Copenhagen Strand Hotel stands on Havnegade, on the waterfront just beyond the head of Nyhavn, and it gives you one of the best positions in the city for harbour life. The Nyhavn quay with its coloured houses is a short walk away, the canal tour boats leave nearby, and across the water you can see Christianshavn and the Church of Our Saviour. The hotel sits in a historic harbour building and offers a comfortable, traditional stay, with rooms that range from compact to larger harbour-view categories. It is a good base for first-time visitors who want to walk to Amalienborg, Kongens Nytorv, the Royal Danish Playhouse and the old town without using transport, and for couples who want a view of the water. Rates are in the upper-middle range for Copenhagen, and they rise in summer and at Christmas, when Nyhavn market is busy. The area is lively in the evenings, with restaurants and terraces along the quay, so ask about quiet rooms if you want to sleep early. Check the room category, view, breakfast and any extras when you book, because they differ by offer and season.
The setting does most of the work. In the morning you can walk along the water to Nyhavn before the crowds arrive, pick up a pastry and watch the first boats. In the afternoon you can cross the harbour on a harbour bus, and in the evening the quay lights make a lovely promenade. The Royal Danish Playhouse and the Opera House are visible across the water, and the harbour bath at Islands Brygge is a short ride away in summer.
The hotel is practical as well as pretty. Kongens Nytorv with its metro station is about a ten-minute walk, and the old town and Strøget are straight ahead. If you travel with luggage, a taxi from the airport or the metro makes arrival easy. Breakfast and bar service are available, and staff can organise canal tours and restaurant bookings.
Who it suits
Couples, first-time visitors and anyone who wants to wake up near the water and be in the middle of the sights. It is also a good choice in December, when Nyhavn Christmas market is on your doorstep. If you want a boutique design hotel, look at the Kongens Nytorv townhouses in this guide; if you want something quieter and cheaper, consider Christianshavn or the Lakes.
Why stay here
- ✓Harbourfront location on Havnegade
- ✓Walk to Nyhavn
- ✓Harbour views from some rooms
- ✓Walk to Amalienborg
- ✓Walk to Kongens Nytorv metro
- ✓Canal tours nearby
- ✓Restaurants along the quay
- ✓Breakfast available
Good questions
Where is Copenhagen Strand Hotel?+
On Havnegade, on the waterfront just beyond Nyhavn.
Is it near the canal tours?+
Yes, canal tour boats leave from nearby, and Nyhavn is a short walk.
Is it noisy?+
The quay is lively in the evenings, so ask for a quieter room if you are a light sleeper.
