We have lived in Copenhagen for four years now. Because of that we know the neighborhoods well and we can offer some candid advice on where to stay from two guys who are not from here. We aren’t even Danish – so can objectively look at the city to make recommendations on where to find the ultimate Copenhagen Airbnb for your trip.
Heck, we’ve been doing it for years! We’ve helped friends and family visiting Copenhagen find Airbnbs and we’ve obviously had to find our very own apartments. We even looked at what seemed like hundreds of Copenhagen apartments until we found the one that we purchased near Central Station.
Copenhagen is our home, so we know it well yet we aren’t from here, so we look at it from a foreign perspective. That’s why we are confident that we’ve developed a list of the best Copenhagen Airbnb rentals.
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The Best Time to Book a Copenhagen Airbnb
Asking “when is the best time to visit Copenhagen?” is a loaded questions. The city takes on a new life with the change of every season and the only thing that rings true is you won’t be let down or at a lack of things to do.
For a detailed understanding of what to expect from month to month, we suggest reading our post on The Best Time of Year to Visit Copenhagen.
For the purposes of finding an Airbnb in Copenhagen, seasonality will definitely play a role in pricing and supply.
Airbnb pricing is dynamic, which means it changes with demand. Whether you realize it or not, this is also true for hotels and traditional lodging. The cheaper months for any type of housing will be January through March and the most expensive time for Copenhagen lodging is the period from June to September. Prices rise and fall with European tourist season.
The shoulder season (spring and fall) will be the cheapest and you’ll find another slight rise in the Christmas season, but not as much as the summer peaks.
Airbnb pricing also includes taxes, service charges and sometimes cleaning fees. Hotels add on the first two as well, so you’re probably used to seeing a final payment higher than the advertised price, but it’s worth explaining.
How We Picked Our Top Copenhagen Airbnb Properties
A lot went into our list and we are happy to do the research and clicking around in order to make you Copenhagen trip planning easier.
We prioritize a few things when we picked each home:
First, we narrowed our list to properties with recent reviews and a long history of renting in Copenhagen. Any red flags in these reviews and we immediately moved on to other listings.
Secondly, we put a focus on superhosts or Airbnb hosts that have a history of hosting and aren’t the occasional user. Some people rent their property 3 weeks a year when they travel and that’s all. These are hosts with a more professional outlook to your stay at their property.
Next we considered the area in which these rentals are located. There’s a huge inventory of Copenhagen Airbnb homes, but if you’re traveling 20 minutes each way to see the attractions in the city center – it’s not worth booking.
Lastly we considered the most important thing – would we book this home for our mothers. If we couldn’t quickly say yes, then it didn’t make our list.
The 15 Best Copenhagen Airbnbs
We’ve broken the city down to five “zones” that we recommend. We’ll show you 3 properties in each zone for a grand list of 15 properties. If you’re planning in a hurry and just want a quick top 5, here are our top picks in each zone of the city:
- The Best Copenhagen Airbnb Near Kongens Nytorv
- The Best Copenhagen Airbnb Near City Hall
- The Best Copenhagen Airbnb Near in Christianshavn
- The Best Airbnb Copenhagen Near Central Station
- The Best Copenhagen Airbnb in Nørrebro
1. LUXURY APARTMENT IN THE CENTRE OF THE CITY
- Neighborhood: Kongens Nytorv
- Sleeps: 8
- Bedrooms: 3
- Superhost: Yes
- Type: Apartment
- Beds: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Price (at publishing): $145
RECENT REVIEW: “Great place – we had a fantastic family holiday and loved being smack in the middle of Wonderful Copenhagen. Everything is only 2 mins. walk away from the door step. This apartment has smart and fancy New York style glass walls separating the 3 bedrooms and two great marble bathrooms. We would surely recommend this place for a great stay in Copenhagen.”
WHY WE LOVE IT
This place oozes luxury in a perfectly understated Scandinavian design and it’s HUGE. It’s footsteps away from all sightseeing spots in Copenhagen and directly on the famous shopping street at Nikolai Plads. It’s almost impossible to find an apartment with two bathrooms in Copenhagen, let alone a tub. This is a rare gem!
