Kanalhuset, Copenhagen
Expert reviews
“Beside a canal in Christianshavn, Kanalhuset opened in 2020 in an 18th-century building offering 12 cozy guest rooms, 14 spacious apartments and a community dining room with beautiful midcentury decor.”
Featured in New York Times’ 36 Hours in Copenhagen.
What guests liked
- Top location
- Boutique style
- Friendly staff
- Comfortable beds
- Restaurant
All you need to know
Located on the historic Christianshavn island, complete with its heritage-listed buildings and cobbled lanes, Kanalhuset is a gem nestled by the Christianshavn Canal. The views of the canal and towering masts set the scene from our location at the heart of Copenhagen.
A mere 300 meters from the Christianshavn metro station, and just a bridge away from the Royal Theatre, Nyhavn, Amalienborg Castle, and the primary shopping avenue, Strøget.
The hotel, established in 1754, now houses 12 unique boutique hotel rooms, meeting spaces of various sizes, 14 hotel apartments, a bar, and a restaurant where we serve the evening’s meal daily at 7pm in Spisestuen.
Every element within Kanalhuset has been meticulously chosen and arranged by EEN. This includes furniture, silverware, artworks, color combinations, and fabrics. All pieces of furniture have been individually selected, reupholstered attentively, and treated to enhance their natural patina and overall contribution to the space.
Each room has its unique charm and character. Every room is equipped with a private bathroom, a double bed, and wifi access.
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Location
Recent guest reviews
20 November 2024
Beautiful stay in a lovely hotel with great character and steeped in Danish design!
This is a beautiful hotel, the location, the building and the interior design are second to none. The staff were very friendly and helpful - we will definitely stay here the next time we are in Copenhagen.
17 November 2024
Lovely property with rich history and gracious staff.
Beautiful historical property with amazingly courteous staff. Great community spaces.
12 November 2024
Solo travelling. it
l loved the location , and the ambience in the hotel. I felt very welcomed. The social dinning was excellent and great fun.
The only thing I was expecting was perhaps facilities to make tea and coffee in my room. However quickly became used to this.
9 November 2024
Excellent stay, what a fabulous place it is! We will definitely come back next time we travel to Copenhagen!
Fantastic location, very close to the centre, easy for walking around. Brilliant atmosphere, I very much loved the building it is located in! Staff were so nice and helpful, it was beyond amazing.
8 November 2024
Very pleasant stay, we will 100% come back.
Everything was smooth and cosy. Spacious rooms, comfortable beds, good equipments, lovely staff.
The room we stayed in had windows directly on the street - not the quietest but overall not too bad.
6 November 2024
Perfect stay
This hotel is so perfect! Staff are so lovely and welcoming and the decor really was incredible. Wish I could have stayed longer. Beds are super comfy too and the area is absolutely perfect.
31 October 2024
Wonderful in every way
Breakfast. Building.RoomBar.CommunalDining Everything
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20 October 2024
Fabulous
cozy, relaxing and very comfortable
nothing
18 October 2024
Highly recommend, just not if travelling with a baby.
Unique, beautiful, very comfortable.
Not baby friendly. No change tables- I had to change my baby on the bathroom floor! Also no high chairs which meant we had to cancel our dinner reservation and eat out for all other meals too.
18 October 2024
Really excellent location, boutique vibe centered around the bar, young enthusiastic staff.
Location, vibe, size of room,
16 October 2024
An incredible place, full of energy and beautiful people.
I stayed alone in this room, and it was a wonderful experience. I never would have thought that such an authentic space could hide behind such modest doors. The hotel looks like an apartment building, with each apartment as a room. Every room is unique and special. I stayed in a large room with a canal view. Every detail of the interior was simply stunning. It had a true Scandinavian vibe. The room was very clean and spacious. The bathroom had everything I needed. I’m so grateful for the welcome letter and homemade lemonade. It was such a wow moment. A big thank you to the wonderful staff who work there. You are so kind and warm.
I regret only staying for one day. I’ll definitely be back!
14 October 2024
Excellent in every way.
The location,
5 October 2024
Wonderful stay
Lovely location and the communal dining is a must-do!
3 October 2024
Exceptional
It had such well thought off interiors. The entire place represents a lot of Danish Architecture and would highly recommend staying there to anyone who wants to visit Copenhagen.
