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Copenhagen Downtown Hostel

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8.2
Fabulous
13324 Total Reviews
Perfect Location
Superb Staff
Excellent Cleanliness

Hostelworld says

Copenhagen Downtown Hostel is the perfect backpacker place to stay and winner of several Hoscar awards; whether you want to experience a party atmosphere or simply a peaceful night's sleep. The central location in the historic city centre, close to Tivoli Gardens and all the sights and sounds of the city, is a great base to meet an international crowd and to enjoy the colourful and social design hostel. They can also help you explore the city with walking tours, bike rentals and staff tips and recommendations for the best places to see and go. Guests say it's a great value and enjoy the extra facilities such as games room, chill out area, hairdryers and the awesome onsite bar with the best happy hour in town!

Property Description

Thanks to Hostelworld reviewers Copenhagen Downtown Hostel has been awarded as the most popular Hostel in Copenhagen and as one of the top 10 Worldwide Extra Large Hostel in the 2020 Hoscars! We also pride ourselves with winning the Hoscar awards in 2012, 2014, and 2015 for being the best hostel in Denmark and 2016, 2017 and 2020 for being the most popular Hostel in Copenhagen. We thank every single guest and we promise to keep it up.

Our award-winning hostel has a 24-hour reception, a spacious party lounge and bar open until 5 am every single night. We also have an edgy venue for live music and parties along with daily events such as beer pong, cocktail night, solo travelers night and much more. Our lovely Downunder bar is also newly refurbished with the cosy cinema and chill out area, perfect for relaxing and meeting your fellow travellers. We also have welcoming outdoor area overlooking the street.

We have one of the cheapest bars in town, located right here in our lounge area and offering a great value Happy Hour every night.
We also have laundry facilities (for a small fee), free Wi-Fi & a small kitchenette where you can store your and heat your food.

We are centrally located in Copenhagen's historic old town, with the district dating back centuries but only one minute to the main shopping district. Our location is outstanding for local hotspots, with it's bustling nightlife, the longest pedestrianized shopping street in the world, fusion restaurants, the famous Tivoli Gardens, and the harbor beach. If you'd like some more culture, we are just next to Denmark's best museums, galleries, and theatres.
Our location means we have all public transport links on our doorstep; you are within easy reach of everything that the city and the rest of Denmark have to offer.

We offer a cozy yet cool atmosphere, proudly showing a Scandinavian retro design and a friendly, relaxed vibe. Our trendy lounge provides the ideal surroundings to party, enjoy a cold beer or socialize and meet other guests. Our bar offers breakfast for an unbeatable price and tempting foods during the rest of the day.

We also have Free Walking tours 3 days a week.It's so easy when the tour picks up right here in the lounge! You can take the morning tour at 10.40 right are breakfast!

We have 83 rooms, to suit every budget. There are private rooms for single, twin or double occupancy or shared dormitories for 4-to-12 people plus female-only dorms and our new capsules!

All of our private rooms feature ensuite bathrooms and all dorms have shared bathrooms that are newly renovated. All rooms have individual power sockets, personal reading lights, and mirrors, and most dorms have sinks and hairdryers. You are welcome to use the dedicated lockers under your bed, all dorms have them - you can bring a padlock or buy one in reception. Before and after check-in and out you can rent large lockers in our luggage room (small fee)

All private rooms overlook the Vandkunsten square with a water fountain from 1910, an urban gem.

Did you know that guests from more than 40 countries stay with us every month? So, come along to our warm home and welcoming staff!

Reviews & Ratings

8.2
Fabulous
13324 Total Reviews
  • Security
    8.4
  • Location
    9.4
  • Staff
    8.5
  • Atmosphere
    8.3
  • Cleanliness
    7.5
  • Value for Money
    8
  • Facilities
    7.3

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Latest Reviews

3.4
Rating
Mar 14, 2024
The property is infested with bed bugs! I was bitten the first night and when I saw them, I recorded a video and showed to the manager and the helpdesk, requesting checkout because I didn’t wanna stay there but I still had 2 days stay. At that time, they promised to refund my stay and do my laundry for free, which they did. However, ever since I left Copenhagen, the property has ghosted me! They don’t reply on their emails and their phone number is not reachable and directs to their email address. So, I ha
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Female, 25-30
9.1
Superb
Mar 10, 2024
The check in was just ok. No information about the hostel, the activities was given. It was a very cold check in. The room was very good, I got the capsule bed and it was amazing. Very comfortable so I would definitely recommend. I sent an email to the recepcion and they never replied to me, I also sent one at the app they use for the code etc, it was READ but never replied as well… which I find a bit weird. Also the room got super loud at night, people were talking like they were alone..
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Female, 25-30
4.9
Rating
Mar 07, 2024
1 toilet,So many people (all customers from same floor )to share one toilet and shower room and it far away from room 2 kitchen , no have 3 luggage, you have pay for luggage lockers (no matter how long time ) , there is no free 4 room , dark and small , not warm
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Female, 18-24

Facilities

  • Free

    • Linen Included
    • Free City Maps
    • Free WiFi
    • Free Internet Access
    • Free City Tour
  • General

    • Security Lockers
    • Common Room
    • Elevator
    • Bicycle Parking
    • Meeting Rooms
    • Adaptors
    • Hot Showers
    • Dishwasher
    • Fridge/Freezer
    • Utensils
    • Dryer
    • Outdoor Terrace
    • Reading Light
    • Hair Dryers
    • Iron / Ironing Board
    • Microwave
    • Washing Machine
    • Towels Not Included
  • Services

    • Internet access
    • Laundry Facilities
    • Bicycle Hire
    • Towels for hire
    • Luggage Storage
    • 24 Hour Reception
    • Tours/Travel Desk
    • 24 Hour Security
    • Housekeeping
    • Express check-in / out
    • Late check-out
  • Food & Drink

    • Bar
    • Meals Available
    • Cafe
    • Tea & Coffee Making Facilities
  • Entertainment

    • Nightclub
    • Board Games
    • Games Room
    • Pool Table
    • Foosball
    • Wi-Fi

Awards

2020

6th, Worldwide Extra Large Hostel

2020

1st, Most Popular Hostels Copenhagen

2018

1st, Most Popular Hostels Copenhagen

2017

1st, Most Popular Hostels Copenhagen

2016

1st, Most Popular Hostels Copenhagen

2015

1st, Country Winners Denmark

2015

1st, Most Popular Hostels Copenhagen

2014

1st, Country Winners Denmark

2012

1st, Country Winners Denmark

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Copenhagen Downtown Hostel says

I think what puts us ahead of the rest is that we're the real backpackers' in town, made by travellers for travellers. We want you to experience the real Denmark, its people, its humor and its personality. I believe that this place is the expression of a hostel how should be all around the world - full of magic, activities, livable common areas and crazy people that give this place an enjoyable and fun atmosphere. The common area features a Scandinavian retro design with recycled wooden floors from old Copenhagen apartments used for the tables and benches, plus a lot of bright colors, wall maps, and other design features to make the area warm and welcoming. There's lots to do in this area but I definitely recommend visitng Christiania - the Freetown - a unique place occupied/squatted in 1971 and now a community, where people live and chill out. Furthermore, the place has grown with bars, cafés, restaurants, concert places, art and has its own very peculiar atmosphere. If noticed in advance, we can provide all kinds of food/drinks for special needs, such as gluten-free bread. Lactose free milk (soya drink) is always in stock.

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