10 Budget Hotels In Copenhagen's City Centre - Updated 2024

1. Wakeup Copenhagen - Carsten Niebuhrs Gade (from USD 73)

1/5 The exterior of the hotel.

2/5 Some of the rooms offer superb views over the city.

3/5 The entrance lobby.

4/5 The lounge area.

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This striking hotel boasts a stylish interior and also offers excellent views across the city. It is also conveniently located near two of the city’s rail stations, with Central Station and Dybbølsbro station located nearby. As with many budget hotels, food options are restricted to drinks, snacks, and sandwiches, which are available at a 24-hour lobby bar. However, its proximity to the Strøget shopping street and city nightlife spots means that there are plenty of other options in the surrounding area. Cycles can also be rented at the hotel for an easy and quick way to travel around Copenhagen.

2. City Hotel Nebo (from USD 68)

1/5 City Hotel Nebo.

2/5 The entrance lobby.

3/5 The hotel has an outside courtyard area.

4/5 A standard single room.

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There aren’t many places where you can say you helped a good cause simply by staying there. However at City Hotel Nebo, you can. A not-for-profit operation, it donates proceeds to the city’s homeless community. This no frills hotel is close to Rådhuspladsen, the city’s main square, as well as the delights of Tivoli Gardens. It also has an inner courtyard area where you can sit and eat. You should be aware, however, that not all bedrooms have private bathroom facilities. Parking options are also restricted to paid public facilities nearby, although the hotel does rent out bicycles for getting about.

3. Saga Hotel (from USD 68)

1/5 The lobby at the Saga Hotel.

2/5 A twin room.

3/5 One of the shower rooms.

4/5 One of the hotel's single rooms.

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The pet-friendly Hotel Saga is well placed in the Vesterbro district for city centre attractions including the Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek art museum. Strøget shopping street and Tivoli Gardens are also just a short walk away. As a two-star hotel, not all of the bedrooms at the Hotel Saga have en-suite bathrooms, so if you value your privacy, you may wish to opt for one of those that does. However, free Wi-Fi and flat screen TVs come as standard and breakfasts are available. There is also an in-house bar, and staff will point you in the direction of local restaurants.

4. Cabinn Scandinavia (from USD 85)

1/5 The Cabinn Scandinavia.

2/5 The hotel lobby.

3/5 A standard room. Quadruple bedrooms are available.

4/5 One of the bedrooms.

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The Cabinn Scandinavia is 15 minutes away from Tivoli Gardens on foot, but is conveniently located near a metro station for ease of getting about. Those staying at the hotel may wish to check out the Tycho Brahe Planetarium, just 10 minutes away, which boasts a digital system that can show more than 10,000 stars and also gives people the chance to explore the universe in its IMAX theatre. Bedrooms in the hotel are small but have private bathrooms as well as tea facilities and a TV. There is also free Wi-Fi on site.

5. Annex Copenhagen (from USD 81)

1/5 The colourful interior of one of the bedrooms.

2/5 A triple room with shared bathroom.

3/5 A corridor to some of the rooms.

4/5 A single room with shared bathroom.

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The colourful Annex Copenhagen hotel is located right in the heart of the city, within a stones throw of popular restaurants and nightspots, making it ideal for someone who wants to be right in the thick of the action. It is also near the Central Station and Tivoli Gardens. The two-star hotel’s 24-hour front desk will also come in handy for people checking in late or looking for tips on top tourist destinations. Bathroom facilities are all shared, so those looking for a private toilet should look elsewhere.

6. Wakeup Copenhagen - Borgergade (from USD 81)

1/5 The exterior of the hotel.

2/5 The lobby area.

3/5 Another angle of one of the bedrooms.

4/5 One of the bedrooms with shower cubicle.

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Those hoping to base themselves close to the colourful and iconic 17th century waterfront of Nyhavn may wish to consider this hotel, which is nearby. Wakeup Copenhagen - Borgergade also is just five minutes from Rosenborg Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The stylishly furnished lobby bar area offers snacks and drinks, although those looking for larger meals will need to use one of the city centre’s many restaurants. And tech enthusiasts will be pleased to know there is free Wi-Fi throughout and free to use computers in the lobby. Bedrooms all have their own bathrooms and shower cubicles.

7. Hotel Sct. Thomas (from USD 193)

1/5 The exterior of the hotel.

2/5 A superior double room.

3/5 A twin room.

4/5 Another angle inside a double room.

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The three-star Hotel Sct Thomas offers a range of accommodation options. In addition to modern rooms, it also offers apartment accommodations – perfect if you plan on travelling in a group. It is also located in the popular Vesterbro district and handily placed for shops and cultural attractions. The rooms also have private bathrooms and free Wi-Fi. Some of the staff also speak several languages, which will come in handy when asking for directions. Parking is available on-site for a fee, but bikes can be rented.

8. Cabinn City (from USD 80)

1/4 Cabinn City in Copenhagen.

2/4 Seating in the lobby area.

3/4 A 'Captain Room' in the hotel.

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If you like your rooms with a nautical flavour, then Cabinn’s various hotels may appeal to you, as their room designs are inspired by cruise ship cabins. This one, Cabinn City, is located right in the heart of the city, just a short walk away from the city’s Central Station and the famous Tivoli Gardens, a 19th century amusement park and pleasure garden that has been running for nearly 175 years. The hotel offers a continental breakfast and also has vending machines, but no restaurant; however, its central location means there are plenty of options available and staff will also point you in the right direction. Parking is available at the hotel but costs 180 DKK per day (roughly 28 USD). Public parking is available off-site, but charges also apply.

9. Hotel Windsor (from USD 113)

1/3 The hotel's dining area.

2/3 The hotel's entrance.

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The two-star Hotel Windsor is ideally placed for easy access to the metro station at Nørreport, as well as the Torvehallerne indoor food market and local restaurants.

Breakfast is included in the price and cold and hot drinks are available. Each bedroom also has its own washbasin, but toilet and shower facilities within the hotel are all shared.

10. Cabinn Express

1/3 The exterior of the hotel.

2/3 There is a bar area.

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Another of Cabinn’s nautical-style hotels, Cabinn Express is located just under a mile (2.6 km) away from Tivoli Gardens in the Frederiksberg area. A metro station just a short walk away means the site is well connected with other parts of the city and, should you choose to walk, it is only 15 minutes to the Rådhuspladsen (City Hall Square).

As with other Cabinn Hotels on the list, it includes free Wi-Fi as standard and much of the same guest facilities. One big difference though is the parking. Unlike Cabinn City, which is closer to the heart of things, parking is much cheaper at Cabinn Express. Whereas it will set you back 180 DKK (roughly 28 USD) in Cabinn City, here it will cost you less than half that per day at 80 DKK (or slightly less than 13 USD). Couple that with the marginally cheaper room rate, and you stand to make reasonable savings if you opt for here.

Copenhagen on a budget is possible

The hustle and bustle of a trip to Denmark’s capital may have the potential to be expensive, but as these budget hotels show, it doesn’t have to be, freeing you up to splash the cash experiencing this trendy city first-hand.