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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


We use a smart algorithm to determine the value for money each hotel offers. The score is based on a combination of aggregated guest review ratings and the average nightly rate. The higher the percentage, the better the overall value you receive for the price you pay.


Location

Recent guest reviews

3.5
Guðný

30 June 2026

It was crummy

Nice to stay close to the water. The airconditioning was very good.

The room was way too small eaven for one person. They didn’t make the bed or bring new towels. It would have been nice to have access to new towels every day.

4.5
Oksana

29 June 2026

Very comfortable stay

Good location, great staff, very comfortable beds and cleanliness.

It would be nice to have more cups, plates and bowls in shared kitchen.

4.0
Nichola

29 June 2026

Good value for a one night stay

Very clean, good facilities. Great location

4.0
Andrew

27 June 2026

Cool place to stay

It is quite a cool place to stay and hang out - would be good for young people wanting to meet others.
Rooms are slightly space-age but functional and neat and clean with good lockers.
Good facilities - nice swimming pool (though small - only space for 2-3 swimming), gym, pool table etc. Handy bar with reasonable prices.
Air con in rooms.

3.5
Alison

27 June 2026

Great location , quick check in and out , good value for money

It was very convenient to stay since all the train delays were cancelled. I like the prices and the comfort of stay . Quick check in and out.

The flashing lights on the bathroom, but that’s something that has been there for a long time . It will be great to have more shampoo options. Overall, nothing more to complain.

4.0
Ken

26 June 2026

Very nice place people in general were friendly not a problem

Just was there to see the sites incredible City

4.0
Kubilay

26 June 2026

It was a very good hotel.suitable for short term stays..

Very good location.near public transport and easy to walk everywhere

Staff was working in early morning around waste area at their backyard.my room had noice from there fron 1st floor.no hand and foot towels.

4.5
Dangyra

25 June 2026

We are happy with the choice.

Cozy room for two❣️

4.5
Linda

25 June 2026

Great place to sleep!

Good value for money. You can find people to talk to if you want or ignore everyone and not be disturbed. Dormitory had its own shower and wc.

To eat your own food, you need to reserve the kitchen. Even if no equipment needed - just a place to sit and eat.

4.0
Joel

22 June 2026

Good value stay

Helpful & friendly staff, plenty of activities in lobby (gym is great for a hotel/hostel), very convenient location (right next to Metro line), comfortable bed areas. For an expensive city, this is definitely one of the best value options for accommodation

Toilet/showers were a little annoying, the sliding doors are noisy themselves and dont block out noise from within. Combined with the sensor lights, it makes it easy to wake someone up sleeping next to it. Room was a little dusty in parts

4.5
Yaner

22 June 2026

Nice place to stay walkable to trains station nearby few supermarkets the lobby very welcome

Great location , comfortable .clean

Nothing

4.0
Wayn

22 June 2026

Good value for money in an amazing location

Location and Room were amazing as well as what the property offers.
Close to supermarket and public transport

Not letting people check in after 24h00
Someone checked into the room at 03h00 😞 an woke the whole room up 🥴
The bathroom light would be great if it was dimmed at night as it is very bright
Curtains around the beds would be amazing for light and privacy!

4.5
Kenneth

21 June 2026

Great location to explore Copenhagen

Clean, spacious, plenty of facilities, friendly & helpful staff

Double room a bit small

4.5
Aliaksandr

21 June 2026

Great place to stay for a couple of nights

Location, style and common spaces

A little discomform from auto lighting, visible out of glass doors in rooms

4.0
Ivona

20 June 2026

Very good low-cost option

Perfect and helpful stuff, nice pool, comfy lobby. Good mattress in the bed, linen OK. Bike rental directly in the house. Our room was quiet during the night.

The sink was smelly. Little bit mould in the shower. Very small room, no chair, no shelves.

4.0
Aliya

19 June 2026

Warm atmosphere and clean. But you have to pay additional fee for using the kitchen and luggage storage

Cleanness and safety. Warm atmosphere.

There was an additional fee for using the kitchen and storing luggage and playing billiards.

3.5
Rachael

18 June 2026

Ok but not stellar.

Bed was comfortable. Lockers were convenient.

