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
9 July 2025
Very good
The room was a bit congested. Also, it needs some space and a table or something to open the luggage when using it.
9 July 2025
Lake location, grand Hostel 6 floors
Great stuff, clean room, modern design, well equipped kitchen but only one for 1000 people. Central railway is 1 stop. Nice lakes 20m nearby. Interesting activities like yoga, salsa, free walking tours. My first Scandi country impressed with good English, perfect system of transport , clean and simple design and chilly windy summers.
Long corridors and labyrinths on the floors, any room is far from kitchen. Fare but long/detailed check-in. Paid services: 1st time in life I payed to use kitchen((
8 July 2025
good for the money
easy and straightforward to book, check in, find room etc. bathrooms, toilets and beds relatively clean. staff lovely
no privacy in the dorms, could do with a curtain really at the very least. could do with better lighting too - i arrived at night and was left to fend for myself with getting a huge backpack in a high up locker in the dark.
8 July 2025
Budget option for solo traveller
Budget option for solo traveller, a lot of common space for working and chitchatting, kitchen available, bath towel provided.
Kitchen is overcrowded in dinner time, additional cost for luggage storage. My room is facing west, it’s very hot in the evening.
8 July 2025
Great place to stay. One of best hostels I ever been.
I like everything: location, rooms, service, kitchen, facility.
7 July 2025
Best you can get with a hostel
Very clean, very new and pretty, good facilities, nice staff
Lockers for bags could be bigger
7 July 2025
Value for money
Amazing place very central too
So far so good next time wil try it again
7 July 2025
Fabulous
It was modern
We asked with my friend to be in the same room, but the staff rejected it, but in my friends room was in the whole time an empty bed.
7 July 2025
Fabulous
The staff was amazing; very kind, warm, and helpful. The ability to rent the bikes, with no reservation/notice, was great for us.
No comment.
7 July 2025
Pleasant
Copenhagen is expensive and the option of using a 6 person room as a family room made it more affordable. Also, it had a pool. The common spaces were nice. Close to train station.
There was an additional charge per person to use the pool and reservations of a time slot had to be made. Didn't realize that until we were ready to use the pool, but it worked out. The pool was quite cold so we didn't stay in too long. The top bunks are quite high off the ground.
7 July 2025
Short night before going to Fjällräven Classic
The room was clean and equipped with private shower and toilet, even though it is a shared room. The staff was so kind to quickly help with hair dryer issue at 1 am. There are plenty of spaces to hang out and do activities.
Not really, I wish I could stay longer and use more facilities
7 July 2025
Tiny room
Great location, lots of lively amenities and services. Bathroom was a good size and bed was comfortable.
The room was pretty much a bed and bathroom. There is no room for luggage (except under the bed) or anywhere to hang clothes. I know Copenhagen is notorious for small spaces, but this took it to another level.
6 July 2025
Very good
All went well and good
All
6 July 2025
Very good
This hostel is a very big one, but looks tidy and clean. The staff were able to help me several times when I had questions. The toilet door lock in our room was broken, and someone was sent to check it out on the same day after I reported it. Spacious lounge on the first floor to enjoy your coffee before starting a day, or relax with a pint in the evening. Beds clean and comfortable, several options for breakfast to go. Joined the walking tour of the city - really enjoyed it!
I would feel more comfortable with curtains on the bunk beds in shared rooms - allows for more privacy and peace of mind.
6 July 2025
Would love to come again if it was cleaner
The location is great, close to the city centre, great staff and facilities.
Even if it is “just a hostel” it would be nice if the rooms would be vacuumed and washed on occasion. The bathroom was clean, but the rest of the room was terrible.
5 July 2025
Pleasant
We liked the space under the bed for our luggage.
5 July 2025
Fabulous
In room bathroom
5 July 2025
Fabulous
Good location, good facilities, wonderful kitchen, staff is helpful, city guide really helped to plan the trip
No curtains for privacy or against the light
5 July 2025
Modern comfortable hostel
New modern hostel. Towels included which is nice. Kitchen, pool or gym access are extra, though just a little more for those interested to use. Stayed 6 bed dorm. Modern, nice beds which are fixed so noise or rattling if person on top or bottom bed moves. Plug and light switch at each bed which is practical. Locker for each bed though so can bring your own lock or else buy one at reception if want to put lock. Not really a backpacker hostel so wouldn’t really recommend for solo travellers hoping to get to know fellow travellers in the hostel
Very little space in room, just a very narrow corridor between beds so very little space if you want to be at your luggage getting some stuff/packing etc. Also toilet and shower in the room itself which can be pro or con. Was in bed right across from toilet and unfortunately not everyone thinks to use the toilet not in the room for number 2. Also door of toilet is sort of non-transparent glass, so can’t see in or anything though at night if someone goes to toilet the light inside lights up the room itself, especially for two beds across. Should make the door less transparent for light
4 July 2025
Fabulous
Excellent location, fast check-in without any contact, you just need your own mobile phone. Pool was also great.
4 July 2025
Very big hostel with a smooth setup for passing through the city
Very modern, comfy bed setup. Nice staff, social spaces...
It's not as close to other things in the centre as you might think - but really this is nitpicking. The steps up into the top bunk could be made safer/less slippy
3 July 2025
Fabulous
As for a hostel - One of the best.
3 July 2025
Very good
The upper bed was not comfortable.
