Expert reviews
“The distinctive steel-clad building that was once home to the Danish Union of Metalworkers has now been transformed into a cool urban hostel, with smart dorms (or small private rooms), plenty of communal space for meeting fellow travellers and an impressive range of facilities.”
What guests liked
- Clean rooms
- Excellent Wifi
- Friendly staff
All you need to know
Steel House Hostel situated at the heart of Copenhagen is five minutes’ walking distance from Copenhagen central station. It is an ideal place for an international, lively, and entertaining stay. The luxury hostel provides all the facilities to its guests at a reasonable price. Restaurants and edgy retro cafes surround the place. If the traveler wants to enjoy the nightlife of the city, he/she should book a stay with the steel House hostel. The luxurious environment of the hostel makes you feel relaxed in a foreign location.
Rooms
There are various kinds of rooms available with the hostel such as twin room with two bunk beds, family room with private bathroom which has six bunk beds, quadruple room with private bathroom, double room with terrace, single room with terrace, female dormitory and a mixed dormitory with bunk beds. You can book the dorm, 6-bed or 4-bed shared rooms and private rooms with private bathrooms in the hostel in Copenhagen. There are also double sharing rooms are available for the guests to book.
Services offered
The hostel has all the luxurious facilities, including a fitness center, swimming pool, bar, parking place, lounge, and much more for the guests to enjoy their stay in the hostel. Due to the availability of budget-friendly rooms along with all the necessary services, it is one of the famous hostels in Copenhagen.
You can book your stay with Steel House hostel before your trip to avail of the discount and the kind of rooms you want. Travelers handsomely rate the hostel due to its services and amenities.
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Location
Recent guest reviews
13 April 2026
Fabulous
The staff is super friendly and helpful. I love the facility that there is a gym to work out.
12 April 2026
Pleasant, affordable, good value for money if you also like sociable events
Vibrant, full of people, affordable price for private room in Copenhagen
The shower water is not hot enough for my standard
12 April 2026
Fantastic value for money & location
Location is great Cozy common areas Plenty of facilities Comfortable beds
A curtain around the bed would be great. Sensor light in the bathroom The room got very hot.
12 April 2026
Great place to stay when in Copenhagen!!
The facilities are great! They have a well equipped kitchen, swimming pool, game room, bikes to rent, place to work and a nice (and a bit pricey) bar. The rooms were well planned and comfortable. Easy access to public transportation.
Drink prices a bit above the average.
12 April 2026
A great central stay for a short trip!
Very modern, friendly and comfortable stay. An amazing location to be so close to the centre
Our room was a little bit on the small side but that's what we paid for. The bathroom door was a sliding door that didn't close properly.
10 April 2026
Very good
Great location and love the fact of having gym/pool available.
They didn’t have any extra pillow but we found a solution. Also it seems the rooms are cleaned every 4 days, a bit more often would be perfect.
10 April 2026
Great if your fellow travelers understand the difference between a hostel and a hotel room.
The overall facilities were great, very organized and clean.
Several lockers in my room were broken, and two of the inhabitants had taken over the floor, empty bed, and available windowsill space with their multiple bags and large suitcases. I complained to the front desk that it was physically not possible to get to the beds near the window but they didn’t do anything as the girls in question (definitely not ladies) were out partying. Hostel was great but clientele was hit or miss.
10 April 2026
Pleasant
hassle free check in and check out
wifi barely worked
10 April 2026
Fabulous
Great location, bathrooms in the rooms, the common area facilities were really nice and always busy in a good way, felt like a place people wanted to hang out
No curtains on the bunk beds, this could be a simple addition for a bit more privacy
10 April 2026
Amazing for the price, love the kitchen. A little med detail to comfort would be great
The kitchen and the view over the lakes
It was too hot in the room, and I wish the beds would have curtains for privacy. I wish there was more comfortable spots to work, most spots has a lot of light, so if you need to sit and work on the computer it’s not ideal unless you choose a time where there it shadow. The music also quite loud. It would be great with an area that’s good for focused work.
9 April 2026
Fabulous
Everything was good. Its all very modern and the facilities are good, especially the cinema. It has more of a hotel vibe. Lots of families running around during easter. The location is great for being between attractions and the other areas for cafes and nightlife
You have to pay extra to use the kitchen along with the gym and pool. You cant extend in person. You have to go online and do it I had to check the night before and the morning that I could stay in the same room
9 April 2026
Pleasant
Friendly staff and clean rooms.
