Frederiksstaden Copenhagen, Denmark
Renovated
2015
Price
$$
Rated for
Design Wellness HeritageOutside the door
The house
Guldsmeden HotelsNordic-Balinese bohemian haven
The property fuses Indonesian craft with Danish warmth, pairing carved Balinese woodwork and Chesterfield lounges with strict organic principles.
What it’s good at
What they say
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The decor is a real blend—Oriental rugs, shells dangling from curtains, white bath tiles, stone sinks—but somehow the motley approach works.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Kastellet's star-shaped fortress is a three-minute stroll from the front door, and Amalienborg Palace is just down the street.
The rooms
Four-poster canopy beds handcrafted in Bali anchor the bedrooms, draped in light fabrics and topped with sheepskin throws.
The rooftop spa
A Finnish sauna and aromatic steam bath sit on the roof, opening onto a sun terrace with a bucket shower.
Dogs stay too.
At the table
The kitchen prepares an organic breakfast buffet each morning, and serves fresh North Sea seafood and oysters by evening.
How it began
Architect Emil Blichfeldt designed the corner building in 1883, long before Guldsmeden transformed it into an eco-conscious hotel in 2015.
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How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.