Top 9 New Hotels in Copenhagen to Reserve

The COVID-19 pandemic postponed the launches of several of Copenhagen’s newest hotels. Now that American travelers can visit again, the rapidly developing neighborhoods around the city are eager to host guests. For those who prefer a socially distanced experience while enjoying hotel conveniences like complimentary breakfast, Copenhagen has seen a rise in single-residence hotels. Whether it's your first visit or your fifth, consider one of these new hotels that opened in 2020 and 2021.

Kaj Hotel

After living on their own houseboat since 2006, Barbara von Haffner and Toke Larsen decided to share their unique experience by launching Kaj Hotel in September 2020. Built entirely from reclaimed materials, this one-room houseboat hotel offers amenities like kayaks for harbor exploration and all the essentials for making fresh porridge in the morning. Don't forget to save room for dinner—Noma is just a five-minute stroll away.

Villa Copenhagen

Opened in July 2020 and recognized in Dinogo’s Best New Sustainable Hotels List for 2021, Villa Copenhagen occupies the city’s historic post office, built in 1912. Nestled on the eastern edge of Vesterbro, directly across from the central train station and diagonally opposite Tivoli Gardens, this 390-room hotel offers more than just a prime location and opulent suites. Its dedication to sustainability aligns with Copenhagen’s ambition to become the first carbon-neutral city by 2025. For instance, Danish architect Eva Harlou crafted the hotel’s Earth Suite entirely from recycled materials and textiles. On the rooftop, the pool is heated using surplus energy from the hotel’s cooling systems. The dining menu emphasizes zero food waste and locally sourced ingredients, featuring an in-house bakery called Rug and a newly opened cocktail bar, T37.

Comwell Copenhagen Portside

Located in Nordhavn, a previously industrial area on the city’s edge, a brand-new Comwell property has opened its doors. This development aligns with the launch of Nordhavn’s new subway line, allowing quick access to the city center. The hotel exudes a professional atmosphere with understated gray, blue, and white rooms that feature large windows. A key benefit of this business-centric hotel is complimentary access to the coworking space. Guests also enjoy convenient proximity to beloved cafés—such as Andersen and Maillard bakery, renowned for its exquisite croissants—bike paths, and harbor baths, perfect for summer or winter dips (yes, really). —Mary Holland

NH Collection Copenhagen

In September 2021, NH Collection made its debut in Christianshavn, a neighborhood famous for its canals filled with houseboats. The hotel offers simple yet compact rooms, with some providing spectacular views of the harbor. Its prime location is a huge advantage, just a short walk from iconic attractions like the colorful Nyhavn and the majestic Christiansborg Palace. It’s also a quick bike ride away from the up-and-coming Refshaleøen area, which boasts some of the city's finest dining spots, including Noma, Amass, and Alchemist. —Mary Holland

Zoku

Zoku is a unique blend of hotel, apartment, and office space, perfect for those looking to work remotely from Copenhagen, which is more feasible than ever. The hotel features standard rooms and clever lofts with cozy beds, kitchenettes, and dedicated workspaces, catering to longer stays. Additional amenities include a laundry room and a shared kitchen.

Though it’s a bit off the main tourist trail in Sundholmskvarteret (to the south of the city), this location provides a wonderful chance to discover lesser-known neighborhoods. After all, isn’t that part of the adventure of “living” in a new city? The hotel boasts numerous communal areas, including a bright, plant-filled rooftop bar that serves both coffee and cocktails, a coworking space with desks and a ping-pong table (perfect for work breaks), and a 24-hour shop offering souvenirs and snacks. —Mary Holland

Bryggen Guldsmeden

The latest hotel from the eco-conscious Danish hotel group Guldsmeden is conveniently located just a seven-minute stroll from the Islands Brygge metro station, slightly south of the city center. Nearby, you'll find the Michelin-starred restaurant Alouette and the Copenhagen harborfront, a popular spot for locals to swim during the summer (though there’s also a pool on site). This 212-room property, which opened in February 2020 and fully reopened in October 2021, showcases the signature Nordic-meets-Bali style that the Guldsmeden brand is known for. Sustainable features include linens made from recycled materials, showers designed to reduce water consumption by 50 to 90 percent, and an organic restaurant.

Kanalhuset

As the name implies, Kanalhuset is located in a canal-side building in the cozy neighborhood of Christianshavn. Originally built in 1754, the building reopened as a hotel in the spring of 2020, featuring 12 uniquely styled hotel rooms and 14 apartment-style accommodations for extended visits. The on-site restaurant serves breakfast and lunch, along with a communal dinner every night at 7 p.m. For those looking to socialize, the hotel offers various yoga and crochet/knitting classes. When you're ready to explore, you'll be within a 10-minute walk of some of the neighborhood’s—and city’s—best dining options, including Restaurant Lola, Popl Burger, and Barr.

The Darling

You won’t find a more central location than this. Situated just off Strøget—the city’s main pedestrian shopping street—this single-residence guest house opened its doors in late 2020, curated by the Darling Creative design studio. Inside, you’ll discover classic Danish design elements: an Arne Jacobsen Egg chair in the living room, a Septima pendant lamp by Poul Henningsen in the dining area, and a Nyhavn desk by Finn Juhl in the study. Want to take a piece of it home? The entire guesthouse is shoppable; just visit shopthedarling.dk.

Coco Hotel

Opened in early 2020 by the restaurant group Cofoco (Copenhagen Food Collective), Coco Hotel boasts 88 rooms that blend sleek Danish furniture with cheerful splashes of blue and green, reminiscent of the French Riviera. The hotel’s Café Coco, which extends into the central courtyard, is a must-visit for coffee and light snacks during the day or a glass of natural wine in the evening. In terms of sustainability, the hotel goes beyond just using organic linens and eliminating plastic bottles in its rooms. Like all Cofoco establishments, it is powered by sustainable energy sourced from the company’s own solar park in Nees, Denmark.