--- title: "Copenhagen" description: "Independent hotel guides, travel articles, and travel videos for Copenhagen." canonical: "https://www.indietravelguides.com/en/destinations/copenhagen" locale: "en" --- # Copenhagen Primary place hint: Copenhagen ## Breadcrumbs [Europe](https://www.indietravelguides.com/en/destinations/europe) > [Denmark](https://www.indietravelguides.com/en/destinations/denmark) > [Copenhagen](https://www.indietravelguides.com/en/destinations/copenhagen) ## Hotel Guides - [Secretplaces](https://www.secretplaces.com/denmark/hovedstaden/copenhagen/best-boutique-hotels-holiday-homes) (secretplaces.com) Secretplaces is a curated accommodation site focused on small, stylish and authentic places to stay. This page appears to present boutique hotels, B&Bs and guest houses in Copenhagen, with examples including Hotel SP34, Manon Les Suites, Skovshoved Hotel and Zoku Copenhagen. ## Travel Guides And Blogs - [Lonely Planet](https://www.lonelyplanet.com/destinations/denmark/copenhagen) (lonelyplanet.com) Lonely Planet is a major travel-publishing brand offering professionally edited destination guides, articles, guidebooks, and trip-planning services. Its Copenhagen guide provides a well-rounded introduction to bike paths, historic palaces, canals, Nordic cuisine, top attractions, and local tips. - [Nomadic Matt](https://www.nomadicmatt.com/travel-guides/denmark-travel-tips/copenhagen/) (nomadicmatt.com) Nomadic Matt is a long-running budget-travel advice site focused on practical ways to travel cheaper and longer. Its Copenhagen budget guide is practical for weighing things to do, costs, money-saving tips, accommodation, and essential trip-planning basics. - [The Travel Bunny](https://www.the-travel-bunny.com/copenhagen-travel-guide/) (the-travel-bunny.com) The Travel Bunny is a budget and slow-travel blog created by Europe-based travel expert Mirela Letailleur. Her Copenhagen travel guide is a helpful first-time visitor resource, balancing historic sites, modern attractions, and lesser-known places. - [Dan Flying Solo](https://www.danflyingsolo.com/weekend-in-copenhagen-city-break/) (danflyingsolo.com) Dan Flying Solo is Daniel James Clarke's travel blog and photography site, focused on visual destination guides, stories, and offbeat travel. His Copenhagen itinerary gives a clear two- or three-day city-break structure, pairing practical timing with things to do over a weekend. - [Wander Her Way](https://www.wanderherway.com/where-to-stay-in-copenhagen/) (wanderherway.com) Wander Her Way is Denise B. Cruz's solo female travel and travel-business site, with practical money-aware planning content. Her Copenhagen accommodation guide is useful for choosing where to stay, with neighborhood options and budget-conscious lodging choices. - [ViaTravelers](https://viatravelers.com/destinations/copenhagen/) (viatravelers.com) ViaTravelers is a travel media and planning site combining destination guides with structured comparison and itinerary-planning tools. Its Copenhagen guide offers broad planning value by covering Tivoli Gardens, Nyhavn, Torvehallerne, cycling, design, architecture, history, and sustainability. - [Trekaroo](https://blog.trekaroo.com/top-10-things-to-do-in-copenhagen-with-kids/) (blog.trekaroo.com) Trekaroo is a family travel community and planning resource built around parent-to-parent advice, guides, reviews, and itineraries. Its Copenhagen family guide is helpful for planning with kids, collecting more than 20 activity ideas including Nyhavn and Tivoli Gardens. - [Tales of a Backpacker](https://talesofabackpacker.com/copenhagen-food-guide-what-to-eat-in-copenhagen-denmark/) (talesofabackpacker.com) Tales of a Backpacker is a solo female backpacking and budget-travel blog by Claire Sturzaker. Her Copenhagen food guide gives a practical look at Danish dishes to try through local restaurants and markets. - [Goats On The Road](https://www.goatsontheroad.com/food-in-copenhagen/) (goatsontheroad.com) Goats On The Road is a travel guide site and travel-lifestyle business resource by Nick and Dariece. Their Copenhagen food article is a useful primer on ten Danish dishes to try, with added context on drinks and food-related tours. - [Inside The Travel Lab](https://www.insidethetravellab.com/48-hours-copenhagen/) (insidethetravellab.com) Inside The Travel Lab is a journalism-led online travel magazine founded by Dr. Abigail King. Her 48-hour Copenhagen guide provides a concise weekend framework for organizing a short visit to the city. - [Finding the Universe](https://www.findingtheuniverse.com/a-self-guided-tour-of-copenhagen/) (findingtheuniverse.com) Finding the Universe is a travel and photography blog by Laurence and Jessica Norah. Their self-guided Copenhagen walking tour advice is helpful for exploring the city independently with practical tips and route-oriented guidance. - [Earth Trekkers](https://www.earthtrekkers.com/making-best-layover-in-copenhagen/) (earthtrekkers.com) Earth Trekkers is a family adventure travel site focused on detailed destination guides and itineraries. Its Copenhagen layover guide is practical for turning a short stop into a city visit, including Kongens Nytorv access and lunch in Nyhavn. - [The Broke Backpacker](https://www.thebrokebackpacker.com/copenhagen-itinerary/) (thebrokebackpacker.com) The Broke Backpacker is an adventure and budget-travel site for backpackers, budget travelers, and digital nomads. Its Copenhagen