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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is P5,634 per night from 31 May to 1 Jun
P5,634
per night
31 May - 1 Jun
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! (2,674 reviews)
"We chose the quadruple family room for 3 adults. Well worth the extra money. Much more space and bigger bathroom. Love the fact you can do laundry at the hotel and park your car if you need to. So close to an excellent supermarket. Would definitely iyely stay here again."

Reviewed on May 24, 2024

CABINN Metro Hotel
NH Collection Copenhagen
NH Collection Copenhagen
5 out of 5
Strandgade 7, Copenhagen
The price is P14,070 per night from 23 Jun to 24 Jun
P14,070
per night
23 Jun - 24 Jun
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! (1,180 reviews)
"Location and room excellent"

Reviewed on May 22, 2024

NH Collection Copenhagen
CABINN Copenhagen
CABINN Copenhagen
3 out of 5
Arni Magnussons Gade 1, Copenhagen
The price is P5,971 per night from 3 Jun to 4 Jun
P5,971
per night
3 Jun - 4 Jun
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! (4,104 reviews)
No frills hotel but comfortable
"Hotel was clean and comfortable and wasn’t too far way from the train station and coach stops. Basic hotel but was fine for a few nights on a budget. Breakfast was better than expected, hot and cold food replenished regularly and staff were friendly and calm even when breakfast was incredibly ..."

Reviewed on May 23, 2024

CABINN Copenhagen
Scandic Copenhagen
Scandic Copenhagen
4 out of 5
Vester Søgade 6, Copenhagen
The price is P10,456 per night from 2 Jun to 3 Jun
P10,456
per night
2 Jun - 3 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! (1,545 reviews)
"Welcoming and helpful staff, clean room and bathroom, close to trains but not on top of the tracks, quiet. Good view from our room. Excellent breakfast. Limited selection at the restaurant at other times but lots of nearby options. Aircon struggled on mildly warm days. Would stay again."

Reviewed on May 28, 2024

Scandic Copenhagen
Tivoli Hotel
Tivoli Hotel
4 out of 5
Arni Magnussons Gade 2, Copenhagen
The price is P9,441 per night from 2 Jun to 3 Jun
P9,441
per night
2 Jun - 3 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! (5,252 reviews)
"Recurrng stay for us. Good as usual, but this time the room cleaning (upon arrival) was not great. Empty bottle under the bed and a trash bin in thebathroom that had not been emptied."

Reviewed on May 26, 2024

Tivoli Hotel
Comfort Hotel Copenhagen Airport
Comfort Hotel Copenhagen Airport
2.5 out of 5
Ellehammersvej 18, Kastrup, Copenhagen
The price is P8,753 per night from 16 Jun to 17 Jun
P8,753
per night
16 Jun - 17 Jun
Stay at this hotel in Kastrup. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the bar in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (4,563 reviews)
"All good, everything was great!"

Reviewed on May 27, 2024

Comfort Hotel Copenhagen Airport
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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 Borsen or Christiansborg Palace Chapel.

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 Kastrup Fortress and hop on the metro to see more the city at Oresund Station or Lergravsparken Station.

Amager Øst

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