Copenhagen City Centre Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Copenhagen City Centre
Popular places to visit
Tivoli Gardens
This historic amusement park is where the famously cool Danes come to let their hair down.
Nyhavn
Copenhagen’s dilapidated old harbour district has been revitalised with a string of lively bars and stylish restaurants.
City Hall Square
You can learn about the history of Copenhagen when you stop by City Hall Square. Amble around this trendy area's waterfront or seek out the cycling trails.
Strøget
You can do some window-shopping at Strøget during your visit to Copenhagen. Amble around this trendy area's waterfront or seek out the cycling trails.
Copenhagen Opera House
Fabulous acoustics, stunning architecture and a spectacular waterfront setting mark this out as a must-see cultural highlight.
Kongens Nytorv
Learn about the local history of Copenhagen when you take a trip to Kongens Nytorv. Discover the acclaimed theatre scene in this walkable area or seek out the cycling trails.
Activities
City Sightseeing Copenhagen Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
Copenhagen Red Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus & Boat Option
Copenhagen Bus and Boat ticket, Valid 48 Hours
Copenhagen: Tivoli Gardens Entry Ticket
Our pick of the best Copenhagen City Centre Hotel Deals
Wakeup Copenhagen Borgergade
Great location and value. I usually stay at higher end hotels but was pleasantly surprised by the cleanliness and how modern this place was. Except for a hair on the bathroom ceiling, the place was clean and comfortable.
Reviewed on 21 Oct 2025
Scandic Copenhagen
Very good location, nice staffs ,
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025
Radisson Blu Scandinavia Hotel, Copenhagen
Hotel was good, but WiFi extremely slow
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025
Wakeup Copenhagen Bernstorffsgade
My partner and I really enjoyed our time at this hotel. The room is small but cozy so we felt comfortable. We didn’t need to interact with any staff as we were able to download our keycard to an app so that was good in terms of not having to worry about talking to anyone upon check in. That was all ...
Reviewed on 21 Oct 2025
Scandic Spectrum
Near the river, walking distance to many places we wanted to see in Copenhagen, close to restaurants, near central station, buses and boats nearby.
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025
CABINN City Hotel
The CABINN stay was perfect. We used it only for sleeping and breakfast, the rooms are about the size of a cabin on a cruise ship! As a person who is gluten free the breakfast choice was small with only scrambled eggs on the hot bar. The staff kindly provided a gf roll which was tasty with the jam ...
Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Copenhagen City Centre
Slotsholmen
You'll enjoy the restaurants and museums in Slotsholmen. You might want to make time for a stop at Danish Royal Library or Christiansborg Palace Chapel.
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.
København V
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.
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.
Nørrebro
Nørrebro is well liked for its restaurants and live music. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Jægersborggade and Natural History Museum of Denmark are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Skjolds Plads Station or Nørrebros Runddel Station to get around.
Frederiksberg C
While you're in Frederiksberg C, take in top sights like Forum Copenhagen or Værnedamsvej, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Frederiksberg Allé Station or Forum Station.
