The best accommodations Copenhagen

Budget & Tips

If you don't mind the snoring of your room-mates, you can book a bed in a dormitory. Youth hostels offer comfort in communal areas, and on the whole, they're not bad at all. Certain advantages: conviviality and service! In principle, you'll have access to a kitchen and services such as wifi, Internet connection, laundry facilities, a library... Average budget: from €45 for a dormitory, from €65 for a single room.

Danhostel is the umbrella brand for the vast majority of youth hostels: www.danhostels.dk. They are located all over the country, in pleasant surroundings. Rated from 1 to 5 stars according to the level of service offered, they are open to all globetrotters... with no age limit! The Hi-Hostelling International card (www.hihostels.com) may be required, but in most cases is not necessary. Autumn remains a season less frequented by tourists, and the weather is still mild. Rates are much lower! The apartment option is ideal for groups or longer stays. What's more, the use of a fully-equipped kitchen means you don't have to eat out too often, and the markets are full of mouth-watering produce and ready-made meals.

To be booked

Copenhagen is on a roll. Its growing reputation is seeing an increase in the number of visitors. Given the high hotel rates, it's a good idea to book weekdays instead of weekends. However, book well in advance for stays at Christmas, during the summer vacations or on long weekends.

More and more budget hotels are opening. They guarantee attractive prices that fluctuate according to the season, such as Motel One, Go Hotel or Citizen M.

What's very local

A Green Key label (Den Grønne Nøgle) has been created and is awarded to establishments (youth hostels, hotels, etc.) that comply with strict specifications, including some fifty principles: using non-polluting detergents and washing powder, establishing non-smoking rooms, controlling water consumption, not providing disposable cups in the rooms, etc. The label is renewed every year.

For food lovers

It's time to rejoice: breakfast or Morgenmad is the meal not to be neglected in Denmark. With its special breads, cold meats, fruit and cheeses, it's both hearty and well-balanced. Typically, you'll eat Ostemad, small sandwiches made from a piece of bread covered with cheese; wienerbrød, a kind of pastry made from puff pastry and marzipan. They often contain cinnamon, cardamom, almonds or pecans; Havregød, an English-style porridge. When it comes to hot drinks, Danes are big fans of coffee.

Smokers

Hotel legislation is the same as in France: smoking is prohibited in public places unless special facilities, such as smoke-extraction booths, are provided.