How many hostel nights are there in Denmark?
Most hostel nights are in Copenhagen.
Short answer
Hostels in Denmark had 2,713,163 overnight stays in 2025, slightly fewer than the 2,747,790 in 2024. The City of Copenhagen alone had 1,902,218 hostel nights in 2025, about 70 % of the national total. Foreign guests stayed 1,687,388 hostel nights in 2025, up from 1,530,325 in 2024. In Copenhagen 1,529,022 of the hostel nights were by foreign guests.
Why
- Copenhagen dominates the hostel market.
- Foreign guests make up most hostel nights.
- Foreign hostel nights grew while the total fell slightly.
Details
Hotels had 21,021,189 nights in 2025, so hostels are a much smaller part of the market.
Tip
With most hostel nights in Copenhagen, book a Copenhagen hostel early for summer dates.
What may differ
The figures cover hostels in the official statistics and can be revised later.
Common misconception
Hostels in Denmark are mainly used by Danish school classes.
What actually happens
In 2025 foreign guests stayed more hostel nights than Danish guests.
People also ask
- What is Danhostel?
- How many hotel nights are there in Denmark per year?
- How many hotels are there in Copenhagen?
Sources
This answer is for reference only. Prices, rules and booking terms change, so check with the place you book and the official sources.
AccommodationRelated questions
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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.