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Overview

Hotels in Nyhavn — stay on or very near the quay

Hotels directly on Nyhavn quay are few (71 Nyhavn Hotel is the only on-strip option), but within 5 minutes' walk you'll find more boutique and luxury choices. Sorted, compared, and what you actually get for the night.

Illustration: A hotel bedroom with white linen and a bedside lamp

Staying overnight in Nyhavn allows you to experience the changing moods of the canal up close. The area offers accommodation housed in beautifully preserved historic warehouses, ranging from five-star luxury to budget-friendly sleep capsules.

The only hotel directly on Nyhavn quay is 71 Nyhavn Hotel at Nyhavn 71 — the eastern end facing the harbour. It's a 4-star boutique hotel in an old grain warehouse building.

Within 5 minutes' walk: Hotel d'Angleterre (Kongens Nytorv, 5-star luxury), Hotel Sankt Petri (Krystalgade, design), Babette Guldsmeden (Bredgade, organic boutique). Our profile page for each — price, room size, view — coming soon.

Hotels in Nyhavn: all 3 venues

Sorted by guests' overall rating — highest first. No paid placement; no venue can buy a spot.

Price ranges are main courses, prices as of October 2026.

  1. 71 Nyhavn Hotel

    An elegant 4-star hotel housed in two historic, beautifully preserved warehouse buildings dating back to 1804 and 1830. Located at the very end of the canal.

    Address
    Nyhavn 71
    Opening hours
    00:00–24:00, daily
    Offers
    Italian
    Guests highlight
    Location, Friendly staff, Breakfast
    Price level
    High
    Main courses
    199–395 kr
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  2. Hotel Bethel

    Historic hotel operating since 1904, originally established as a sailors' home (Sømandshjem). Offers central accommodation with classic views of the canal.

    Address
    Nyhavn 22
    Opening hours
    Check with the venue
    Offers
    Hotel breakfast
    Guests highlight
    Location, Friendly staff, Clean rooms
  3. Nyhavn63 Capsule Hotel

    Nyhavn63 Capsule Hotel is Copenhagen's first capsule hotel, set in a historic 1756 warehouse on the canal. It offers compact 'DreamBoks' sleep pods and a small bar, as a budget-friendly place to stay in the heart of Nyhavn.

    Address
    Nyhavn 63C
    Opening hours
    14:00–22:30, daily
    Offers
    Hostel bar, coffee
    Guests highlight
    Location, Clean rooms, Good value

Every place in one table, in the same order as the list above

PlaceRatingAddressOpening hoursMain coursesOffersFeatures
71 Nyhavn Hotel4.6 ★ · 5,103Nyhavn 7100:00–24:00, daily199–395 krItalianHistoric interior, Canal views, Fine dining, Outdoor seating
Hotel Bethel4.5 ★ · 5,753Nyhavn 22Check with the venue–Hotel breakfastHistoric interior, Canal views, Family-friendly, Romantic
Nyhavn63 Capsule Hotel3.1 ★ · 445Nyhavn 63C14:00–22:30, daily–Hostel bar, coffeeBudget-friendly, Historic interior
The map

Hotels in Nyhavn on the map

Nyhavn is a single 400 m canal with houses on both sides. The sunny side (odd numbers) is the colourful row with most of the activity; the shade side (even numbers) is quieter. Numbers match the round-up above.

Nyhavn 1 → 71 · approx. 6 minutes end to end on foot.

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KGS NYTORV → N
Venue (numbered)
Canal
Kongens Nytorv (metro)
Reader questions

Hotels in Nyhavn: frequently asked questions

Is it worth paying extra for a hotel directly on Nyhavn?

71 Nyhavn Hotel is physically on the quay — rooms look out over the harbour. That's the upside. Within 200 metres there are several alternatives at lower prices. Decide how much the window view is worth to you.

How central is Nyhavn for seeing the rest of Copenhagen?

Very. Tivoli (15 min), Strøget (3 min), the Royal Library (10 min), Christianshavn (10 min). Metro from Kongens Nytorv (2 min) to every district.

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