Backpackers guide to Copenhagen
Exploring the world on your own? This one’s for you. Whether you’re a backpacker, solo adventurer, business traveller, or just doing your own thing – we’ve got room for you here as a Copenhagen backpacker hostel. If your backpack is packed and you’re ready for a Copenhagen adventure, Danhostel Copenhagen City is the perfect place to land.
We blend the social atmosphere of a hostel with the comfort and style of a hotel. The result? A high-quality stay with great facilities, a chill vibe, and prices that won’t blow your budget. Our central location gives you epic views of the water and puts you within walking distance of all the must-see sights - it’s ideal if you're looking for where to stay in Copenhagen for the first time.
We blend the social atmosphere of a hostel with the comfort and style of a hotel. The result? A high-quality stay with great facilities, a chill vibe, and prices that won’t blow your budget. Our central location gives you epic views of the water and puts you within walking distance of all the must-see sights - it’s ideal if you're looking for where to stay in Copenhagen for the first time.
Free WiFi
24-hour reception
Towels & bed linen included
Private bathroom in all rooms
Rent a bike at the reception and travel like the Danes.
Bike rental price per day: 120 DKK - Helmet rental: 30 DKK
The rental period starts from your desired start time until the next day at 10:00, when the bikes must be returned. So book early and go explore!
A cheap place to stay in Copenhagen
Looking for affordable places to stay in Copenhagen? We recommend a stay in one of our spacious shared dorms with 6–10 beds – ideal for meeting fellow travellers and unwinding during your time in Copenhagen.
Our dorms are ideal for anyone backpacking in Copenhagen and have everything you need before your next adventure begins.
Price per night from
| Dormitory bed with view | 176 DKK |
| Dormitory bed | 132 DKK |
Copenhagen on a budget
Each room includes at least two single beds that can be combined into a double, along with large, comfortable bunk beds. You'll also have access to a private bathroom with toilet and shower, personal lockers, a desk and chair, reading lights, power outlets, and free WiFi.
Safety is a priority – only guests with key cards can access both the lifts and dorm rooms.
What's in the dorms?
| Number of beds: | 6-10 |
| Free Wifi | ✓ |
| Private lockers: | ✓ |
| Toilet and shower in the room: | ✓ |
| Power outlets: | ✓ |
| Bed linen and towel: | ✓ |
A hostel with lots of perks
We offer plenty of great facilities and services designed especially for backpackers and solo travellers exploring Copenhagen on a budget:
| BAR50 | TVs |
| Laundry facilities | Guest kitchen |
| Lounge areas | Board games |
| Airhockey | Pool table |
| Foosball table | Table tennis |
| Luggage storage | 24-hour reception |
| Bike rental – only 120 DKK per day | Exclusive discount deals |
| Hostel Hour | Student discount |
| Free city maps | Tips & tours for free experiences |
| Events at BAR50 | Breakfast buffet – only 98 DKK per day |
| And much more... |
Copenhagen on the cheap
Many of our guests arrive with a backpack and a mission: to experience the best of Copenhagen without blowing their budget. That’s why we’ve gathered our top tips in this backpackers guide to Copenhagen - so you can enjoy the classic and unusual things to do in Copenhagen– even when money’s tight.
Cook your own meals
As our guest, you get free access to our fully equipped guest kitchen, and there’s a supermarket just a three-minute walk away. The kitchen is also a great place to meet fellow travellers - a classic move when you're backpacking in Copenhagen.
Free experiences
Stop by reception for a free city map or say hi to Lia, our digital receptionist, available 24/7. We also recommend the free guided walking tours which are an easy and fun way to explore Copenhagen and hear local stories without spending a dime. Plus, the city is full of attractions and sights that won’t cost you anything.
Getting around
With our central location, most major sights are within walking and biking distance. So skip the transport costs and explore on foot or travel like a local and rent a bike for just 120 DKK per day. It’s affordable, fast, flexible, and fun.
Deals and discounts
We’ve lined up plenty of special deals just for you. Hang out at BAR50 and enjoy cheap drinks during our daily Hostel Hours, or get 10% off the menu if you’ve got a student card. We also collaborate with restaurants and attractions around the city, so you can enjoy exclusive offers during your stay.
