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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Go Hotel Ansgar

Go Hotel Ansgar

3 out of 5
Colbjornsensgade 29, Copenhagen
The price is P7,322 per night from Sep 7 to Sep 8
P7,322
P9,153 total
Sep 7 - Sep 8
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Copenhagen. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
"Boris the night clerk was the best!"

Reviewed on Aug 11, 2025

Go Hotel Ansgar
Scandic Kødbyen

Scandic Kødbyen

4 out of 5
Skelbaekgade 3a, Copenhagen
The price is P9,922 per night from Sep 8 to Sep 9
P9,922
P12,402 total
Sep 8 - Sep 9
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in Copenhagen. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
"Near train station"

Reviewed on Aug 12, 2025

Scandic Kødbyen
CABINN Copenhagen

CABINN Copenhagen

3 out of 5
Arni Magnussons Gade 1, Copenhagen
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is P5,128 per night from Aug 31 to Sep 1
P5,128
P6,410 total
Aug 31 - Sep 1
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! (6,046 reviews)
Good location and economical
"We were upgraded to a bigger room which had an upper bunk as well as a double bed, even so room was very small. Bathroom was tiny and the shortest shower flooded the bathroom and water spilled into the bedroom. The room was clean and adequate for our purposes. It was in a good location, close to ..."

Reviewed on Aug 10, 2025

CABINN Copenhagen
Wakeup Copenhagen Borgergade

Wakeup Copenhagen Borgergade

2 out of 5
Borgergade 9, Copenhagen
The price is P6,731 per night from Sep 7 to Sep 8
P6,731
P8,413 total
Sep 7 - Sep 8
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! (3,286 reviews)
"Everything was clean and neat. Everything worked. Great location."

Reviewed on Aug 11, 2025

Wakeup Copenhagen Borgergade
Comfort Hotel Copenhagen Airport

Comfort Hotel Copenhagen Airport

3 out of 5
Ellehammersvej 18, Kastrup, Copenhagen
The price is P10,577 per night from Sep 7 to Sep 8
P10,577
P13,221 total
Sep 7 - Sep 8
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! (5,702 reviews)
"Close to the airport"

Reviewed on Aug 13, 2025

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Tivoli Hotel

Tivoli Hotel

4.5 out of 5
Arni Magnussons Gade 2, Copenhagen
The price is P9,102 per night from Sep 7 to Sep 8
P9,102
P11,378 total
Sep 7 - Sep 8
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! (6,367 reviews)
"Great hotel, really friendly and very welcoming team. Really enjoyed our stay. A short walk to Tivoli Gardens and all the delights Copenhagen has to offer. Would highly recommend."

Reviewed on Aug 12, 2025

Tivoli Hotel
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Meatpacking District