10 Best Eco-Friendly Hotels in Copenhagen
Planning a sustainable stay in Copenhagen? You’re in the right place!
Copenhagen is known for its commitment to green living, and its eco-friendly hotels are no exception. From energy-efficient designs to organic, locally sourced menus, these hotels prioritize sustainability without sacrificing comfort or style.
As I’m an eco-traveler and love exploring sustainable travel options, I’ve listed Copenhagen’s best eco-friendly hotels for you that will make your trip as low-impact as possible.
Each hotel offers a thoughtful mix of modern amenities and green practices, giving you a guilt-free and memorable stay. I’m sure these planet-friendly options align with your eco-conscious values.
Ready to stay in Copenhagen while reducing your footprint?
Let’s dive into Copenhagen’s top eco-friendly hotels and find the perfect green getaway for you!
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Top Picks for Best Eco-Friendly Hotels in Copenhagen
If you are short on time and looking for an environment-friendly hotel to stay in Copenhagen, here are my top picks.
- Best Budget Option: Coco Hotel (Conde Nast Traveler’s award-winning hotel)
- Best Luxurious Option: Guldsmeden Manon Les Suites, a jungle paradise in central Copenhagen
Best Eco-Friendly and Sustainability Hotels in Copenhagen
1. Copenhagen Admiral
The Admiral is an eco-friendly hotel in Copenhagen with character and history! Housed in a heritage-listed 1780s warehouse, this waterfront hotel is next to Amalienborg Royal Palace and opposite the Copenhagen Opera House.
Designed to retain its original warehouse-like atmosphere, this 4-star heritage hotel features a two-hundred-year-old Pomeranian pine beam, brickwork, and archways adding a distinct charm to the building. Most rooms include exposed wooden beams in their design. All rooms have a seating area and minibar.
Copenhagen Admiral’s use of sustainable building materials, design for natural light, and incorporation of renewable energy systems have earned it the coveted Green Key certification.
The SALT Restaurant serves a breakfast buffet with organic foods and innovative dishes made with traditional and contemporary Danish culinary techniques. The SALT Bar has a light snacks menu and crafts various creative cocktail combinations.
Another highlight of this eco-friendly hotel is the view of the Copenhagen harbor and the property’s own three schooners.
Check availability and book your stay at Copenhagen Admiral NOW!
2. Bryggen Guldsmeden
The Bryggen Guldsmeden in Copenhagen is an eco-friendly 4-star property focussed on an ecological water conservation system. It employs water-saving measures such as low-flow showerheads and toilets.
Besides this, even the wastewater from the showers and sinks is treated (with mild, eco-friendly chemicals), and recycled to water the small but beautiful garden. Free body products provided in the rooms are also planet-positive.
Bryggen Guldsmeden also features a fitness center, a garden, a shared lounge, and a terrace. All rooms in this prime property have city views and access to a sauna. There is also a bar on site. All rooms have a flat-screen TV and a locker.
Bryggen Guldsmeden has a restaurant serving European cuisine. They offer a breakfast buffet every morning. Organic, vegetarian, lactose-free, and vegan dishes can also be ordered.
Check availability and book your stay at Bryggen Guldsmeden NOW!
3. Wake Up Copenhagen
This centrally located, eco-friendly hotel in Copenhagen offers an affordable yet sustainable experience with 770 beautifully designed rooms. Designed by the renowned Danish architect Kim Utzon, the Wake Up embodies minimalist design with a touch of high-end Danish quality.
They’re proud of their commitment to green practices. Their breakfast is a treat with an Organic Bronze label. Partnering with Meyers, freshly baked bread is offered each morning, and Bentax Coffee brings organic coffee. The 24-hour lobby bar has a nice selection of drinks and snacks to keep you going.
Plus, bicycle rental is available, so you can explore Copenhagen in an eco-friendly way.
If you are staying for more than a day, one thing to note is that you’ll need to request room cleaning services at the reception a day in advance if required. It’s all part of their sustainable approach, minimizing unnecessary cleaning.
Check availability and book your stay at Wake Up Copenhagen NOW!
