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Steel House Hostel, Copenhagen

Herholdtsgade 6, 1605 Copenhagen, Denmark (show on map)

On Copenhagen’s trendy Vesterbro district, Steel House Hostel completely reimagines the traditional backpacker experience. The building has a fascinating blue-collar history, serving for decades as the industrial headquarters for the Danish Union of Metalworkers. When it reopened as a luxury hostel, the creators leaned heavily into its past, preserving that urban rawness to craft a sleek, New York-inspired “industrial chic” aesthetic filled with raw concrete and dark metal accents.

You won’t find squeaky metal bunks here; instead, the hostel features custom-built pod beds complete with luxury Danish Getama mattresses for maximum privacy. What really sets Steel House apart, though, is its incredible lineup of amenities that put many standard hotels to shame. Guests can hang out at the 24/7 lobby bar, catch a movie in the on-site cinema, hit the fitness center, or take a dip in the indoor swimming pool.

Location-wise, it’s a perfect launchpad for exploring. It sits just steps from the Lakes—Copenhagen’s scenic waterfront paths—and is a quick six-minute walk from the iconic Tivoli Gardens and City Hall Square. For foodies, the nearby Meatpacking District (Kødbyen) offers an amazing mix of microbreweries, retro cafés, and underground restaurants, while the famous Nyhavn canal is just a short bike ride away.

Expert reviews

Telegraph review:

“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.”

Guest rating

4.3 out of 5.0

Ranked 7th in Copenhagen


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What guests liked


Value for Money

88.41 %

Ranked 4th in Copenhagen


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Location

Recent guest reviews

4.5
Tsuang

31 May 2026

Fabulous

The room is clean, location is next to the train station. I really like their bed. Most of hostel, they always provide very soft bed and quality is not good. Their bed is reasonably firm.

When I do the self check in. there is no information regarding the kitchen and other facilities. I suggest you can add this informaiton in the app.

4.5
Francisco

30 May 2026

Fabulous

All

Rooms to crowded

4.5
Eniola

29 May 2026

I enjoyed my stay, thank you so much

The cleanliness And the staff were amazing

It was perfect

3.5
Niall

29 May 2026

It was all about Copenhagen instead, great city. Nice facilities, room meh.

Nice location. Nice amendities. Gym, pool, game room, relaxation areas, work desks.

Room is very small. Bathroom small. Shower not the best as water spills out onto main bathroom floor. Some issues with the app to unlock the lift/door. It doesn't say it, but you go to unlook the lift, it also opens main entrance door. If you have trouble opening, staff at main desk 10ft away seem used to this and just ignore a lot of people trying to get in, maybe assuming they have key card. You must have device location on your phone, but the app will tell you you need bluetooth on instead.

4.0
Fangfei

29 May 2026

Good vibe

The public area of the hostel is spacious. It’s quite nice to have a private bathroom in the room.

I stayed in the 4-people room, and the room was not ventilated enough, we felt too warm to sleep well.

4.0
Sebapiccoli

29 May 2026

Modern and clean hostel in a beautiful location

I loved the neighborhood, there is a beautiful lake just a block away. The facilities are nice, modern and clean. The common area is huge.

Maybe put some curtains on the bed bunks so the light does not affect too much.

4.0
Susan

27 May 2026

We would come back!

Steel House catered for all our needs perfectly, whether dependent on catering and easy check in and departure online. Super storage facility post check out too. We had late flights booked and wanted to make the most of our day without cumbersome luggage in tow

We were lucky to book a room with a balcony and personal shower, but space around our bed was very tight. It limited access to our belongings, which we used regularly. It wasn't easy to access everything stored under the bed

4.5
Jools

27 May 2026

Fabulous

Staff were very helpful

3.5
Chantal

27 May 2026

Pleasant

Great location right in city centre and value for money, comfortable beds and clean facilities, large common areas downstairs around the lobby, and pool / kitchen / etc. available also (for extra money)

shared room was a bit crowded (too many beds crammed into too little space) which inevitably made storing luggage (even just once the floor) a bit challenging if you still wanted to be able to walk somewhere between the beds

4.0
Ukm

26 May 2026

Very good

Very good location. Nice design. Room mates were friendly and respectful. Locker to lock and store your belongings in the room (bring your own lock though).

Unhelpful staff, only referring to online check-in. Very small room and super small toilet/shower with no place to put anything (clothes, toiletries). No shelf or curtain next to the bed. Very hot in the room.

3.5
Carlotta

25 May 2026

Good stay

Vibrant hostel next to the central train station Bed is comfy and a towel is already included Bring your own lock for the locker!

