How do hotel stars work in Denmark?
One European system, five star levels.
Short answer
Denmark uses the Hotelstars Union system, a common European hotel classification with shared criteria and procedures. In Denmark the work is handled by HORESTA and VisitDenmark, and a hotel does not have to be a HORESTA member to be classified. The criteria for 2025–2030 contain 239 numbered criteria, and a hotel gets 1 to 5 stars depending on the points it reaches and the minimum criteria it meets. A classified hotel receives a control visit about every two years.
Why
- The same criteria apply across the member countries.
- Each star level has its own minimum points and mandatory criteria.
- Control visits keep the rating up to date.
Details
Hotels, inns, other places to stay and conference venues in Denmark, Greenland and the Faroe Islands can all apply for classification.
Tip
Search for a hotel on hotelstars.eu to see whether its stars come from an official classification.
What may differ
The criteria are revised every five years, so the requirements for a given star level can change after 2030.
Common misconception
Stars on a booking site always mean an official Danish rating.
What actually happens
Official stars come from the Hotelstars Union classification; booking sites may use their own scores.
People also ask
- What does Superior mean for a hotel?
- How many points does a 5-star hotel need?
- How many hotels are there in Denmark?
Sources
- HORESTA: Star classificationChecked at:
- Hotelstars Union: Catalogue of criteria 2025-2030Checked at:
- Hotelstars Union: Standardised hotel classification in EuropeChecked at:
This answer is for reference only. Prices, rules and booking terms change, so check with the place you book and the official sources.
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