Copenhagen

A curated guide to Copenhagen, Denmark: 8 top sights, 8 standout places to eat, where to stay, and a sample itinerary.

What to see

  1. Nyhavn 4.7★ (30,000 reviews) · Tourist attraction
  2. Christiansborg Palace 4.6★ (22,000 reviews) · Tourist attraction
  3. Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek 4.6★ (15,000 reviews) · Tourist attraction
  4. Rosenborg Castle 4.6★ (27,000 reviews) · Tourist attraction
  5. The King's Garden 4.6★ (14,000 reviews) · Tourist attraction
  6. Botanical Garden 4.6★ (7,000 reviews) · Tourist attraction
  7. SMK – Statens Museum for Kunst 4.6★ (6,000 reviews) · Art museum
  8. IKONO Copenhagen 4.6★ (3,000 reviews) · Tourist attraction

Where to eat

  1. The Olive Kitchen & Bar 4.8★ (2,000 reviews) · Restaurant
  2. Next Door Cafe 4.7★ (2,000 reviews) · Cafe
  3. Ø12 Coffee & Eatery 4.7★ (3,000 reviews) · Cafe
  4. Skt. Peders Bageri 4.7★ (2,000 reviews) · Bakery
  5. Coffee Collective Torvehallerne 4.6★ (2,000 reviews) · Coffee shop
  6. Restaurant Tight 4.5★ (3,000 reviews) · Restaurant
  7. Mad & Kaffe 4.5★ (3,000 reviews) · Coffee shop
  8. Paludan Bog & Café 4.5★ (6,000 reviews) · Cafe

Where to drink

  1. Fermentoren 4.6★ (3,000 reviews) · Bar
  2. Taphouse 4.6★ (4,000 reviews) · Bar
  3. Ruby 4.5★ (2,000 reviews) · Cocktail bar
  4. Dexter's 4.9★ (873 reviews) · Cocktail bar
  5. Peders - Craft Beer Bar 4.8★ (816 reviews) · Bar

Where to stay

  1. Hotel D'Angleterre 4.7★ (1,911 reviews) · 5-star hotel
  2. Copenhagen Marriott Hotel 4.4★ (3,540 reviews) · 5-star hotel
  3. Nimb Hotel, an SLH Hotel 4.7★ (1,394 reviews) · 5-star hotel
  4. Manon Les Suites 4.4★ (1,584 reviews) · 5-star hotel
  5. Andersen Hotel 4.6★ (914 reviews) · 4-star hotel

A sample 3-day shape

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Day 3

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Frequently asked

How many days do you need in Copenhagen?

With 22 notable sights and 17 standout eateries, 2–4 days covers the essentials at a relaxed pace.

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