- The bathroom in the room had a frosted glass door which is a problem when someone goes to the bathroom at night because all the room lights up - Room very small with little space - Difficult to climb in the upper bed !! Never saw an hostel that asked you to pay extra to access their kitchen!! All amenities such as pool, gym, games, kitchen, etc. are not included and need an extra fee

3.5
Maria

24 May 2026

Pleasant

Stay was comfortable. Common kitchen was a big help and at a reasonable fee.

Room with private bath/ toilet was too small for 2 persons. TV not working.

4.5
Filipa

24 May 2026

Fabulous

It is a very modern hostel, great facilities, great staff.

I stayed in a very comfortable 4 bed all female room. Which was great. The rooms were a luxury compared to all the other hostels I have been. The only problem was that it was a Friday night and in the right next building there was a night club that played very loud music until 4 am and no one could sleep in my room. Besides the music you could hear people shouting at the street coming off the night club (probably deaf from the loud noise) and a lot of noise from the cars there was a car hoking constantly at about 3 am (which I thought it was forbidden by law to honk at night).

3.5
Aysegul

22 May 2026

Pleasant

Lockers in the room was broken

4.5
Rebecca

22 May 2026

Best hostel I’ve ever stayed in, even if my room was a sauna :)

Really great facilities and spaces to hang out, clean, friendly and safe.

My room was like a sauna due to the sun beating down on the windows all day. Not so much an issue when there’s plenty of places to hang out around the property, but a little steamy trying to go to sleep.

3.5
Lht

21 May 2026

Pleasant

It is clean and easy to access and safe.

Other people making to much noises late and also the glass doors of the bathrooms because they don’t stop the light even when closed so people who wants to shower or go to the bathroom late/early wake up the others

4.5
Estelle

20 May 2026

Fabulous

The location is great. Very close to the train station, easy access to the airport.

Have to pay extra to use the kitchen.

3.5
Michał

20 May 2026

Pleasant

its stink (pee)

4.5
Thomas

20 May 2026

Staff were great, would definitely come back.

Staff were helpful and the dorms were comfortable.

Privacy in dorms, curtains would be nice.

4.5
Grigor

20 May 2026

Fun

The hostel is great, has a lot of different spaces (laung, cinema...etc),

I didn't know that the kitchen, the pool....have extra payment. When we checked in nobody explained us how it works. Also when I made the booking, I didn't see this information.

4.5
Victor

20 May 2026

Fabulous

everything

the light in the bathroom and toilet shuts down automatically after 20 seconds and you need to move it move it :)

3.5
Girts

20 May 2026

Nice stay.

Location is very good. Center is very near. Kitchen is very usable. Sometimes when it is crowded there might now be enough bowls or space to sit. The baggage storage is very nice. I liked the self check in option. Ventilation is quite strong. I liked that in morning it was not feeling that all people slept there.

The corridor in the room is very narrow. If someone does leave their baggage there then it is hard to walk there. I was suprised that there were no curtains for bed. That made it less private. It is understandable that with limited corridor capacity, rolling doors are used, but they do not have as good sound insulation and smells also travel freely. Ventilation unit is loud. It would be cool if there would be more storage space in area of bed.

4.5
Sioned

19 May 2026

Family can stay there, parents can chill out while children have a fun at games/cimena

Children loved it, no boredom in evenings

Extra pay for access kitchen for cook

3.5
Amirhosein

19 May 2026

Pleasant

Good price

4.5
Vanessa

19 May 2026

100% recommend it for solo travellers!

Great facilities, a lovely atmosphere, and a good location. I stayed in a 6-bed female dorm and had a really pleasant experience. The vibes were great, and if I ever come back to Copenhagen, I would definitely stay here again.

Having the toilet and shower inside the room, although convenient can also still feel a little uncomfortable, specially when they were right in front of my bed.

3.5
Stanko

19 May 2026

Pleasant

stuff very hospitable, lot of facilities,good location

This was smallest 4 person hostel room and bed in my 20 years hostels experience.There is even not chair or table to sit there and take on shoes..Or sort clothes.

4.0
Rahul

19 May 2026

Great but there is rooms for improvements

The atmosphere, gym, pool, tv room, games, eventhing was phenomenal. Really nice staff. Clean toilets and good evening programmes.

The rooms were small and feels cramped if entire room is occupied. The sliding translucent doors gets switched ON everytime someone moves close to the door. This puts a lot of light into the room. While showering the automatic lights goes OFF. Then you need to come out to get it ON again. The sensor needs to be moved close to the shower and away from the door. The locks for the locker are poorly designed. I could open the locker just by pressing and turning, eventhough I had padlocks. The ladders to go up the bed looks aesthetically beautiful but ergonomically it is flawed.

4.0
Yash

18 May 2026

Definitely going back if I get a chance.

