In central Copenhagen’s historic Frederiksstaden district, Hotel Babette Guldsmeden matches cozy Danish hospitality with distinct global style. The 98-room boutique hotel is housed in an elegant 1883 building originally designed by renowned Danish architect Emil Blichfeldt. The property underwent a massive transformation before opening in 2015, replacing a more traditional hotel with the Guldsmeden family’s signature eco-luxury focus.
The interior features an unexpected, signature aesthetic: a warm blend of Balinese-inspired design and Nordic simplicity. You’ll find four-poster beds, solid wood furnishings, and original artwork paired with strict, gold-standard sustainability certifications. Even the hotel’s leafy Orangerie is a brilliant architectural reuse project, having been cleverly transformed from an old cobblestone horse-carriageway into a year-round Mediterranean garden oasis.
Up on the roof, the hotel hides a compact open-air spa and lounge. Here, guests can sweat it out in a conventional sauna or brave an invigorating, traditional cold-water bucket bath. The real draw is the outdoor relaxation area, which treats you to stunning, panoramic views of the Copenhagen skyline and the magnificent copper dome of the nearby Marble Church.
Location-wise, you are perfectly placed for sightseeing. The hotel sits just minutes from Amalienborg Palace (the royal winter residence) and the iconic Little Mermaid statue. Art and history buffs will love being only a block away from the Designmuseum Danmark and the Frihedsmuseet (Museum of Danish Resistance), while the colorful, bustling harbor of Nyhavn is just a short, scenic walk down the waterfront.
Expert reviews
“The 98-room Babette is part of the superb Guldsmeden hotel chain, with the same (unexpectedly) harmonious blend of Nordic and Indonesian design aesthetics.”
What guests liked
- Friendly staff
- Comfortable beds
- Top location
- Excellent Wifi
- Boutique style
Location
Recent guest reviews
31 May 2026
Really enjoyed my time at this hotel!
The location was fantastic!!! Sooo close to many of the major tourist attractions. I rented a bike from the hotel and zoomed around the bike-friendly city. I had a fantastic view over the river and the swans. They also accommodated my early arrival
They charge to use the sauna—I thought that should have been included.
21 May 2026
Cute hotel, great location , would book again
Quirky, great location, lovely courtyard garden in the sun for breakfast
Standard bedroom just a little small. Was fine for a couple of nights though
18 May 2026
Perfect location to explore the city and very ethical.
Great location, sustainable products in the room. Fab decor, friendly staff and great food.
Nothing to dislike
16 May 2026
Lovely peaceful situation with upmarket shops nearby.
We liked the area this hotel is situated in. Upmarket near to harbour and parks. Breakast very good. Staff helpful at all times.
Room on the small side but otherwise fine.
16 May 2026
great location comfortable hotel, good breakfast.
location is excellant for the old city sights, cafe strip, canals and museums. Walking was best way around town, streets are wide and traffic well controlled.
room was clean, serviced well and comfortable
breakfast had a good selection
bar staying open later but I think that is just Copenhagen as most stopped serving at 10pm.
10 May 2026
Good location, fun decor, helpful and friendly staff + a wonderful bath.
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5 May 2026
Very cozy, beautifully restored building in a lovely location
Located just in front of the citadel it was a great location to visit the city and if it hadn’t been for the construction next door would have been super quiet. Even then the insulation was such that when the windows were closed we could hear nothing. Room was super cute and the bed incredibly comfortable..
Not a problem for my wife and I as we are fairly slender but depending on body size the bathroom might be a tad tight for you.
28 April 2026
Like staying in a fairytale 😁
Its a wonderful little hotel!!! Super cute and cozy!
Literally nothing!
27 April 2026
Look forward to returning
Beautiful room
Breakfast was disappointing for cost
24 April 2026
Enjoyable but not excellent
Location is very nice, walking distance to every attraction.
Tv didn't have smart tv function, no option to have a bottle of water in the room (they suggested to drink from tap because it's drinkable) but I want the choice to have also a bottled water in the room when I arrive, balcony is not depicted in pictures but it's not as nice as you would expect
6 April 2026
Second stay. Near the park and restaurants and Design Museum. And shopping.
