Vesterbro is the place for the Copenhagen hip to hang out. At once a little grungy yet undeniably cool, expect to find street art, happening cocktails bars, innovative restaurants, trendy cafes, art galleries and boutique stores mostly set in converted warehouse spaces once home to the old 'meatpacking' industry. With its buzzy streets and central location, this is a great Copenhagen location if you want to be right in the thick of it all. The best hotels in Vesterbro are equally on-trend with exciting modern design and many have noteworthy bars and restaurants. Our hotel experts have scoured the area to bring you a collection of their top picks with options to suit most tastes and budgets. So, why not browse through our list to start planning your next city break?
For city style
- Absalon Hotel is a stylish hotel with chic colourful and contemporary rooms featuring Designers Guild Design. A trendy bar is the ideal place to wind up for an evening cocktail. A hip city base.
- Andersen Hotel is a crisp modern hotel. Rooms and suites have light wooden floors, splashes of pink, and contemporary furnishings. With spa treatments and funky designer spaces, this is a hip spot for trendy travellers.
- Copenhagen Island Hotel is a huge waterfront hotel offering slick service and contemporary style. Rooms are uniformly designed with floor to ceiling windows, modern art and whitewashed walls. There's a small sauna and gym, plus bikes to rent. Pick this property for a convenient yet stylish base.
For great value
- Urban House is a lively hostel with a sociable bar, cool workspace and even a tattoo parlour! Rooms vary from "shoebox" for singles to dorms. All are simple in style with minimal furnishings and stripped wooden floors. Ideal for groups or those on a budget.
- Wakeup offers slick contemporary accommodation at very appealing rates. Rooms vary in size and sleeping arrangement but the simple design with whitewashed walls, dark floors, and lots of natural light is uniform throughout. A perfect choice for those who want a central city crashpad and not much more.
For the spa
- Guldsmeden Axel is a fabulously stylish spot with a Balinese theme. Beautiful white rooms and suites feature pale woods, Persian rugs, teak four posters, and the best have private balconies. However, the luxurious rooftop spa which uses organic products is the real lure.
For an eco-hotel
- 66 Guldsmeden is another boutique eco option. Here, luxurious rooms feature four-poster beds, cosy feather duvets and ornate Persian carpets. Indulgent breakfasts are an entirely organic affair. A guilt-free stay in the city's coolest neighbourhood.
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