Kastrup Travel Guide

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Kastrup
Kastrup
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Home to Denmark’s national aquarium, this suburb in southern Copenhagen also has an attractive coastline, nature trails and an open-air swimming pool.

Kastrup’s centerpiece attraction is the modern national aquarium of Denmark. Now a residential suburb in the southern corner of Copenhagen, Kastrup grew up around an 18th-century limestone plant that triggered the region’s start of industrial development. Today, enjoy the neighbourhood’s beaches, parks and views across the Øresund Sound toward Sweden.

Start your visit at The Blue Planet aquarium, with an architecturally impressive building that mimics the currents of a whirlpool. Discover 20,000 animals and over 50 aquariums here. Come face-to-face with alligators, hammerhead sharks, sea snakes and piranhas. Test your intelligence against an octopus and watch sea otters being fed.

Walk to nearby Kastrup Værk, a former limestone plant that later became a brewery. The restored buildings serve as a reminder of the industrial past while some have been converted into cafés and residential properties.

As is common throughout Copenhagen, in Kastrup you are never far from green spaces and water. Go to Kastrup Søbad to have fun at a seawater swimming pool and diving boards. Sit on the sandy cove and enjoy views of the glistening Øresund Sound and Saltholm Island. Stroll north along the coastline to Amager Strandpark, a manmade beach park and popular summer hangout.

Find more natural attractions at Kalvebod Fælled, a vast area of parks, lakes and wetlands. At the Naturcenter Amager, learn about the area’s wildlife and rent bikes. Afterward, spot varied water fowl as you follow the well-marked trails and bike paths.

Denmark’s principal airport, Copenhagen Airport, is located in Kastrup. Travel between this suburb and the city centre by public buses, trains and the metro. Alternatively, rent a bike and get to Kastrup via the city’s designated bike lanes.

Kastrup’s location makes it perfect for visiting Dragør. This pretty village is famous for its cobblestone streets framed by cosy cafés and yellow-painted houses with red-tiled roofs.

Where to stay in Kastrup

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Some popular features of Tarnby include its shopping and restaurants. If you're in the mood to explore farther, Field's Shopping Centre or Royal Arena are worth checking out in the surrounding nearby area.

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Copenhagen Go Hotel

Copenhagen Go Hotel

2.5 out of 5
Gemmas Alle 203, Kastrup
The price is AU$132 per night from 11 Nov to 12 Nov
AU$132
11 Nov - 12 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this eco-certified hotel in Kastrup. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the bar in ...
8/10 Very Good! (4,341 reviews)
"The property itself was fine and the room was small but perfect for our brief stay and early flight. Location was close to the airport. The only negative was something outside our room that was quite loud throughout the night. It sounded like a metal plate in the road that cars were going over repeatedly ..."

Reviewed on 11 Oct 2025

Copenhagen Go Hotel
Comfort Hotel Copenhagen Airport

Comfort Hotel Copenhagen Airport

3 out of 5
Ellehammersvej 18, Kastrup, Copenhagen
The price is AU$238 per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
AU$238
18 Oct - 19 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Kastrup. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the bar in our ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (5,869 reviews)
"Easy to get to"

Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025

Comfort Hotel Copenhagen Airport
Clarion Hotel Copenhagen Airport

Clarion Hotel Copenhagen Airport

4 out of 5
Ellehammersvej 20, Kastrup
The price is AU$309 per night from 7 Nov to 8 Nov
AU$309
7 Nov - 8 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Kastrup. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (5,154 reviews)
"Great hotel highly recommend"

Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025

Clarion Hotel Copenhagen Airport
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Bob W Østerbro Copenhagen

Bob W Østerbro Copenhagen

3 out of 5
31 Teglværksgade, Copenhagen
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Copenhagen. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Nyhavn and Tivoli Gardens are ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (314 reviews)
"This was my first stay at a Bob W. I liked that it was like an apartment then a hotel. I was a little wary that there wouldn’t be staff on site, however it worked out. The downsides were that the French press in my room was put together incorrectly and all the coffee grounds came out when I poured ..."

Reviewed on 10 Oct 2025

Bob W Østerbro Copenhagen
CABINN Apartments

CABINN Apartments

3 out of 5
Arne Jacobsens Alle 4, Copenhagen
Stay at this 3-star eco-certified aparthotel in Copenhagen. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Popular attractions Tivoli ...
8/10 Very Good! (860 reviews)
"Nice clean rooms although small as in the name they are cabin style they are comfortable."

Reviewed on 15 Oct 2025

CABINN Apartments
Unity Malmö - A Studio Hotel

Unity Malmö - A Studio Hotel

3.5 out of 5
127 Nobelvägen, Malmö, Skåne län
Stay at this 3.5-star aparthotel in Malmö. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (436 reviews)
"The hotel was nice, not a lot to do nearby and lack of transportation. Lots of good restaurants about a 20 minute walk."

Reviewed on 7 Oct 2025

Unity Malmö - A Studio Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Kastrup

3.6
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4 - Good 35%
3 - Okay
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3/5 - Okay

Verified traveller

Clean, quite neighbourhood and convenient if Copenhagen is only a stop over

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveller

We weren't there very long, so can't really comment

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveller

Expensive place

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

So conveniently located for airport transfers, allowing you to wake refreshed before a long flight

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveller

Nice and close to the Airport!

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Not cheap but worth it.

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