Beautiful. Eco-friendly. Loved all the Persian rugs in the halls and rooms. Wood and beautiful fabrics in the halls and rooms. Cool paintings on the walls. Very good breakfast.
Hmm. Nothing to dislike.
2 April 2026
Warm and welcoming, the rooms are outstanding
I highly recommend Babette — the service is warm and welcoming, the rooms are outstanding, and the location is fantastic.
30 March 2026
Lovely weekend in Copenhagen for our 30th wedding anniversary
Close to Little mermaid and other attractions. Lovely room and views. Staff friendly. Nice could have a drink and relax in the chairs.
27 March 2026
Great hotel in a good location near the little mermaid and lots of good food and drink available nearby
A great location , was upgraded as a treat for my birthday, super comfy bed , would recommend this hotel
everything was good
19 March 2026
Worth any penny
We could walk and explore the area. The rooftop spa was fun.
There was nothing we did not like
5 March 2026
Perfect location, very comfortable with lovely friendly staff.
Would’ve been a bit quieter on upper floors, we were on the upper ground level, a bit noisy with traffic.
21 February 2026
A stylish, short break in a friendly hotel within walking distance of the main sights.
The staff were welcoming and our suite room was stylish and clean. The bar area was nice and the staff friendly. The location was good and just a short walk from Nyhaven.
The sofa bed was a bit too uncomfortable for our teenage daughter - a thin mattress topper on top of a hard seat is not a proper bed. We also found the breakfast disappointing and not worth paying extra for when the bakeries nearby are excellent
20 February 2026
A Cosy Hotel With Great Personality
Quirky, cosy hotel with an eco-friendly feel. Room was light, airy, and comfortable, staff were very friendly, approachable, and helpful. Restaurant was excellent
11 February 2026
Great hotel for snowy stay in Copenhagen
Our room was comfortable and warm and very clean. It had everything we needed for a four night stay. The breakfast was excellent with a good selection of healthy and tasty food. Staff were friendly and helpful. Location was short walk from Metro.
TV was blocked by one of the posts on the bed.
6 February 2026
Would stay again
Friendly staff, welcoming and helpful, they upgraded our rooms, lovely decor. Location was good. Good facilities.
The sink in bathroom was a little too close to the toilet- but we are tall.
Housekeeping stored their cages/ cleaning equipment near our door. Could hear them in the morning, although they weren’t loud.
26 January 2026
We would probably try a other hotel next time
Location and style
Most of the staff was friendly and welcoming, though we had two instances at the front desk where the service felt less warm and occasionally a bit curt. The spa and sauna facilities have good potential but could benefit from more regular cleaning and maintenance.
The breakfast buffet looked stylish at first glance, but the variety was not great. It would be nice if barista coffee was included rather than being an extra charge
19 January 2026
Great city. Great hotel
Great location. Close to train and walking distance to many main sites. Loved the heated floor in bathroom.
10 January 2026
Your perfect stay in Copenhagen
First of all, a big compliment to all the staff for making us feel so welcome!
We arrived without our bags (that got lost in transit) and the lady at the reception was super helpful and provided us with all basic necessities. <3
Besides that, the hotel is in a perfect location from where you can comfortably walk to all the main spots and attractions.
The room was super cute and everything was eco and sustainable with wooden toothbrushes, special bed linen, bio tea bags, super comfy slippers, and many other small details.
The bed was also very comfortable.
I suggest you also try the in-house Skagen restaurant which offers delicious seafood and fish specialties (my recommendation: rhe creamy fish soup).
This will be the place we stay again when we come back to Copenhagen!
The only thing I would mention was that the heating of the room could have been a bit better, as we were a bit cold from time to time.
7 January 2026
Our experience at Babette
I liked the decoration of the room and the staff was friendly, which to me, is always a plus. I liked that we had a little balcony as well even though the weather was not letting us use it. The location is also very nice with the lovely park right across. I also really loved the skincare/haircare products + the empty water bottle you can take with you.
