Which is the best area to stay in Copenhagen?
A city steeped in history and at the cutting edge of design and fashion, with a booming and innovative food and drink scene and a laid-back attitude to life. It’s a city with a unique vibe, creative heart and shaped by the surrounding waterways. Denmark is often quoted as being the happiest country on earth, and spending time in Copenhagen emphasizes why. An all-year-round destination, where the streets are alive in summer, yet become a festive paradise in winter. An eco-conscious, cycle friendly society, which operates seamlessly, and is the envy of many places around the world.
The best area to stay in Copenhagen is Indre By. It’s the city centre and historic heart, where postcard perfect buildings house cosy bars and restaurants, alongside waterways and grand Scandi architecture. Home to the city’s main shopping districts, which are at the forefront of fashion, and world-famous attractions including one of the oldest theme parks on earth, Tivoli Gardens. It’s a cultural hub with fantastic museums and galleries, stunning parks and many of the city’s popular nightclubs. An area where there is something to do and see for all ages and easy to navigate on foot.
The area boasts great variety – from the 19th century amusement park Tivoli Gardens, the 17th century Kastellet fortresses, ultra-modern architecture along the southern sea border, and the historic canal network around Nyhavn, which is home to 100s of bars and restaurants. Running through the heart of the area is Strøget, the city’s main shopping street, one of the longest pedestrianised streets in Europe and home to 100s of fashion shops and boutiques. The area is covered with cultural attractions, including the Botanical Gardens, National Museum of Denmark, Design Museum and the world famous Little Mermaid Statue, along with many more. 
Copenhagen’s creative beating heart, just north of Indre By over an inner-city lake, and an area which was named as the Coolest Neighbourhood on Earth by Time magazine in recent years. It’s a thriving multicultural hub, full of diverse eateries, boutiques, craft breweries, coffee roasteries, vintage shops and record stores.
Another focal point for Copenhagen’s drinking and dining scene, just east of Indre By and the city’s main train station. It’s an area which has been transformed in recent years and home to a unique former Meat Packing District, which now houses 100s of independent businesses including many eateries, breweries, galleries, bars and coffee roasteries. The area once housed the city’s red-light district, but has now been replaced by 1,000s of artists, families and other creatives.
A beautiful waterside neighbourhood, just south of Indre By, and just a short walk or cycle across one of a number of bridges to the historic centre. The area has a very relaxed vibe, full of beautiful swimming spots, and you can almost forget you’re in the centre of a major capital city. It’s home to the futuristic Opera House and the restaurant Noma, which has won awards for being the World’s Best Restaurant in recent years. It’s also home to Freetown Christiania – one of the most unique communities in Europe.
The area which separates Vesterbro and Nørrebro, to the north-east of Indre By, is slowly becoming an extension of its cool neighbours. With long, peaceful, tree lined boulevards, it’s now also seeing a boom in new cafés, restaurants and bars opening to serve its growing popularity. The city’s zoo is in the neighbourhood’s centre, alongside beautiful parks, with canals and running routes throughout them.
A beachside neighbourhood sitting slap bang between Indre By and the city’s main airport in the south. With long stretches of sandy coastline, this area is a hive of activity in the summer and is the home of a number of cool attractions including a dry ski-slope on top of a power station, a wakeboard cable park, seaside saunas and diving spots, surf schools and kayak and paddleboard rental.
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