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 RM984 per night from 20 Jul to 21 Jul
RM984
RM1,230 total
20 Jul - 21 Jul
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! (1,326 reviews)
"Very beautiful design, the room also had a luxury seal. Shower was so nice. I thought very comfortable."

Reviewed on 8 Jul 2025

NH Collection Copenhagen
25hours Hotel Paper Island
25hours Hotel Paper Island
4 out of 5
25 Papiroen, Copenhagen
The price is RM883 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
RM883
RM1,103 total
3 Aug - 4 Aug
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! (263 reviews)
"I really enjoyed my stay, my room was very comfortable, and the breakfast was excellent. From the fifth floor upwards, you can hear if there are any special events happening on the roof. And my case there was a wedding party party for one of the nights that I stayed and it prevents me from sleeping. ..."

Reviewed on 8 Jul 2025

25hours Hotel Paper Island
CABINN Copenhagen
CABINN Copenhagen
3 out of 5
Arni Magnussons Gade 1, Copenhagen
The price is RM431 per night from 21 Jul to 22 Jul
RM431
RM539 total
21 Jul - 22 Jul
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 ...
6.8/10 (5,771 reviews)
"Everything ok"

Reviewed on 9 Jul 2025

CABINN Copenhagen
Wakeup Copenhagen Borgergade
Wakeup Copenhagen Borgergade
2 out of 5
Borgergade 9, Copenhagen
The price is RM426 per night from 13 Jul to 14 Jul
RM426
RM533 total
13 Jul - 14 Jul
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! (3,137 reviews)
"Pros: The location was fantastic! Short walk from the Metro, lots of activity at night, walking distance to Tivoli. Cons: The bed was hard, so i asked for a 3rd pillow. Took two days and countless requests to finally get it. Each staff person first asked how many people were in the room and then ..."

Reviewed on 10 Jul 2025

Wakeup Copenhagen Borgergade
CABINN Metro Hotel
CABINN Metro Hotel
2 out of 5
Arne Jacobsens Allé 2, Copenhagen
The price is RM400 per night from 13 Jul to 14 Jul
RM400
RM500 total
13 Jul - 14 Jul
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! (3,951 reviews)
"Nice location. Good for myself and twin 12 year old boys. Only negative is that there is no air conditioning and it was very hot during my stay. I would stay again."

Reviewed on 7 Jul 2025

CABINN Metro Hotel
Scandic Copenhagen
Scandic Copenhagen
4 out of 5
Vester Søgade 6, Copenhagen
The price is RM669 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
RM669
RM837 total
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Copenhagen. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (2,072 reviews)
Nice hotel with good views
"Convenient location, clean, good breakfast."

Reviewed on 9 Jul 2025

Scandic Copenhagen
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.

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 modern architecture, theatre scenes 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 which includes a sunset and modern architecture

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