A Long Weekend in Copenhagen: A Mini Guide
Ahead of Copenhagen Fashion Week at the end of this month, I’ve been looking back through my archives and camera roll from a trip to Copenhagen a while ago and realised I’ve never properly shared my recommendations on here…so this guide has been long overdue. It’s one of my favourite European cities, with plenty of inspiring neighbourhoods to wander around in and a lot of style inspiration.
I’ve double-checked that all of my saved Google Maps pins are still open and added a few newer spots to the list. Whether you’re planning a trip to Copenhagen in 2026 or heading there for Fashion Week, I hope this guide helps you make the most of your time in the city!
Where to stay in Copenhagen
I stayed at Coco Hotel, a chic boutique hotel located in Vesterbro. I loved this neighbourhood and would highly recommend staying here for your trip. It’s an ideal spot for exploring local cafes, restaurants and being really well connected to central Copenhagen. Since my last trip, I’ve spotted they’ve also opened up a sister hotel - Bella Grande. It’s a classic boutique hotel in the heart of Copenhagen, just a few steps from The City Hall Square.
I’ve pinned all my recommendations on the map below so you can search for more accommodation options in Copenhagen.
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Where to shop in Copenhagen
Copenhagen is such a great city for independent fashion and vintage finds. I also found lots of style inspiration from just aimlessly wandering through the streets. It’s perfect for building a unique wardrobe or finding cute gifts to bring home. Some of my recommendations are:
I Blame Lulu - curated pre-loved fashion in Frederiksberg (their Charlottenlund store is temporarily closed)
Restorecph - well-loved vintage clothing shop with good designer and retro pieces
Episode – second-hand store with a wide mix of vintage and classic pieces
Palette26 – highly rated vintage and lifestyle shop (check opening hours as these can vary).
Basic & More - stylish homeware, accessories, and gifts - perfect for design lovers
Studio Arhoj & Studio Arhoj Study – beautiful Danish ceramics, glassware, and design pieces that make unique gifts or souvenirs
Where to eat in Copenhagen
As well as shopping, Copenhagen has some great food spots - from bakeries and casual brunch spots to food markets and more fancy places too. The city does simple food extremely well, and I found myself planning days around coffee and pastry stops!
Skt. Peders Bageri – Copenhagen’s oldest bakery, known for outstanding pastries and cinnamon rolls any day of the week. I especially loved it here as they serve you the rolls warm (chef’s kiss). A couple of other great bakery stops include Lille Bakery, BUKA and Bagt.
Corsa Pizza Vesterbro - delicious pizzas in a cosy setting
Atelier September - super stylish and cool cafe serving delicious brunch
Lille Petra - another lovely brunch and cafe stop in central Copenhagen
Gasoline Grill - this is apparently the best burger in Copenhagen with several locations around the city. It lived up to the hype and we managed to get one of the last orders of the day via a food delivery app!
Torvehallerne Market - TorvehallerneKBH is a food hall with everything from Danish open-faced sandwiches (smørrebrød) to fresh juice and local dishes. It’s perfect for casual midday dining.
A few more places that I haven’t tried but are saved on my list for future trips include Apollo Bar, Come Rice Kitchen and Dallas Coffee.
