12 Best Cheap Hotels Copenhagen Under $150 for 2026

Modern budget hotel exterior in a European city — Copenhagen has affordable hotels under $150 in central locations, mostly micro-room hotels and budget chains — Cheap hotels in Copenhagen under $150 (≈1,000 DKK/night) cluster around Wakeup, Cabinn, Steel House and Citizen M — micro-rooms with strong central locations.

Cheap hotels Copenhagen — finding genuinely budget-friendly accommodation in one of Europe’s most expensive cities is hard, but possible. Below $150 per night (roughly 1,000 DKK) you have a real choice of 12 chain and design-budget hotels in central Copenhagen, plus another 8 hostels and budget guesthouses. Most are micro-rooms (12-16 m²) with smart Scandinavian design, free Wi-Fi, central locations and shared bathroom options. This guide reviews 12 cheap hotels in Copenhagen for 2026 — the legitimate budget alternatives to the 4-5-star options — with current prices, locations, signature features and honest assessment of value.

Cheap Hotels Copenhagen at a Glance

Hotel	From price (DKK)	Best for
Wakeup Copenhagen Carsten Niebuhrs Gade	900	Solo travellers, near Central Station
Wakeup Copenhagen Borgergade	950	Near Kongens Nytorv
Cabinn City	799	Cheapest central hotel; basic
Cabinn Express	750	Frederiksberg, near Forum metro
Cabinn Metro	850	Ørestad, 5-min Metro to centre
Citizen M Copenhagen	1,100	Tech-forward design budget
Steel House Copenhagen	850	Hostel-hotel hybrid; rooftop pool
Generator Copenhagen	700–900	Hostel-hotel; Indre By location
Tivoli Hotel Mid-Range	1,400	Family-budget
Hotel Ansgar	1,200	Vesterbro old-style
Andersen Hotel Standard	1,200	Vesterbro design boutique
Comfort Hotel Vesterbro	950	Choice Hotels chain reliable

Top 12 Cheap Hotels Copenhagen — Reviewed for 2026

1. Wakeup Copenhagen Carsten Niebuhrs Gade — Best Overall Value

Small modern tidy hotel room — Copenhagen budget hotels feature efficient micro-rooms with smart vertical-storage design — Wakeup Copenhagen rooms start at 12 m² but use clever vertical storage and modular furniture by Kim Utzon — proper Scandinavian small-space design.

Wakeup Copenhagen has two locations; the Carsten Niebuhrs Gade location is 5 minutes walk from Central Station. 510 rooms designed by Kim Utzon (son of Sydney Opera House architect Jørn Utzon) — smart use of vertical space, custom Scandinavian-design furniture, free Wi-Fi, in-room safes, 24-hour reception. Rooms are 12 m² minimum but feel larger than they look due to the design.

Price: 900 DKK/night for a Standard Wakeup Heaven (interior view) room. Best for: Solo travellers, budget couples, business travellers on per-diem. Watch for: Some rooms are interior-view only — pay 100 DKK more for a window view.

2. Wakeup Copenhagen Borgergade — Better Location

The newer Wakeup is on Borgergade, a 6-minute walk from Kongens Nytorv. Same design and amenities as Carsten Niebuhrs but in a quieter Indre By location. 498 rooms across 3 categories. Best for visitors prioritising walking distance to Strøget and Nyhavn over Central Station.

Price: 950 DKK/night Standard. Best for: First-time visitors who want a central location at budget price.

3. Cabinn City — Cheapest Central Hotel

Twin bed hotel room — Copenhagen budget twins are popular for sharing solo travellers and budget couples, often 1,200–1,800 DKK/night — Twin and double rooms at Copenhagen budget hotels typically cost 1,000–1,500 DKK/night for 2 — cheaper per person than singles for couples or sharing solo travellers.

Simple hotel breakfast buffet with continental options — Copenhagen budget hotel breakfasts are extra (usually 95–155 DKK) but generous — Copenhagen budget hotel breakfasts are typically extra at 95–155 DKK per person — solid Danish-Scandinavian buffet with cheese, ham, pastries, eggs and rye bread.

