Many visitors enter the city through the Central Station, located at the heart of the city centre and on the edge of the Vesterbro district, with its trendy edginess.
Picking hotels, hostels, or other accommodation near Copenhagen Station, gives you a cheap base for getting to the sights of the city centre, while putting you near local buses and suburban trains for exploring further afield. Although Copenhagen, like all of Scandinavia, is relatively expensive, it is possible to find cheap accommodation, such as budget hotels, near the railway station and close to the city centre.
A few hostels, offering good-value for money accommodation in dormitories, are a good option when travelling on a budget.
Distance to Station: 1 minute walk
Walking Distance, Opposite Tivoli Gardens
Distance to Station: 4 minutes walk
Top Hotel, Single – Double & Family Rooms
Distance to Station: 7 minutes walk
Good Value (Affordable), Rooms feature a Kitchenette
Distance to Station: 3 minutes walk
Cheap Hostel, Shared Kitchen, near Tivoli Gardens
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1467, Copenhagen, Vandkunsten 5
Only a 5 minute’ walk from City Hall... read more
DKK 377
1652, Copenhagen, Colbjornsensgade 18-20
Located in the trendy Vesterbro District, 150 metres... read more
DKK 522
1650, Copenhagen, Istedgade 6
Situated right next to Copenhagen Central Station, this... read more
DKK 528
1577, Copenhagen, Carsten Niebuhrs Gade 11
This stylish hotel provides accommodation in central Copenhagen,... read more
DKK 580
1655, Copenhagen, Viktoriagade 2
Situated in the vibrant Vesterbro district in Copenhagen,... read more
DKK 599
1577, Copenhagen, 1 Arni Magnussons Gade
Located 1.2 km from Copenhagen Central Station and... read more
DKK 640
1577, Copenhagen, Bernstorffsgade 35
Situated conveniently in the Copenhagen City Centre, Wakeup... read more
DKK 650
1553, Copenhagen, H.C. Andersens Boulevard 50
This simple yet stylish hostel is in the... read more
DKK 650
1568, Copenhagen, Mitchellsgade 14
This budget hotel is within 5 minutes’ walk... read more
DKK 710
1652 V, Copenhagen, Colbjoernsensgade 29
This cosy hotel is just a 3-minute walk... read more
DKK 715
1620, Copenhagen, Vesterbrogade 23-29
This hotel is in the hip Vesterbro district,... read more
DKK 785
1650 Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Helgolandsgade 14
This hotel, 400 metres from Tivoli Gardens and... read more
DKK 799
1605, Copenhagen, Herholdtsgade 6
Steel House Copenhagen is a fresh and modern... read more
DKK 890
1606, Copenhagen, Vester Farimagsgade 9
Featuring a fitness centre and free WiFi, Imperial... read more
DKK 895
1577, Copenhagen, Arni Magnussons Gade 2
Situated by the Copenhagen Canal, this hotel is... read more
DKK 895
1553, Copenhagen, H.C. Andersens Boulevard 12
Offering a 24-hour front desk, citizenM Copenhagen Radhuspladsen... read more
DKK 910
DK-1620 , Copenhagen, Vesterbrogade 41
This Green Key eco-certified hotel is situated in... read more
DKK 950
1553, Copenhagen, H.C. Andersens Boulevard 8
The stylish Hotel Alexandra is 200 metres from... read more
DKK 950
1653, Copenhagen, Helgolandsgade 15
This family-run hotel is in the vibrant Vesterbro... read more
DKK 950
1653, Copenhagen, Helgolandsgade 4
Just 5 minutes’ walk from Tivoli Gardens and... read more
DKK 956
1552, Copenhagen, Vester Voldgade 25
This hotel is situated in a 19th-century townhouse,... read more
DKK 995
1620, Copenhagen, Vesterbrogade 11B
Just 3 minutes’ walk from Tivoli Gardens and... read more
DKK 1004
1468, Copenhagen, Løngangstræde 27
An intimate Danish design hotel inspired by the... read more
DKK 1040
1653, Copenhagen, Helgolandsgade 3
Hotel Mayfair is located in Vesterbro, a 5... read more
DKK 1045
1601, Copenhagen, Vester Søgade 6
This waterfront hotel lies opposite the Tycho Brahe... read more
DKK 1080
1717, Copenhagen, 3 Skelbækgade
Scandic Kødbyen is located in Vesterbro district in... read more
DKK 1147
1550, Copenhagen, Rådhuspladsen 57
Situated by City Hall Square in central Copenhagen,... read more
DKK 1148
1554, Copenhagen, Studiestræde 61
Set in a charming 19th-century building, this hotel... read more
DKK 1190
1653, Copenhagen, Helgolandsgade 12
Set in the trendy Vesterbro district, this boutique... read more
DKK 1220
1554, Copenhagen, 61 Studiestræde
WIDE Hotel features a fitness centre, shared lounge,... read more
DKK 1325
1207, Copenhagen, Hyskenstræde 1, 2nd floor
Offering free WiFi and city views, On The... read more
DKK 1650
1172, Copenhagen, Krystalgade 22
Located in Copenhagen’s old Latin Quarter, this stylish... read more
DKK 1758
1611, Copenhagen, Hammerichsgade 1
Ideally situated next to Tivoli Gardens and Copenhagen... read more
DKK 1800
1560, Copenhagen, Kalvebod Brygge 5
This hotel is within 5 minutes’ walk of... read more
DKK 1850
1574, Copenhagen, 1 Niels Brocks Gade
Housed in a historic building from 1903, this... read more
DKK 2700
Copenhagen is a fascinating city to visit, with plenty of accommodation to suit all budgets and travel plans. Copenhagen, despite being the capital of Denmark, manages to retain an intimate feel, and is easy to explore on foot, or by public transport.