Its location and amenities. It was very modern and clean for a hostel. Perfect for solo travel.

3.5
Vincent

18 May 2026

Pleasant

Close to the train station and city center. Clean.

Expensive globally (but it is Copenhagen, hey) Everything looks too much like a business. No real breakfast, just a 7 eleven style grab. Very neutral staff. The system prefers that you do everything online and self check in and out rather than interact directly. Not really the old school hostel spirit.

4.5
Tomasz

17 May 2026

Great stay in Copenhagen!

Everything! Nice rooms, hostel vibe, everyone super friendly!

All was good! :)

4.0
Zeynep

17 May 2026

Very good

Very clean, lovely staff, great location, comfy beds.

WC/bathroom light were automatic and the doors were transparent so in the middle of the night, when someone enters the room, the lights would go on randomly and stay like that which was annoying. There was also no WC/bathroom on the floor that one could use during early/late hours or when the ones in the room are occupied.

4.5
Cerys

16 May 2026

We love Copenhagen and Steel Hostel!

Was very modern and clean, very quiet and friendly roommates, great experience for our first hostel stay and in a mixed room!

Was a bit misleading that the kitchen had an additional surcharge

3.5
Jesus

16 May 2026

Good place

Ok quality-price, nice facilities, good environment and energy from the place and the staff.

4.0
Susanna

16 May 2026

Very good

Bike renting was affordable. Staff was friendly.

You need your own lock on the cupboard that is in the room.

3.5
Rebecca

15 May 2026

Modern friendly stay in great location

Great location Really modern, friendly and welcoming atmosphere. Nice vibe Clean

They charge extra to use kitchen facilities, gym /pool Small space in room Automatic light in bathroom with clear door so if someone went in the middle of night it lit up the whole room

4.0
Gatelyte

15 May 2026

Very good

The staff were very friendly !!

4.0
Fiona

14 May 2026

Very good

Clean and comfortable, good privacy, good value and great location

4.0
Lavinia

13 May 2026

It was ok, but a little bit too expensive for what they offer

-the hotel/house was ok -the location was very good -the people were nice -it was quite in the evening -the room was ok, bed was comfortable -the bathroom was really ok compared with the room, was big enough to have space -we had plugs and switches near the bed

-the room was very small, like just the bed and a very small hall, to pass one person -the room doesn’t have table , wardrobe or refrigerator for water or something -we had just 2 towels -for every service the hostel has you have to pay extra like: gym, poll, baggage storage

4.0
Dammy

13 May 2026

Very good

The Staff The water fountain Hair dryer in the bathroom The lockers in the room

The bed wasn't very comfortable

4.0
Yiğit

12 May 2026

Very good

amenities are cool

capsules dont have curtains or something like that

4.5
Aran

12 May 2026

Fabulous

Very friendly staff. Comfortable bed with spacious locker for all my luggage. Amazing facilities. Great vibe.

4.0
Shannon

12 May 2026

Excellent accommodations close to everything.

We loved the efficiency of check in and checking out. The rooms and accommodations were comfortable and clean. Even in a snug room we felt like we had some privacy, excellent design. We liked how you paid extra for the services you wanted, like the use of the kitchen or swimming pool. The staff were always super helpful and friendly.

The music was a little too loud in the common areas.

4.5
Mary

12 May 2026

Excellent

I stay there for the Copenhagen marathon event. Everything is good. I like everything. Good place to stay

Nothing

3.5
Viktoriia

11 May 2026

Pleasant

Close to center, available parking lot

Really small room

3.5
Дарья

11 May 2026

Pleasant

I liked the location of the hostel, the staff was very friendly. Convenient check-in and check-out.

There's really very little space, nowhere to leave things. I'd like to see towels refreshed more often. Sometimes the door key cards didn't work (I was told this happens when a new person moves into the room).

4.0
Enda

11 May 2026

Very good

It was above average, a dorm in a hostel.

4.5
Susan

11 May 2026

Fabulous

Location, atmosphere and facilities

4.5
Karvouniari

10 May 2026

Fabulous

I really liked the location and the venues

The stairs for the bunk beds were kinda dangerous I fell on time because they were slippery.

4.0
Lynette

10 May 2026

Good location, clean and comfortable but watch extra charges!

Good location, a few blocks from the train station and right beside the lake. I stayed in a 6 bed dorm. Beds were comfy and bathroom (toilet and separate shower) in the room was great.

Disappointed that you have to pay for early luggage storage. Could not check in, even 1min before 3pm. Also disappointed that gym and pool are available only at extra charge!

4.5
Mary

8 May 2026

Renewed my positive experience of a hostel stay

Room and bathroom a good size ans very very clean. Fairly priced left luggage lockers.

Not found anything as yet.

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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