Top 15 Cool And Unique Hotels In Copenhagen
Wherever you stay, you will live the fairy tale in the utopia-like capital of Copenhagen. From my many trips to this elegant city (one of my favorite cities in the world!) and staying and trying out many hotels, here is the final collection of my favorites…
1. Hotel Axel
I completely fell for this eco-friendly boutique in hip Vesterbro because its Scandi-meets-Balinese décor—carved teak furniture, softly glowing lanterns, rattan accents, and a warm sandalwood incense scent—gave it a romantic, sanctuary-like vibe that felt far more like a serene boho retreat than a typical Copenhagen hotel!
My compact but beautiful Superior Double Room came with four-poster teak bed, wide-plank oak floors, exposed brickwork Persian rugs, and a minibar which came with organic sea-salt kale chips. I dined on freshly baked sourdough in the all-organic restaurant, sipped on rooibos tea in the zen courtyard garden, took out the bamboo-framed loaner bikes, and relaxed with a lava-stone back ritual in the atmospheric spa (I just found it was got busy at peak times)!
My favourite highlights…
2. Manon Les Suites
This unique all-suite gem actually felt like being dropped into a tropical rainforest lagoon in the middle of Copenhagen, with its dramatic jungle-lined atrium and an insanely photogenic turquoise pool framed by bamboo, palms and ambient music!
My gorgeous Superior Suite came with a teak four-poster bed draped in gauzy white curtains, funky geometric cushions, dark-teak furniture, a matte-black vintage phone, and a sleek kitchenette. I relaxed on the floating daybeds, hit the sauna and gym, tucked into an organic granola breakfast and enjoyed vegan caviar on the rooftop at the Asian-fusion restaurant run by Michelin-starred Nan Kanokwan Kortaisong.
My personal highlights…
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The quirky glass panel in my suite looked straight into the greenery below, and with the warm, humid air drifting up and the faint sound of water from the atrium giving it a unique ‘tropical treehouse’ feel!
3. Carlton 66 Guldsmeden
I found this cosy eco-luxury boutique in trendy Vesterbro – it was a striking combination of Scandi-chic design and boho Balinese touches with a soulful, calm vibe, carved teak accents, woven rattan lamps, and hand-dyed textiles. My Deluxe Double Room had a four-poster bed draped in white muslin, organic cotton bedding, honey-toned hardwood floors, and a little balcony overlooking the pastel-colored townhouses of Vesterbro.
I started my day with homemade rye bread topped with avocado at the all-organic veggie breakfast, sipped on a zesty elderflower–lime spritz at the cosy 66 Bar, snapped photos of the retro Airstream campervans, and unwound in the candlelit spa with its cedar-scented sauna and hot tub! Just note that there were no lifts.
My highlights…
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Their organic open-faced sandwich, with warm marinated tofu, smoky roasted peppers, and a silky dill-flecked mayo!
4. CPH Living
This was such a unique stay permanently moored in Copenhagen’s harbour — a floating, ultra-modern boutique hotel with clean Nordic décor, pale oak floors, and sleek steel accents — it felt like a cross between a modern houseboat and a chic Copenhagen loft! My standard double room had floor-to-ceiling harbour-facing windows, a Nordic bed, and warm oak flooring – the entire room seemed to “float,” with the gentle sway of the water (there was just limited storage).
I loved starting my mornings on the sunny rooftop deck with a cinnamon-spiced kardemommebolle and an iced almond latte, and ending my evenings with a blueberry-infused vodka soda on the floating terrace as the city lights shimmered on the water!
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My personal highlights…
5. 25hours Hotel C Indre By
This central 4-star boutique with Martin Brudnizki–designed interiors was an eclectic gem near iconic Nyhavn with velvet sofas, playful patterned wallpapers, vintage curios and quirky Wes-Anderson-style touches, giving it a playful, creative energy but wasn’t intimidating, just like the staff! Although the very bold design might not suit everyone.
My double room had a funky, retro look with a cork-panel feature wall, a patterned curved headboard, zigzag-print lamps, and quirky mismatched art, all warmed by blonde wood floors, I loved the “Do Not Disturb” lightbox built into the wall! I sipped a basil–citrus gin cocktail, enjoyed live music at Boilerman Bar, spun 70s soul vinyl in the Vinyl Room, explored on the loaner e-bikes, and unwound in the Finnish sauna.