2. MODERNIZED 18TH CENTURY DUPLEX APARTMENT
- Neighborhood: Kongens Nytorv
- Sleeps: 2 (with 2 additional air mattresses)
- Bedrooms: 1
- Superhost: No
- Type: Apartment
- Beds: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Price (at publishing): $145
RECENT REVIEW: “Marias apartment is in a perfect location totally downtown Copenhagen. The apartment is beautiful, cozy and perfect equipped. We had a great time and will book it again when we visit Copenhagen again.”
WHY WE LOVE IT
This apartment has lots of natural light (important in Copenhagen) and is on the two uppermost floors of the building. That’s a big plus if you’re not familiar with Danish homes! It’s also super cozy and in a fantastic area of the city (Beyonce stayed nearby) restaurants, bars and attractions steps away.
3. SPACIOUS APARTMENT NEAR NYHAVN CANAL
- Neighborhood: Kongens Nytorv
- Sleeps: 8
- Bedrooms: 3
- Superhost: Yes
- Type: Apartment
- Beds: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Price (at publishing): $145
RECENT REVIEW: “Great location and service. He offered us to do a later check out which was perfect now that everything in the city is closed due to the pandemic. The location was perfect for us – in the centre of Copenhagen close to both shops, supermarkets and the metro. We highly recommend this apartment for both families and businesses purposes.”
WHY WE LOVE IT
This place oozes luxury in a perfectly understated Scandinavian design and it’s HUGE. It’s footsteps away from all sightseeing spots in Copenhagen and directly on the famous shopping street at Nikolai Plads. It’s almost impossible to find an apartment with two bathrooms in Copenhagen, let alone a tub. This is a rare gem!
4. HIDDEN GEM IN THE LATIN QUARTER
- Neighborhood: City Hall
- Sleeps: 4
- Bedrooms: 1
- Superhost: Yes
- Type: Apartment
- Beds: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Price (at publishing): $408
RECENT REVIEW: “Nick’s place was fantastic. Great location, walking distance to everything you need. Very stylish and a great place for a couple to stay. Great interior decor with nice open floor plan. Check in was smooth and easy. I recommend this place to all!”
WHY WE LOVE IT
We LOVE the street this home is on and you will too. It’s super close to everything and there are quirky coffee shops and delicious New Nordic restaurants on the same block. It’s perfect for couple, a family with two kids or a pair of couples visiting Copenhagen.
5. COZY AND CLEAN CENTRAL APARTMENT
- Neighborhood: City Hall
- Sleeps: 3
- Bedrooms: 2
- Superhost: Yes
- Type: Apartment
- Beds: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Price (at publishing): $262
RECENT REVIEW: “Linda’s home was an incredible. It felt like our Copenhagen home away from home. We loved the location and how cozy we felt. Thank you so much!”
WHY WE LOVE IT
This home is cozy and decorated in a sleek Scandinavian style. The open floor plan is perfect for a Copenhagen getaway and so is the style. The completely modern interior is perfect for staying in a historic older building in Copenhagen’s center.
6. BRIGHT APARTMENT NEAR EVERYTHING
- Neighborhood: City Hall
- Sleeps: 4
- Bedrooms: 1
- Superhost: Yes
- Type: Apartment
- Beds: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Price (at publishing): $149
RECENT REVIEW: “Kenneth’s place exceeded our expectations. It was a perfect size for four of us, extremely comfortable beds, great location, beautiful artwork and thoughtful touches of decor, and was overall a great stay. Kenneth made sure to give us thorough and extremely direct directions on how check in and check out worked. Thanks again for a great stay! We would recommend to anyone coming to the beautiful city of Copenhagen!”
WHY WE LOVE IT
This apartment has a lot of natural light, great use of space and it’s near everything downtown. Incredible value for the area and it’s got a recently renovated interior in an old historic building.
