How to Find Hotels in Copenhagen, Denmark

Copenhagen is the largest city in Denmark, which is the southernmost Scandinavian country in Europe. This worldly city features dozens of annual festivals, local shops and colorful characters for travelers of all experience levels. Copenhagen's wonderful public transit system, vast tourist attractions and comfortable weather make it a great choice for European travelers.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Know Your Destination

1. Appreciate the cultural influences of the nearby Scandinavian and Northern European countries. These influences make Denmark a popular central point for travelers from countries like Germany and Sweden.
2. Travel to Copenhagen during the spring and fall seasons. While Denmark rarely goes below the freezing mark even in the winter season, travelers will want to enjoy the festivals and outdoor markets during the warmer seasons.

Arrange Transportation

3. Set up your plane tickets through Copenhagen International Airport. Most overseas flights into Denmark come through Copenhagen, including flights from Asia, Europe and North America.
4. Save money by setting up plane tickets through German or Swedish airports. An extensive bus and railway system connects Copenhagen to cities in both of these countries.
5. Take a ferry trip from Scandinavia or Northern Europe to Copenhagen. Whether it is a boat trip from Germany, Ireland, Norway or Sweden, travelers can save some money and take in the beautiful waters surrounding Denmark.
6. Utilize Denmark's extensive regional bus system. With stops in every Danish city and routes between Copenhagen and other regional cities, travelers can find their way around Denmark very easily.

Find Accommodations

7. To book accommodations, contact Wonderful Copenhagen at 011 ([phone] or visit their Web site (see Resources below).
8. Shop around for great hotel deals in Copenhagen. The typical price for hotel rooms in Copenhagen ranges from 60 to 1200 kroner per night.
9. Indulge with a stay at one of Cophenhagen's 5-star hotels. Comparatively speaking, Cophenhagen is one of the cheapest destinations in Europe, and their luxury accommodations are reasonably priced.
10. Consider staying in smaller hotels and hostels. While more heavily trafficked hotels and tourist attractions may be tempting, there is no better way to experience Copenhagen and Denmark than to stay in these family-owned accommodations.

Visit Local Attractions

11. Attend the Copenhagen Summer Festival. Running from the end of July through the beginning of August, visitors and Danish residents can enjoy chamber and classical music.
12. Make time for the Tonder Festival in Copenhagen. This massive folk festival takes place at the end of August and is one of the biggest music festivals in Northern Europe.

Tips & Warnings

• All phone numbers include the United States international prefix "011." When calling internationally outside the United States, substitute that "011" with "00." All country codes are within parentheses and begin with a "+" sign.