Where to stay in Aarhus?
City centre, waterfront or the outskirts
Short answer
Many hotels are in central Aarhus, close to the City Hall, the Music Hall, ARoS and Central Station, a few minutes from the airport bus and the harbour. Along the water there are hotels on Aarhus Bay near the beach and Marselisborg Woods, at the Marselisborg marina and by the Aarhus Å canal. Further out, hotels in Skejby in north Aarhus have easy access to the light rail, and Viby lies not far from the centre. The region also offers holiday homes, campsites, hostels, inns and bed and breakfast.
Why
- Central hotels are a few minutes from the station and the harbour.
- Hotels by the bay are close to beach and woods.
- Skejby is linked to the centre by light rail.
Details
In the region you can also stay in inns, holiday homes by the coast and nature stays such as tree houses.
Tip
If you arrive by car, look at hotels outside the centre with on-site parking or easy access from the main roads.
What may differ
Prices and free rooms vary with the season, so check with each hotel.
Common misconception
Many think all Aarhus hotels are far from the water.
What actually happens
Several hotels lie on Aarhus Bay, at the marina or by the Aarhus Å canal.
People also ask
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Sources
- VisitAarhus: Hotels and innsChecked at:
- VisitAarhus: Accommodation in the Aarhus regionChecked 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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