Everything was an up charge. Want to use any of the stated facilities? Pool, kitchen, gym? Gotta pay for it. Lockers? Gotta pay.
The bathrooms in room are poorly designed. The only place to put your stuff is on the toilet. Towel hooks are placed so if there are hanging towels and you sit on the toilet, they are literally in your face. No bath mat, so you either have to leave the floor wet for your roommates or dirty your one towel to wipe up. There is no privacy in the bathroom. And while you shower, the lights go off every two minutes so you have to open the door and stick your arm out.
In the summer, when there happens to be sun, it gets quite hot on the top bunks and there is no room temp controls.
And for us older folks, the top bunk stairs are terribly designed.

3.5
Kaori

18 June 2026

perfect stay for someone who wants to enjoy discovering city in daytime!

good location, clean room

4.5
Miila

17 June 2026

Nice over all

Nice staff and nice rooms. The lounge is good place to hang out

The lock on my locker in the dorm waa broken

4.5
Takashi

17 June 2026

Rust meets modern

Locations (few minutes walking to Vesterport or
Kobenhavn or just took a bike!)
and Self-service (check-in and check-out) are real convince.
Big bathroom also is a plus. I got a conner room with 3 balcony with a view to river, great to get chill (no smoking!)
Lobby and lounge where you can have a chat or watch the world cup.
There was also a kitchen, gym, game section and pool to use.

A sauna when you get a room in conner with 3 balcony and glass window :)
The real issue for me was the wifi (real slimy slow at peak time - like the evening when people are gathered at the lobby).

3.5
Mccaffrey

17 June 2026

Very central shoebox room

I really appreciated the central location and the availability of parking. Having a shared kitchen was also handy.

The room was a shoebox, like really. We only stayed 2 nights, any more and I might start getting claustrophobic 😅

4.5
Alicia

16 June 2026

Excellent stay. Would recommend. Perfect for a weekend in Copenhagen.

I loved its proximity to everything. Metro, central station, Tivoli. It was convenient and had everything you could possibly need for a weekend away.

The mattress topper was pulling away from the mattress and it was really hard to fix so that I wasn’t laying directly on the mattress with no sheet.

4.5
Morgan

15 June 2026

Great budget friendly stay

The location is great, quiet area, very walkable. It’s a vibrant, comfortable hostel/hotel. Would happily stay here again.

We were in a private room and we knew it would be small but didn’t anticipate just how tight it would be. There was really only space for one of our suitcases and even then it took up half the floor space. The bed has space under it to stow a bag which is useful.

4.5
Vicky

15 June 2026

Genuinely lovely hostel, great facilities and friendly staff. Great location

Amazing communal spaces, kitchen and pool

4.0
Stefano

15 June 2026

Good value for money and a convenient location

The room was clean and quiet, and the staff was helpful.

4.0
Kate

14 June 2026

Excellent hostel in a great location

Excellent hostel...nice atmosphere, comfy communal area and good facilities. I was travelling solo and had a lake side room which was lovely. Had the use of a bike so it was lovely being so close to the lakes to cycle alongside them and also close to the city centre

Rooms are quite small but fine for just sleeping and the communal area on the ground floor is great for reading/relaxing.

4.0
Alison

14 June 2026

Great location, perfect rescue from train delays . 

It was a very convenient moment for me to stay one night. The property was there for me when I needed them due to the train delay. Very kind people. I like the property for their location and the great use of money at a very considerate moment when I most needed it.

Something I didn’t like must be the flashing lights when you opening the bathroom door , automatic touch, but also the policy to be quiet at a certain time . When you coming back from a heavy work shift late at night.
Perhaps for next time they should provide with more shampoo and not only the samples in the shower .

4.0
Hamid

13 June 2026

Value for money and best location

Location, facilities, arrangements

I am not sure they have separate rooms for couples or someone need personal rooms.

4.5
Andrea

13 June 2026

Great stay fo a short trip.

Location

Size of the room

4.0
Mark

13 June 2026

Ok for two nights

Good value

WiFi didn’t work in the room and needs a freshen up

4.5
Allan

13 June 2026

Simple and easy

Good vibe and a lot of amenities

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
  • - Movie nights
  • - Walking tours
  • - Happy hour (additional charge)
  • - Tour or class about local culture
  • - Live music/performance
  • - Live sport events (broadcast)
  • - 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

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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