My highlights…
6. Scandic CPH Strandpark
I loved this impressive mix of sleek Nordic minimalism with a serene beachfront, spa-resort vibe, giving it that rare mix of crisp Scandinavian design and relaxing seaside escapism in quiet waterside location near Oresund Bridge in Kastrup – it felt modern-coastal and quietly luxurious!
My stylish room had a clean Nordic look with a curved pale-wood headboard, honey-toned plank floors, floor-to-ceiling windows with sea-tinged canal views, retro-chic furniture, a cozy reading nook and a handy Chromecast TV. I indulged in a Nordic Sea Salt Revitalising Body Scrub in the Nori Spa (it required booking ahead), a Strandpark Sunset cocktail at the rooftop Skybar, and gorged on incredible Danish fries at the modern SEATING restaurant!
My highlights…
- Their heavenly freshly baked organic rye-and-carrot breakfast muffins and cinnamon-rye rolls at the organic buffet breakfast!
7. Babette Guldsmeden
I thought this was a fabulous eco-friendly 4-star gem located in the upscale Østerbro district – it was a unique mix of Scandi-chic design with warm Balinese-inspired touches including carved teak furniture, woven rattan lamps, soft earthy textiles, warm candlelit nooks, and a soulful boho-wellness vibe (there were just a couple of creaky floorboards)!
My Superior Double Room had the same boho-Scandi look with honey-toned wooden floors, a four-poster bed and a curved wall of shuttered windows. I especially loved the deep stone soaking tub right beside the bed. I had a Balinese warm oil massage in the candlelit spa with its herbal steam room, Finnish-style sauna, and cold-water bucket bath, enjoyed the serene orangery, the organic wine and cocktail bar, and Babette’s Feast
My highlights…
- All the thoughtful details – I even found a i love eco essentials organic cucumber cloud room spray in my room.
8. 71 Nyhavn
This charming Nyhavn boutique made me feel like I was living in Copenhagen’s maritime history – housed in a beautifully preserved 1800s warehouse, it came with heritage walls, slanted attic ceilings, and those dreamy harbour views!
My Executive Double Room in the historic Red Warehouse had a gorgeous attic-style feel with huge 200-year-old oak beams, wooden floors, a cosy mid-century seating nook, and luxury touches such as a black Nespresso machine, soft Meyers organic-cotton bathrobes, and a turndown service. I started my day with an Ønsk Coffee and a warm grilled tomato-and-herb skillet in the atmospheric old-warehouse cellar dining room, used their personal guide service and explored on their handy bike rental!
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My personal highlights…
9. Bryggen Guldsmeden
I headed to Islands Brygge and discovered this dreamy eco-luxury hideaway, where the Bali-meets-Scandi design with carved teak, hand-loomed textiles, soft draped fabrics made me feel like I’d escaped to a zen-like island sanctuary right in Copenhagen (although I had to cross a bridge for the main attractions)!
My Double Room was just as dreamy with hardwood floors, a teak four-poster draped in floaty white fabric, hypoallergenic linens, and big warehouse-style windows and and a super photogenic freestanding stone basin vanity right in the room! I relaxed with a Balinese Coconut Body Polish in the leafy courtyard spa, slipped between the hot tub, sauna, steam room, cold-plunge tub, and the zen-like garden with its cabanas and heated pool and ended my stay with Passionfruit Basil Spritz at the boho bar!
My personal highlights…
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The extraordinary Seagrass Caviar at their cosy French-inspired restaurant, Le Bistro Bryggen —the silky, briny bite paired perfectly with the warm, candlelit boho-Scandi vibe!
10. Coco Hotel
I thought this elegant 4-star eco-friendly boutique in trendy Vesterbro had such a gorgeous Paris-meets-Copenhagen vibe—with dreamy blue tones, rattan textures, and vintage touches—that it felt calm, quietly stylish, and more like staying in a chic little neighbourhood gem than a typical hotel!
My double room had a fresh, modern Nordic look with soothing ocean-blue walls, a slatted wooden headboard, a rattan-front cabinet, all brightened by a big window with a cute little café-style bench that made the perfect photogenic “Parisian breakfast nook.” I started my morning with a velvety Slayer espresso in the leafy Parisian-style courtyard before borrowing one of their mint-green bikes, and later I returned to their cosy wine bar with its 30-plus bottles—including organic picks!
