Accommodation: hotels, summer houses and camping
Hotels and hostels in the cities, the Danish summer house by the sea, campsites and glamping: how to choose an area, what the price includes and when to book for summer and Christmas.
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How many days a year can you rent out your home in Denmark?
You may let your whole full-time home to holiday guests for up to 30 days per calendar year.
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Which hotels are at Copenhagen Airport?
Two hotels stand right by Terminal 3 at Copenhagen Airport: Clarion Hotel Copenhagen Airport and Comfort Hotel.
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Which area should I stay in when visiting Copenhagen for the first time?
On a first visit the city centre is the easiest base, because most of the top attractions are within walking distance and the area is small enough to explore on foot or by bike.
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Is wild camping allowed in Denmark?
Denmark has no general right to wild camp.
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Are shelters free to use in Denmark?
Shelters and primitive overnight sites on state land are free to use, both for sleeping and for sitting around the fire.
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Can you sleep in your car or campervan by the road in Denmark?
A motorhome or campervan follows the same rules as other motor vehicles where it is parked.
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Can you live in your summer house all year in Denmark?
A summer house may not be used for overnight stays from 1 November to the end of February, apart from short holiday stays.
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Can Germans buy a summer house in Denmark?
As EU citizens, Germans can usually buy a year-round home in Denmark without permission, but only if the property is not a summer house.
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How many summer houses are there in Denmark?
Denmark has about 220,000 summer houses, counted in 2024.
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Do hotels in Copenhagen have air conditioning?
Not all of them.
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How many hotels are there in Copenhagen?
In 2025 the statistical area Byen København (City of Copenhagen) had up to 121 hotels and holiday resorts, with up to 24,914 rooms and 51,240 beds.
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How many hotels are there in Denmark?
In June 2026 the official accommodation statistics counted 650 hotels in Denmark, with 60,814 rooms and 126,826 beds.
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Where can a school class or group stay overnight in Copenhagen?
Hostels with group and school camp offers are a common option for classes visiting Copenhagen.
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Do you need a permit or registration to rent out your home to tourists in Denmark?
A private person who lets a home to holiday guests on a non-commercial basis needs no permit, as long as the yearly day limits are kept.
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How much can you earn tax-free renting out your home in Denmark in 2026?
For short-term rental of a home or room you live in (under 4 months), the tax-free allowance in 2026 is 35,100 kr.
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What are the Airbnb rules in Copenhagen?
In Copenhagen you may let your whole home for holiday purposes for up to 30 days per calendar year, or up to 70 days if the rental goes through an intermediary such as Airbnb.