Accommodation in Denmark
Jan 25th, 2006, 10:05 PM
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Accommodation in Denmark
I need help to find decent budget priced accommodation in Copenhagen toward the end of May for about three days, for example, a clean & comfortable guest house or budget priced hotel as long as it is within walking distance to the main city centre and important sights and especially close to the railway station as we would like to visit Odense. If anyone can give a rough price estimate in Australian $'s it would be very helpful.
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aussieR
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Jan 25th, 2006, 11:27 PM
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When we were in Copenhagen, we stayed at the Mermaid Hotel, which is perfectly located. It's recently closed down, and has been reopened as Hotel 27. It's being renovated and perhaps due to that it seems to have relatively cheap prices. We got the hotel through Priceline previously, so had it very cheaply.
Anyway, see if anything works for you with that:
http://www.hotel27.dk/
It looks like you can get a double room with a breakfast buffet (which will be terrific, if it's typical of Scandinavian buffets) for 695 DKK.
Another option is Ibis:
http://www.accor.com
A well-known budget pension:
http://www.chickens.dk (but probably 30 minutes walk from the train station)
Cab Inn is a popular budget choice:
http://www.cab-inn.com
Choose the one in the city centre.
A new, high-standard hostel, at which you could get a private room:
Danhostel Copenhagen City
http://www.danhostel.dk
I noticed www.hotelclub.net can have very good prices, at least sometimes.
You could try Priceline, as I did, but you might get a hotel that's not near the train station. If interested, see http://www.betterbidding.com .
Check the hotel list at http://www.woco.dk
Check B&Bs at
http://www.bandb.dk
You can get exchange rates here: www.xe.com
Anyway, see if anything works for you with that:
http://www.hotel27.dk/
It looks like you can get a double room with a breakfast buffet (which will be terrific, if it's typical of Scandinavian buffets) for 695 DKK.
Another option is Ibis:
http://www.accor.com
A well-known budget pension:
http://www.chickens.dk (but probably 30 minutes walk from the train station)
Cab Inn is a popular budget choice:
http://www.cab-inn.com
Choose the one in the city centre.
A new, high-standard hostel, at which you could get a private room:
Danhostel Copenhagen City
http://www.danhostel.dk
I noticed www.hotelclub.net can have very good prices, at least sometimes.
You could try Priceline, as I did, but you might get a hotel that's not near the train station. If interested, see http://www.betterbidding.com .
Check the hotel list at http://www.woco.dk
Check B&Bs at
http://www.bandb.dk
You can get exchange rates here: www.xe.com
Jan 25th, 2006, 11:51 PM
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Hotel The Square is a <i>really</i> nice 3-star with a perfect location right on Radhuspladsen, opposite the Stroeget pedestrian zone, the town hall (Radhus), obviously, Tivoli and walking distance from the station. In fact you'd be walking distance to most anywhere.
The only downside about it is that it sells out rather quickly.
Check
http://www.thesquarecopenhagen.com
Apart from that WillTravel's suggestion of Priceline isn't a bad one, indeed. In fact I believe all of the hotels you might get are walking distance from the station.
The furthest might be the Marriott, which has a waterfront location, but is a bit away from the center. On the other hand this is reportedly a more than just nice hotel. Even this would involve only about a 15 min. walk to the station if I am not mistaken.
Other options include the Palace, which is right opposite from "The Square" on Radhuspladsen (and looks a bit stuffy to me) and the Sofitel (closest to the station). Hotel Mermaid appears not to exist anymore. There is another hotel called Hotel 27 that has the same address as the former Mermaid, though. I don't know anything about this - also not whether they participate in Priceline.
The only downside about it is that it sells out rather quickly.
Check
http://www.thesquarecopenhagen.com
Apart from that WillTravel's suggestion of Priceline isn't a bad one, indeed. In fact I believe all of the hotels you might get are walking distance from the station.