Copenhagen sits on the shores of the Oresund Strait, making a cultural and geographic bridge between Scandinavia and mainland Europe. Visitors to the city centre will discover brash new architecture, sitting beside fairy-tale evidence of its past, as well as plenty of culture, nightlife and high-end shopping and dining.
Chain hotels, offering comfortable accommodation of guaranteed quality, can be found near the Copenhagen central train station and around the city’s suburbs.
If you’re able to stretch your budget a little further, then the streets between the station and the city centre, have some reasonably priced hotels and more luxurious 5 star Copenhagen properties, giving you rooms with TVs, Wi-Fi and en-suite facilities. As you get nearer the city centre and the Tivoli area, prices start to rise, but look out for cheap out of season deals.
An alternative option, which gives you a more authentic taste of city life in Denmark is to browse for apartments in the station district.
These give particularly good value for money if you are travelling with a group, and especially if you want to save on restaurant bills. With apartments you have total freedom and flexibility to set your own itinerary and timetable, without having to worry about meal times, or other restrictions.
Once you have settled into your apartment, or other accommodation, head out to see the sights of Copenhagen, starting with the Danish National Gallery, moving onto Copenhagen Zoo and finishing with a relaxing boat trip, or exciting visit to Copenhagen’s two amusement parks, the famous Tivoli Gardens and the less well-known Bakken Park.
From the train station area you can easily get to Parken Stadium by metro or train.
Copenhagen Central Station (Danish: Københavns Hovedbanegård, København H is the largest train station in Denmark, placed in Copenhagen, with entrances to Bernstorffsgade (at Tivoli Gardens), Banegårdspladsen, Reventlowsgade and access to platforms from Tietgensgade. (If including the metro, then the Nørreport Station has more passengers stepping on and off)
The station is served by InterCity and regional trains as well as S-trains. It has 12 tracks. On the station concourse, there are small shops and fast food outlets. It is situated in fare zone 1.
From Kobenhavn H you can reach the Bella Convention Center and nearby hotels in about 10 minutes.
The first station in Copenhagen, constructed in wood, was built way back in 1847 outside the city’s fortifications, but railway development soon outstripped its size, and it was rebuilt on its present site in the late 19th century.
The present concourse, designed by architect Heinrich Wenck, was opened in 1911, with seven platforms, supported by ticket offices, bathrooms with showers, luggage lockers, shops, cafes and fast food restaurants.
Trains arrive at the station from across Denmark, as well as from international cities, such as Stockholm in Sweden, Hamburg city centre and from Berlin Hbf in Germany.
The station is located at Bernstorffsgade, København 1577.
Time zone — GMT + 1 (GMT + 2 from last Sunday in March to last Sunday in October)
Currency — The currency in Denmark is the Danish Krone (DKK), which is divided into 100 øre. Danish banknotes are issued in denominations of 1000 Dkk, 500 Dkk, 200 Dkk, 100 Dkk and 50 Dkk, while coins come in denominations of 20 Dkk, 10 Dkk, 5 Dkk, 2 Dkk, 1 Dkk, 50 øre and 25 øre.
Unlike much of Europe, Denmark has not adopted the Euro currency, however you will find many shops will still accept it as payment as long as you don’t mind any change being given in Danish Krone.
Language — The official language of Denmark is Danish although the majority of Danes do speak some English. The Danish people have long been used to learning and speaking other languages and are usually happy to do so.
The Danes who are involved in the travel industry are likely to speak impeccable English and in many cases German too.
Electricity — 220V, 50Hz
Air Connections — Copenhagen has two airports, Kastrup (the large international airport) and Roskilde Lufthavn (a smaller international and general aviation airport).
More Information — hovedbanen.dk
