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
9 March 2025
A wonderful slice on Copenhagen, in beautiful Christianshavn.
A very nice hotel in Christianhavn, which is arguably the nicest area in Copenhagen. You can easily walk into town from this hotel, or use the Metro. All of the staff were friendly and helpful and pleasant to deal with. The bar area is very stylish, which is where we had breakfast. The breakfast was great, with wonderful coffee and orange juice. I will definitely return to this hotel on my next trip to Copenhagen as this place is so very Danish.
Nothing to report.
26 February 2025
Exceptional
A beautiful hotel that feels uniquely Danish. Warm and welcoming hospitality- a highlight was attending the social dinner with wonderful food and a great atmosphere. We will return!
24 February 2025
Stylish, unique canal-side hotel
The whole vibe of this boutique hotel is very special. We loved the decor and ambience. The room was roomy for our family of four and we were very comfortable.
Blackout shades on the windows would have been nice. We have small children and they woke early because of the light in the room.
21 February 2025
Copenhagen visit
Beautiful, stylish, clean hotel. We will definitely stay here again.
There was nothing to dislike.
16 February 2025
Great staff, great service, great food. Bravo !
Great staff, great service, great food. Bravo !
16 February 2025
Fabulous
Atmosphere
No fridge, kettle, glasses etc
10 February 2025
Very good
right on a canal on a very pretty street
the carpets on the floor made it so hard to push a bag with wheels
29 January 2025
New Year's Eve in Copenaghen
Fantastic place with canal views in a very nice side of Copenaghen, at a short walk from the centre. The flat is really beautiful, nicely furnished and with all the necessary tools available. It's been a fantastic stay!
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24 January 2025
Great short break at Kanalhuset
Great location opposite a canal. Lovely historic building and it felt more like a guesthouse than a hotel which I much prefer. Easy walk into the centre but there was also the metro close by and being January we used it quite a bit. We only had one evening meal but it was delicious and the breakfasts were very good too. The prices for food and drinks were quite reasonable for Copenhagen. Plenty of other places to eat close by too. The room we had was in the basement and large enough for 3 of us. Staff were all friendly and helpful.
My only suggestion is a firmer pillow in the rooms.
19 January 2025
Perfect stay in a property in an excellent location
I've stayed several times previously but in the apartments. This time because of changed personal circumstances I decide to stay in one of the small basement rooms just before Christmas. It was exactly what I required. The bathroom was super. Breakfasts were exceptional. The staff were very attentive and caring. The location on the Christianshavn Kanal is wonderful. its a short walk to the metro and buses for which it is best to download the Rejsekort app for your phone (will save you money). The local area is full of good restaurants and cafes.
The small basement room that i had did not have a wardrobe but that was a very minor issue.
13 January 2025
Highly recommended, staff are excellent and the place does not disappoint!
Great vibe, beautiful decor, quiet, relaxing
5 January 2025
Hygge!
It’s a set in a beautiful historic building that has been renovated and decorated with great care and charm. We stayed in one of the apartments for 5 nights in mid winter so opted for space to be able to really relax in after exploring the city all day. The staff were always friendly and helpful and the food and drink offered were high quality and good value. The communal dinner was an interesting experience, sharing great food and conversation with fellow guests and visitors to the hotel.
2 January 2025
Warm, inviting community experience that one never wants to leave. Home away from home!
Beautifully furnished and a true hidden gem
We loved everything
22 December 2024
Just brilliant.
Everything. Lovely staff - we had our room upgraded for free and the breakfast was brilliant! The apartment was beautiful and thought the staff went above and beyond to provide an incredible service.
Heating was on too high. It was boiling. We appreciate it was quite chilly outside however it sometimes made it difficult to sleep well.
14 December 2024
Exceptional
The staff were wonderful and the accommodation was really great. I had a fantastic communal dinner at the restaurant which I highly recommend.
11 December 2024
Delightful place for staying in Copenhagen
Fantastic hotel close to city center. Beautiful interior with a specific atmosphere. Big recomendation.
11 December 2024
Interesting new hotel experience in Christiania
Staff was very nice and helpful. Upgrade totally blew my mind, having a lovely apartment to my use. Also original rooms seemed spacious and comfy. The social area - the bar/breakfast room - was a nice common space.
1 December 2024
Loved the large, well equipped room and all the beautifully designed communal areas
Had stayed for 1 night previously and enjoyed it so much that we booked to return. Just loved everything about it - a boutique hotel in the best possible sense.
The only tiny aspect to mention here was that we weren't sure where the entrance was on the first occasion we got there - it isn't very obvious
29 November 2024
delightful
everything was beautiful calm and friendly.
the whole of life is too expensive so I can't fault it for that
28 November 2024
Fabulous, quirky hotel in great location.
The communal dinner was excellent. Book in advance as they are busy every evening.
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
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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.
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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
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
10 March 2025
Beautiful and tastefull