The furthest might be the Marriott, which has a waterfront location, but is a bit away from the center. On the other hand this is reportedly a more than just nice hotel. Even this would involve only about a 15 min. walk to the station if I am not mistaken.
Other options include the Palace, which is right opposite from "The Square" on Radhuspladsen (and looks a bit stuffy to me) and the Sofitel (closest to the station). Hotel Mermaid appears not to exist anymore. There is another hotel called Hotel 27 that has the same address as the former Mermaid, though. I don't know anything about this - also not whether they participate in Priceline.
Jan 25th, 2006, 11:59 PM
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A good website to use might also be
http://www8.hrs.de/changeLanguage.do...GU&cid=8-3
It is a German booking site that's available in English language, very reliable, usually offers great rates and allows you to compare hotels by price, location and by photographs easily.
http://www8.hrs.de/changeLanguage.do...GU&cid=8-3
It is a German booking site that's available in English language, very reliable, usually offers great rates and allows you to compare hotels by price, location and by photographs easily.
Jan 26th, 2006, 12:00 AM
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Yes, the Mermaid closed at the end of October, and Hotel 27 reopened at the same spot in November. It wasn't a perfect hotel, but we were very happy there. The Palace has a great location, but terrible reviews, and I wouldn't call it "budget".
For Priceline, I'm sure there are at least a few hotels that are not listed on the lists at Betterbidding.com and BiddingforTravel.com, particularly because not that many people use Priceline in Copenhagen. So I would expect it's quite possible a new hotel could pop up. I don't think you'd end up more than a mile from the train station, though. The Priceline zone is not that big.
For Priceline, I'm sure there are at least a few hotels that are not listed on the lists at Betterbidding.com and BiddingforTravel.com, particularly because not that many people use Priceline in Copenhagen. So I would expect it's quite possible a new hotel could pop up. I don't think you'd end up more than a mile from the train station, though. The Priceline zone is not that big.
Jan 26th, 2006, 03:38 AM
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WillTravel and hsv,
Thankyou both very much for the valuable information I really appreciate it and I have noted all of your replies. I have no idea what Priceline is, here in Australia it is a chain of a variety type stores. When booking I will take your info with me to the TA and/or we can try to book online. It would be too risky to leave it till we arrive in Copenhagen.
Thanks again,
Best Regards,
aussieR
Thankyou both very much for the valuable information I really appreciate it and I have noted all of your replies. I have no idea what Priceline is, here in Australia it is a chain of a variety type stores. When booking I will take your info with me to the TA and/or we can try to book online. It would be too risky to leave it till we arrive in Copenhagen.
Thanks again,
Best Regards,
aussieR
Jan 26th, 2006, 04:00 AM
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aussieR,
a TA will most likely not book you through Priceline.
Priceline is a site where you can name the city and sometimes particular area where you want to stay and choose a star level of hotel comforts that would be a minimum requirement. You then name a price yourself that you'd be willing to spend. Priceline will shop around and then inform you whether they found a room for you or not (usually within minutes).
It is important that you acquaint yourself beforehand with prices the hotels would be asking and previous successful bids. They can be seen at either
http://www.biddingfortravel.com
or
http://www.betterbidding.com
Both sites also have lists available of which hotels so far have been reported to participate.
They also have a FAQ section that you should study in order to comprehend the bidding practice.
There are basically two risks you are running: You don't know which particular hotel you'll be assigned in case of a successful bid. And you cannot cancel your reservation but have to pre-pay.
As the reported Copenhagen Hotels are all withing walking distance to the station, the first risk might not be too high.
Check
http://www.priceline.com
a TA will most likely not book you through Priceline.
Priceline is a site where you can name the city and sometimes particular area where you want to stay and choose a star level of hotel comforts that would be a minimum requirement. You then name a price yourself that you'd be willing to spend. Priceline will shop around and then inform you whether they found a room for you or not (usually within minutes).
It is important that you acquaint yourself beforehand with prices the hotels would be asking and previous successful bids. They can be seen at either
http://www.biddingfortravel.com
or
http://www.betterbidding.com
Both sites also have lists available of which hotels so far have been reported to participate.