Nothing. It was such a great stay! I wish I stayed longer.
1 October 2024
Great base for seeing Copenhagen
Beautiful well designed and decorated apartment with everything you need including laundry. Friendly “hygge” vibe. Great neighborhood.
Nothing
25 September 2024
Exceptional
Really great location - quiet residential neighborhood on the canal. We had a small room in the basement facing the parking lot (versus the street which would have more people walking directly by your window). Room furnishings are a little quirky (no place to put your suitcases and chairs instead of proper bedside tables). Bathroom was clean and huge. This is a charming well-managed boutique hotel - not a cookie cutter mega-chain. Staff are very friendly and community is encouraged. Strongly recommend reserving one of the social dining dinners - it was a highlight (it seems to attract many locals). Breakfast not included in rate but was also high quality. Daily (minimal) room cleaning (towel replacement, bathroom wipe down, bed make up) much appreciated when so many other hotels have eliminated this service.
19 September 2024
An all round Excellent place to stay
Great location, welcoming and helpful staff, fantastic apartment
17 September 2024
Had a fantastic time in Copenhagen and Kanalhuset was a perfect location with great staff.
Great location, great staff, very convenient, and the community dinners are a great way to meet and talk with other travelers. Highly recommended and would stay there again if in Copenhagen.
No real negatives.
10 September 2024
Made us want to stay longer
Excellent very helpful staff. Good breakfast.
Everything was great.
6 September 2024
Exceptional
very authentic and very good
2 September 2024
This is a very special home away from home. The staff were so welcoming and lovely! The shared dinner was an absolute hi
Wonderful large room and community feeling. The whole property is generous, beautifully styled and homely.
Nothing
29 August 2024
True Copenhagen charm
Super charming and quite a different hotel experience with a wonderfun mix of hotel quests and locals for the communal dinner. Just a brilliant concept with memorable experiences
Nothing!
24 August 2024
Exceptional
The staff were phenomenal, really kind and warm. Breakfast was great. Apartment was beautiful. Gorgeous location. I would definitely stay again.
21 August 2024
Exceptional
Fantastic location with well curated decor! Everyone was happy and friendly.
17 August 2024
A unique experience, not to be missed.
Kind, helpful service for our family, offered by young enthusiastic staff. The design and interiors are worth the visit alone. Don’t miss the social dining - best value dinner in Copenhagen.
13 August 2024
Fabulous!
Wonderful staff, super location
Pretty expensive but so is everything in Copenhagen.
10 August 2024
Would stay again
Comfortable, convenient and a unique property. Comfy beds, washing machine / dryer was very handy. Loved the design and the overall space. Would stay again!
6 August 2024
The perfect Danish welcome
This is a wonderful hotel with the absolute perfect amount of Danish “hygge.” I strongly recommend the communal dinner, not to mention the delicious food on offer in the bar/cafe for other meals. Everything was smooth here. The design is very cozy and also functional and the beds were very comfortable. We were able to store luggage prior to checkin, which was so convenient and all the staff were happy to answer questions.
28 July 2024
Wonderful accommodation
Location Very friendly and helpful staff
Basement room slightly hot - couldn’t leave windows open. No TV to watch Olympics
27 July 2024
Great spot. Really made our trip to Copenhagen amazing
They have a limited menu for breakfast but it’s very good. The breakfast set I think what they call it was a great start to the day.
24 July 2024
I would recommend this hotel to anyone who is a fan of Danish design.
Loved the decor - a showcase for Danish design. Very helpful staff. A Danish friend recommended the social dining but we did not have an opportunity to try it. The breakfast was very good however. Delicious coffee.
21 July 2024
Wonderful stay at a fabulous gem of a hotel!
Perfect location with easy walk to metro station and many different restaurants, cafes, food trucks, coffee shops. Large rooms that were very clean and tidy. No a/c but the room fan kept us cool. Beds and pillows were very comfortable. Staff was friendly and warm, and the breakfasts at the hotel were delicious!
21 July 2024
Lovely!