7. HIDDEN GEM: 1719 TOWNHOUSE IN CHRISTIANSHAVN
- Neighborhood: Christianshavn
- Sleeps: 4
- Bedrooms: 1
- Superhost: Yes
- Type: Townhouse
- Beds: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Price (at publishing): $138
RECENT REVIEW: “A fabulous location and charming and cozy house in a private courtyard…a great place from which to make excursions to any place in the city. such a unique and special place!”
WHY WE LOVE IT
You don’t find places like this on Airbnb Copenhagen – it’s truly one of a kind!!! It’s a historic structure that’s completely modernized but still retains the charm of exposed beams and those early 18th century features. It’s impossible to find a three-floor, single home in Copenhagen proper. If this is available, BOOK IT! Just look at the photos and imagine staying here!
8. NORDIC STYLE LOFT APARTMENT IN CHRISTIANSHAVN
- Neighborhood: Christianshavn
- Sleeps: 3
- Bedrooms: 1
- Superhost: Yes
- Type: Lofted Apartment
- Beds: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Price (at publishing): $243
RECENT REVIEW: “Fabulous little spot. Cozy. Beautiful kitchen with everything you need. Close to the Metro for easy travel. Jacob is quick to respond and extremely helpful. Would definitely stay here again.”
WHY WE LOVE IT
The Christianshavn neighborhood is simply gorgeous and charming and it’s no wonder that this property is too. The kitchen (click the photos for shots of it) is tremendous and the whole loft is cozy and unique. It’s just a great place in one of the best areas of the city!
9. NATURAL, LIGHT, AND AIRY GREEN THUMB COPENHAGEN AIRBNB
- Neighborhood: Christianshavn
- Sleeps: 3
- Bedrooms: 1
- Superhost: Yes
- Type: Apartment
- Beds: 1
- Bathrooms: 1
- Price (at publishing): $130
RECENT REVIEW: “Beautiful and bright, very charming flat in a perfect location on Christianshavn in walking distance to most things in the centre of town + 15 minutes from airport. I would be very happy to recommend Jens’ flat to anyone!”
WHY WE LOVE IT
Again, we love this neighborhood but the flat is tremendous. It’s clean, bright and has a super spacious layout. It’s perfect for a couple with all the charms of a typical Danish apartment: vintage wooden floors, simple white walls, Scandinavian designed furniture with plants, candles and great views.
10. VESTERBRO CLASSIC APARTMENT
- Neighborhood: Vesterbro
- Sleeps: 2
- Bedrooms: 1
- Superhost: Yes
- Type: Apartment
- Beds: 1
- Bathrooms: 1
- Price (at publishing): $125
RECENT REVIEW: “Lovely light and airy 1 bedroom appt in the heart of Vesterbro with easy access to the centre of Copenhagen. Cheyenne is a great host, she helped us out very quickly when we needed a place to stay the same day. Can highly recommend a stay here especially if you want to easily see what Copenhagen has to offer.”
WHY WE LOVE IT
We love Vesterbro – we even bought a flat there ourselves. It’s full of great restaurants, nightlife and the hip and trendy meatpacking area. The apartment is great for a couple with stylish decor and a spacious layout.
11. MODERN ART-FILLED COPENHAGEN AIRBNB
- Neighborhood: Vesterbro
- Sleeps: 4
- Bedrooms: 2
- Superhost: Yes
- Type: Apartment
- Beds: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Price (at publishing): $311
RECENT REVIEW: “We spent three nights here in the winter. Loved the location and the ease of getting to the place. Ove’s apartment was spotlessly clean and very scandi-chic. The kitchen had everything we needed and the bedrooms/living room was perfect.”
WHY WE LOVE IT
This apartment is stunning and spacious with a convenient location for touring and getting around Copenhagen. It’s big enough for a family or small group of friends and the perfect kind of place to book for the center of Copenhagen.
12. EXQUISITE CENTRAL APARTMENT NEAR CENTRAL STATION
- Neighborhood: Vesterbro
- Sleeps: 6
- Bedrooms: 2
- Superhost: No
- Type: Apartment
- Beds: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Price (at publishing): $311
RECENT REVIEW: “Fantastic stay with four of us for a weekend in Copenhagen. Layout of the apartment is amazing and you can’t beat the location, walking distance to all the main areas. Would highly recommend!”
