by Tomáš Zeman
Relaxed and unhurried, never overplanned.
Hotel Hans - by Brøchner Hotels / Google MapsFrederiksberg
My base in the city. A wine hour in the lobby in the evening, and a nightcap hour before bed.
Åboulevard 29, 1960 Frederiksberg
Christianshavn
On the water at Papirøen, and more a destination than a base. We liked the atmosphere. Hans made more sense for the trip we were taking, which is the only reason we didn't stay.
Vesterbro
A friend's recommendation, and specifically for a drink rather than a night. More polished than Hans.
Tietgensgade 35, 39, 1704 København
Indre By
From the same friend, and again for the ambience of a drink rather than the room. Scandinavian design, and upscale with it.
Niels Brocks Gade 1, 1574 København
Andrea Messina / Google MapsNørrebro
Under 100 kr
For coffee.
Nørrebrogade 62, 2200 København
Erhan Seven / Google MapsNørrebro
100–200 kr
Coffee too, and the best cardamom buns.
Denmark, Guldbergsgade 29, 2200 København
Poulette / Google MapsNørrebro
100–200 kr
Chicken sandwiches, right next door to Pompette. Also from Dua Lipa's Copenhagen guide.
Ralf Metzger / Google MapsNørrebro
300–800 kr
Delicious vegetarian and vegan vegetable-first dishes.
Rantzausgade 44, 2200 København
Nørrebro
200–700 kr · Book ahead
Wood-fired organic pizza and house-cured charcuterie in Nørrebro.
Guldbergsgade 29, 2200 København
Esmée / Google MapsIndre By
1,000+ kr · Book ahead
The one to book for a special night.
Kongens Nytorv 8, 1050 København
Yoshihiro S (yoshi) / Google MapsHumlebæk
The direct train from Nørreport to Humlebæk. Give it most of a day, with lunch overlooking the water.
Gl Strandvej 13, 3050 Humlebæk
Anna Plotkina / Google MapsIndre By
Pay your respects to the legendary Danish designers.
Østerbro
A small bronze mermaid on a rock at the harbour's edge, from the Hans Christian Andersen tale. See her once.
Vera Jansson / Google MapsNørrebro
A slow morning of wandering, coffee and shops. If the mood strikes, one short, easy Donkey Republic bike ride.
Olivier Coulombe / Google MapsChristianshavn
Golden hour along the canals with a glass of wine by the water. Stay for sunset and, with luck, the moon.
Indre By
A hike around the star fort's ramparts.
Gl. Hovedvagt, Kastellet 1, 2100 København
Christian Bosch / Google MapsFreetown Christiania
Bike around the Freetown.
Freetown Christiania, Copenhagen Municipality
Lucas Kostecki / Google MapsNørrebro
100–200 kr
Natural wine on Møllegade, with Poulette's chicken sandwiches right next door. From Dua Lipa's Copenhagen guide.
Vesterbro
A fun place to go out in Kødbyen, the meatpacking district.
Flæsketorvet 81-85, 1711 København
MortenCopenhagen / Google MapsIndre By
Understated, minimal seasonal clothing and ceramics.
Klosterstræde 19, 1157 København
Ramsus Røsensburgers / Google MapsIndre By
Start the vintage crawl here, then wander the streets around Nørreport.
Helsam København City / Google MapsIndre By
Natural food, supplements, drinks, cosmetics and household goods.
The essentials for Copenhagen, from As I Know It.
Two round pins and a ground pin. Type E sockets are common too, so most continental European plugs fit. From the UK, Ireland or North America, bring an adapter.
Free from any phone, in any EU country.
As I Know It suggests
An eSIM is a data plan you install before you fly, so it works the moment you land and there is no queue at an airport SIM counter. Ubigi
Same price as going direct. Checked 6 September 2026.
As I Know It suggests
Airport exchange desks and your own bank’s foreign rate are two of the most expensive ways to pay abroad. A travel card charges the real exchange rate plus a small published fee, and the physical card costs a few dollars to order. Wise
Same price as going direct. Checked 6 September 2026.
As I Know It suggests
Public transport is often cheaper. A booked transfer is worth it with luggage, small children, or a late arrival. Welcome Pickups
Same price as going direct. Checked 6 September 2026.
As I Know It suggests
The gap between checkout and a late train is the worst part of a short trip. Left luggage can be booked online, by the day. Bounce
Same price as going direct. Checked 6 September 2026.
As I Know It suggests
If you already know the big places you want, tickets are worth booking ahead in busy months, and skip-the-line tickets are usually worth it in summer. Compare the price with the attraction’s own site first. Tiqets
Cheaper than going direct. Checked 8 September 2026.
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