Beautiful stylish decor
18 July 2024
Home away from home at Copenhagen
I love this hotel apartment—so cozy! The interior design and furniture really bring a sense of hygge making it so inviting. Plus, the view of the canal from the window is just beautiful. Also love the refreshing welcome drink. Highly recommend for a comforting stay
Nothing
14 July 2024
Exceeded expectations and would definitely return and stay there
Staff were very friendly and helpful. Breakfasts were excellent and great choice. The decor was lovely
Nothing I didn't like
9 July 2024
Exceptional
The apartments were super cozy and stylish! I love it so much!
7 July 2024
Exceptional
It was truly very special and wonderful..an incredible energy to the space , wonderful interiors , friendly staff and an amazing location . We will be back ! X
7 July 2024
Stunning accommodation for a first visit to Copenhagen.
Incredibly spacious room/apartment with access to clothing storage space, kitchen facilities, washing machine & dryer. The staff were all lovely and so easy to wonder down for coffee and breakfast or glass of wine at night. We regretted not joining the communal as it looked amazing. Fabulous location.
5 July 2024
A joy.
Staff, decor, room, food, location, shower, social dining, all the little touches and obvious care for the guests and sustainability. The staff were excellent and I felt right at home when I landed, sad to leave. If you stay, go to the social dinner, you'll not regret it. I'll be back.
That I wasn't staying longer.
5 July 2024
Will return!
Super friendly and helpful staff. Great location and hotel services.
27 June 2024
Excellent, would highly recommend
Phenomenal location just a short walk from Nyhavn where you can find great local food and drinks. We had a spacious room on the 3rd floor that was more than enough space for my girlfriend and I. Bathroom was large and recently updated.
There was no air conditioning in the room but this was not an issue for us as we traveled in June and left the windows open.
23 June 2024
One of the best and most unique hotels I’ve ever stayed in
Very stylish decor and furniture.Super friendly young staff. Close to great restaurants and bakeries and cafes. Lovely position overlooking the canal
Nothing!
17 June 2024
Great flat and location, but overpriced and too much sunlight in the bedroom
Friendly staff, nice location, great looking flat.
The sun rises at 5 or earlier in June, there was a hole in the wall to the living room which had no blinds, the blind in the bedroom was far from blocking all the light, for close to 3,000 dkk a night I'd expect to be able to sleep in the dark
14 June 2024
The best view and most attractive apartment hotel we have stayed in.
Everything - the view of the canal from our room, the furnishings and amenities of our room, the funky bar and dining at the long table.
Nothing
29 May 2024
Exceptional
It's perfect. Rooms are beautifully put together. Great location, close to main attractions. Historical building with lots of charm. Quite big spacious rooms. Friendly staff (all very young). Appreciated the welcome coffee, small things make a difference!
13 May 2024
Exceptional
Absolutely excellent! We loved the location, Christianshavn is a really cosy neighbourhood. The apartment was beautifully furnished yet modern and very comfortable with a number of amenities. The social dining experience that the restaurant offers was a really cool experience also. The staff were super helpful.
11 May 2024
Wonderful short stay and would most definitely stay here again next time I’m in Copenhagen.
Location, cleanliness, staff, facilities, washer/dryer, furnishings
Not much if anything.
8 May 2024
Fabulous
Great location next to canal, close to metro station and Christiania. Cozzy atmosphere, large comfortable apartment - you feel like at home.
Crazy additional price for breakfast.
3 May 2024
We had such a nice stay at Kanalhuset, a spotlessly clean , beautiful historic building.
This beautiful hotel was one of the nicest places I have ever stayed and I have stayed in many places in Europe. It was an exceptionally clean, beautiful historic building within walking distance to the center of Copenhagen and also close to the Metro for going further. We were upgraded to a wonderful and spacious apartment. The breakfast was delicious. I would recommend this hotel to anyone wanting a nice stay in Copenhagen.
I loved everything about Kanalhuset.
Hotel facilities
Food & Drink
- - Restaurant
- - Bar
Services
- - Meeting/banquet facilities (additional charge)
- - Luggage storage
- - Private check-in/check-out
- - Daily housekeeping (additional charge)
General
- - Non-smoking rooms
- - Family rooms
- - Lift
- - Heating
- - Non-smoking throughout
Activities
- - Canoeing (additional charge)
- - Yoga classes
Miscellaneous
- - Key card access
- - Security alarm
- - Smoke alarms
- - CCTV in common areas
- - Fire extinguishers
Reception services
- - Invoice provided
28 November 2024
Fabulous, quirky hotel in great location.