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 P5,452 per night from Jul 9 to Jul 10
P5,452
P6,815 total
Jul 9 - Jul 10
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 (5,721 reviews)
"Great location, well organised but needs air con. X"

Reviewed on Jul 5, 2025

CABINN Copenhagen
Wakeup Copenhagen Borgergade
Wakeup Copenhagen Borgergade
2 out of 5
Borgergade 9, Copenhagen
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
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 9 to Jul 10
P5,345
P6,681 total
Jul 9 - Jul 10
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! (3,945 reviews)
"The facility was clean and reasonable, the breakfast was quite good."

Reviewed on Jul 3, 2025

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Scandic Copenhagen
Scandic Copenhagen
4 out of 5
Vester Søgade 6, Copenhagen
The price is P8,968 per night from Aug 3 to Aug 4
P8,968
P11,210 total
Aug 3 - Aug 4
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Copenhagen. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (2,052 reviews)
"We arrived early and although our room was ready charged a fee. I found that unacceptable. I’ve traveled the world and have never been charged a fee once the room was available. I understand paying for a late check out because of the cleaning staff. Overall, the room was nice and clean. Excellent ..."

Reviewed on Jul 3, 2025

Scandic Copenhagen
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

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Comfort Hotel Copenhagen Airport
Comfort Hotel Copenhagen Airport
3 out of 5
Ellehammersvej 18, Kastrup, Copenhagen
The price is P9,560 per night from Jul 20 to Jul 21
P9,560
P11,950 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! (5,653 reviews)
"My daughter and I stayed one night on a long layover from Athens to Boston. The beds were extremely comfortable and the room was very quiet especially considering we were basically still in the airport - we got a great night's sleep! The breakfast buffet the next morning was fabulous. Service was ..."

Reviewed on Jul 4, 2025

Comfort Hotel Copenhagen Airport
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