Bridget abroad: Copenhagen guide

Oh what I wouldn’t do to live in Copenhagen (besides sell a kidney to be able to afford it). This city is beautiful and definitely one to window shop in as opposed to bringing an extra carry on back with you. Here’s the rundown on the best places to go in Copenhagen when on a budget.

Accommodation wise I couldn’t recommend Steelhouse hostel enough, situated 5 minutes walk from the station you won’t suffer too much lugging a case all that way. Surrounded by bars and cafes it’s perfect for shopping, drinking, partying etc and has a young crowd and families staying overnight. There is a pool and a gym and multiple chill zones, I'm sold. After turning up at three hotels in Manchester the prior night and £140 lighter this check in was reassuringly smooth. The hostel offers bike hire for four (£8) or twenty four hours (£12) which is a great way to explore the city and reasonable prices as well. Hiring bikes on the day is not a problem as there’s plenty to go round.

If you’re planning a bike tour cycle through the parks, and onwards to the little Mermaid Statue and Nyhavn street. This area is where all the insta famous harbour photos come from (just a heads up). The journey is quick and you feel like you’re seeing more of the city. There are lots of great brunch spots (and photo opportunities) on the river, best pastry of my life is all I’m saying.

If it’s shopping you’re after the area near generator is perfect for window shopping - free and so many beautiful clothes and pottery places so make the most of it! The best charity shops are also nearby with top picks including OSV, Prag, Episode and the danish version of what I think was the Red Cross (Duo Lingo is yet to kick in).

For food Tivoli Food Market is the place to be, located one minute from the station and requiring no entry ticket it’s basically every cuisine under one roof. Frankies is a great pizzeria and cheaper prices than most, not the best but not the worst Margherita of my life I’ll give them that. Wulff and Konstali is a great spot for brunch, choosing 5 dishes for £16 I’d say it’s a bargain for ott brunch on a budget. Another is Grod situated in a small eclectic food market which purports everything from canned sardines to handfuls of fresh blooms, their porridge is to die for. 

The botanical gardens is free to enter, gorgeous for photos, has a beautiful caste and is the perfect spot for a picnic. Pick up brunch or lunch elsewhere then head here for an afternoon basking in the sun - just no bikes btw.

Last but not least Tivoli park is a must do. It’s quite pricey at £45 for entry but that includes unlimited access to all the rides. There’s lots of brunch spots and also the food market, deck chairs, gardens etc. The park is a vintage theme park and has the worlds second oldest wooden roller coaster (don’t worry it’s safe). Top tip is to get a re entry stamp from the food hall so if you plan on leaving or popping out for tea you can come back in. Coming back in the evening is worth it to see the park lit up at night sit in the grounds with a cocktail till 10.30.

I dare you.