Cabinn City on Mitchellsgade is genuinely the cheapest central hotel in Copenhagen. 352 rooms inspired by cruise-ship cabin design — Cabinn rooms are 8-10 m² with bunk beds, mini-bathroom and tiny desk. The breakfast is good (75 DKK extra). 3 minutes walk to Central Station; 5 minutes to Tivoli.

Price: 799 DKK/night Standard double. Best for: One-night stopovers, very tight budgets. Watch for: Rooms are genuinely small. Not for stays longer than 2 nights.

4. Cabinn Express — Frederiksberg Budget

Cabinn Express on Helgolandsgade is in Frederiksberg, 5 minutes from Forum Metro and 8 minutes from the city centre via Metro. 89 rooms, similar cabin design to Cabinn City. Slightly cheaper than the central location at 750 DKK/night.

Price: 750 DKK/night. Best for: Budget travellers happy with Metro access over walking distance.

5. Cabinn Metro — Ørestad Connectivity

Cabinn Metro on Arne Jacobsens Allé is in Ørestad, the southern Copenhagen district 5 minutes by Metro to Kongens Nytorv. Newer building (2008), bigger rooms (15 m²), 600 rooms total. The Metro M1 to the centre runs every 3-4 minutes 24 hours a day.

Price: 850 DKK/night. Best for: Multi-day stays where Metro convenience beats walking distance.

6. Citizen M Copenhagen — Design Budget

Modern hotel reception counter — Copenhagen budget hotels offer 24-hour reception, key-card entry and self-check-in kiosks at most chains — Copenhagen budget hotels (Wakeup, Steel House, Cabinn) all have 24-hour reception and self-check-in kiosks; some boutique budget hotels close reception 23:00–06:00.

Citizen M Copenhagen is part of the Dutch design-budget chain. 240 rooms with massive windows, in-room iPad controls (lighting, blinds, TV, room service), 24-hour communal lounge with free coffee and snacks, plus the famous Citizen M designer-pillow loyalty programme. Located in Nordhavn, 4 stops north on the Metro M3 from Kongens Nytorv.

Price: 1,100 DKK/night Standard XL. Best for: Tech-savvy travellers, design lovers on a budget, anyone who values communal spaces.

7. Steel House Copenhagen — Hostel-Hotel Hybrid

Hostel hotel lounge with social atmosphere — Generator and Steel House combine hostel-style lounges with private rooms — Hybrid hostel-hotel chains (Generator Copenhagen, Steel House) offer private rooms from 700 DKK with shared lounge, kitchen and rooftop pool.

Steel House Copenhagen opened in 2017 as a hybrid hostel-hotel — 254 rooms total including private rooms, family rooms and traditional hostel dorms. The signature feature is the heated rooftop swimming pool with panoramic city views. Free communal lounge, gym, kitchen, and the ground-floor bar/cafe Steel House serves Mediterranean dinners.

Price: 850 DKK/night for a private double; 350 DKK for a hostel bed. Best for: Solo travellers wanting hostel social vibe with private-room privacy. Location: Herholdtsgade 6, 5 minutes walk from Central Station and Tivoli.

8. Generator Copenhagen — Indre By Hostel-Hotel

Generator Copenhagen on Adelgade is the design-hostel chain’s Copenhagen outlet. 116 private rooms, dorms from 4 to 12 beds, sociable lounge bar, ground-floor café. Direct view of Rosenborg Castle. The Friday and Saturday-night DJ events make this the only nightlife-active budget hotel in Copenhagen.

Price: 700-900 DKK/night for a private double; 250 DKK for a hostel bed. Best for: Young travellers, hostel-curious budget couples, anyone who wants nightlife in their hotel building.