8 April 2026
Perfect for families looking to be close to the city
Extremely helpful and welcoming staff. Location is perfect in terms of distance from central train station and city attractions, particularly for a family with young children. We didn't know whether a hostel would be suitable with the kids but they loved it.
very little not to like.
6 April 2026
Fabulous
Rooms were very clean. Staff in the reception very kind. There is light and sockets on each bed and the bathroom was clean too, with towels and gel included in the dorm. Don't forget to bring a padlock for your locker
5 April 2026
Very good
Location Easy check in and check out Clean
AC was a bit too hot
1 April 2026
Very good
Private bathroom in female dormitory and huge public areas.
The room is too small. If you opened your luggage then chances are high you will block the way between bunk beds.
31 March 2026
Pleasant
The location is very convenient. My stay was short but there are many services which is good. Nice to see families also staying there.
Most staff were great except for an unfriendly Italian staff which wasn't helpful. Sometimes there little kind things that can be done to be helpful. I think working with people these things need to be done. I think location should reinforce room rules. To girls were eating after midnight in the room and whispering which woke me up. I understand it's a shared room but the food smell was very annoying which made their constant whispering intolerable. There's no gluten free option at the bar for breakfast.
31 March 2026
Nice place, suggested for students
Clean, spacious, lots of stuff to do
no balcony or smoking areas
30 March 2026
Fabulous
Efficient, economical but still comfy
Toilets air circulation
28 March 2026
Nice stay
All good
27 March 2026
Fabulous
Excellent location. Near the main transport line in Denmark, and close to Vesterbro a gorgeous neighbourhood. Property was clean, full of life with great staff.
27 March 2026
Fabulous
I got a room to myself. Generous staff and nice laundry services
Hitting my head on the locker doh!
26 March 2026
Pleasant
Facilities, staff, kitchen, lobby
The room is definitely not indicated for families, is so tiny and stretched, is only cool for backpackers, not for family vacationing.
26 March 2026
Very good
Space is too tight. No curtain for privacy.
26 March 2026
Good place for short stay.
Good place for short stay.
Rooms size is bit small.
25 March 2026
Very good
It was good experience.
25 March 2026
The rooms were very small. However, the cleanliness and service were very good.
The location was close to the train station, but other places were a 15-20 minute walk away. The rooms were very small. However, the cleanliness and service were very good.
24 March 2026
Very good
Booked for family they said it was a great location for sightseeing
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24 March 2026
Convenient stay but small things could be better
This was already my second stay in Steel Hostel. I appreciate decent rooms with good beds. Also the pool and the public spaces offer nice way of spending time which is really nice. Also easy to get to know new people there. The location is really convenient and the lake next to hostel offers nice morning walks.
There are some things that could be better with only little improvement. Please look at the attachment of the racks for hanging clothes; they are barely staying on the walls in many places like at the pool and at the rooms. I think this would be an easy fix. Also the music at the public space is just too loud. It makes it difficult to have a conversation. I think it is relatively too expensive to use the luggage space with your pricing. Also, please check your coffee machines! I paid 40dkk for the coffee which then tasted like hot water. I went to ask a cup from another machine and it wasn't any better. Please don't sell the coffee if there is something wrong with the machines, thanks!
23 March 2026
Good value, clean rooms, bare bones
Good value, central location
It feels like a glorified hostel, has that hostel vibe (can be good or bad). Rooms are very small.
23 March 2026
Had a great time during my two-night stay in Copenhagen.
The facilities and amenities are excellent, offering everything you might need, including lockers, secure locks, a bar, pool, gym, games, and a projector screening football matches. There are also spacious tables with power outlets, making it convenient to work on a laptop. The location is also very good—I was able to reach all major city attractions on foot within approximately 1.5 hours, even with breaks and time spent exploring.
The shared room could benefit from improved privacy. Adding bed curtains would enhance the overall experience by giving guests a sense of personal space and minimizing disturbances from others who go to bed at different times. The frequent switching of lights makes it difficult to sleep comfortably.
23 March 2026
Very good
You have all the facilities needed and easily accessible, kitchen, gym, bar, pool pluss more.
Tight rooms, where the space is effectively used to the cm.
23 March 2026
Very good
Nice people, helpful at the desk, rented a bike and it was easy
20 March 2026
Fabulous
Loved the cinema area and being able to be able to do my washing on site.
Light sensors in Toilet and shower room. My bed was right by them so it was easy to set them off.
19 March 2026
Very good
The bathroom was inside the room.
No curtain for the bunk beds. Cleaning in every four days is too long for shared places. Paying extra for kitchen and luggage storage is interesting.
