The 15 Best Hotels in Indre By, Copenhagen (2025)

Indre By—Copenhagen’s historic heart—sits between the inner harbour and the lakes. Wander past palaces, the colourful Nyhavn, Tivoli Gardens, art galleries, and the Design Museum, then shop the city’s best streets. Staying here puts the city at your doorstep, with beautifully designed hotels ranging from luxury to family-friendly and budget-savvy options. Our experts have handpicked the top choices, whether you want chic design, stunning views, or a central base for exploring Copenhagen on foot.

For the views

• Nyhaven 71, a former brick warehouse on Copenhagen’s iconic dockyard, pairs industrial-cool exteriors with sleek Danish design. With 150 rooms (larger ones boast the best views), a top restaurant, and prime access to sights, dining, and nightlife, it’s a stylish stay.

For Copenhagen cool

• The Socialist, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel is a wonderfully architectural looking, 31 room hotel. The unusual, dark coloured exterior is carried through into the lounge, bar and Nordic restaurant. The rooms and suites are decorated in white and soft greys, with accents of brushed concrete and marble, minimalist furniture and floor-to-ceiling windows.
• Hip SP34 is a boutique hotel in the Latin Quarter, with stylish rooms and suites in a range of sizes, and a fantastic penthouse with incredible views. The decor is neutral, but with edge; think unexpected art and details that add comfort and interest. This is a great city base for families too.

For Danish design

• If you’re a fan of Danish design then Hotel Sanders is one to consider. This 54 room hotel is perfectly positioned and turned out, with a myriad of beautiful furnishing details, and a charming roof terrace bar known for its cocktails. The bistro restaurant downstairs is popular with locals too.
• Hotel Danmark is ideal for anyone visiting Copenhagen to appreciate beautiful Danish design. Its 89 rooms and suites are carefully planned out to maximise the sense of space, but also to display stylish pieces of furniture — from the compact doubles to the big suites. There’s a rooftop cocktail bar with great city views and a chic but comfortable restaurant.

For luxury

• d'Angleterre, once a palace, now offers 90 lavish rooms and suites with chandeliers, silk, and marble grandeur. Its Michelin-starred restaurant, champagne bar, spa, pool, and gym complete an opulent Copenhagen stay steeped in timeless elegance.
• Nobis Copenhagen is a hotel as grand as a palace, perfectly positioned in the heart of Copenhagen. There are 75 rooms and suites, featuring some of the original grand features, but updates with minimalist furniture and block colours. The French Nordic fusion restaurant is elegant and fabulous, as are the bar and spa.

For fun

• CitizenM Radhuspladsen has all the perks and hallmarks of your classic CitizenM: the pod bathrooms with coloured lighting you can control, the huge windows and beds, and the large and funky communal spaces. But this time with more Danish art. The views are really good too.
• Nestled on lively Nansensgade, Ibsens Hotel is a chic hotel boasting sleek, modern interiors with cosy touches. Just steps from Tivoli Gardens, it’s ideal for exploring Copenhagen’s nightlife, trendy eateries, and seamless transport links, making it a vibrant, convenient base for city adventures.

For foodies

• Resembling a Moorish palace, Nimb Hotel dazzles as it glows amidst Tivoli Gardens’ lights. Interiors are sleek yet opulent, with neutral tones punctuated by modern luxury. Food lovers can indulge across three standout dining spots, each delivering exceptional, memorable cuisine in a chic setting.

For couples

• Tucked beside the tranquil Copenhagen Lakes, Hotel Kong Arthur is a converted grand building that charms with 155 rooms featuring bespoke Danish design and vintage antiques. Couples can linger in the airy conservatory dining room, unwind in the intimate sitting area, or indulge in the serene spa—a stylish, restful retreat in the heart of the city.
• Scandic Palace Hotel- Set steps from City Hall and Tivoli Gardens, this historic hotel impresses with light-filled, unfussy rooms designed for comfort. Its elegant architecture and central location make it ideal for couples keen to explore Copenhagen’s sights by day, then return to a quietly stylish, welcoming base by night.

For a bit more space

• Manon Les Suites is a collection of 80 rooms and suites arranged around a central, rectangular, indoor landscaped jungle pool. The shimmering blue-green tiles and hanging trellises of plants are unexpected but extremely pleasant, as is the rooftop courtyard and bar with a view. The rooms are designed with both style and comfort in mind.

For great value

• Copenhagen Strand Hotel is wonderfully positioned on the water, just around the corner from beautiful Nyhavn and the Opera House, and across the water from cool Christiania. In addition to the water views, these 174 rooms and suites are styled to Scandinavian perfection, with pale blue and neutral shades and lots of exposed wood. There’s no restaurant but there is a cafe and they offer breakfast. Great value for money.
• Hotel Alexandra is packed with wonderful Danish furniture and art, though each of the 61 rooms and suites are different! The result is sophisticated but fun, and that feeling runs through to the cool bar, library and excellent restaurant. The location is within a stroll of many highlights too. An affordable choice.

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