4. Babette Guldsmeden
Located in the Amalienborg area of Copenhagen, Babette Guldsmeden is a 4-star rated boutique hotel that professes to be one of the most eco-friendly hotels.
Featuring 98 enchanting rooms, a quaint courtyard, and a scenic Mediterranean-style Orangerie, Babette Guldsmeden provides a peaceful space for sheer relaxation.
Each room is provided with a variety of organic cosmetic products such as shower gel, shampoo, conditioner, body lotion, hand lotion, and body oil.
The property is also popular for its outdoor spa and lounge, a harmonious blend of Balinese warmth and Nordic simplicity. The outdoor relaxation area offers a breathtaking view of the Marble Church and the Copenhagen skyline.
Although the property focuses on planet-friendly as a marketing theme, some guests find too much ‘useless’ stuff in the rooms. Another problem faced by guests is the lack of shutters or black-out curtains on the windows.
Ultimately, this Green Globe and Green Key-certified hotel is the model for future sustainable tourism.
Check availability and book your stay at Babette Guldsmeden NOW!
5. Guldsmeden Manon Les Suites
Often described as “a jungle paradise in the heart of Copenhagen”, the 5-star Manon Les Suites! Designed exclusively as a tropical paradise, the hotel’s suites are aesthetically arranged around a dense, Bali-inspired, foliage-rich garden with a lovely pool in its midst.
The high point of Guldsmeden is its Bali-style environment, a signature style for most Guldsmeden. It has 87 suites, premium fitness amenities, and an awesome rooftop terrace, taking comfort and relaxation to a different level.
The rooftop restaurant boasts an incredible view over the city while offering organic food and drinks.
The rooms are thoughtfully equipped with amenities like organic and eco-friendly bath products, sustainable sheets, towels, etc. Even the slippers, comfortable robes, and shopping bags are environment-friendly.
The rooms are designed with bold Danish style keeping in mind the industrial/bohemian style and the ecological sustainability approach.
They have a pool and sauna in the house. While the breakfast is nice with gluten-free options, vegan options are somewhat limited.
One minor drawback here is the heavy cow skin and animal head decorations in the welcoming area may appeal to only some guests.
Nonetheless, Manon Les Suites is more than a hotel; it’s proof that luxury and sustainability can coexist seamlessly. If you’re seeking a place that indulges your senses while caring for our planet, this is the best sustainability hotel in Copenhagen.
Check availability and book your stay at Guldsmeden Manon Les Suits NOW!
6. Hotel Otillia
Nestled in the Carlsberg area, this 4-star luxury boutique hotel, listed amongst Copenhagen’s top ten eco-friendly hotels, offers the ultimate peace and tranquility.
Featuring multiple shared lounges, restaurants, and bars offering a complimentary wine hour for all guests, Ottilia is the ideal place to enjoy a vacation.
All rooms have high-speed Wi-Fi, a flat-screen TV, and free toiletries. Ottilia boasts an Italian restaurant on the top floor with a 360° view of Copenhagen. An organic breakfast is available for guests.
Bike rentals are available on the property, a feature well-utilized by guests as the location is not far from the city center. In addition to bicycles, Otillia encourages public transportation, carpooling, and electric vehicles.
The property also promotes energy efficiency by actively employing energy-efficient lighting, heating, and cooling systems.
Copenhagen Zoo and Frederiksberg Palace are within walking distance from Otillia.
7. Coco Hotel
Coco Hotel opened its doors in February 2020 and is Copenhagen’s new 4-star boutique hotel in the heart of Vesterbro.
It offers 88 new rooms, a lovely Coco Café, a ping pong room, and a green courtyard. All rooms are designed to make you feel welcome and comfortable, whether you are staying for business or pleasure.
Coco Café offers freshly brewed organic coffee, Scandinavian breakfast, and snacks throughout the day.
This Green Key-certified hotel believes that all must contribute to a sustainable future. They also work on several initiatives to secure positive changes that benefit the environment.
