Copenhagen City Centre Travel Guide

Copenhagen

Nyhavn featuring a marina, night scenes and a city
Nyhavn featuring a marina, night scenes and a city
Copenhagen which includes a bay or harbour
Copenhagen City Centre
Copenhagen City Centre featuring a bridge 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

Scandic Spectrum

Scandic Spectrum

4 out of 5
KALVEBOD BRYGGE 10 Copenhagen
The price is ₹9,618 per night from 20 Feb to 21 Feb
₹9,618
₹12,022 total
20 Feb - 21 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Copenhagen. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (3,157 reviews)
We arrived very early in the morning like 8am and the receptionist was very kind to offer to check for us if there is any room that is ready for us to check in early. Instead of checing in at 4pm, we were very lucky and thankful for able to check in upon arrival. The staffs are courteous and kind. ...

Reviewed on 24 Jan 2026

Scandic Spectrum
Wakeup Copenhagen Borgergade

Wakeup Copenhagen Borgergade

2 out of 5
Borgergade 9 Copenhagen
The price is ₹7,223 per night from 1 Feb to 2 Feb
₹7,223
₹9,028 total
1 Feb - 2 Feb
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! (3,729 reviews)
Check in on the app was seamless, once the wi-fi started to work. Rooms are big enough for a solo traveler or tight knit couple. Clean and sufficient. Walls are very thin. Loud voices carry through the hallways. Great location. Close to all the sights and easy M access.

Reviewed on 22 Jan 2026

Wakeup Copenhagen Borgergade
Wakeup Copenhagen Bernstorffsgade

Wakeup Copenhagen Bernstorffsgade

2 out of 5
Bernstorffsgade 35 Copenhagen
The price is ₹6,058 per night from 1 Feb to 2 Feb
₹6,058
₹7,572 total
1 Feb - 2 Feb
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 ...
8/10 Very Good! (3,108 reviews)
Room was clean and nice. Staff was ok

Reviewed on 23 Jan 2026

Wakeup Copenhagen Bernstorffsgade
Hotel Kong Arthur

Hotel Kong Arthur

4 out of 5
Nørre Søgade 11 Copenhagen
The price is ₹11,387 per night from 8 Feb to 9 Feb
₹11,387
₹14,234 total
8 Feb - 9 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Copenhagen. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the bar in their reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (2,095 reviews)
Great location.

Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026

Hotel Kong Arthur
Next House Copenhagen - Hostel

Next House Copenhagen - Hostel

2 out of 5
Bernstorffsgade 27 Copenhagen
Fully refundable
The price is ₹5,522 per night from 25 Feb to 26 Feb
₹5,522
₹6,903 total
25 Feb - 26 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hostel in Copenhagen. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 4 bars/lounges and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,431 reviews)
overall ambience was great

Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026

Next House Copenhagen - Hostel
Phoenix Copenhagen

Phoenix Copenhagen

4.5 out of 5
Bredgade 37 Copenhagen
The price is ₹13,738 per night from 7 Feb to 8 Feb
₹13,738
₹17,172 total
7 Feb - 8 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Copenhagen. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,964 reviews)
It’s very close to all the attractions and city centre. It’s classy and has elegant decors. The breakfast was also very good with a good selection.

Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026

Phoenix Copenhagen
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Other neighbourhoods around Copenhagen City Centre

Palace still in use by Danish parliament.

Slotsholmen

You'll enjoy the restaurants and museums in Slotsholmen. You might want to make time for a stop at Borsen or Christiansborg Palace Chapel.

Slotsholmen
Church of Our Saviour which includes religious aspects, a church or cathedral and a city

Christianshavn

Take time in Christianshavn to visit attractions like Copenhagen Opera House and Overgaden. 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
The Pantomime Theatre in Tivoli Gardens have pantomime, ballet and childrens show on the summer time.

Not only will Pierrots, Harlequin and Columbine be on stage, but Hans Christian Andersen old fairytale will be there for the kids.

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
Copenhagen, Denmark, A street in the famous Meatpacking district.

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
Shots around Copenhagen Denmark

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, Natural History Museum of Denmark and Mod Lyset 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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