Christianshavn

Copenhagen

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Have a lovely holiday in Christianshavn, enjoy its beautiful setting, small boats and colourful houses, and see how the traditions of the past meet modern city life.

In the Copenhagen neighbourhood of Christianshavn, you will get the perfect mix of old, traditional lifestyles and modern city life. Its surrounding canals, small boats, colourful houses and traditional guesthouses are all unique to the neighbourhood and are an invitation to come to this neighbourhood.

The neighbourhood takes its name from Christian IV, who started building this fortress town in 1617. It was originally intended as a place where Dutch immigrants would live, but it ended up being just your typical market town where many people decided to settle.

On a city break to Christianshavn, you will get to experience many exciting things. Walk past the Vor Frelser Kirke (Church of Our Saviour) and see the famous helix spire, and continue on to Freetown Christiania. Treat yourself to a meal in Noma, the world-renowned Michelin-starred restaurant. Buy a ticket for a performance at the Copenhagen Opera House, which is located in the northern part of Christianhavn, with Amalienborg Castle across the harbour. If you prefer something more relaxing, don't miss Papirøen, the home of Copenhagen Street Food.

Since 1990, Christianshavn has developed from an industrial area and working-class neighbourhood to an attractive residential area, which can be seen today from its new exclusive residential and apartment complexes. At the Dansk Arkitektur Center (Danish Architecture Centre), you can learn more about the architecture in Christianhavn, Copenhagen and the rest of the world.

Christianshavn is a peninsula on Amager Island and is linked to Zealand and the rest of Copenhagen by the Langebro and Knippelsbro bridges. When travelling around Christianshavn, walking is often best, or you can rent a bike or go for a drive along the waterfront. When you want to travel to or from the area, travelling by bus or underground is easiest.

Going to Christianshavn means experiencing a very special part of Copenhagen, all whilst having quick and easy access to the city's other many attractions and neighbourhoods.


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Top hotels in Christianshavn

NH Collection Copenhagen

NH Collection Copenhagen

5 out of 5
Strandgade 7, Copenhagen
The price is RM1,154 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
RM1,154
RM1,442 total
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Copenhagen. Enjoy 2 restaurants, 2 bars/lounges, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the bar in ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,340 reviews)
"Excellent"

Reviewed on 27 Jul 2025

NH Collection Copenhagen
25hours Hotel Paper Island

25hours Hotel Paper Island

4 out of 5
25 Papiroen, Copenhagen
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is RM861 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
RM861
RM1,076 total
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Copenhagen. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Nyhavn and Tivoli ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (282 reviews)
"This hotel is a jewel! It is very well located, you can walk or bike anywhere, with lots of options for food and enjoyment. Hart bakery is across the canal, and a food area within 5 minutes. The hotel is very beautiful, extremely clean, has great breakfast and fantastic staff. Highly ..."

Reviewed on 28 Jul 2025

25hours Hotel Paper Island
CABINN Copenhagen

CABINN Copenhagen

3 out of 5
Arni Magnussons Gade 1, Copenhagen
The price is RM448 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
RM448
RM560 total
2 Aug - 3 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star eco-certified hotel in Copenhagen. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
7/10 Good! (5,997 reviews)
"Great location and staff. Room was clean and more affordable than other hotels in the city. Only downside was the lack of facilities in the room (ie no fridge, iron etc)"

Reviewed on 23 Jul 2025

CABINN Copenhagen
Wakeup Copenhagen Borgergade

Wakeup Copenhagen Borgergade

2 out of 5
Borgergade 9, Copenhagen
The price is RM446 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
RM446
RM557 total
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Copenhagen. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (3,237 reviews)
"Review of a solo woman traveler: The best things about this hotel: The location is great, it’s a quick walk to a lot of the main attracting areas such as Nyhavn. The hotel is very clean, no complaints there at all. The restaurant looked very nice, I did not eat there myself, but it was packed for ..."

Reviewed on 28 Jul 2025

Wakeup Copenhagen Borgergade
CABINN Metro Hotel

CABINN Metro Hotel

2 out of 5
Arne Jacobsens Allé 2, Copenhagen
The price is RM367 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
RM367
RM459 total
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this eco-certified hotel in Copenhagen. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
7.6/10 Good! (4,133 reviews)
Fun tidy option - close to Kelstrup
"This is an interesting place. Small "apartment" but actually everything one needs, including a small microwave. Clever design of the bathroom/shower situation. Charming to have lots of youngish people and young families at the breakfast downstairs. Nice to close to the big "gallery" shopping mall, ..."

Reviewed on 28 Jul 2025

CABINN Metro Hotel
Tivoli Hotel

Tivoli Hotel

4.5 out of 5
Arni Magnussons Gade 2, Copenhagen
The price is RM660 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
RM660
RM825 total
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Copenhagen. Enjoy free WiFi, 4 restaurants, and 3 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (6,505 reviews)
"I really enjoyed my stay, my room was clean, comfortable and felt like luxury away from home. Especially in comparison to other staying at alternative hotels that didn’t have air conditioning or an iron, I had everything I needed. I would definitely stay here again."

Reviewed on 30 Jul 2025

Tivoli Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Christianshavn

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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.

Slotsholmen
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Copenhagen City Centre

4.5/5(1,317 area reviews)

Known for its beautiful gardens, captivating waterfront views and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Copenhagen City Centre. Top attractions like Nyhavn and Tivoli Gardens are major draws. Catch the metro at Kongens Nytorv Station or Gammel Strand Station to see more of the city.

Copenhagen City Centre
Copenhagen Opera House featuring theater scenes, modern architecture and a city

Holmen

You'll enjoy the beaches and restaurants in Holmen. You might want to make time for a stop at Copenhagen Opera House or Spejdermuseet.

Holmen
Copenhagen showing modern architecture and a sunset

København V

4.5/5(5 area reviews)

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.

København V
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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.

Meatpacking District
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Sundbyerne

Beaches, restaurants and shopping highlight some notable features of Sundbyerne. Make a stop by DR Koncerthuset or Kastrup Fortress while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Lergravsparken Station or Oresund Station to get around town.

Sundbyerne

Christianshavn