itinerary supports broader city planning with a budget-travel lens and attention to lesser-known places. - [Travel Off Path](https://www.traveloffpath.com/copenhagen-budget-travel-guide/) (traveloffpath.com) Travel Off Path is an independent travel news publication covering tourism developments, travel rules, and destination trends. Its Copenhagen budget guide is useful for cost-aware planning, covering hostels, cheap restaurants, free attractions, and a daily spending frame. - [Practical Wanderlust](https://practicalwanderlust.com/castles-in-copenhagen/) (practicalwanderlust.com) Practical Wanderlust is a responsible budget travel blog and podcast by Lia and Jeremy. Their Copenhagen castles article gives practical structure to a self-guided day trip to Frederiksborg and Kronborg as a lower-cost alternative to group tours. ## Travel Videos - [Attaché](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nMGrL8NazOw) (youtube.com) Attaché is a YouTube travel channel hosted by Alex Hunter, exploring cities through food, culture, and history. This Copenhagen travel guide video gives a thoughtful city overview through food, local people, public transport, guest segments, and general impressions. - [Gabriel Traveler](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3PzdMsTc8nM) (youtube.com) Gabriel Traveler is a YouTube travel channel by Gabriel Morris, focused on travel adventures and practical destination information. This travel video follows one day exploring Copenhagen, offering a clear city tour of Denmark's capital. - [AlexTravels](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vdHj6O6YUtM) (youtube.com) AlexTravels is a YouTube travel channel by Alex, featuring cinematic travel vlogs, Europe guides, and city tips. This itinerary video is helpful for a compact Copenhagen trip, covering a 48-hour guide with 20 things to do across landmarks, food stops, shopping areas, gardens, and viewpoints. - [Wolters World](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=li3GYCPv8lo) (youtube.com) Wolters World is a YouTube travel channel focused on first-hand destination advice and travel expectations. This video gives a practical traveler-focused view of Copenhagen by discussing five things visitors may love and hate, including museums, restaurants, high prices, and cycling culture. - [Rick Steves' Europe](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v57JVVD6-ag) (youtube.com) Rick Steves' Europe is a YouTube travel channel hosted by Rick Steves, focused on European destinations. This guide video explores Copenhagen's Christiania and Christianshavn, with useful context on Christiania's 1971 origins, current residents, and alternative community identity. - [Rick Steves' Europe](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H_yt8rUTp6Y) (youtube.com) Rick Steves' Europe is a YouTube travel channel hosted by Rick Steves, focused on European destinations. This travel video gives a concise Copenhagen overview through royal family landmarks, Danish underground resistance history, the Little Mermaid, and wider city values. - [Rick Steves' Europe](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BoGxpTnng5g) (youtube.com) Rick Steves' Europe is a YouTube travel channel hosted by Rick Steves, focused on European destinations. This guide video follows a Copenhagen canal boat cruise, making it a good visual introduction to historic canals, waterfront buildings, the harbor front, the Little Mermaid, and modern Danish architecture. - [Rick Steves' Europe](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MLdsi0fLnak) (youtube.com) Rick Steves' Europe is a YouTube travel channel hosted by Rick Steves, focused on European destinations. This short travel video focuses on Copenhagen's Nyhavn, giving a helpful look at its colorful canal setting and public scene shared by locals and tourists. - [Rick Steves' Europe](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y5zGFUsdfJ4) (youtube.com) Rick Steves' Europe is a YouTube travel channel focused on European destinations, hosted by travel author Rick Steves. This video covers a Copenhagen visit to King's Garden and Rosenborg Castle, with useful royal history and treasures associated with Christian IV. - [Rick Steves' Europe](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EJKiEMjuqUU) (youtube.com) Rick Steves' Europe is a YouTube travel channel focused on European destinations, hosted by travel author Rick Steves. This travel video looks at Tivoli Gardens in Copenhagen, offering a lively overview of the amusement park's rides, restaurants, games, music, and day-to-night atmosphere. - [Rick Steves' Europe](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=crFUS_eMmKY) (youtube.com) Rick Steves' Europe is a YouTube travel channel focused on European destinations, hosted by travel author Rick Steves. This guide video introduces Copenhagen's Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek, making it useful for viewers interested in the Wintergarden and its ancient Mediterranean, French, and Danish art collections. - [Gabriel Traveler](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BEaczWzBHJw) (youtube.com) Gabriel Traveler is a YouTube travel channel by Gabriel Morris, who documents travel experiences and practical information from around the world. This walking travel video visits Copenhagen's Nyhavn area, giving a focused look at the New Harbor named in the title and description.