👨‍👩‍👧‍👦Families and quad rooms: how to accommodate 2+2 without extra beds

✨ What is a family/quad room — and why is it more important than ‘just another fold-out bed’?

Family accommodation in Copenhagen is not about ‘squeezing a bed in somewhere’. Family/quad usually refers to layouts where four sleeping places are provided from the outset: a double bed + bunk beds, two twin beds + a sofa bed, or apartments with a separate bedroom and living room. The main thing is not to put up extra beds (rollaways), which take up space and spoil your sleep.

A working idea for families of 2+2:

• for 2–4 nights — family rooms/quads are suitable;
• for 5–7 nights — an aparthotel with a kitchen and access to a laundry is almost always the best option: less fuss, fewer restaurant bills, and a clear routine for children.

🧭 When is an aparthotel more advantageous, and when is a classic hotel better?

• Choose an aparthotel (Zoku/Adina/STAY) if: you are staying for 4–7 nights, you want to cook breakfast (and some dinners), you need space in the evening, you have laundry (children's clothes/sports/weather).
• Choose a family/quad room in a hotel if: you are staying for 2-3 nights, have a busy schedule, need a breakfast buffet and a central location near the metro, and don't plan on cooking.
• Shoulder season (April, September–October) is ideal for families: moderate prices, long days, fewer crowds. In November, weekdays before the Christmas weekends are also quiet.

🏨 Address cards: kitchen, laundry, metro — as needed

Zoku Copenhagen (Amager/Islands Brygge)

• Format: ‘loft micro-apartments’: living area + full mini-kitchen (stove, refrigerator, dishes), transforming table, ‘hidden’ bed on a podium.
• Families: convenient for 2+1, for 2+2 — see more categories/connect or two lofts nearby; check max. accommodation by type.
• Laundry: usually self-service in the building/complex.
• Location: Amager/Islands Brygge; landmark to M1/M2 station — ~7–12 min walk.
• Strength: ‘live like a local’ — kitchen, long table, shared coworking space and cosy common areas.

Adina Apartment Hotel Copenhagen (Østerbro/North Harbour)

• Format: studios, 1–2-bedroom apartments with kitchen (stove, oven/microwave, dishwasher).
• Families: 2+2 comfortably in 1-bedroom + sofa bed, even better — 2-bedroom.
• Laundry: often in the apartment (washing machine/dryer) or laundry room on the floor.
• Location: closer to Østerport/Nordhavn, ~8–12 min to M3/S-train.
• Bonuses: quieter than the very centre; embankments and parks nearby.

STAY Copenhagen / STAY Seaport (Islands Brygge / Nordhavn)

• Format: large apartments (lofts, 1-3 bedrooms) with full kitchens; lots of air and light.
• Families: best for a week: 2+2 free, can be divided into sleeping/quiet areas.
• Laundry: in the apartments or on each floor (check the specific building).
• Location: Islands Brygge (M1) or Nordhavn/Orientkaj (M4), usually 6–12 minutes on foot.
• Bonuses: embankments, playgrounds, and always space for prams.

⚠️ Important note: cots/high chairs are available in aparthotels, but must be booked in advance and are limited in number. Always indicate the age of your children when booking, as this will determine the type of room and the price of breakfast.

🧩Family accommodation selector (2+2)

💶 How much does a 2+2 family cost (seasonal guidelines)

These are planning ranges — to understand the order of numbers (DKK/night, ‘total’ per room/apartment).

• Family room (quad) in a hotel: winter/weekdays ~1,400–2,100, shoulder season ~1,700–2,600, summer/weekends ~2,600–4,000+
• Apartment hotel 1-bedroom (sofa bed) / 2-bedroom: winter/weekdays ~1,600–2,400 / 2,200–3,200, shoulder season ~2,000–3,000 / 2,800–3,800, summer/weekend 20–40% higher.
• Breakfast: hotel — included/extra charge; apartment — we usually cook ourselves (saving £200–400+ per day).

🧩Family budget calculator (4–7 nights)

🍼 Details that can ruin your sleep (and your budget) — check in advance

• Cot/high chair: often free or for a nominal fee, but upon request and subject to availability — specify the child's age/weight.
• Layout: if the children are of different ages, it is better to have 1 bedroom + a sofa bed (parents in the bedroom = peace and quiet) rather than 2 double beds in one room.
• Breakfast: hotels often offer discounts/free breakfast for children under N years old. Compare ‘package with breakfast’ vs ‘cooking in the apartment’.
• Laundry logistics: in apartments — either in the room or on the floor; take a few capsules of powder.
• Pram/scooter: ask about a storage room/corner in the lobby and charging/storage (if the scooter is electric).
• Quiet: ask for the courtyard/floor above, as it is noisy near the canals and in Nyhavn on Fridays and Saturdays.

🧩Checklist for a family of 2+2

🗓 How many days and when to go (for 2+2)

• 4–5 nights, April/September–October (shoulder season): the perfect balance. Choose an apartment hotel near the underground — breakfast at home, two dinners ‘in a pot’, laundry once.
• 6–7 nights, June/August (if there are no alternatives): book in advance; a reasonable compromise is STAY/Adina in a quiet area + evening walks to the centre.
• November (1–15), weekdays: reasonable prices; a programme of ‘museums-cafes + swimming pool/sauna’ and early breakfasts at home — children get less tired.