The small initiatives of choosing organic items for their minibars and organic linen and bed sheets and large-scale measures like a six-acre large solar energy farm are truly commendable. Moreover, Coco plants one tree in Kenya for each stay booked directly through their website.
In 2023, it was named the “Best Hotel in Scandinavia” by the Travel & Leisure magazine.
8. Absalon Hotel
Originally founded in 1938 with only 11 rooms, Absalon recently underwent a massive renovation and now boasts 161 rooms and suites. With its modern and edgy interiors, it perfectly reflects the Copenhagen character.
This family-run hotel with a 4-star rating is located on the lively Vesterbro. It offers bicycle rental and a popular Scandinavian breakfast buffet. Absalon’s modern rooms feature colorful decor by Designers Guild, a work desk, a fridge, and a safe in every room.
Among other things, pastry, gluten-free bread, and tasty jam are served for breakfast. Guests can enjoy an afternoon coffee or refreshing drink in the lobby or the hotel’s inner courtyard.
Amongst Copenhagen’s top ten eco-friendly hotels, this Green Key-certified hotel puts a lot of effort into its sustainability initiatives. From sourcing materials, supplies, and services from environmentally responsible providers, to using eco-friendly cleaning products, Absalon is relentless in reducing chemical pollution.
It even encourages guests to skip the daily cleaning of rooms by giving them a small “thank you for saving the planet” gift.
9. Axel Guldsmeden
The Axel Guldsmeden Hotel is an eco-friendly oasis where every part, from its spa and courtyard to its private rooftop terraces, exhibits Guldsmeden’s characteristic Nordic-Balinese style.
This 4-star property is a favorite among travelers who appreciate the property’s commitment to the environment. It is located in Vesterbro, just a stone’s throw from Tivoli Gardens and Copenhagen Central Station.
Boasting 212 thoughtfully designed rooms and four exquisite rooftop suites with exclusive terraces and hot tubs, each room has a unique atmosphere with wood, bamboo, and stone rather than plastic!
Axel Guldsmeden impresses with many details and subtleties, not forgetting the many natural elements used in the furnishings.
With a keen eye on the environment, care is taken at every step to avoid single-use plastic items. From refilling reusable bottles with city water to providing ecological towels, bamboo hair brushes, and bamboo toothbrushes, even shower products are plastic-free.
Proud recipient of the Green Globe and Green Key certifications, Axel Guldsmeden is one of the few in the world that actually tries to be sustainable from A to Z.
In addition to organic food, natural cosmetic products, and organic cotton towels, the property even generates electricity for its consumption from solar generating systems and offshore wind turbines. How Fantastic!
Check availability and book your stay at Axel Guldsmeden NOW!
10. 71 Nyhavn Hotel
In a busy corner of Copenhagen is the 71 Nyhavn Hotel, a well-preserved warehouse property from the 1800s that exudes understated elegance, charm, and history.
This Green Key-certified hotel has a unique atmosphere both inside and outside. Its environment-friendly approach stresses waste reduction and recycling, sustainable sourcing, the use of eco-friendly products, and locally sourced organic and plant-based food options.
With 130 stylishly furnished rooms, resulting from an exclusive but gentle restoration, the property focuses on a timeless Scandinavian expression while preserving the building’s historic soul and charm.
At 71 Nyhavn, the exclusive breakfast buffet takes the guests on a culinary journey through Danish traditions, and the historic warehouse cellar is a memorable experience in itself!
With everything within reach, 71 Nyhavn is the perfect starting point for exploring Copenhagen. It is close to food markets and the shopping street Strøget with good transport options and a beautiful harbor view.
Final Thoughts: Best Eco-friendly Hotels in Copenhagen
Choosing one of Copenhagen’s eco-friendly hotels is a way to support the city’s commitment to sustainability and green living. Also, you’re making a positive impact on the environment.
I love how these hotels blend eco-conscious choices with style and comfort, from energy-efficient designs to fresh, locally sourced meals.
If, like me, you care eco-conscious and care about making lighter footprint choices while you travel, these hotels make it easy to enjoy Copenhagen without compromising your values.
Copenhagen’s green hospitality is ready to welcome you.
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