20th Birthday Celebration

HURRAY – We’re Turning 20! And of course, we’re celebrating with great deals, events, competitions, and fun surprises.

The past 20 years have been filled with wonderful memories and guests from all over the world. We’ve shared laughs, stories, and countless unforgettable moments – and now it’s time to celebrate it all. We hope you’ll join us.

The program will be updated continuously, so keep an eye on this page and follow us on social media for the latest birthday news, surprises, and events.

Let the birthday party begin!

You're invited to a birthday party!


Stay tuned from May 1st to the 20th! The celebration is on!

Join the 20 days of celebration!

From May 1st to 20th, get ready for something new and exciting every single day. Whether you’re staying with us, a local Copenhagener, or one of our lovely followers from near or far – you’re part of the celebration.

Daily Events at the Hostel

Look forward to live music, game tournaments, and cozy activities in our common areas – especially in BAR50.

Special 20th Anniversary Offers

We’re saying thank you for 20 years of support and good times with exclusive birthday deals on stays and delicious treats in BAR50.

Surprises on Social Media

Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok where we’ll be sharing competitions, giveaways, and behind-the-scenes glimpses throughout the celebration.

Keep an eye on this page – we’ll be updating the details of our program regularly. There are plenty of surprises in store that you won’t want to miss!

Help make Danhostel Copenhagen City’s 20th birthday truly special. It’ll be 20 days filled with laughs, memories – and maybe a slice of cake. We can’t wait to see you!

Birthday Offer | Beds for 20 DKK

To celebrate our 20th anniversary, we’ve opened up 20 special dates with 20 beds available each day – all for just 20 DKK per bed!

That’s 400 beds in total at a crazy low price, and it’s strictly first come, first served. Once they’re gone, they’re gone – so don’t wait.

Book your stay today!

Birthday Offer

Birthday Program

Time flies when you're having fun in Copenhagen – and one day of celebration just isn’t enough! That’s why we’ve packed the calendar with daily events, special offers, and plenty of birthday cheer for a full 20 days – from May 1st to 20th.

Here’s your overview of all the fun we’ve planned – and we promise, there’s so much more to look forward to! You can also expect spontaneous surprise events, fun in-house activities for both guests and visitors, and exciting competitions with awesome prizes – both at the hostel and on our social media.

The program will be continuously updated, so keep a close eye out!


Every Monday Table football tournaments
Every Thursday Cornhole challenges!
EVERY day New special offers in BAR50
All of May Great birthday deals for everyone
May 1st A big social media contest begins
May 1st Birthday offer goes live
May 1st Keep an eye out on our socials this day
May 2nd Live music with John Garrison
May 4th Free ice cream for the first 100 people – starting at 1 PM!
May 8th Another suprise awaits. Keep an eye on our social medias today
May 9th Live music with Victor Peter
May 15th Our official BIRTHDAY
May 15th Stay tuned on our socials today. Maybe something will happen
May 16th DJ - party at BAR50
... and much more to come!

Birthday events

Free

DJ Night | Birthday Party

We're turning 20 — and you're invited to a big birthday party! 🎉🍹 Get ready for a night full of party vibes, a live DJ, cheap drinks, and great energy — right in the heart of Copenhagen. We’re celebrating 20 amazing years as the city’s best hostel, and we can’t wait to share it with all of you! 🎧 The music will be brought to you by none other than DJ Niknags (Nicklas), who, with his passion for music and knack for danceable beats, blends the familiar with the unexpected to create fresh, exciting soundscapes. Expect everything from guilty pleasures to groovy surprises — you won’t be standing still for long! Come feel the vibe, enjoy great music, try your luck on our birthday wheel, and kick off the weekend with good energy! Nicklas will be spinning from 7:00 PM until you can’t dance anymore 🍹🍺
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Hostel Hours

