 people. To save money, purchase the cOPENhagen CARD and get free entry or attractive discounts on most of the major attractions, transportation, gear rental and restaurant meals.

Discover Copenhagen’s origins as a 12th-century fishing town in the City Museum and then try fresh seafood in the Nyhavn (New Harbor). The National Museum of Denmark shows how Vikings once ruled the surrounding waters. The Danish capital is on the strait between the North Sea and the Baltic Sea. Its northern location brings long winters, but visitors appreciate seeing the magic of the historic city draped in snow.

In summer, Copenhagen’s parks and waterfront precincts come alive and Tivoli Gardens opens its doors. This central location is one of the oldest theme parks in the world. Kids will also love the Copenhagen Zoo. To see where Denmark’s royals reside, head to Amalienborg Palace. From there, walk or cycle along the waterfront to find the sculpture of The Little Mermaid, inspired by Hans Christian Andersen’s beloved fairy tale.

The Round Tower also seems to emerge straight from the children’s books of this popular Danish author and the tall structure has some dark tales of its own. Another magnificent lookout point is the corkscrew-shaped spire of the 17th-century Church of Our Saviour. From its windows it is easy to see why so many people fall in love with Copenhagen.

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Where to stay in Copenhagen

CABINN Copenhagen
CABINN Copenhagen
3 out of 5
Arni Magnussons Gade 1, Copenhagen
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is $99 per night from Jun 18 to Jun 19
$99
per night
Jun 18 - Jun 19
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Copenhagen. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
7.2/10 Good! (2,606 reviews)
"Great place to stay and affordable. My only concern was my bedding smelled terrible."

Reviewed on May 31, 2023

CABINN Copenhagen
Comfort Hotel Copenhagen Airport
Comfort Hotel Copenhagen Airport
2.5 out of 5
Ellehammersvej 18, Kastrup, Copenhagen, 2770
The price is $156 per night from Jun 9 to Jun 10
$156
per night
Jun 9 - Jun 10
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Kastrup. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,755 reviews)
"Super close to Airport. Easy transportation to the city. Nice, clean rooms and all facilities. Great European breakfast, loved it."

Reviewed on May 31, 2023

Comfort Hotel Copenhagen Airport
Tivoli Hotel
Tivoli Hotel
4 out of 5
Arni Magnussons Gade 2, Copenhagen
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is $143 per night from Jun 18 to Jun 19
$143
per night
Jun 18 - Jun 19
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in Copenhagen. Enjoy free WiFi, 4 restaurants, and 3 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (4,952 reviews)
"The hotel was in a convenient location, easy to walk to the city centre. The room was clean and comfortable and very quiet at night which was good."

Reviewed on May 30, 2023

Tivoli Hotel
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CABINN Apartments
CABINN Apartments
3 out of 5
Arne Jacobsens Alle 4, Copenhagen, 2300
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly aparthotel in Copenhagen. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the comfy rooms in ...
7.8/10 Good! (215 reviews)
"Was easy walk to train and metro and large shopping mall where there were lots of restaurants to choose from and large grocery store. Rooms were hot though but was able to open window."

Reviewed on May 17, 2023

CABINN Apartments
Adina Apartment Hotel Copenhagen
Adina Apartment Hotel Copenhagen
4 out of 5
Amerika Plads 7, Osterbro, Copenhagen
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly aparthotel in Copenhagen. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast, and room service. Our guests praise the comfy rooms in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,446 reviews)
Lots of space, but far from city center
"It was great to have a 2 bedroom 2 bathroom apartment with a kitchen and living area. However, it's a bit far from the center of town, which meant we had to take a long walk, use public transportation, or get a cab to go anywhere. The shower stall in the primary bedroom had no door and no lip on ..."

Reviewed on May 30, 2023

Adina Apartment Hotel Copenhagen
Eric Vökel Boutique Apartments - Copenhagen Suites
Eric Vökel Boutique Apartments - Copenhagen Suites
4 out of 5
Colbjørnsensgade 27, Copenhagen, Sealand, 1652
Stay at this 4-star apartment in Copenhagen. Enjoy free WiFi, concierge services, and a Smart TV. Popular attractions Tivoli Gardens and Oksnehallen are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (90 reviews)
"We had a great stay at this place. The location is awesome! Train station is only 3 minutes walk, very convenient. It’s located in a very quiet residential area while everything is nearby. The place is very clean. The front desk is friendly and helpful. I strongly recommended it to everyone."

Reviewed on May 26, 2023

Eric Vökel Boutique Apartments - Copenhagen Suites
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Getting around Copenhagen

Copenhagen’s public transportation system is widely regarded as one of the most impressive anywhere on the planet, so there is no need to rent a car here. The metro network runs 24 hours a day and the trains arrive every few minutes. Overground transportation includes the S-trains and a range of bus routes. Buy a City Pass for unlimited access to all public transportation for a chosen number of days. Visit the Public Transport Authority website.Browse Copenhagen rental cars.

Best time to visit

If you want sunshine and warm days in Copenhagen, visit in late spring or summer. Temperatures begin to dip in September, and don’t pick up again until May. The summer months are punctuated by a wide range of open-air cultural events. Visit in winter and the atmosphere will be less lively, but you may get the chance to see Copenhagen covered in snow. Be prepared for plenty of rain too, though.

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Reviews of Copenhagen

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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler
May 27, 2020

Go to Roskilde on the train and see the Viking ships, sail on one in summer. Also go to the old cathedral there and see the elaborate burials of the Kings and Queens. Eat at Bofhaus or Nyhavn.

2/5 - Disappointing

Verified traveler
Mar 22, 2020

it was a rough trip, with my return flight home being cancelled then rescheduled without any notice whatsoever, and with the hotel messing up my room reservation. besides that, the city itself is fantastic. it was my 3rd time visiting Copenhagen.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler
Mar 19, 2020

A beautiful city

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler
Mar 17, 2020

I just want to add that we were there at a difficult time, as the Coronavirus was getting going. Despite that unexpected stress, which resulted in our leaving early, everyone was polite and helpful.

5/5 - Excellent

SasaLaptiette
Mar 5, 2020

Beautiful people

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler
Mar 2, 2020

easy to get around (i walked everywhere), safe and people are friendly! perfect for a solo traveller.

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