Useful apps
Want even more ways to save? Check out our FAQ section for the full list of free and useful apps for cheap places to eat, free events, and easy transport.
Offers and packages
Check out all our offers and packages designed especially for backpackers and solo travellers.
Backpacker Offer
Get a 50% discount voucher!
Bed and breakfast
Bed and Breakfast
Budget stay in Copenhagen
SAVE 15% | Book min. 3 nights in our dormitory rooms.
STAY WITH YOUR DOG
Dogs are welcome at our hostel. You pay an additional 150 DKK per stay to bring your dog here.
How to book a dorm bed with us
1) Click on "Book room".
2) Select "More info" under Shared Dormitory.
3) Choose your preferred dates and number of people in the calendar.
4) Select whether you want a refundable or non-refundable booking.
5) Click "Continue" and add any extras to your stay.
6) Complete your payment – and get ready for your arrival!
Remember: If you choose a refundable booking, you can freely change or cancel your reservation until 6 PM the day before arrival.
A guide to free experiences
Copenhagen has a bit of a reputation for being expensive – but truth is, there are loads of awesome things to do here that won’t cost you a thing.
Check out our Backpackers guide to Copenhagen - free experiences here
Everything within a 3 km radius
Our hostel is perfectly located – within 3 km of the city center, the coolest neighbourhoods, and all the must-see spots. So honestly? Just lace up your shoes and start exploring.
That said, we highly recommend renting a bike. It’s a cheap, fun, flexible, and fast way to get around like a local – and it only costs 120 DKK per day.
Read more about the different neighbourhoods here
Active city adventures
If you love staying active while you travel – hiking, running, or cycling longer routes – you’re in luck. Just because Copenhagen is an urban jungle doesn’t mean there aren’t plenty of scenic spots where you can stretch your legs and get moving. We also recommend places to go hiking near Copenhagen or look at day trips from Copenhagen by train.
Check out our top tips for an active city break here
Ready for a night out?
Want to explore Copenhagen’s nightlife? Perfect – you’re in walking distance of the best party streets, bars, and clubs. Did someone say pub crawl?? Aaand even better, it’s an easy walk home when it's time to call it a night.
See our favourite bars here
Upcoming events
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 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.
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.
Pride Drag Bingo
Calling all drag bingo fans! 🌈🔢🍹
Once again, you have the chance to celebrate Pride Week with a fabulous round of pride-tastic bingo night! Expect glitter, drinks, prizes, bad jokes, and great vibes.
The evening costs 150 DKK per person*, which includes bingo cards and a delicious welcome drink.
Your dazzling hosts for the night will be our brilliant and wonderful queens, Di Di Cancerella and Diana Diamond!
Di Di Cancerella – You may know her from Zulu’s Store Dragdyst, Det Lyserøde Køkken, and as none other than the Drag Artist of the Year 2023!
Diana Diamond – A comedian, DJ, and the first-ever winner of Absalons Drag Race! She also won the ‘Drag Performer of the Year’ award at the Danish Rainbow Awards 2023.
Together, they create an unforgettable atmosphere, and we guarantee plenty of laughs!
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FAQ for solo travellers
Here is a list of our most frequently asked questions
Before arrival & useful apps
To get the most out of your stay, there are a few things worth remembering before you arrive.
Bring a padlock if you want to use the lockers in your room. Don’t forget an adapter for your chargers – in Denmark, we use type C and K plugs, and the voltage is 230V.
We also recommend downloading a few useful apps to help you navigate the city, find affordable places to eat, and plan your transport.
Tapwater: Copenhagen’s tap water is clean and safe to drink.
Useful apps
The Copenhagen App
Find the city’s main attractions, events, and hidden gems. Navigate like a local!
DOT Ticket App
The easiest way to buy public transport tickets for buses, trains, and metro in Copenhagen and Zealand.
Wolt
Get food delivered from local restaurants, straight to your door. Perfect for a night in!
Early Bird
Dine out with great deals! Early Bird offers exclusive daily discounts of up to 40% on selected Copenhagen restaurants.
Citymapper
Your guide to getting around the city. Real-time updates for buses, metro, and trains help you find the fastest and easiest route.
