Meatpacking District

Copenhagen

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Kødbyen is one of Copenhagen's top "going out" places, and its many restaurants, bars and galleries attract both locals and tourists.

Restaurants, bars, creative businesses, photographers, wholesale businesses, workshops and galleries are just a few of the things you will see on any trip to Kødbyen. It has recently become one of the trendiest and most popular areas in Copenhagen in which to hang out and go out on the town, and it's easy to see why – the area has it all.

Kødbyen (the Meatpacking district) used to be full of cattle, which were bought and sold here. In 1995, the Danish Agency for Culture gave the area protected status. As a result, you can now experience the district's industrial history as well as its modern lifestyle, creative culture, lifestyle and happy atmosphere.

Visit the many restaurants and bars in the area, and eat whatever you fancy. Visit the DGI-byen complex, and make the most of its various sports and bowling facilities, or see a photo exhibition at the Fotografisk Center. Make sure to check whether there are any events in the Øksnehallen building that you might enjoy. Right by Kødbyen, you will also find the famous Tivoli Gardens Amusement Park, where you can have fun all day long, and also Copenhagen's main station, Hovedbanegård.

In the summer, the Flæsketorvet Square turns into a market overflowing with fresh ingredients and a great vibe. So if you're considering a city break in Kødbyen, summer is a good time to come. The area is less than a mile south-west of Copenhagen's main station, so getting here is easy, no matter where you're travelling from.

Kødbyen mainly consists of Den Brune (the Brown) and Den Hvide (the White) Kødby (Meat City). When you see them, you'll soon discover where they got their names from – the colour of their buildings. Den Brune is the oldest area, built around 1900 due to an increased focus on public health and food hygiene, and Den Hvide was built about 30 years later.

If you want to experience something different on your weekend trip to Copenhagen, make sure to visit Kødbyen.


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CABINN Copenhagen
CABINN Copenhagen
3 out of 5
Arni Magnussons Gade 1, Copenhagen
The price is P5,446 per night from Jul 5 to Jul 6
P5,446
P6,808 total
Jul 5 - Jul 6
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 (5,699 reviews)
Comfort and accessibility
"I would recommend CABINN Copenhagen, as excellent accommodation in the city- centrally positioned for rail and bus links, the hotel has a positive and friendly vibe for. Visitors. I was in Copenhagen for business and the internet connection and services, including a wholesome breakfast, greatly helped ..."

Reviewed on Jun 29, 2025

CABINN Copenhagen
Wakeup Copenhagen Borgergade
Wakeup Copenhagen Borgergade
2 out of 5
Borgergade 9, Copenhagen
The price is P6,051 per night from Jul 6 to Jul 7
P6,051
P7,564 total
Jul 6 - Jul 7
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! (3,072 reviews)
Very accommodating
"We were assigned a room on the first floor facing the street. I had doubts as to whether the air conditioning worked. By 1:00 am I couldn’t sleep; it was too hot. I went to the front desk. The readily said another room was available. We moved, away from the street and the air conditioning worked ..."

Reviewed on Jun 29, 2025

Wakeup Copenhagen Borgergade
CABINN Metro Hotel
CABINN Metro Hotel
2 out of 5
Arne Jacobsens Allé 2, Copenhagen
The price is P5,965 per night from Jul 3 to Jul 4
P5,965
P7,456 total
Jul 3 - Jul 4
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! (3,923 reviews)
"Love this hotel. Front desk are great friendly. Great cable tv and great wifi for computer. Next door is largest shopping center in Denmark.grocery shopping. Room has refrigerator andcoffee"

Reviewed on Jun 28, 2025

CABINN Metro Hotel
Tivoli Hotel
Tivoli Hotel
4.5 out of 5
Arni Magnussons Gade 2, Copenhagen
The price is P9,055 per night from Jul 13 to Jul 14
P9,055
P11,319 total
Jul 13 - Jul 14
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! (6,294 reviews)
"Not as central as we thought but a stunning hotel"

Reviewed on Jun 29, 2025

Tivoli Hotel
Comfort Hotel Copenhagen Airport
Comfort Hotel Copenhagen Airport
3 out of 5
Ellehammersvej 18, Kastrup, Copenhagen
The price is P9,090 per night from Jul 20 to Jul 21
P9,090
P11,362 total
Jul 20 - Jul 21
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Kastrup. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the bar in our ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (5,662 reviews)
"Great"

Reviewed on Jun 28, 2025

Comfort Hotel Copenhagen Airport
Copenhagen Go Hotel
Copenhagen Go Hotel
2.5 out of 5
Gemmas Alle 203, Kastrup
The price is P5,554 per night from Jul 20 to Jul 21
P5,554
P6,942 total
Jul 20 - Jul 21
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this eco-certified hotel in Kastrup. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the bar in ...
8/10 Very Good! (4,100 reviews)
"Rooms were what was expected. With a lot of luggage, was difficult to get into the hotel. Some stairs, and not very close parking. Very convenient to the airport. Staff friendly."

Reviewed on Jun 29, 2025

Copenhagen Go Hotel
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