Before arriving, I was slightly concerned that Scandic Kødbyen might be too far from the city centre, but those worries quickly disappeared. The lobby had a fantastic atmosphere, with stylish lighting, a lively bar and comfortable common areas. Our room was not particularly large, but it was cosy, comfortable and perfectly adequate. The bar also served great, creative drinks and had an impressive selection.
I quickly fell in love with Kødbyen. There are good grocery stores just outside the hotel, a large shopping centre with plenty of quality shops about five minutes away, and a train station only a short walk from the entrance. Trains run frequently and take you directly into central Copenhagen, making the location very convenient despite not being right in the heart of the city. Kødbyen itself has a distinctive charm, with numerous niche restaurants, bars and independent shops. The area seems to have developed into one of Copenhagen’s coolest neighbourhoods in recent years.
The staff were consistently friendly, helpful and eager to assist. They stored our luggage after check-out because our flight departed later that evening, answered all our questions and quickly helped us when we misplaced one of our key cards.
The hotel was also very reasonably priced and offered some of the best value I could find in Copenhagen. Overall, we had a very enjoyable stay and would happily return.