Cheap city break Copenhagen
Copenhagen is hygge culture at its finest: New Nordic restaurants, the colourful Nyhavn harbour, free town Christiania and Tivoli amusement park. One of the happiest cities in the world. Flights from Schiphol in 1 hour 25 minutes, return from approx. €80. Three days including accommodation from approx. €450 per person.
✈️ Plan your trip to Copenhagen →When is the best time to go?
May to September: 15-22 degrees, all cycle routes open, light nights. December is Tivoli Christmas market magic. January and February are dark (8 hours of light) and cold.
The best neighborhoods in Copenhagen
- Indre By Central, Strøget and Nyhavn.
- Vesterbro Hipper, the Meatpacking District, best bars.
- Nørrebro Multicultural, best shawarma, Superkilen park.
- Christianshavn On the water, with the alternative Christiania district.
- Frederiksberg Family-friendly, parks and the zoo.
Top 5 things to do in Copenhagen
- Nyhavn Iconic colourful harbour, free. Boat trip €15.
- Tivoli Gardens The world's 2nd oldest amusement park, €19 entry.
- Christiania Free town with murals and Pusher Street. No photos.
- Smørrebrød at Schønnemann Open Danish sandwiches, €15 each.
- Round Tower (Rundetårn) 17th-century observatory with a view, €5.
Flights + transport from the Netherlands
From Schiphol to Copenhagen (CPH) in 1 hour 25 minutes. KLM, SAS. Metro to center €5 in 15 minutes.
What costs a trip to Copenhagen?
Hostels from €30, mid-range hotels €130 to 200, vacation rentals €150 per night. Food: smørrebrød €15, lunch €20, dinner €30 to 50, beer €7. City bike free with Bycyklen!
Comparable destinations
Find Copenhagen interesting? Check out these cities in the same region:
Plan better with these guides
Practical tips to get more travel value from the same budget:
Frequently asked questions about Copenhagen
When is the best time to visit Copenhagen?
May to September: 15-22 degrees, all cycle routes open, light nights.
Which neighborhood is best to stay in Copenhagen?
Indre By is a good first choice: Central, Strøget and Nyhavn.
How do I get from the Netherlands to Copenhagen?
From Schiphol to Copenhagen (CPH) in 1 hour 25 minutes.
What costs a trip to Copenhagen?
Hostels from €30, mid-range hotels €130 to 200, vacation rentals €150 per night.
🗺️ Where do you want to stay in Copenhagen?
Hotels, vacation rentals and hostels in Copenhagen on the map. Click a pin for live prices and direct booking.
Interactive map from our partner Stay22. Loads only when you click. If you book through a partner we earn a small commission, at no extra cost to you.