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My personal highlights…
11. Hotel SP34
I was really wowed by this design-savvy boutique hotel, where the effortlessly chic New-Nordic design—warm woods, sculptural furniture, caramel leather accents, soft grey textiles, and that retro but quietly upscale vibe – it was a creative hideaway right in the heart of the city’s Latin Quarter!
My soundproofed Superior Double Room had a calm, minimalist Nordic look with oak floors, soft taupe walls, and cosy mid-century touches such caramel leather armchair and brass-and-glass pendant lamp – and I even took advantage of their quirky nightcap service. I enjoyed an organic breakfast—especially the blueberry–ginger smoothie— checked out the three restaurants, the rooftop terrace, and watched Casablanca in their retro-style cinema!
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My personal highlights…
- Trying the intensely aromatic biodynamic Chenin Blanc during their sociable daily wine hour which took place every evening from 5-6 p.m!
12. The Alexandra Hotel
I discovered this eco-friendly, central boutique was a retro-design haven—its warm “living Danish design museum” vibe, with original mid-century teak pieces, Arne Jacobsen and Hans Wegner furniture, wool-blend retro textiles, and sculptural lamps—made it feel like an authentically 1950s–60s Copenhagen apartment that was stylish yet totally laid-back.
My Deluxe Double Room had a mid-century Danish look with oak floors, original teak furniture, and iconic Arne Jacobsen– and Hans Wegner–style pieces, including caramel Swan- and Egg-style chairs set beside tall wraparound sash windows. I bought Lakrids salted liquorice from the cute Honesty Bar enjoyed a veggie bánh mì breakfast at the attached Le Le Street Kitchen and curled up Arne Jacobsen: The Idea of Design in their Danish design library.
My personal highlights…
13. Andersen Boutique
I really enjoyed staying in this affordable 4-star boutique in the hip Vesterbro district—the award-winning Designers Guild interiors, with their bold geometric patterns and playful Danish touches, created a fun, lively, design-forward vibe that felt like a stylish, upbeat little hideaway right in the heart of the city while still staying cosy and intimate.
My soundproofed twin room had a fun retro-chic look with hardwood floors (which were just a little noisy), striking teal walls, jewel-tone velvet chairs, and Molton Brown toiletries, all brightened by big windows where I sat people-watching (everyone looked very trendy in this area!). I sat in the intimate courtyard with a Elderflower Spritz, made use of the cute honesty bar (pictured above!) and then gorged on a spinach frittata, and complimentary Nespresso coffees at the hearty buffet breakfast!
My highlights…
14. Hotel Sanders
I thought this gorgeous upscale townhouse hotel just steps from Nyhavn had such understated luxury—its warm vintage-Scandi decor with rattan, mid-century furniture, soft earthy tones, rich textiles, and candlelit corners gave it that intimate, quietly elegant “stylish hideaway” feel, making it seem like a beautifully curated, impossibly chic retreat right in the heart of Copenhagen’s theatre district!
My standard Double Room was compact but chic with warm two-tone walls, and curated black-and-white artwork and thoughtful touches such as iLoveEcoEssentials, comfy slippers, and a lightweight kimono. I enjoyed a sage–citrus cocktail in the zen-like courtyard garden, and curled up with a glass of organic Loire Valley Chenin Blanc on the lush Rooftop Conservatory!
My personal highlights..
15. Tivoli Hotel
I really liked this funky, whimsical hotel—its playful, Tivoli-inspired design with colourful accents, graphic patterns, and fairy-tale touches gave the sleek Scandinavian interiors a lively, family-friendly energy (which might not suit everyone), making it feel like a stylish modern stay with a dash of childhood magic right in the heart of the city!
My soundproofed Standard Double Room had a modern-boutique feel complete with a playful Tivoli-inspired graphic headboard, soft carousel-style backlighting that gave the room a subtle theme-park, floor-to-ceiling blackout curtains and glass balcony doors that framed bright courtyard views. I enjoyed the skyline pool, sauna, big fitness centre, and fun play areas, and ending the day in the rooftop sky bars—where the 360 degree city views and a refreshing Berry Fizz made the perfect finale!
My highlights…
- Taking an Instagram-worthy selfie against the eye-catching Harlequin wall as a fun memento!
Author’s Travel Note…
I’ve been travelling to Copenhagen for over 10 years on multiple trips, and every hotel listed here is based entirely on my own personal, self-funded stays.
