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COPENHAGEN FOR VARIOUS NEEDS & TASTES |
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Copenhagen for budget travellers |
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Hostels, Budget Hotels & Camping
Although the costs of staying in Copenhagen can be relatively high, the city offers quite a few alternatives for budget/young travellers.
Unexpensive hotels can be found not only far from the city centre, as it usually is the case (and young globetrotters will surely find Copenhagen Airport Hostel to be one of the cosiest hostels they ever seen), but also in the district around the main railway station. |
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Mind well that picking a central location makes it easy to lower the travel costs around in the city, and for airport transfer. Choosing an accommodation with a kitchenette, like i.e. in Hotel Ascot, and being able to prepare own meals is another way of cutting down the budget.
A price for a bed in a shared bedroom starts at approx. 20-25 euro. The superbly located, 5-star hostel Danhostel Copenhagen City, which is Europe's biggest city hostel with over 1,000 beds – charges 27 euro (200 DKK) for a bed in a shared room. The interiors and furnishing here has been specially designed by Danish design firm GUBI.
Would you prefer your own room, count with a cost of 450-500 DKK per night; for instance in Absalon Annex (from 450 DKK incl. breakfast) or in Hotel Copenhagen (450-490 DKK).
The Absalon Camping (15 min by train to central Copenhagen) is open all year; other campings in the surroundings of the city are open during summer season only.
Food & drink
Ethnic food - Indian, Greek, Turkish - tends to cost less; The restaurant Golden Prag near Rosenborg has become famous for its cheap, big, delicious portions; so as long as you do not think having a Czech beer in Denmark is an extravagance, settle for it.
Food-stand’s falafels and kebabs are obviously an option, too. There is no need to buy mineral water – a tap-water is safe and tasty; ask also for it while ordering a meal. Paying you bill in bars and restaurants, remember that the service is already included in the price, so tipping will not be so necessary. Save a coin here, too.
Among cheap bars, Andy’s Bar and Bo-bi Bar can be mentioned as those where a drink/beer is served for an equivalent of 2 euros. Bodegas with cheap drinks will be found mostly in districts like Amager, Nørrebro, and Kødbyen. The latest is a former meat distribution district behind the main railway station, and offers a vibrant combination of art life, bodegas and restaurants.
Keep in mind though that budget bars, restaurants or shops sometimes do not take credit cards (or take only Danish ones).
 Getting around budget-wise
The cheapest and fastest way of getting around in the centre is by bike. Pick up a
free City Bike (20 DKK in deposit); if you find its quality or restrictions (City Bikes should be used only within certain area of the city) not satisfactory, hire a bike, preferably somewhere in Nørrebro.
Public transportation will be cheapest if you buy a monthly card (for three zones), or a tourist card (Copenhagen Card), when you plan a shorter visit.
A klippekort (10 coupons) is also a good option.
Shopping
Annual sales are held at the end of season – the Christmas sale begins on January 2. Check also flea-markets,and again,
Nørrebro or small boutiques and vintage shops in and around Studiestræde.
Saving money on attractions
A couple of Copenhagen’s museums can be visited for free: National Gallery of Denmark (Statens Museum for Kunst), and National museum (Nationalmuseum). There will be though a fee for temporary exhibition. Wednesday is the day when many museums and galleries do not charge for admission; Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek has free admission on Sundays. In October, during Gallery Night, thousands of Copenhagen cultural institutions open their doors to the public for free.
Free admission is of course to Christiania, do not miss this second biggest attraction in Copenhagen!
The International Student Identity Card, ISIC, as well as IYTC which provide discounts on sights, accommodations, food and transportation, are widely accepted in Copenhagen. |
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