Check-in / Check-out for dorms
Check-in: From 2 PM
Out of respect for other guests staying in our shared dormitories, check-in is not possible after 11:00 PM.
If you expect to arrive later than planned, please contact the hostel in advance to make arrangements.
Check-out: By 10 AM
Late check-out until 12 PM can be added for 75 DKK.
Breakfast buffet
Enjoy our delicious breakfast buffet at BAR50, served every day from 7:00 to 10:00 AM.
Price per adult: 98 DKK.
The buffet includes freshly baked bread, cold cuts, cheese, homemade chia pudding, and more. Coffee, milk, and juice are always included.
Breakfast can be added to your booking during the booking process or upon arrival.
Food & drinks
Our guest kitchen is available for all overnight guests.
Feel free to cook breakfast, lunch, or dinner with your own groceries. You’re welcome to enjoy your meal in the dining area.
Please note: It’s not allowed to cook or eat in the rooms.
The kitchen is closed daily from 1:30 PM to 2:00 PM for cleaning.
Tapwater: In Denmark, the water from the tap is safe to drink.
Luggage storage
Before check-in
If you arrive before check-in at 2 PM, you’re welcome to use our self-service luggage storage for free. You’ll find the luggage room on the ground floor (level -1).
During your stay
Each room has lockers for your personal belongings. Remember to bring a padlock or rent/buy one at reception.
After check-out
After you check out, you can store your luggage in our self-service storage for 29 DKK per person. The luggage room is on the ground floor (level -1).
Services & rentals
Sometimes you forget to pack everything – and that’s okay! Our reception can help with most things you might need during your stay.
Among others, you can rent bicycles, hairdryers and padlocks.
You can also purchase items such as extra towels, toiletries, and padlocks.
Ask us – we’re happy to help!
Age restrictions
You must be at least 18 years old to stay in our shared dormitories.
For guests under 18, we recommend booking a private room or apartment.
Guests aged 16 and 17 are welcome to stay alone in a private room, as long as Danhostel Copenhagen City receives written permission in advance from a parent or legal guardian confirming this.
Children and teenagers aged 15 and under can only stay at Danhostel Copenhagen City if accompanied by an adult.
Modification & cancellation policy
Modifications:
Bookings made on our website can be modified up until 6 PM the day before arrival.
Cancellations:
Cancellations must be made by 6 PM (local time) the day before arrival to avoid charges. If you cancel later, you’ll be charged for the first night.
Non-refundable bookings:
Non-refundable bookings cannot be changed or cancelled. The full amount is charged at the time of booking, and refunds are not possible.
Bookings via third-party sites:
If you booked through a third party (e.g. Expedia, Booking.com), you’ll need to cancel directly with them. Be aware that different cancellation policies may apply.
When do I pay for my booking?
If you book via online booking on the website, you will have to pay immediately in order to approve your booking. When booking via telephone or e-mail, you will shortly receive a confirmation e-mail with payment details.
Please double check your reservation before paying to be sure if cancellation is free of charge before a specific date, or if the reservation is a non-refundable .
Do you have an ATM?
We have an ATM in the basement where you can withdraw cash - take the stairs in our café BAR50 and follow the signs.
You can pay with pounds, euros, and dollars at the reception – notes only. Change is given in Danish kroner.
Card payment:
We accept all major credit and debit cards at reception and in BAR50.
Lost and found
If you have lost something during your stay here at our hostel, you can contact us on rec@cphhostel.dk, where you can tell us what you are missing. Next, we will see if it matches one of the parts in our box of lost and found. If it does, we will contact you with the further return process.
Want to donate your lost and found?
If you have lost something that you do not want us to send back to you, we will be happy to donate it to anyone who might need it. We do this as a part of our mission to be a sustainable hostel.
Laundry
We have both washing machines and dryers available in our laundry room.
You can wash your clothes during your stay – payment is handled at reception.
Long-term stays
There’s no limit to how many days you can stay at Danhostel Copenhagen City.
Please note, there may be a need to change rooms during your stay due to cleaning or maintenance.
Towels and bed linen are always included in the price.
If you stay longer than four nights, you’re welcome to request fresh linen and towels.