Did you know that Lonely Planet voted Copenhagen as the Number 1 city to visit in 2019. And we couldn’t agree more. This gateway to Scandinavia is dripping with history, and amazing, cheap attractions to visit. If you’re planning to visit, first check out this Quick Travel Guide to Copenhagen.
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Best Places to Visit in Copenhagen
Copenhagen is a very compact city, and most sightseeing can be done on foot, or on bicycle. Here are our picks for the best things to do in Copenhagen:
Nyhavn Canal: That oh so instagramable colorful canal build centuries ago, but now a modern mecca for foodies and party goers. Nyhavn Canal has such a colorful history.
Rosenborg Castle: Next to the Botanical Gardens and easy to get to, Rosenborg Castle is just near the city centre. You can take an inexpensive tour through this amazing castle, or enjoy wandering around the King’s Gardens for free.
Christianborg Castle: On Castle Island, an amazingly scenic island near the city centre. Christianborg Castle also houses the Parliament, and the tower offers fantastic views and is certainly one of the best places to go in Copenhagen.
Stroget: The name of the long shopping street running through the city centre. It is famous for being one of the longest shopping streets in all of Europe, at 1.1km long.
Tivoli Gardens: Voted by Trip Advisor Peoples Awards 2018 as the 8th best amusement park on the planet. Tivoli is some 170 years old, and right near the city centre for one of the most fun things to do in Copenhagen.
Canal cruises: These are unusually cheap for this expensive city, and are hands down the best Copenhagen tours. Canal Cruises normally take 1 hours and leave from Nyavn Canal, one of the most popular Copenhagen tourist spots.
Day Trips from Copenhagen
If you have some more time up your sleeve there are some amazing Copenhagen day tours to surrounding areas:
Hamlet’s Castle: This castle is only about an hour north, and can easily be reached catching the train.
Sweden: The neighbouring country of Sweden is easily accessible by catching the train, and is less than 1 hour away. Malmo is our recommendation, a beautiful historic university town called Lund just across the border. Alternatively travel to Malmo, which is even closer.
Best Places to Stay in Copenhagen
Let’s get one thing straight. Copenhagen is expensive. You should book well in advance, and look for discount rates. If you are wondering where to stay in Copenhagen, here are the most popular places according to your travel requirements:
- Norrebro: Tourists
- Indre By: Nightlife
- Latin Quarter: Budget
- Nhavn: Family
- Vestebro: Trendy
Budget Accommodation
Cabinn City is a budget Hotel close to Copenhagen Central train station, and the Tivoli Gardens amusement park. It’s also in a fairly central location so it’s easy to walk to all the best places to visit in Copenhagen.
Mid Range
Hotel Maritime is an affordable family friendly hotel just a short stroll from the famous Nyhavn Canal.
Affordable Luxury
71 Nyhavn Hotel is an old 4 star hotel located at the junction of Nyhavn Canal and Copenhagen Harbour, made out of renovated warehouses from the 1800’s. This is an amazing location along the biggest tourist attraction in town, making it one of the best places to stay in Copenhagen.
Shop Around for a Great Deal
You definitely should shop around for a heavy discount on your accommodation. This Booking.com deals finder is a great place to start.
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