9. Tivoli Hotel — Best Family-Budget

Tivoli Hotel is technically mid-range but its lowest room rate (1,400 DKK) puts it within the cheap-hotels budget for families. 425 rooms; Copenhagen’s biggest indoor pool (110 m²); indoor playground; free children’s breakfast buffet; pet-friendly. 5 min walk to Central Station, 8 min to Tivoli (note: not in Tivoli; the name is misleading).

Price: 1,400 DKK/night for a family room (4 people). Best for: Families with children under 12. See our Copenhagen with kids guide.

10. Hotel Ansgar — Vesterbro Old-Style

Hotel Ansgar on Colbjørnsensgade is a traditional 4-star Vesterbro hotel near Central Station, 84 rooms in a 1903 building. Solid old-fashioned hotel — wood-panelled lobby, breakfast buffet, no-frills service. The cheapest “old-style” Copenhagen hotel that isn’t a chain.

Price: 1,200 DKK/night Standard double. Best for: Budget travellers who prefer older buildings to chain hotels.

11. Andersen Hotel Standard Room — Boutique-Budget Hybrid

Andersen Hotel is a Brøchner Hotels boutique design hotel in Vesterbro that just barely fits the cheap-hotels category at its lowest rate. 70 rooms with custom Scandinavian-design furniture and themed décor (each room is themed on a Hans Christian Andersen fairy tale). Free wine hour 5-6 pm.

Price: 1,200 DKK/night Standard. Best for: Design-curious travellers who want boutique-quality at near-chain prices.

12. Comfort Hotel Vesterbro — Reliable Choice

Comfort Hotel Vesterbro on Vesterbrogade is a Choice Hotels chain. 244 rooms, conference space, indoor pool, restaurant, 24-hour reception. Reliable but unmemorable — the “easy choice” for visitors who want a known brand at a budget price.

Price: 950 DKK/night Standard. Best for: Choice Hotels loyalty members, business travellers prioritising consistency.

Cheap Hotels Copenhagen by Type of Traveller

Cheap Hotels Copenhagen for Solo Travellers

Traveler with suitcase in hotel hallway — Copenhagen budget hotels suit solo travellers, students and short-stay business visitors — Copenhagen budget hotels work best for short stays (1-3 nights), solo travellers and students. For longer stays at the same price, Airbnb or hostels are usually better value.

Wakeup Copenhagen: 12 m² single rooms with smart design.
Generator Copenhagen: Private singles + sociable lounge.
Steel House Copenhagen: Communal lounge + private rooms; rooftop pool.
Citizen M Copenhagen: 24-hour communal area perfect for solo work-then-drink evenings.

Cheap Hotels Copenhagen for Couples

Wakeup Copenhagen Borgergade: 12 m² doubles with window view 1,000 DKK.
Cabinn City: Cheapest cabin doubles 799 DKK (small but central).
Andersen Hotel: Themed rooms, free wine hour.
Citizen M Copenhagen: Tech-forward, large bed, panoramic windows.

Cheap Hotels Copenhagen for Families

Tivoli Hotel: Indoor pool, indoor playground, free kids’ buffet.
Steel House Copenhagen Family Suite: Family rooms + rooftop pool.
Citizen M Copenhagen Family Floor: Multiple family-room configurations.
Cabinn Metro: Slightly larger cabins; works for families of 3.

Cheap Hotels Copenhagen for Business Travellers

Comfort Hotel Vesterbro: Choice Hotels brand, reliable.
Wakeup Copenhagen: 24-hour reception, fast Wi-Fi, in-room desks.
Citizen M Copenhagen: Best Wi-Fi and tech-equipped rooms.
Tivoli Hotel: Conference space, business-traveller-friendly amenities.

Cheap Hotels Copenhagen Booking Tips

European train station area — many Copenhagen cheap hotels cluster near Central Station for transport convenience — Best central-station-area budget hotels: Wakeup Copenhagen Carsten Niebuhrs Gade, Cabinn City, Tivoli Hotel — all within 5 min walk of Central Station and Tivoli.

