How many hotels are there in Copenhagen?
More than a third of Danish hotel rooms are in the city.
Short answer
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. That is more than a third of all such rooms in Denmark, where the national figure was 68,569. On average 75 % of the rooms in the city were in use in 2025, against 61 % for the whole country. Guests spent 10,782,282 nights at hotels and holiday resorts in the city in 2025.
Why
- Copenhagen has a large share of Danish hotel rooms.
- Rooms are fuller in the city than in the rest of the country.
- Foreign guests make up most of the nights in the city.
Details
Of the 10,782,282 hotel and holiday resort nights in the city in 2025, 6,581,827 were spent by guests from abroad.
Tip
With three out of four rooms in use on average, book early for summer weekends and big events.
What may differ
The count covers places in the official statistics; very small places to stay may not be included.
Common misconception
Copenhagen hotels are mostly empty outside summer.
What actually happens
Across 2025 as a whole, 75 % of the rooms in the city were in use.
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Sources
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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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.