19 March 2026
Used this hostel as a base to explore Copenhagen. Worked out great.
Clean, modern hostel with great facilities-eg kitchen, pool, gym
Privacy curtains on the dorm bunks would be nice. And get rid of the motion-sensor lights in the dorm rooms!
19 March 2026
Fabulous
Good locations, very clean. Even with early or late flights you have lots of space to lounge.
Luggage storage could be a bit expensive but for Copenhagen it seems to be the norm.
17 March 2026
Fabulous
Shared spaces were clean and organised
17 March 2026
Great location and vibe - would stay again
Myself an a friend stayed in a private double room. It was pretty small but we knew that booking the space. Everything was clean and the facilities were great! Great vibe from the hostel in general with lots of activities to get involved in if you want to (I don’t but saw lots of stuff going on). Location, cleanliness and value for money were all fantastic, especially considering general accommodation prices in Copenhagen. Would definitely stay here again a recommend to anyone visiting Copenhagen.
Nothing
16 March 2026
Nice hostel in the city centre with nice private room.
The location is perfect, super close for the main train station and the city centre. The atmosphere of the common space is very nice. The room is no big but efficient. It is confortable and silent.
The room is a bit small. It is fine for 2days but it requires a bit of efficiency to fit two people with two luggages.
16 March 2026
Fabulous
Pool and gym
Tiny bathroom in the room
16 March 2026
Fabulous
Clean and fredag design, clean rooms and easy check-in and out online!
You have to be aware that you have to have the online key ready before you enter the elevator, otherwise it will not work. Many we saw had issues with this.
16 March 2026
Fabulous
The location & the cleanliness
The room is too small for 4 of us. In fact I booked a 6 bed dom for 4 people.
16 March 2026
Fabulous
The location & the cleanliness
The room is too small
15 March 2026
Good stay for a cheap price
Online check-in and check-out were smooth, many services and activities, good location.
They probably didn't clean the room during my 6-day stay, which became progressively dirtier as more guests came in.
15 March 2026
Fabulous
Everything was great, I loved the position and the pool! Also the staff was great, especially the Danish guy on the afternoon shift who liked my glasses 🤓
Maybe just the fact that the lights in the shower and toilet have timers
14 March 2026
Very good
It located well. All the things were clean. The staffs were friendly.
You must pay for lockers to drop off my luggage before check-in. You also have to pay for using kitchen. Except for that, everything was nice.
14 March 2026
Lovely perfect for short stay.
Great location at Centre of Copenhagen, clean and kitchen is great. Lots of amenities like swimming pool, snooker, open meeting room and great value for money.
Can’t remember any.
13 March 2026
Pleasant
Central locatoin in the city. Close to public transportation. Good value for money.
The bathrooms and showers are inside the rooms for dorms.
Hotel facilities
Food & Drink
- - Bar
- - Snack bar
- - Wine/champagne (additional charge)
- - Coffee house on site
Reception services
- - 24-hour front desk
- - Express check-in/check-out
- - Luggage storage (additional charge)
- - Private check-in/check-out
- - Lockers
Activities
- - Fitness centre (additional charge)
- - Games room
- - Billiards (additional charge)
- - Karaoke
- - Cycling
- - Indoor pool (additional charge)
- - Indoor pool (all year) (additional charge)
- - Evening entertainment
- - Fitness
- - Yoga classes
- - Temporary art galleries
- - Pub crawls
- - Stand-up comedy
- - Movie nights
- - Walking tours
- - Happy hour (additional charge)
- - Tour or class about local culture
- - Live music/performance
- - Live sport events (broadcast)
- - Bingo
- - Bicycle rental (additional charge)
General
- - Non-smoking rooms
- - Family rooms
- - Lift
- - Packed lunches
- - Heating
- - Allergy-free room
- - Non-smoking throughout
- - Air conditioning
- - Designated smoking area
- - Shared lounge/TV area
Cleaning services
- - Laundry (additional charge)
Business facilities
- - Fax/photocopying (additional charge)
Kitchen
- - Shared kitchen
Entertainment & family services
- - Board games/puzzles
Parking
- - Parking garage
- - Accessible parking
Outdoors
- - Outdoor furniture
Pool and wellness
- - Swimming pool
- - Swimming pool
Miscellaneous
- - Key access
- - Key card access
- - Security alarm
- - Smoke alarms
- - CCTV in common areas
- - CCTV outside property
- - Fire extinguishers
- - Breakfast takeaway containers
- - Delivered food is securely covered

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13 April 2026
Perfect place to move around the city. Bikes were great.