3 July 2025
Pleasant
Clean and friendly to employees
2 July 2025
Great vibe hostel, good value for money in central location
Swimming pool, nice bar and lounge with some food sold, some organised activities, comfortable vibe, guests of all ages including families, great running alongside hostel around the ‘lakes’, good central location, good value for money.
Glad I was pre-warned about compact nature of dorm and (small) extra charge for use of pool/gym/kitchen.
2 July 2025
Fabulous
Brightly lit windows from the building across the street kept one from sleeping
1 July 2025
Expensive stay, pay for everything
Bed was comfortable, there was some privacy of the bed, but not much. It was clean and the place was close to city center, location was good.
You had to pay for everything. Okay, towel was free, but only one per stay. If you wanted to use the kitchen: there is a charge. If you want to leave your bag there: you have to pay :-( There was not much privacy, specifically in the shower and in the bathroom, they had glass doors.
1 July 2025
Small, but very pleasant and clean room
Distance between the hotel and the Old City was very short, which made almost every trip avillable on feet. The room was also nice and clean, it has only 9 m2, but for 3 nights was comfortable.
1 July 2025
Very good
Best hostel in Copenhagen. Good location, clean, kitchen is well stocked and you don't have to pay for it.
30 June 2025
Friendly place in a great location with excellent staff
Friendly staff and atmosphere
28 June 2025
Very good
nice location, good facilities
Shower clogging a bit
28 June 2025
Very good
Atmosphere vibe.
Ants lots of them coming up from behind the skirting board and through the heating grill in room 622
28 June 2025
Very good
Safe, clean, nice communal area, great location
Personally didn't like the metal ladder to top bunk, felt it was a bit awkward getting down
28 June 2025
Clean, central location but quite small rooms/bathrooms
Small bathroom within the small dormitory
27 June 2025
Pleasant
It's well-designed and well-organized
Double rooms are so tight.
27 June 2025
Very good
bed was comfort
small room and even i knew it, diddnt like the fact that they dont change the towels
27 June 2025
Pleasant
Nice hostel, but I much more preferred Next House from the same franchise. Staff is much more helpful and facilities seem to be better taken care of over there.
A member of staff redirected me to self check in when it wasn't that busy. I know that there's this option but I still prefer the interaction.
27 June 2025
Stylish hostel for all ages
Great location – right in the city center, within walking distance of the central station, Tivoli, and other attractions. The hostel is stylish with an interesting lobby. There’s a lounge, café, TV room, arcade machines, pool, gym, and kitchen. Some facilities and activities require an additional fee. Every evening there’s a happy hour and themed events – quiz night, bingo, yoga. Check-in and check-out can be conveniently done online.
We had a private room with bunk beds. I usually have trouble sleeping in hotels, and this was no exception – the mattress and pillow were uncomfortable. The toilet and shower are separated by glass doors and have about 90% sound transparency, which gives no sense of privacy while using the bathroom or showering.
27 June 2025
Great
The location is perfect, close to the train station, very close to Tivoli and the shopping street and beautiful surroundings. The room was small but still very nice for two people. The bar, lobby and sitting area were great and very lively and fun. We checked in and out online and had a digital room key in my phone through the app. Everything very user friendly and easy to use. Over all we loved our stay there.
We were very happy.
26 June 2025
Nice
Nice property. Lots to offer, for a price. Like the rooms with each semiprivate capsule bed. Love the shower.
It seemed like everything was an extra: kitchen, pool, etc. rude and inconsiderate roomies, but not their fault
26 June 2025
Brilliant place to stay & would recommend to others
Excellent facilities, felt safe & welcome
N/A
25 June 2025
Fabulous
Clean, basic but perfect for our stay
Slightly more walking space around the bed, but it didn't take away from the stay.
25 June 2025
Good, nothing extraordinary
Good location (close to Vesterport station) Nice lobby with gym, swimming pool and other facilities. Room is ok
No curtains available to make the beds slightly more “private” if one wishes to do that
25 June 2025
Great stay.
Convenient location, clean.
Not very children friendly.
24 June 2025
Would recommend
Clean, modern
Not enough space, kitchen extra charge
24 June 2025
Very good
Location. Common areas, bike rental
So bed is too soft, no hooks for clothes, very little space in the shower
24 June 2025
Very good
The kitchen is good, with all the paraphernalia for cooking, 3 huge fridges, cooktops and a lot of space to eat. The bar beer was great, a lot of games & activities. The hostel it is close to a lot of attractions, easily reachable by Metro/Train/Bus which are all in close proximity of the hostel.
Clearly the rooms require a much better ventilation/AC. It was extremely hot inside the room during the night. The window only opens for 5 cm which doesn't help much with the ventilation as the AC inside the room seems to be very weak. Also, using the elevator with the phone app it's quite tedious and annoying. 9 out of 10 times it didn't worked and I had to request a separate plastic card so that I can use the elevator.
24 June 2025
Nice and good.
Very nice and helpfull staff and easy to check in
A bit irritating that a loud concrete drilling sound started near our room at 8 in the morning :-( and that cleaning already knocked on door at 8:30 in the morning
23 June 2025
Good vibe hostel
Very clean place with good vibes. I liked the events organized in the hostel and that you can rent a bike for whole day.
paid access to kitchen, that was new to me :)
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 and 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
9 July 2025
Fabulous