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

CABINN Metro Hotel
CABINN Metro Hotel
2 out of 5
Arne Jacobsens Allé 2, Copenhagen
The price is P5,601 per night from 16 May to 17 May
P5,601
per night
16 May - 17 May
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Copenhagen. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful ...
7.8/10 Good! (2,625 reviews)
"Great place to stay for one night"

Reviewed on May 14, 2024

CABINN Metro Hotel
NH Collection Copenhagen
NH Collection Copenhagen
5 out of 5
Strandgade 7, Copenhagen
The price is P13,829 per night from 26 May to 27 May
P13,829
per night
26 May - 27 May
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Copenhagen. Enjoy a rooftop terrace, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,175 reviews)
Loved this hotel!
"Amazing customer service and location! We were able to walk everywhere during our trip."

Reviewed on May 12, 2024

NH Collection Copenhagen
Scandic Copenhagen
Scandic Copenhagen
4 out of 5
Vester Søgade 6, Copenhagen
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The price is P10,250 per night from 9 Jun to 10 Jun
P10,250
per night
9 Jun - 10 Jun
Stay at this hotel in Copenhagen. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,528 reviews)
"Great stay at the Scandic Copenhagen. Close to walk to Central Station, local parks and businesses. Buffet breakfast was amazing, great views to watch people passing by. Only suggestion would be to equip the room with a small fridge."

Reviewed on May 11, 2024

Scandic Copenhagen
CABINN Copenhagen
CABINN Copenhagen
3 out of 5
Arni Magnussons Gade 1, Copenhagen
The price is P5,937 per night from 16 May to 17 May
P5,937
per night
16 May - 17 May
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Copenhagen. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the WiFi and the clean rooms in our ...
7/10 Good! (4,030 reviews)
"Perfect room size for a solo traveller in a city hotel."

Reviewed on May 11, 2024

CABINN Copenhagen
Tivoli Hotel
Tivoli Hotel
4 out of 5
Arni Magnussons Gade 2, Copenhagen
The price is P8,407 per night from 3 Jun to 4 Jun
P8,407
per night
3 Jun - 4 Jun
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Copenhagen. Enjoy free WiFi, 4 restaurants, and 3 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (5,235 reviews)
"Had the best dinner at Sticks and Sushi !! Hotel wasvery comfortable"

Reviewed on May 12, 2024

Tivoli Hotel
Wakeup Copenhagen Borgergade
Wakeup Copenhagen Borgergade
2 out of 5
Borgergade 9, Copenhagen
The price is P7,513 per night from 19 May to 20 May
P7,513
per night
19 May - 20 May
Book a stay at this eco-certified hotel in Copenhagen. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,146 reviews)
"Comfortable room"

Reviewed on May 14, 2024

Wakeup Copenhagen Borgergade
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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 Christiansborg Palace Chapel or Danish Jewish Museum.

Slotsholmen
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Copenhagen City Centre

4.5/5(3 area reviews)

Tivoli Gardens and Copenhagen Christmas Market 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
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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
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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 Kalvebod Faelled 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 Det Nationale Fotomuseum and hop on the metro to see more the city at Oresund Station or Lergravsparken Station.

Amager Øst

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