Copenhagen Hostels

Christiania is absolutely sh*t. If you are not drug addicted avoid going there. Go to Nationalmuseet instead. It's free and definitely one of the best museums ever seen around the world. Supermarkets are not more expensive than in Italy. Two complete days are more than enough for Copenhagen.

Copenhagen … Visit Christiania, it's changed a lot but still has a great vibe.

Copenhagen … You should visit Tivoli Gardens.

Copenhagen … Overall I found this city to be pretty unfriendly. You kind of get the impression that they wish you would just go home. My friend and I got yelled at and called names for buying all of the pizza in the deli. Go figure.

Copenhagen … Christiania!!! Pusher street is not what is used to be (summer 2004 now) but still very fun and easy to find weed!

Hostel Belaegningen in Copenhagen … I stayed at the Hostel Belaegningen in May 2006 for four nights. I can honestly say it's one of the best hostels I've stayed at -- it's very clean, the rooms are great, and the location was very nice. It's not in the city center, but it's no problem taking a bus or train into the city center. If you want a hostel you can stumble back to after a night on the town, this probably isn't the one. But if you want a place where you can rest and have some relaxation and quiet, I highly recommend this hostel.

HI - Copenhagen Amager Hostel in Copenhagen … A very nice and clean hostel. But, the directions I had weren't good. If you arrive at Central Station, just go outside and take bus 30, going to towards the right of Tivoli (the amusement park across the street) and look for the Bella Center stop. This hostel isn't convenient if you want a place near the downtown area.

HI - Copenhagen Bellahøj Hostel in Copenhagen … This was a nice hostel, with great staff, and a really nice park next door to relax in after a day on your feet!

HI - Copenhagen Amager Hostel in Copenhagen … Nice hostel, clean, friendly staff. There is public transportation (bus and metro) nearby and free parking space. It's a big hostel, so the only disadvantage is that it's hard to interact with fellow hostelers.

HI - Copenhagen City Hostel - Danhostel Copenhagen City in Copenhagen … The location can barely be beaten. My dorm was in the best corner (on HC Andersen Boulevard facing Tivoli) and the view was fantastic. No money needs to be spent on public transport because you are so close to the station and to most of Copenhagen's sights. I got quite a pleasant surprise seeing how nice the dorms were. Very, very modern (the bathroom, although I guess it would be quite crowded when the dorms were full, was excellent, sure there were some hairs in the shower, but remember you're sharing the shower!). My dorm was split into three rooms -- "foyer" with lockers and attached bathroom, plus two bedrooms with four and six beds respectively. For me that was a nice touch. Ok not the best place to meet people (although it's by no means impossible!), and maybe a little pricey (although not in comparison to British hostels, but bring sheets -- it's 60 DKK to hire them!), but it is modern, clean, comfortable, and right in the centre of the beautiful city of Copenhagen!

Sleep-in Heaven in Copenhagen … I stayed at Sleep-in Hostel in 2003 and found it to be pretty nice. I have heard it underwent renovation so it might or might not, depending on what was changed, have improved. When I first arrived I was surprised to find out that it was a huge room with like three hundred beds or so clustered into cubicles that made a room. Originally the place had been an old bread factory that they turned into a hostel. I did, however, manage to get some sleep and my stuff was not tampered with. The major drawback was using the bathroom in the morning and trying to shower -- huge lines of people waiting their turn. Best bet if you plan on using the shower is to wait until you arrive back in the evening when there is less demand for the shower. I did meet some really nice people there and shared some excellent stories. The bar area was really nice. It was also located in an interesting part of Copenhagen, the locals were extremely friendly, I met some locals with whom I travelled to Christiania…

Sleep-in Heaven in Copenhagen … I stayed here on the first night of my city break in Copenhagen. Granted, the 'dorm room' is basically a great big partitioned warehouse with a shower and a toilet at the back, but it's okay for somewhere to sleep, and it's cheap. There's also loads and loads of free lockers (you put 20 ddk in, but you get it back when you open it) so if you're worried about luggage security then it's all right in that regard. There is a place to 'chill out and read'. It's called the common room, and it has a bar, pool table and Internet access. The bed area is for sleeping in, so it's quite dark. It's also quiet in there (at least it was the night I stayed here). The bar is also quite cheap for Copenhagen and the staff at the desk are reasonably personable. The location of the hostel is quite a way away from the center of the city. It is walkable (possibly not if you've got all your luggage with you) but you'll probably want to use public transport. Nørrebro is a hip area with lots of clubs and…

Hostel CPH Luftmadrassen in Copenhagen … Not the cleanest, but a lot of fun for young travellers. It is connected to a very nice (if a tad expensive) bar and is directly on the beach across from Nyhaven harbor. Their setup is interesting: curtained off bunk bed dorms and faux grass. I found it very nice for my purposes, a decent walk from just about everything and a decent price. Just a note, bring a lock of your own or you'll have to rent one to secure your belongings-it's not a bad price but don't be surprised.

HI - Copenhagen City Hostel - Danhostel Copenhagen City in Copenhagen … I was quite wary before staying in this hostel. But I'm glad to report a very successful and enjoyable stay! The counter staff were friendly, chatty, and very knowledgeable, advising us on local buses and local bars. The room we had was unbelievably spacious, especially with some of the bunks being able to fold away -- a novel and excellent idea. The room and bathroom was immaculate and security was always maintained. I suppose being the middle of January and not very busy made things better and I could imagine things getting hairy in the summer time but I have nothing but good things to say. Individual lights at each bed are invaluable, the internet rate was cheap enough. There are extras like renting of the linen and the HI card but they are not hidden, you just need to do your research. The location is this hostel's best asset. Literally around the block from Tivoli and a little extra brings you to the central station and the central Radhausplasden and Stroget shopping street…

Sleep-in Heaven in Copenhagen … Okay, I was lucky. I stayed in the smaller dorm, but I can imagine that people complain about the huge dorm. The staff were very friendly, and this hostel has the best common area I've seen in ages, with a courtyard terrace. It's a good place to meet people and challenge them to a game of pool. There is Internet access, and some nice bars in the neighbourhood.

HI - Copenhagen Amager Hostel in Copenhagen … This is a bit difficult to find if you're on foot or bike. The kitchen was a good meeting place and the place was clean. The reception was very helpful, providing salt for my pasta and a nice pen for my notebook on request. The only complaint is about the bathrooms. They were large and had a bit grimy feeling, which was not helped by an apparent Dutch fondness for smoking on the toilet. There were ashtrays built into every stall!

HI - Copenhagen City Hostel - Danhostel Copenhagen City in Copenhagen … It wasn't the cheapest (included all sorts of added fees, but isn't that the Danish way?) and the atmosphere wasn't all that cozy (it was more like a hotel than a hostel), but it was more than convenient. It's approximately 3 blocks from the train station and right in the heart of the city. It being a HI you can also be assured of high quality facilities.