The Best Places To Sleep In Copenhagen

Hotel Bella Grande (£)

This 1899 building near City Hall Square hosted Hollywood celebrities and jazz legends before Copenhagen Food Collective (Cofoco) transformed it into a vibrant boutique hotel in 2024. Matching the original Italianate architecture, the new interiors are inspired by a Venetian palazzo, with a central glass-roofed atrium, bold red-and-white checkerboard floors, and candy-striped banquettes. The 109 rooms combine nostalgic charm with contemporary appeal sophistication. Cofoco runs 18 restaurants around Copenhagen – guests here get discounts at them all – and the in-house offering here, Donna, is a pink temple to la dolce vita. Over in Vesterbro, the group has another hotel, Coco, whose charms are more Parisian.

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Hotel Alexandra (£)

Close to Tivoli and City Hall Square, this boutique hotel immerses its guests in mid-century Danish design. To fill its 61 rooms, owner Jeppe Mühlhausen has spent over 20 years collecting furniture by Finn Juhl, Hans Wegner, Arne Jacobsen and other masters. Some rooms are dedicated to individual designers: the colour-drenched Verner Panton suite features pink plastic walls, while the Børge Mogensen room showcases his passion for wood. The lobby includes a vinyl record collection and design library, and there’s a complimentary evening wine service.

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25h Paper Island (£)

In 2024, the site of an old paper warehouse on Christiansholm island transformed into 25h Paper Island. The purpose-built hotel is designed to evoke a Scandinavian summer house – interiors blend rustic metals and brick floors with organic elements. Beyond the highly individual rooms, there are multiple dining options, including the eighth-floor Victory Public House. Connected to Nyhavn by footbridge, the island offers a central location with a degree of tranquil separation.

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25h Indre By (£)

An older sister to Paper Island above, 25h Indre By occupies what was once a 19th-century porcelain factory. Close to Copenhagen’s historic Round Tower, the hotel divides its 240-odd rooms into categories ranging from Medium Single to Gigantic – some have terraces that lead to a ‘secret garden’. An outdoor sauna, sleek Schindelhauer bikes available to borrow, and complimentary minibars all help to elevate the guest experience.

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Ibsens (£)

This family-run boutique hotel is on charming Nansensgade, surrounded by busy cafés and independent shops, and close to the city’s Botanical Gardens. Simple rooms and the good location make it a competitive option for a fast-paced city break, but if you’re kicking around at 5pm, there’s a daily Cosy Hour when drinks are on the house. Guests also have access to the spa at neighbouring sister hotel Kong Arthur, another decent accommodation option.

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Hotel Skt. Annæ (£)

On historic Sankt Annæ Plads, this 145-room property is moments from lively Nyhavn. Its peaceful courtyard restaurant makes for a pleasant retreat from the city, but when you’re ready to venture out, some of Copenhagen’s finest sights are in easy walking distance – or the hotel itself can lend you a bike. The rooftop garden has good views and is well set up for sundowners after a day of sightseeing.

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Admiral (£)

This maritime building has anchored Copenhagen's waterfront since 1787. Built as a grain store, it became a hotel almost 200 years later. Today, warehouse windows frame the harbour views of its Deluxe Waterfront rooms, and there are affordable single rooms for solo travellers. The location, between Amalienborg Palace and Nyhavn, places all guests at the heart of royal Copenhagen, with the Little Mermaid moments away.

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Villa Copenhagen (££)

A lofty glass atrium creates drama on arrival at this chic hotel. In the city’s imposing Central Post & Telegraph building, there are now 390 rooms displaying a masterful balance of historic grandeur and luxe modern touches like jewel-toned textiles and Carrara marble bathrooms. The heated rooftop pool provides panoramic views over the city and neighbouring Tivoli Gardens, while Saturday evenings bring complimentary fireworks viewing exclusively for hotel guests. The location, opposite Central station, makes Villa Copenhagen an ideal base for out-of-town trips to the Louisiana Museum of Modern Art and beyond. Plus every year during fashion week, the hotel partners with Social Works to host an invite-only styling lounge – a curated showroom offering styling, lend-outs, glam sessions and  chats with local and global designers.

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Radisson Collection Royal Hotel (££)

The world's first design hotel – and Copenhagen’s first high-rise – remains a landmark of the city. From the radically clean lines of the façade to the (genuinely) iconic Egg chairs in the lobby, it was entirely the work of Arne Jacobsen. The latest renovation of this 1960s skyscraper has been sympathetic to his original vision, flooding natural light into rooms that contrast organic shapes with rigid geometric forms. For the full Jacobsen experience, room 606 has been preserved exactly as the great man designed it.

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Nobis Hotel (££)

Swedish architect Gert Wingårdh has transformed a landmark 1903 building into a 75-room exemplification of contemporary Nordic luxury. The original pomp is preserved in the wood and marble staircase, while additions of stone, glass and elegant green accents are worthy of a modernist like Le Corbusier. High ceilings, parquet floors and grey marble bathrooms give rooms a luxe feel. The central location is good, and you’ll feel even better about your choice after a spell in the on-site hammam.

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Nimb (£££)

You won’t miss Nimb. It’s the white Moorish-style palace inside the Tivoli Gardens that’s lit up by a thousand bulbs each night. Its unique location means guests get after-hours access to the famous gardens, but this is a hotel that’s out to impress too. Its 38 rooms and suites are individually designed, often making features of antique furnishings and working fireplaces. Alongside the rooftop bar, there’s an emerald-tiled pool with a counter-current system for more serious workouts. The wellness offering also encompasses a hammam, spa, fitness studio and relaxation area. Eating and drink options are many, including a spectacular cocktail bar in a former ballroom. 

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Hotel Sanders (£££)

No wonder Hotel Sanders exudes such grace and elegance. It’s the personal project of a champion ballet dancer. In a 19th-century building on a quiet side street close to all the action, its 54 rooms are singular in design yet uniformly luxe – from single Coupés inspired by golden-age train cabins to Apartments with plush lounge seating and open fireplaces. Its Tata bar does the classics well, while keeping up with the latest trends – mini martinis are already a fixture. In warmer months, meals can be taken in the verdant courtyard, before drinks up on the rooftop. 

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Park Lane Copenhagen (£££)

In the leafy northern suburb of Hellerup, a 1920s cinema-turned-ballroom has recently become an exclusive 69-room retreat. Designer Camilla van den Tempel has preserved stucco details and restored chandeliers while creating serene interiors using woods, leather and marble in a muted palette. The former ballroom now houses the hotel's most spectacular suites, complete with original architectural flourishes and heated bathroom floors. In the basement, Parsley Salon has already earned a Michelin star for its haute cuisine served in an intimate setting.

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Hotel d’Angleterre  (£££)

Copenhagen's grandest dame has reigned over Kongens Nytorv since 1755, when French servant Jean Marchal and royal chef's daughter Maria Coppy fell in love and opened their restaurant. Today, this storied property houses 92 rooms, its neoclassical facade concealing sumptuous interiors where Victorian-era architecture meets contemporary Nordic design. The latest renovation of the Royal Suites introduced soothing neutral palettes – book them all together to create the Royal Corridor, a suite of suites with a single private balcony stretching the length of the building. Downstairs, Michelin-starred Restaurant Marchal extends the founders' culinary legacy, while the subterranean Balthazar Champagne Bar offers an array of vintages. The Amazing Space spa features the city centre's only indoor swimming pool.

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