Frederiksstaden Copenhagen, Denmark
Opened
2011
Price
$
Rated for
Design Social LocalOutside the door
The house
GeneratorPlayful design hostel
The hostel centers on shared social spaces, where travelers and locals mingle over shuffleboard tables and outdoor pétanque lanes.
What it’s good at
Notable
Communal lounges display Tim Bjørn murals, scrapwood wallpaper, and bold Danish furniture.
Listed
Set near Nyhavn canal, mornings start with Scandinavian breakfasts before Indre By outings.
What they say
Also in AFAR.
In the shared rooms, each of the beds has a USB plug, a locker underneath, and privacy lights so you can read at night.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Kongens Nytorv and the waterfront townhouses of Nyhavn sit a short walk away through the historic city center.
The rooms
Dorm bunks come fitted with individual reading lights, USB outlets, and under-bed lockers. Private en-suite rooms offer extra privacy.
At the table
Draft beer flows from chrome taps at the main counter, and the daytime café pours barista coffee.
How it began
The 1960s building was slated for luxury apartments until the 2008 crash, when developers pivoted to an accessible design hostel.
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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.