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 P13,797 per night from Jul 20 to Jul 21
P13,797
P17,246 total
Jul 20 - Jul 21
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! (1,321 reviews)
Great stay!
"Great, modern and quiet hotel with a great breakfast in a good location with a wonderful rooftop bar. Rooms are bright and spacious but lack true blackout curtains, so sunlight at 4 am is an issue if you’re a light sleeper. Otherwise, everything’s was great and we would absolutely stay again."

Reviewed on Jul 3, 2025

NH Collection Copenhagen
25hours Hotel Paper Island
25hours Hotel Paper Island
4 out of 5
25 Papiroen, Copenhagen
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is P12,782 per night from Jul 30 to Jul 31
P12,782
P15,977 total
Jul 30 - Jul 31
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 Tivoli Gardens and ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (258 reviews)
"The property in general was built with the highest quality materials you could ever imagine. Such a great stay and made my trip to Copenhagen memorable for sure."

Reviewed on Jun 30, 2025

25hours Hotel Paper Island
CABINN Copenhagen
CABINN Copenhagen
3 out of 5
Arni Magnussons Gade 1, Copenhagen
The price is P5,452 per night from Jul 8 to Jul 9
P5,452
P6,815 total
Jul 8 - Jul 9
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 (5,686 reviews)
"Tables outside the hotel were filthy."

Reviewed on Jul 2, 2025

CABINN Copenhagen
Wakeup Copenhagen Borgergade
Wakeup Copenhagen Borgergade
2 out of 5
Borgergade 9, Copenhagen
The price is P6,414 per night from Jul 13 to Jul 14
P6,414
P8,017 total
Jul 13 - Jul 14
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! (3,096 reviews)
"Great location near many restaurants and shopping. You can walk everywhere We chose it to be near a bike shop and were pleasantly surprised. Breakfast is ok but not great . No cut fresh fruit for yougurt . They only had boiled eggs hard or soft ."

Reviewed on Jul 5, 2025

Wakeup Copenhagen Borgergade
CABINN Metro Hotel
CABINN Metro Hotel
2 out of 5
Arne Jacobsens Allé 2, Copenhagen
The price is P5,345 per night from Jul 7 to Jul 8
P5,345
P6,681 total
Jul 7 - Jul 8
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! (3,917 reviews)
"The facility was clean and reasonable, the breakfast was quite good."

Reviewed on Jul 3, 2025

CABINN Metro Hotel
Tivoli Hotel
Tivoli Hotel
4.5 out of 5
Arni Magnussons Gade 2, Copenhagen
The price is P8,930 per night from Jul 20 to Jul 21
P8,930
P11,162 total
Jul 20 - Jul 21
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Copenhagen. Enjoy free WiFi, 4 restaurants, and 3 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (6,300 reviews)
"Lovely hotel"

Reviewed on Jul 5, 2025

Tivoli Hotel
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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
Nyhavn featuring a marina, night scenes and a city

Copenhagen City Centre

4.5/5(3 area reviews)

Nyhavn and Tivoli Gardens are a few top attractions in Copenhagen City Centre. Hop around the city on the metro at Kongens Nytorv Station or Gammel Strand Station and check out the area's beautiful gardens, captivating waterfront views, and popular shops.

Copenhagen City Centre
Copenhagen featuring modern architecture and a sunset

København V

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 the city at Vesterport Station or Rådhuspladsen Station.

København V
This is Copenhagen’s #culture in a nutshell; The rainbow provides happiness and equality, the bikes signalise health and hygge.

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
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Amager Øst

If you're spending time in Amager Øst, check out sights like Amager Beach Park or Kastrup Fortress and hop on the metro to see more the city at Oresund Station or Lergravsparken Station.

Amager Øst

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