Islands Brygge

Copenhagen

Photo by Dennis Skyum
Photo by Dennis Skyum
Photo by Dennis Skyum
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A relaxed lifestyle, a harbour bath, nature and culture are just a few of the things that Islands Brygge, on the north-western coast of Amager, has to offer.

Although you can see central Copenhagen if you look across the Stadsgraven canal, Islands Brygge's lifestyle is very different. Here you will find a chilled atmosphere, where recent redevelopment has resulted in a lovely neighbourhood with a unique character.

The Islands Brygge area was established through a series of land reclamations in the shallow beach area between Amager and Zealand at the end of the 1800s. The neighbourhood was especially used by the military, as they needed more space and new facilities. After the war, several large businesses moved to the area.

Go for a walk in Havneparken (Harbour Park), located between Islands Brygge Street and the harbour front, and take a dip in the Havnebadet (Harbour Bath) just south of the Langebro Bridge. Make sure to visit the Kulturhuset Islands Brygge (Islands Brygge Cultural Centre) to experience everything from music, theatre and dance to flea markets and circus shows. Islands Brygge borders Amager Fælled, a large green protected area, where you can run, walk, go bird-watching or just relax. Why not go and see a show at Teater Play, where plays, comedy shows and concerts are frequently organised.

In recent years, this neighbourhood has undergone extensive redevelopment, meaning that many of the old industrial areas and buildings have been turned into modern residential complexes, the most famous being Gemini Residence. In other places, the redevelopment has taken care to preserve traces of the past, such as Havneparken, where parts of the old railway and crane tracks have been preserved.

During a holiday in Islands Brygge, you can travel on foot, by bus or by using the underground. From Islands Brygge, you can also take the various harbour and water buses, which will take you across the water to other parts of Copenhagen across the water.

A city break to Islands Brygge means a few days in a more relaxed part of Copenhagen, where culture and city life mix perfectly with nature and freedom.


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Top hotels in Islands Brygge

Bryggen Guldsmeden

Bryggen Guldsmeden

4.5 out of 5
Gullfossgade 4, Copenhagen
The price is P12,247 per night from Aug 10 to Aug 11
P12,247
P15,309 total
Aug 10 - Aug 11
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Copenhagen. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Tivoli Gardens and Nyhavn ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (347 reviews)
Excellent
"The hotel was really comfortable. Free access to the kiosk - drinks and snacks. Lovely hand and body lotions. Really clean and friendly staff. Highly recommend."

Reviewed on Aug 1, 2025

Bryggen Guldsmeden
Hotel Copenhagen

Hotel Copenhagen

2 out of 5
Egilsgade 33, Copenhagen
The price is P6,143 per night from Sep 1 to Sep 2
P6,143
P7,679 total
Sep 1 - Sep 2
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this eco-certified hotel in Copenhagen. Enjoy free parking, daily housekeeping, and a snack bar/deli. Popular attractions Tivoli Gardens and Nyhavn ...
6.2/10 (1,001 reviews)
"The hotel is ok. We had a room to the yard so it was possible to sleep with window open. The hotel does not have wifi. The beds were comfortable"

Reviewed on Jun 8, 2025

Hotel Copenhagen
CABINN Copenhagen

CABINN Copenhagen

3 out of 5
Arni Magnussons Gade 1, Copenhagen
The price is P6,503 per night from Aug 4 to Aug 5
P6,503
P8,129 total
Aug 4 - Aug 5
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 ...
7/10 Good! (5,938 reviews)
"Great location and staff. Room was clean and more affordable than other hotels in the city. Only downside was the lack of facilities in the room (ie no fridge, iron etc)"

Reviewed on Jul 23, 2025

CABINN Copenhagen
Wakeup Copenhagen Borgergade

Wakeup Copenhagen Borgergade

2 out of 5
Borgergade 9, Copenhagen
The price is P7,189 per night from Aug 10 to Aug 11
P7,189
P8,987 total
Aug 10 - Aug 11
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! (3,231 reviews)
"Generally speaking, the hotel is very good. Its location is excellent, it’s modern, and the staff is very friendly. I only have two observations: the rooms are very small and I didn’t like the breakfast.”"

Reviewed on Aug 1, 2025

Wakeup Copenhagen Borgergade
CABINN Metro Hotel

CABINN Metro Hotel

2 out of 5
Arne Jacobsens Allé 2, Copenhagen
The price is P5,058 per night from Aug 10 to Aug 11
P5,058
P6,322 total
Aug 10 - Aug 11
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! (4,101 reviews)
"If you are looking for a relatively inexpensive place to stay for one or a few nights and you are okay with a very small room with only the basic necessities then the CABINN Metro is a solid choice. It general it was clean, comfortable for my two night stay. Pros: Convenient to the rail and metro; ..."

Reviewed on Aug 2, 2025

CABINN Metro Hotel
Tivoli Hotel

Tivoli Hotel

4.5 out of 5
Arni Magnussons Gade 2, Copenhagen
The price is P9,097 per night from Aug 10 to Aug 11
P9,097
P11,371 total
Aug 10 - Aug 11
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! (6,390 reviews)
"Short walk to central station and Tivoli gardens. Great hotel with very helpful staff."

Reviewed on Aug 1, 2025

Tivoli Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Islands Brygge

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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
City Museum

Vesterbro

You might enjoy the restaurants while in Vesterbro. Vega is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Enghave Plads Station or Dybbølsbro Station to see more of the city.

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Amager Vest

If you're spending time in Amager Vest, check out sights like Field's Shopping Centre or Royal Arena and hop on the metro to see more the city at Bella Center Station or Sundby Station.

Amager Vest
Copenhagen which includes modern architecture and a sunset

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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Sydhavnen

You might enjoy the restaurants on your visit to Sydhavnen. Visitors recommend a visit to DieselHouse, and you can get around town on the metro at Sluseholmen Station.

Sydhavnen
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København SV

When in København SV and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Carlsberg Brewery Visitors Centre or Vega and hop on the metro to see more the city at Sluseholmen Station or Ny Ellebjerg Station.

København SV

Islands Brygge