Book direct via the chain website — Wakeup, Cabinn, Citizen M, and Comfort all match Booking.com prices and offer 5-10% direct-booking bonuses.
Aim for Sunday-Tuesday weekday stays — 20-30% cheaper than Friday-Saturday.
Avoid the Roskilde Festival weeks (late June) — prices spike sharply.
Book 2-3 months ahead for May–September; 1-2 weeks for off-season.
Skip in-hotel breakfast — bakery breakfast across the street is 50 DKK; hotel buffet is 95-155 DKK.
Consider hostels with private rooms — Generator and Steel House private rooms are sometimes cheaper than chain hotel doubles.
Book transport with the room — Copenhagen Card 48-hour adult is 559 DKK and includes airport metro + all city transport.
Walk where possible — Wakeup, Cabinn and Generator are all within 15 minutes walk of Tivoli.

Cheap Hotels Copenhagen Amenities Reality Check

Hotel coffee area with travelers — Copenhagen budget hotels include free 24-hour coffee, tea, and basic breakfast counters — Free 24-hour coffee, tea and water are standard at most Copenhagen budget hotels — the basic Scandinavian hospitality minimum.

What to expect (and not expect) at sub-1,000 DKK Copenhagen hotels:

Amenity	Standard at cheap hotels?
Free Wi-Fi	Yes, universal
24-hour reception	Most chains; smaller hotels close 23:00–06:00
Free toiletries	Basic shampoo + soap; not Aesop
Hairdryer	Yes, in-room
TV	Yes, but smaller (32-43 inches)
Air conditioning	Newer hotels yes; older hotels rarely
Heated bathroom floor	No
Mini-bar	Sometimes; usually replaced by free water carafe
Coffee/tea in room	Usually free in lobby; not in-room
Iron and ironing board	On request at reception
Bath tub	Rare; usually shower-only
Gym/spa	Steel House yes; most others no
Bicycle hire	Many; usually 50 DKK/day
Laundry service	Often, at extra cost
Pet-friendly	Tivoli Hotel yes; most others no

Hostels and Other Sub-$100 Options

For travellers below the $150 threshold, Copenhagen has several quality hostels:

Generator Copenhagen: 250 DKK/dorm bed, private rooms 700+
Steel House Copenhagen: 350 DKK/dorm bed, private rooms 850+
CPH Downtown Hostel: 200 DKK/dorm bed; Vesterbro
Urban House Copenhagen by MEININGER: 220 DKK/dorm bed
Danhostel Copenhagen City: 280 DKK/dorm bed; family rooms; HI Hostel chain
Copenhagen Backpackers: 250 DKK/dorm bed, very social
Sleep In Heaven: 200 DKK/dorm bed; Vesterbro classic

For more on hostels, see the Best Hostels Copenhagen guide (coming soon).

Cheap Hotels Copenhagen vs Airbnb

For stays of 4+ nights, Airbnb is often cheaper than budget hotels in Copenhagen — particularly for groups and families. Typical Airbnb prices:

Studio apartment in Vesterbro: 700-900 DKK/night
1-bedroom apartment in Indre By: 900-1,300 DKK/night
2-bedroom apartment central: 1,400-1,800 DKK/night
3-bedroom apartment central: 2,000-2,800 DKK/night

Airbnb in Copenhagen is heavily regulated — Danish law limits hosts to 70 days/year for full-apartment rentals. Verify the listing has a current registration before booking.

Money-Saving Tips for Visiting Copenhagen on a Budget

City bike rental in Europe — most Copenhagen budget hotels offer free or 50 DKK/day guest bicycles, the city's preferred transport mode — Free or low-cost guest bicycles are nearly universal at Copenhagen budget hotels — Wakeup, Cabinn, Steel House, Citizen M all have rental fleets at 50 DKK/day.

