Meatpacking District

Copenhagen
Photo by Elisabeth Forde
Kødbyen is one of Copenhagen's top "going out" places, and its many restaurants, bars and galleries attract both locals and tourists.

Restaurants, bars, creative businesses, photographers, wholesale businesses, workshops and galleries are just a few of the things you will see on any trip to Kødbyen. It has recently become one of the trendiest and most popular areas in Copenhagen in which to hang out and go out on the town, and it's easy to see why – the area has it all.

Kødbyen (the Meatpacking district) used to be full of cattle, which were bought and sold here. In 1995, the Danish Agency for Culture gave the area protected status. As a result, you can now experience the district's industrial history as well as its modern lifestyle, creative culture, lifestyle and happy atmosphere.

Visit the many restaurants and bars in the area, and eat whatever you fancy. Visit the DGI-byen complex, and make the most of its various sports and bowling facilities, or see a photo exhibition at the Fotografisk Center. Make sure to check whether there are any events in the Øksnehallen building that you might enjoy. Right by Kødbyen, you will also find the famous Tivoli Gardens Amusement Park, where you can have fun all day long, and also Copenhagen's main station, Hovedbanegård.

In the summer, the Flæsketorvet Square turns into a market overflowing with fresh ingredients and a great vibe. So if you're considering a city break in Kødbyen, summer is a good time to come. The area is less than a mile south-west of Copenhagen's main station, so getting here is easy, no matter where you're travelling from.

Kødbyen mainly consists of Den Brune (the Brown) and Den Hvide (the White) Kødby (Meat City). When you see them, you'll soon discover where they got their names from – the colour of their buildings. Den Brune is the oldest area, built around 1900 due to an increased focus on public health and food hygiene, and Den Hvide was built about 30 years later.

If you want to experience something different on your weekend trip to Copenhagen, make sure to visit Kødbyen.


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Top hotels in Meatpacking District

Scandic Kødbyen
Scandic Kødbyen
4 out of 5
Skelbaekgade 3a, Copenhagen
The price is S$245 per night from 10 Nov to 11 Nov
S$245
includes taxes & fees
10 Nov - 11 Nov
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in Copenhagen. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,010 reviews)
"Lovely hotel. Lots of choice for breakfast and very modern rooms and communal areas. Very friendly helpful staff. Would have liked tea/coffee facilities in my standard room. Overall a lovely clean property and close to public transport"

Reviewed on 29 Sep,2024

Scandic Kødbyen
Go Hotel Ansgar
Go Hotel Ansgar
3 out of 5
Colbjornsensgade 29, Copenhagen
The price is S$118 per night from 24 Nov to 25 Nov
S$118
includes taxes & fees
24 Nov - 25 Nov
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Copenhagen. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,006 reviews)
"If you’re in search of a hotel that combines convenience and comfort, look no further! This gem is just a short walk from the train station and conveniently located near a variety of attractions and restaurants. You’ll be pleasantly surprised by how attentive and friendly the staff are, always ready ..."

Reviewed on 25 Oct,2024

Go Hotel Ansgar
Wakeup Copenhagen Borgergade
Wakeup Copenhagen Borgergade
2 out of 5
Borgergade 9, Copenhagen
The price is S$148 per night from 1 Dec to 2 Dec
S$148
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec
Stay at this hotel in Copenhagen. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,619 reviews)
"Great location, Basic hotel"

Reviewed on 29 Oct,2024

Wakeup Copenhagen Borgergade
Tivoli Hotel
Tivoli Hotel
4.5 out of 5
Arni Magnussons Gade 2, Copenhagen
The price is S$207 per night from 1 Dec to 2 Dec
S$207
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Copenhagen. Enjoy free WiFi, 4 restaurants, and 3 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (5,449 reviews)
Good
"The hotel is clean and the rooms are amazing. The bathrooms are very good and also the space that you get in a standard room. However, we paid for breakfast. We had to leave for The airport at 6 AM. And we inform this to the staff at the reception when we checked in. The staff at the reception informed ..."

Reviewed on 3 Nov,2024

Tivoli Hotel
CABINN Copenhagen
CABINN Copenhagen
3 out of 5
Arni Magnussons Gade 1, Copenhagen
The price is S$115 per night from 6 Nov to 7 Nov
S$115
includes taxes & fees
6 Nov - 7 Nov
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Copenhagen. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
6.8/10 (5,063 reviews)
Good value hotel near to central railway station
"Decent value budget hotel within 15 minute walk of central station. Room and bathroom were a little small - fine for sleeping and washing. As this is a budget hotel room service is only every three days unless you request it. Breakfast was good value and wide range of items offered. Luggage can be ..."

Reviewed on 2 Nov,2024

CABINN Copenhagen
Scandic Copenhagen
Scandic Copenhagen
4 out of 5
Vester Søgade 6, Copenhagen
The price is S$237 per night from 2 Dec to 3 Dec
S$237
includes taxes & fees
2 Dec - 3 Dec
Stay at this hotel in Copenhagen. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,832 reviews)
"Convenience, near transportations and restaurants and even though they have the same breakfast everyday we still enjoyed our stay at Scandic Copenhagen. Thank you"

Reviewed on 31 Oct,2024

Scandic Copenhagen
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