Welcome to our Hostel Hours, where we spoil you with fantastic offers on beer and drinks. Stop by for a cozy time with friends or meet new people over a cold beer or two. Come and enjoy a relaxed atmosphere, great prices, and pleasant company in our café and bar, BAR50. We look forward to welcoming you to an evening filled with fun and great deals! 🍻 Hostel Hours means cheap beers! 🍻 Enjoy a small draft beer for 25 DKK or a large one for only 35 DKK! (Tuborg or Carlsberg). Hostel Hours is every day from 5-6 pm and again between 8-9 pm! Besides the cheap draft beer, you can also enjoy these offers: Drinks 2 of the same kind 100 DKK (choose between Gin & Tonic, Rum & Coke or Firetruck) 5 Breezer bottles 160 DKK. 5 Tuborg bottles 100 DKK. 10 shots (sour or gajol) 100 DKK Take a seat in the bar with a lovely view over the canal, or take your beer to-go and enjoy a stroll around the city.🍺
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Free

Free guided walking tour

Join the experienced and knowledgeable guides from Copenhagen Free Walking Tours on a guided walking tour around Copenhagen and see and hear about all the many fantastic attractions, monuments, buildings, etc. that can be found in the Danish capital.
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Gadens stemmer (Voices of the Streets)

Experience a unique city walk! "Gadens Stemmer" (Voices of the Street) is a 90-minute city walk filled with food for thought. During the tour, you'll gain a raw and touching insight into the darker sides of life and the city, sprinkled with hope, smiles, and optimism. Your guide shares stories based on their own life experiences, including homelessness, substance abuse, sex work, placements, and mental vulnerability. The tours start and end within walking distance from our hostel.
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Birthday fun at BAR50!

From May 1st to 20th, enjoy a new special offer every single day – plus our one-of-a-kind birthday cocktail, sparkling with glitter, flags, and pure party vibes in a glass.

The offers come in all shapes and sizes: cold beers, coffee and cake, colorful cocktails, tasty snacks – something for every taste, whether you're thirsty, craving a treat, or just curious.

THE WHEEL OF FORTUNE – Try Your Luck!

Spin our limited-edition birthday wheel of fortune – just 20 DKK per spin.

So drop by BAR50, soak up the birthday vibes, and treat yourself to a little celebration – we guarantee good times and great offers!

 

 

 

A historical hostel

Construction of Hotel Europa

In 1953, construction began on the 15-storey Hotel Europa. The original plan was to build two identical towers on either side of Langebro, but only one was completed. On April 2nd, 1955, Hotel Europa opened its doors with 189 rooms, a bistro, kiosk, hairdresser, bank, restaurant, and rooftop terrace – where, legend has it, Frank Sinatra once stopped by...

Hotel Europa Becomes Copenhagen Penta Hotel

In 1972, Hotel Europa was renamed Copenhagen Penta Hotel and became part of the international Penta hotel chain, known for its many airport hotels around the world. In 1973, the hotel underwent renovations: the restaurant was relocated from the 18th floor to the lobby, and 12 new rooms were added – bringing the total to 200 rooms..

Copenhagen Penta Hotel Becomes HK Forbundshus

In 1980, the building was sold to the Danish trade union HK, who gradually renovated it over the years. The façade was updated, and an additional floor was added with meeting facilities. The building became home to around 200 office employees.

Danhostel Copenhagen City

Later, the property was purchased by De Forenede Ejendomsselskaber, who carried out major renovations. In 2005, the building reopened as Danhostel Copenhagen City – one of the largest hostels in Europe, with space for 1,020 guests across 192 rooms on 18 floors, including the lower ground floor.

In 2015, we gave the interior a full makeover, adding our bar and café BAR50, along with the look and style you know today.

Sponsors

We’re lucky to collaborate with so many wonderful partners – and we’d like to extend a big thank you to those who have supported and sponsored our birthday celebration:

Frisko Ice Cream
Carlsberg
Textilia
Danhostel
Wally and Whiz
GoBoat
Voices of the Streets

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