Buy the Copenhagen Card — 87 attractions + all public transport. See review.
Use free attractions — National Museum (always free), Glyptotek free Tuesdays, Christiansborg Tower (free). See free things guide.
Eat from supermarkets and bakeries — Netto, Føtex and Irma have hot food counters at 35-65 DKK per meal.
Picnic in the parks — picnics allowed in Kongens Have, Frederiksberg Have, Søndermarken.
Tap water is free everywhere — Copenhagen tap water is among Europe’s cleanest.
Walk the Inner Harbour route from Nyhavn to the Little Mermaid — free.
Use the harbour buses 991/992/993 with your transport pass — best free city tour.
Book bike rental from the hotel at 50 DKK/day rather than 80-100 DKK from rental shops.

Cheap Hotels Copenhagen FAQs

What is the cheapest hotel in Copenhagen?

Cabinn City at Mitchellsgade — from 799 DKK/night for a Standard double. The cabin-style 8-10 m² rooms are the smallest in central Copenhagen but the location (3 min from Central Station, 5 min from Tivoli) is unbeatable for the price.

Are cheap hotels in Copenhagen safe?

Yes — Copenhagen is one of Europe’s safest cities, and budget hotels operate to the same safety standards as 5-stars. Standard precautions: keep valuables in the room safe, lock doors when away, normal urban awareness.

Are cheap hotels in Copenhagen far from the city centre?

No — most cheap hotels in Copenhagen are within 15 minutes walk of central attractions. Wakeup Carsten Niebuhrs, Cabinn City and Tivoli Hotel are all 5-10 minutes from Tivoli. Even the airport-area cheap options (Cabinn Metro) are 5 minutes by Metro to the centre.

Should I book cheap hotels in Copenhagen direct or via Booking.com?

Direct via the chain websites (Wakeup.dk, Cabinn.com, Citizen M.com). Cheap hotels are price-matched on Booking.com but direct bookings get free upgrades, late checkout, and bonus loyalty points.

Are cheap hotel breakfasts in Copenhagen worth it?

Mostly no — at 95-155 DKK per person, hotel breakfast is the most expensive meal of the day. A bakery breakfast across the street is 50 DKK. Save the breakfast budget for a sit-down dinner.

Can I find cheap hotels in Copenhagen during peak season?

Difficult but possible. June-August prices rise 30-50%; book 60+ days ahead. Cabinn City and Generator Copenhagen tend to have the best peak-season pricing among central budget options.

Is Cabinn or Wakeup cheaper?

Cabinn is genuinely cheaper (from 799 DKK vs 900 DKK) but rooms are noticeably smaller. Wakeup offers better-designed micro-rooms with vertical storage. Both are excellent budget chains; pick based on which has availability for your dates.

Are there sub-500 DKK hotels in Copenhagen?

No — sub-500 DKK accommodation in Copenhagen exists only in hostels (dorm beds 200-350 DKK) or far-suburb Airbnb shares. Even the cheapest central hotel (Cabinn) is 799 DKK/night.

Where to stay in Copenhagen — broader strategy.
Best Hotels in Copenhagen — top 30 across all tiers.
Best Luxury Hotels Copenhagen — 5-star alternatives.
Copenhagen Card review — pairs well with cheap hotels.
Copenhagen travel tips — broader budget guidance.
Free things to do Copenhagen.
Copenhagen transportation — using transport with budget stays.
Copenhagen with kids — Tivoli Hotel family option.
Best time to visit Copenhagen — for seasonal pricing.

The Verdict on Cheap Hotels Copenhagen

Copenhagen is genuinely possible on a budget. Cabinn City at 799 DKK/night, Wakeup Copenhagen at 900-950, Generator and Steel House at 700-900, and Citizen M at 1,100 cover the entire sub-1,500 DKK range with central locations and reliable amenities. Book direct, choose Sunday-Tuesday for the best rates, skip the in-hotel breakfast, and combine with a Copenhagen Card to make Copenhagen surprisingly affordable for a capital usually ranked among Europe’s most expensive. Solo travellers should look at Wakeup or Cabinn; couples at Wakeup or Citizen M; families at Tivoli Hotel; and design-curious budget travellers at Steel House or Andersen Hotel.