{"id":250020,"date":"2022-09-01T08:00:08","date_gmt":"2022-09-01T12:00:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nomadicmatt.com\/?p=250020"},"modified":"2025-05-23T09:47:51","modified_gmt":"2025-05-23T13:47:51","slug":"best-hostels-copenhagen","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nomadicmatt.com\/travel-blogs\/best-hostels-copenhagen\/","title":{"rendered":"The 6 Best Hostels in Copenhagen"},"content":{"rendered":"

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I love Copenhagen<\/a>. I\u2019ve been to the city dozens of times and never tire of it. From the stunning, colorful waterfront houses of Nyhavn to ultra-hip N\u00f8rrebro to the counterculture of Christiania, the lively Danish capital wins me over every time.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s modern and sophisticated yet charming, boasting a vibrant nightlife and plenty of activities to keep you entertained (be sure to explore the canals and spend some time having fun at Tivoli Gardens, the local amusement park).<\/p>\n

But the city is also pricey, ranking in the top ten most expensive cities on the continent. That’s why many travelers skip visiting entirely (or limit their stay to just a couple of days).<\/p>\n

Fortunately, Copenhagen is home to a range of affordable hostels to help you keep your budget intact as you explore. I’ve been visiting Copenhagen for a decade and have stayed in dozens of places. Here is my list of the hostels in Copenhagen that I like the most. If you don’t want to read the longer list below, the following hostels are the best in each category:<\/p>\n

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\nBest Hostel for Budget Travelers<\/strong>:\n<\/div>\n
\nGenerator<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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\nBest Hostel for Community<\/strong>:\n<\/div>\n
\nGlobalhagen<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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\nBest Hostel for Solo Female Travelers<\/strong>:\n<\/div>\n
\nSteel House<\/a> or Next House<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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\nBest Hostel for Privacy<\/strong>:\n<\/div>\n
\nWoodah Boutique Hostel<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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\nBest Overall Hostel<\/strong>:\n<\/div>\n
\nSteel House<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Want the specifics of each hostel? Here\u2019s my breakdown of the best hostels in Copenhagen and why I love them:<\/p>\n

1. Generator<\/a><\/h3>\n

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\nPart of a chain of hostels all over Europe, Generator locations are consistently solid. The outlet in Copenhagen happens to be especially fantastic. Smack in the center of the city, it has a large common room, known as the \u201cchill-out area,\u201d as well as a p\u00e9tanque (bocce) court, a shuffleboard center, a huge outdoor terrace, and an in-house bar and caf\u00e9. There’s no kitchen here, however, so be prepared to eat out during your stay. <\/p>\n

The dorms are clean and the beds are comfy and have their own plugs and lights (though no privacy curtain). One thing to be mindful of is that Copenhagen gets a lot of sunlight in the summer and the rooms don’t have blackout curtains. Bring a sleeping mask if that’s an issue for you. Additionally, there are small lockers under each bed as well so you can keep your valuables safe and secure as well (they only fit smaller bags though). The hostel has family rooms and female-only dorms too.<\/p>\n

Generator at a glance:<\/strong><\/p>\n