WHY WE LOVE IT
Great Scandinavian design in the decor and perfect location makes this place a steal. This apartment also has a lovely balcony which is great for the the nice weather. It’s also a large apartment for the city center and can host a small group or family comfortably.
13. CLEAN AND CUTE HISTORIC HOME BY THE LAKES
- Neighborhood: Nørrebro
- Sleeps: 4
- Bedrooms: 2
- Superhost: No
- Type: Apartment
- Beds: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Price (at publishing): $142
RECENT REVIEW: “A true hidden gem! We absolutely loved staying at this place. Jerrod is very helpful, communicative and quick to respond. The place is perfectly situated in a great area with restaurants and bars within walking distance. Can’t stress enough how wonderful this place is and how awesome the hosts are.”
WHY WE LOVE IT
The exposed brick, wooden floors and matching style of the appliances throughout the apartment are lovely. It’s located in a superb setting near the lakes and walking or biking distance to Copenhagen’s center and steps from public transportation for all other destinations in town.
14. SUPER COZY NØRREBRO 2 BEDROOM APARTMENT
- Neighborhood: Nørrebro
- Sleeps: 6
- Bedrooms: 2
- Superhost: No
- Type: Apartment
- Beds: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Price (at publishing): $110
RECENT REVIEW: “This place is super stylish, close to all sorts of cool things to do and explore; great cafes and restaurants. The apartment is a gem, cosy and sparkling clean. The pictures don’t do it justice and the beds are super comfortable.”
WHY WE LOVE IT
This apartment is stylish and cozy with great modern features and small personal touches. It’s easy to get around the city from this property and there’s a lot to do in the area for food and fun. Great for two couples or a small group of travel buds.
15. SHABBY, CHIC NØRREBRO APARTMENT FOR TWO
- Neighborhood: Nørrebro
- Sleeps: 1
- Bedrooms: 1
- Superhost: No
- Type: Apartment
- Beds: 1
- Bathrooms: 1
- Price (at publishing): $96
RECENT REVIEW: “Beautiful and spacious apartment right in front of Assistens Cemetery. It was very easy to feel at home here and the apartment has everything you need. Andreas is super friendly and a very helpful host. Would definitely recommend.”
WHY WE LOVE IT
We love to explore this area and it’s right across from the cemetery and all the fun of Nørrebro. The apartment is simple and has a raw, Nørrebro vibe that makes it welcoming and bright with an edge of unpretentiousness.
Ready to Book a Copenhagen Airbnb?
If you’re still reading up to this point, I’ll guess you’re pretty close to booking an Airbnb in Copenhagen. Here are a few last tips for finding the best place and using Airbnb Copenhagen to book your lodging.
- We did our best to give you prices that were available now – however many properties have dynamic pricing throughout the year and additional fees like taxes and service charges. Hotels do the same, so it’s nothing new, but keep that in mind and check all final charges on Airbnb.
- Most properties will have someone greet you with keys at the property and others may have a keypad to enter. This is why communication with your host is important, make sure you know how to get in before arrival.
- To some travelers (Americans like us) Danish homes will be a bit different. Embrace the chance to stay in an authentic environment! Nothing is too out of the ordinary.
Share This List of Airbnb Copenhagen Properties
Maybe you’re like me and need to send listings to your travel party before making a final decision. To help you, I created a collection on Airbnb that makes it easier to share these awesome Copenhagen rental homes.
All of the properties are saved on an Airbnb page via the link below so that you can share the link and make a choice together.
Final Thoughts on Airbnbs in Copenhagen
We love our city and we hope that you will too. Even more-so, we hope that our list helps you to find the perfect place for your trip. Staying in an Airbnb home can really enhance your experience and make you feel like you’re truly culturally immersed.
Make sure to contact us if you have any issues booking a property. We’re also willing to create a custom recommended list that’s just right for you. Send us your budget, preferred area, number of beds and members of your group and we’ll put something together for you.
