Islands Brygge Copenhagen, Denmark
Renovated
2021
Price
$$
Rated for
Design Wellness HeritageOutside the door
The house
Guldsmeden HotelsNordic-Balinese eco outpost
Nordic minimalism meets Balinese warmth, filling the former factory spaces with raw timbers, leafy potted plants, and exposed brickwork.
What it’s good at
Notable
Signature Nordic-Balinese interiors combine raw timbers, hanging plants, exposed brickwork, and closed-loop water-recirculating showers.
Notable
A leafy courtyard heated swimming pool accompanies a traditional Scandinavian sauna, aromatic steam bath, and boxing gym.
Listed
A converted former shoe sole factory in Islands Brygge, incorporating original brickwork into the restaurant spaces.
What they say
Also in AFAR.
The 212-room property, which debuted in February 2020 and fully reopened in October 2021, features a Nordic-meets-Bali style that the Guldsmeden brand is known for.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Set in waterfront Islands Brygge, the property sits a short stroll from the public harbour baths and the nearby metro station.
The rooms
Canopy beds feature organic latex mattresses and fair-trade linens, accompanied by NASA-inspired showers that filter and recirculate water.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The outdoor swimming pool stays heated to 29 degrees Celsius year-round, set among daybeds in the central courtyard.
The gym
Vintage leather punching bags hang against terracotta brick in the Jungle Gym, which hosts evening boxing classes.
Dogs stay too.
Sole Factory Restaurant & Bar
Named after the former shoe factory, the dining room serves certified organic French-Nordic dishes beneath colourful glass chandeliers.
How it began
Opened in 2021 by Danish hotelier Sandra Weinert, the repurposed shoe sole factory preserves its original brickwork and industrial bones.
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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.