Urban House Copenhagen by MEININGER Review: What To REALLY Expect If You Stay

Pros

Convenient location in a hip neighborhood next to Copenhagen’s Central Station
Budget-friendly hostel with energetic atmosphere
Various room configurations, from singles to 10-person dorms
All units have en-suite bathrooms
Mixed or women-only dorm rooms available
Library/game room, TV lounge, and tattoo parlor
Funky bar serving food all day and a communal kitchen
Laundry and locker facilities (fee)
Free Wi-FI

Cons

Small accommodations with few amenities
No in-room TVs or air-conditioning
Limited in-room storage space
Cribs aren’t available for Family Rooms
Potential for noise throughout

Bottom Line

Opened in 2015, the budget Urban House Copenhagen offers private rooms and dorms in the vibrant Vesterbro district. It lives up to its billing as a “trendy hotel for young creatives” by offering amenities like a hip bar and restaurant, a book-lined game room, an industrial communal kitchen and courtyard, plus its very own tattoo parlor. That abundance of common areas is a blessing because without them, the hostel's 228 guest rooms -- spanning from one-bedded singles to 10-bedded dorms-- could seem claustrophobically small. They aren’t exactly well-equipped either: TVs, coffeemakers, air-conditioners, and other usual perks are missing, though all do boast private bathrooms. For something in this neighborhood with more in-room conveniences, consider the ProfilHotels Mercur Hotel.

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Hotel & Amenities Photos

Family Room

8 Person Dorm

Double Room

Amenities

403 Double Room

Restaurants and Bars

8 Female Dorm

The Hotel

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What are the Scene and Design Like at the Urban House Copenhagen by MEININGER?

Young, fun, and potentially noisy hostel with ample industrial-chic common areas.

The elegant creamy facade of this converted heritage building belies Urban House’s true personality. Inside, it displays that famous Danish design sense – at least in the common areas, which are an eclectic blend of styles and materials. In the guest kitchen, for example, sleek stainless steel is paired with classic checkerboard floor tiles and tables crafted from antique doors. Meanwhile, the dual library and game room, anchored by a pool table, mixes leather wing chairs and velvet throw pillows with wood-pallet benches and Ikea-style bookcases. Like the look, the atmosphere in the hostel -- and the neighborhood as a whole -- exudes a youthful energy. Of course, that can translate into high noise levels, though there’s a bowl of free earplugs in the reception area. Largely solo travelers stay here.

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Where is Urban House Copenhagen by MEININGER Located?

In trendy Vesterbro, just minutes from Denmark’s main rail hub.

Set on a corner lot near Central Station, this hotel occupies a prime location in the buzz-worthy Vesterbro district. Formerly known as a gritty working-class area, it’s evolving into a hipster haven with the requisite shopping, dining, and entertainment venues; moreover, the famed Tivoli Gardens Amusement Park is a mere four-minute walk away. Being on the western edge of the Indre By (or Inner City), the hotel is also a strategic base for guests wishing to visit more traditional sites, including the National Museum, Stroget’s pedestrian strip and the Rundetaarn, all of which can be reached on foot in 20 minutes or less. Copenhagen’s efficient public transit system puts other attractions within easy reach. If you’d prefer to cycle, bikes can be rented on-site. Trains trips between Central Station and the Copenhagen Airport take about 17 minutes.

Two-minute walk to Copenhagen Central Station
Four-minute walk to Tivoli Gardens
Seven-minute walk to Vesterport Station (serving urban/suburban S-trains)
14-minute walk to the National Museum
17-minute walk to Stroget's shops
20-minute walk to the Rundetaarn (Round Tower)
Nine minutes to Rosenborg Castle by public transit
16 minutes to Copenhagen Harbor by public transit
17 minutes to Nyhavn by public transit
17 minutes to Copenhagen Airport by public transit
20 minutes to Designmuseum Denmark by public transit
22 minutes to Little Mermaid Statue by public transit

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What are Rooms Like at Urban House Copenhagen by MEININGER?

Practical, bare-bones rooms and dorms with a hit of Vesterbro hipness.

As a hostel, Urban House offers modern accommodations in several configurations, ranging for singles to dorms with up to 10 beds. Each unit has a compact en-suite bathroom equipped with a shower or shower/tub combo, a hairdryer, and toiletries. Free Wi-Fi is provided, though TVs are noticeably absent -- though there’s one in the laundry area and another in the lounge. Dorm-style rooms have lockers, towels, and linens provided. Closets and wardrobes are also in short supply, so wall hooks may have to suffice. Overall the rooms tend to be short on square footage and lack the design details evident in the common areas below. Nevertheless, generously sized windows keep them bright, streamlined contemporary furnishings make them functional, vintage wooden floors add warmth, and funky murals provide a shot of style. Women-only dorms are available.

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What Features are Available at Urban House Copenhagen by MEININGER?

A full restaurant and bar, game room, and laundry facilities help compensate for the dearth of in-room amenities.

Unlike the guest rooms, downstairs common areas come fully loaded. After all, features here include a library/game room, a TV lounge, a seasonal courtyard with bench seating and beanbag chairs, and even an in-house tattoo parlor. On the more practical side there’s also a popular restaurant and bar decorated in industrial decor -- think exposed ductwork, steampunk-y stools, distressed couches, and lots of matte-black paint. Guests can opt for its add-on breakfast buffet or order drinks and light bites as the day progresses, plus there are happy hour specials. DIY types, conversely, can take advantage of a cool communal kitchen equipped with everything needed for cost-conscious (and convivial) meal prep. Among the other amenities are a 24-hour reception area with self-automated check-in and multilingual staff; a cute retro-inspired laundry facility with coin-operated machines; a luggage room with pay-for-use lockers; and free property-wide Wi-Fi.

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