Where to Stay in Copenhagen with Kids: 5 Best Neighbourhoods
A look at the best places in the Danish capital to take your family
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Copenhagen is a great destination for anyone travelling with kids. It's incredibly safe, very stroller-friendly and has a park in nearly every corner. The Danish capital is also home to the world’s oldest operating amusement park. No, we are not referring to Tivoli but to Dyrehavsbakken near Klampenborg. We could keep rolling off reasons why Copenhagen should be on every travel list for families with kids, but considering you’re already looking up ‘where to stay in Copenhagen with kids’, your mind is probably set.
Let's talk about accommodations, then. Are you looking for a room with a view of the sea, somewhere in the heart of the city, or something a little quieter? Either way, we here at Plum Guide have done all the hard work for you and drawn up this list of the best neighbourhoods for you and your children in the Danish capital. Whatever you're looking for from your trip, we've got you covered.
Take the family to Frederiksberg
Frederiksberg Castle, Copenhagen, Denmark
Frederiksberg is the neighbourhood that will make your kids exclaim “let’s move here forever,” the exact moment the same thought crosses your mind. A walk around Frederiksberg makes passersby believe that pristine porches, brick-covered rooftops and gardens are the norm. And if you take a sneak peek behind the curtainless windows, you’ll spot the latest Scandinavian designs. Unlike other areas close to the city centre, Frederiksberg features wide streets lined with trees, and tall apartment buildings are few and far between. You’re also within walking distance of the picturesque Frederiksberg Gardens, so if you're wondering where to stay in Copenhagen with family, this is an excellent option.
Twentieth Century, Plum Guide home in Copenhagen
Book a trip to Nyhavn
Boats in the canal, with traditional houses in the background, Nyhavn, Copenhagen, Denmark
Ok, you probably know Nyhavn is the city’s most tourist-heavy neighbourhood. You may feel like it's worth ignoring when deciding where to stay in Copenhagen with kids – but wait until you wake up with the view of the canal and the fairytale-like row of colourful houses. This area looks exactly the same as the myriad of photos that will pop up on your screen before you even finish typing “Copenhagen”. Plus, you’ll get to tell your kids they're staying in the same neighbourhood Hans Christian Andersen did for nearly 20 years back in the 19th century. You may, however, want to keep the infamous stories of sailors, prostitutes and tattoo artists to yourself. And if you’re worried about noise let us remind you: it’s Copenhagen we’re talking about. Locals hit the city centre’s cool spots on Saturdays (and spend the rest of the week nursing a hangover elsewhere).
Order of the Elephant, Plum Guide home in Copenhagen
Enjoy a stay in Indre By
Indre By, København K or Downtown Copenhagen. Three terms you’ll often hear before and during your trip to Copenhagen – and now you know they all refer to the city’s historic centre. More refined than any other district and home to the Danish capital’s major attractions, Indre By is for those eager to get to the beating heart of Copenhagen. That being said, on Saturday evenings, things can get a little hectic as locals flock to the restaurants and bars in this neighbourhood. However, to have some of the most famous attractions at your fingertips, we think that's a worthwhile trade.
Candy Shop, Plum Guide home in Copenhagen
Reserve a Plum Guide home in Østerbro
Østerbro, Copenhagen, Denmark
Looking for where to stay in Copenhagen with kids to enjoy the city like a local? Here’s your answer. Charming quarters, casual-but-trendy restaurants and a great big park (Fælledparken) make up Østerbro. This may sound to you just like the rest of Copenhagen, but locals regard this neighbourhood as the most family-friendly – away from the crowds of tourists but close enough to the city centre. You and your kids will love spending time here at the independent fashion boutiques, ice cream parlours (including well-known Olufs) and the (urban) Svanemølle beach, a ten-minute bike ride away.
Copenhagen Chic, Plum Guide home in Copenhagen, Denmark
Treat the kids to a stay in East Amager
Amager is Denmark's most densely populated island (not that you would have noticed had we not mentioned it). If you want to combine your Copenhagen stay with a spot of tanning by the waterfront, East Amager will do the trick. This is a favourite haunt for locals in the summer months – and your kids will love it, too. Worried about the perfect view? Don’t be. You're never far from the sea here thanks to the many beach parks that lie scattered along the islands (although overlooking the Øresund strait is our very favourite spot).
