The Most Beautiful Hotels in Copenhagen

For a Tropical Escape: Manon Les Suites

Behind an understated glass façade beside The Lakes, Manon Les Suites hides one of Copenhagen's most unexpected interiors — a five-story atrium filled with greenery, suspended fish-shaped lamps and a Bali-inspired indoor pool at its center. The 87 suites lean into raw, tactile materials: dark stone, exposed concrete, kitchenettes and organic bath products. It's less a hotel than a mood, and one that has nothing in common with the Nordic minimalism most visitors expect from the city.

For Old-World Grandeur: Hotel d'Angleterre

Overlooking Kongens Nytorv since 1755, Hotel d'Angleterre is Copenhagen's grande dame — a neoclassical landmark that has hosted royalty, explorers and the occasional Nazi occupier over nearly three centuries. Chandeliers, gilded suites and the city's first champagne bar sit alongside a Michelin-starred restaurant, making this the choice for travelers who want the full weight of Copenhagen's history behind their stay.

For Playful, Irreverent Design: 25hours Hotel Paper Island and Indre By

Copenhagen is one of the few cities to hold two 25hours properties, and each takes the brand's irreverent spirit in a different direction. 25hours Hotel Paper Island, set on the newly revitalized Papirøen, channels the feeling of a Scandinavian summer cottage into a genuinely urban setting — slanting timber-and-concrete architecture, a harbor-themed reception, and rooms that mix bold color with nautical touches, five minutes on foot from Nyhavn.

In the historic center, 25hours Hotel Indre By occupies a 19th-century former porcelain factory and university building between the Round Tower and Kobmagergade, reworked with Martin Brudnizki Design Studio into a playful, book-filled world of typewriter nooks, a vinyl listening room and a cheeky, art-and-science-inspired charm. Both properties reward travelers drawn to design with a sense of humor — Paper Island for its quieter, water-facing setting, Indre By for being planted directly in the middle of everything.

For Understated Scandinavian Design: Hotel Sanders

Just steps from Nyhavn, Hotel Sanders is the work of former ballerina Anne-Marie Sander, and it shows — the interiors move with the same discipline and warmth as her former craft. A glass-roofed garden room and a genuinely restful color palette make this one of the city's most photographed interiors for good reason.

For an Artistic, Bohemian Mood: Coco Hotel

In the Vesterbro district, Coco Hotel trades grandeur for personality: an art-driven interior, a healthy breakfast program, a cozy bar and an interior garden built for slowing down. It's a good fit for travelers who want design without formality.

For a Quiet, Eco-Minded Retreat: Bryggen Guldsmeden

Across the harbor in Islands Brygge, Bryggen Guldsmeden occupies a former shoe-sole factory reworked into an eco-certified retreat with a Bali-style courtyard pool, sauna and steam room. It's set apart from the tourist center, in a neighborhood locals actually use for swimming and sunbathing along the waterfront — a good choice for travelers who want Copenhagen's design sensibility without its density.

For Harbor Views and Quiet Grandeur: Villa Copenhagen

Set beside Central Station, Villa Copenhagen occupies a grand early-20th-century building reimagined with a heated rooftop pool, a spa and interiors that balance historic bones with a lighter, more contemporary hand. It's a hotel built for travelers who want a sense of occasion without theatricality.