A few things unfortunately. The designers probably had this great vision but everything is just that 10% off. What I mean by that is the faucet is made out of some sort of rust which makes it quite impossible to turn the lever in the bath from shower to faucet. The bed is too close to the wall. The bed itself was dented, the right side of the cabinet in the bathroom couldn't open because the wall is too close by.
Like I said, it is just that last 10% from being perfect.
27 December 2025
We plan to come back.
It is a lovely hotel in the center of the city. We enjoyed every minutes of our stay.
26 December 2025
We highly recommend the hotel, wouldn’t include breakfast though next time.
Great hotel at a central location, a nice walk to the main square but also to the train station where the Malmo train departs. We booked the junior suite which was reasonably priced and loved the extra space. The bathtub and sink were made of stone, there was art in the the room and in the corridors. Great selection of toiletries. Loved having a dressing gown in the room. Highly recommend the hotel!
We weren’t keen on the breakfast offer, espresso, latte, cappuccino etc are charged extra but there is drip coffee included in the price. Other than breakfast we loved it though. And there are plenty of great breakfast places within a short walking distance.
24 December 2025
Wonderful hotel in the heart of the city
The room, the spa, the location, the staff. Everything was great. Thank you so much
22 December 2025
Lovely property with eclectic design.
Location
Price
16 December 2025
Absolutely lovely stay
Cozy warm and staff incredibly friendly
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15 December 2025
First class stay in central Copenhagen
Ideally situated in the centre of Copenhagen but on a quiet street with a park opposite. You can walk through the park to get to the Little Mermaid statue. Bedrooms are very comfortable and the refreshments provided in the room were of excellent quality. Breakfast offer was varied and good and there is also a very good fish restaurant on site. Close to the metro and easy to get to from the airport.
There was nothing I didn’t like
15 December 2025
Excellent - Would Recommend!
The custom toiletries they made were by far the best I've used in a while. The rooms were incredibly cozy and it was very close to many places but far from the crowds.
Nothing.
15 December 2025
Excellent 4 days in Copenhagen and the hotel helped to make our trip fantastic
The rooms with their 4 poster beds and the friendliness of the staff
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7 December 2025
Comfortable stay, staff was very welcoming and friendly! They even offered a complimentary upgrade. It was our first tim
It was super cute, very boutique and very clean!
A bit of a walk from the train station, it was winter so the walk can be really cold
24 November 2025
Super charming and nice hotel
Babette Guldsmeden is a super charming, cozy hotel which makes you feel like you’re visiting someone’s big, fancy, old (but in an elegant and cute way) house, and the service personal AND professional. They made my friends and I feel so welcome and really made our first impression of Copenhagen and its people the best ever.
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Hotel facilities
Food & Drink
- - Restaurant
- - Bar
- - Snack bar
- - Special diet menus (on request)
- - Kids' meals
- - Wine/champagne
Business facilities
- - Meeting/banquet facilities (additional charge)
- - Fax/photocopying
Reception services
- - 24-hour front desk
- - Express check-in/check-out
- - Luggage storage
- - Concierge service
- - Private check-in/check-out
- - Invoice provided
Activities
- - Sauna (additional charge)
- - Spa & wellness centre (additional charge)
- - Cycling
- - Open-air bath (additional charge)
- - Spa facilities
- - Steam room
- - Spa lounge/relaxation area
- - Spa/wellness packages
- - Fitness/spa locker rooms
- - Bicycle rental (additional charge)
Outdoors
- - Garden
- - Terrace
- - Sun terrace
- - Outdoor furniture
- - Picnic area
General
- - Non-smoking rooms
- - Lift
- - Safety deposit box
- - Heating
- - Allergy-free room
- - Non-smoking throughout
- - Designated smoking area
- - Minimarket on site
Cleaning services
- - Laundry (additional charge)
- - Dry cleaning (additional charge)
- - Ironing service (additional charge)
- - Daily housekeeping
Miscellaneous
- - 24-hour security
- - Key card access
- - Security alarm
- - Smoke alarms
- - CCTV in common areas
- - CCTV outside property
- - Fire extinguishers
- - Breakfast takeaway containers
- - Access to health care professionals

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7 June 2026
All was as good as expected. The food was fabulous.