They also have a FAQ section that you should study in order to comprehend the bidding practice.
There are basically two risks you are running: You don't know which particular hotel you'll be assigned in case of a successful bid. And you cannot cancel your reservation but have to pre-pay.
As the reported Copenhagen Hotels are all withing walking distance to the station, the first risk might not be too high.
Check
http://www.priceline.com
Jan 27th, 2006, 02:07 PM
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Depending on what you are "looking" for, I wouldn't stay too close to the train station . . . specifically, I wouldn't stay in a hotel on Colbjornsgade, Reventlowsgade, Helgolandsgade, or Istedgade. These are streets generally west of the train staion and there are several inexpensive hotels on these streets listed on budget sites.
Istedgade is pretty much nothing but sex shops, and the other streets have lots of "adult entertainment" bars, so the folks that tend to frequent hotels in these areas like to stay out late and come in loud.
East of HC Anderson Blvd things are much nicer and a little pricier.
Have fun!!
Istedgade is pretty much nothing but sex shops, and the other streets have lots of "adult entertainment" bars, so the folks that tend to frequent hotels in these areas like to stay out late and come in loud.
East of HC Anderson Blvd things are much nicer and a little pricier.
Have fun!!
Jan 27th, 2006, 04:41 PM
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Check out DanHostel Copenhagen City.
WWW.DANHOSTEL.DK/COPENHAGENCITY
Email them from the web site, I'm sure they could tell you the cost in Australian $.
My oldest daughter was living in Copenhagen at the time (June of 2005) and checked out dozens of places for us. Copenhagen City was the most reasonable place we could fine. Very clean and comfortable. AND the location is Fantastic.
We had a family room ( 2 adults and 2 teenagers) with private bath. Easy 10 minute walk to train station. (we took the train from the airport and walked to the hostel) Within walking distance to almost everything. The water taxi is just across the street and that connects you all over the city. The buses run close by too if you get tired of walking.
We had never stayed in a hostel before and loved it. The breakfasts and dinners offer lots of choices and are reasonably priced. I understand now the kitchen is open so you can cook your own meals sometimes too. Denmark is very expensive( compared to life in Wisconsin,USA) so it is nice to save a few dollars once in awhile. We rented the sheets but if I went again I might make my own little sleep sack out of a double sheet folded like a sleeping bag and take it with me. ( pillows and quilts come free)
Copenhagen is a great city. We were out at all hours of the night since it is light so late at night in the summer and we always felt safe.
Stop at the grocery stores for lunch- wonderful bread and cheeses. Again just a way to save money.
I would stay there again in a second!
WWW.DANHOSTEL.DK/COPENHAGENCITY
Email them from the web site, I'm sure they could tell you the cost in Australian $.
My oldest daughter was living in Copenhagen at the time (June of 2005) and checked out dozens of places for us. Copenhagen City was the most reasonable place we could fine. Very clean and comfortable. AND the location is Fantastic.
We had a family room ( 2 adults and 2 teenagers) with private bath. Easy 10 minute walk to train station. (we took the train from the airport and walked to the hostel) Within walking distance to almost everything. The water taxi is just across the street and that connects you all over the city. The buses run close by too if you get tired of walking.
We had never stayed in a hostel before and loved it. The breakfasts and dinners offer lots of choices and are reasonably priced. I understand now the kitchen is open so you can cook your own meals sometimes too. Denmark is very expensive( compared to life in Wisconsin,USA) so it is nice to save a few dollars once in awhile. We rented the sheets but if I went again I might make my own little sleep sack out of a double sheet folded like a sleeping bag and take it with me. ( pillows and quilts come free)
Copenhagen is a great city. We were out at all hours of the night since it is light so late at night in the summer and we always felt safe.
Stop at the grocery stores for lunch- wonderful bread and cheeses. Again just a way to save money.
I would stay there again in a second!
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