The best accommodations Denmark

Budget & Tips

Hotel accommodation remains expensive in Denmark, and prices fluctuate according to occupancy rate and period (weekday, month, season...). It's hard to sleep for less than 750 DKK in a double room. Autumn remains a season less frequented by tourists, and the weather is still mild. Rates are much lower!
If you don't mind your room-mates snoring, you can book a bed in a dormitory. Youth hostels (Danhostel) offer comfort and pleasant communal areas. And there's no doubt about it: they're friendly and helpful! In principle, you'll have access to a kitchen and services such as wifi, Internet connection, laundry facilities, a library... Average budget: from €30/40 in a dormitory, from €50/60 in a single room.

In the Faroe Islands, there are just 3 youth hostels (in downtown Tórshavn, the capital, Føroya Fólkaháskúli near Tórshavn and Giljanes on the island of Vágar). More modest and much less well-equipped, with small dormitories (2-4 beds) and shared bathroom and kitchen facilities.

The apartment or gîte option is ideal for groups or longer stays. What's more, using a fully-equipped kitchen means you don't have to eat out too often, and markets are full of tempting produce and ready-made meals. In rural areas, agritourism has developed well. The majority of farms are organic, and are listed on the www.bondegaardsferie.dk website.

Camping is a very attractive option. In Denmark, there are 510 approved campsites with a sign showing a tent that looks like an Indian teepee! You can expect to pay DKK 50-60 per person per day, depending on the classification of the campsite (1 to 5 *). Nearly 85% of them are located close to the coast. The largest federation is Dk-Camp (www.dk-camp.dk). In the Faroe Islands, 21 campsites, some of them free, are open from April-May to September-October (https://camping.fo/).

Good to know: unauthorized camping is prohibited!

To be booked

Copenhagen is on a roll. Its growing reputation is seeing an increase in visitor numbers. In view of the high hotel rates, choosing weekdays instead of the traditional weekend can be a good idea. However, book well in advance for stays at Christmas, during the summer vacations or on long "bridge" weekends.

As hotel accommodation is more limited on the Faroe Islands (outside Torshavn), it's best to book well in advance, especially in July and August, when rates soar!

What's very local

Danhostel is the brand name for the majority of youth hostels. www.danhostel.dk. They are located all over the country and are situated in pleasant surroundings. Graded from 1 to 5 stars according to the level of services offered, they are open to all globetrotters... without age limit! The Hi-Hostelling International card www.hihostels.com may be required, but in most cases it is not necessary.

A Green Key label (Den Grønne Nøgle) has been created, it is awarded to establishments (youth hostels, hotels, etc.) that respect strict specifications, including about 50 principles: use non-polluting detergents and laundry, establish non-smoking rooms, control water consumption, do not provide disposable cups in the rooms, etc.
The label is renewed every year.

For food lovers

It is time to rejoice: breakfast or Morgenmad is the meal not to be neglected in Denmark. Between special breads, salted meats, fruits and cheeses, it is very copious and balanced. Typically, you will eat Ostemad, small sandwiches made of a piece of bread covered with cheese; wienerbrød, a kind of pastry made of puff pastry and almond paste. They often contain cinnamon, cardamom, almonds or pecans; Havregød, an English-style porridge. For hot drinks, Danes are coffee lovers. Mmmm!

In the Faroe Islands, rhubarb has pride of place. Not many sweets, but excellent pies or rabarbutriffla, a compote served with cream and a light crumble or as an accompaniment to waffles divinely spiced up with a hint of cardamom... Is also offered in fresh juice or elongated with carbonated water. Also, berries and red fruits are a great addition to a hearty breakfast!

Smokers

The legislation concerning hotels is the same as in France, smoking is prohibited in public places unless special facilities, such as smoke extraction booths, are provided.