The Best Areas to Stay in Copenhagen for Any Budget

The sections of Copenhagen are naturally defined by water boundaries. Most travelers choose to stay in the central district of Indre By where most of the city's major attractions are concentrated . Within Indre By,one could choose the touristic areas around Nyhavn harbor and the Old Town or the quieter residential streets around the cluster of parks in the northern half of the district.

Attractions in Indre By

• The Little Mermaid
• Rosenborg Castle
• Royal Danish Library
• Tivoli Gardens
• Rundetaarn
• National Museum of Denmark
• Statens Museum for Kunst
• Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek
• Thorvaldsen Museum
• Church of Our Lady

Across the inner harbor from Indre By is Christianshavn, which is less of a tourist mecca but contains some of Copenhagen's most unique sights. Christianshavn itself is an archipelago of small artificial islands connected by bridges. Exploring this landscape of islands and canals is one of Copenhagen's most memorable pleasures.

Attractions in Christianshavn

• North Atlantic House
• Royal Danish Naval Museum
• Lille Mølle, Christianshavn

For a first-time visitor to Copenhagen it's unlikely that any of the outer districts could rival the convenience of Indre By or Christianshavn. For returning visitors who have already exhausted the central areas, Vesterbro could be an excellent choice to experience the modern city lifestyle. Copenhagen's former red light district is now one of the most desirable neighborhoods in the city, featuring the hip restaurants of the renovated Meatpacking District and several popular shopping streets.

Attractions in Vesterbro

• Radisson Collection Hotel, Royal Copenhagen
• Det Ny Theater
• Fisketorvet
• Hotel Astoria
• Warehouse 9
• Husets Teater

Nørrebro is separated from Indre By by a segmented, rectangular body of water known as The Lakes. This district is very popular among Copenhagen's natives for shopping, outdoor activities and low key restaurants. Few tourists penetrate here due to the absence of well-known sights but it's still convenient by foot to Indre By.

Attractions in Nørrebro

• University of Copenhagen Zoological Museum
• Danish Police Museum
• Nørrebros Theater
• Nørrebro Bryghus

Of the districts immediately adjacent to the center, Amager Island is the most rural in character. Although there are some well-regarded restaurants and bars in Amager, the area is probably best suited for those who wish to combine their sightseeing with long bicycle rides and water sports on the island's long coastline. Amager is also the site of Copenhagen's international airport.

Attractions in Amager Island

• Copenhagen Airport
• Amager Strandpark
• Bella Sky Hotel
• Kastrupgård
• Amager Center
• Crowne Plaza Copenhagen Towers