Best Hostels with Kitchen in Copenhagen
4 top-rated hostels with shared kitchen in Copenhagen Handpicked for travelers who want the best.
In a city where a basic lunch costs €15 and dinner starts at €25, a shared kitchen isn't a nice-to-have. It's your survival tool. These Copenhagen hostels have well-maintained, properly equipped kitchens that can save you €30-50 per day. Your budget will thank you.
Copenhagen's food scene is world-class at the top end (Noma, Geranium) but punishing for budget travelers. The Danish approach to everyday eating is practical: good ingredients, simple preparation. A hostel kitchen lets you eat like a local, not like a tourist, for a fraction of the price.
🍳Why Copenhagen is Perfect for Shared Kitchen
Copenhagen is consistently ranked among Europe's most expensive cities for food. A restaurant meal averages €20-30, and even a coffee and pastry runs €8. A well-equipped hostel kitchen with access to discount supermarkets (Netto, Rema 1000, Lidl) can cut your food budget by two-thirds.
Danish supermarkets stock excellent quality ingredients at reasonable prices. Smoked salmon, rye bread, Danish butter, and fresh vegetables are all affordable. You can eat incredibly well by cooking, arguably better than the average budget restaurant meal.
Kitchen culture in Copenhagen hostels is social in itself. Some of the best hostel conversations happen over a shared stove. MEININGER and Danhostel both have kitchens large enough for group cooking, which turns meal prep into a communal activity.
Traveler's take
“I spent a week in Copenhagen and cooked every breakfast and dinner in my hostel kitchen. Total food spend: €80 for the week. My friend who ate out every meal spent €350. We had the same quality of trip, I just had more money left for Tivoli, bike tours, and day trips to Malmö.”
Our Top 4 Picks
Hostels in Copenhagen with shared kitchen, sorted by guest rating.
Next House Copenhagen
Central Copenhagen, near Central Station
Excellent
41,770 reviews
Top-rated hostel 5 minutes from Copenhagen Central Station with a fitness center, shared kitchen, terrace, bar crawls, and evening entertainment. Directly connected to Tivoli Gardens and Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek.
From
€32//night
Why travelers love Next House Copenhagen
“The facilities are incredible for a hostel. Football court, bars, fitness center, and the staff organize events every night. Location right by the station means you can walk to everything in the city center.”
Steel House Copenhagen
Central Copenhagen, Vesterbro
Very Good
24,016 reviews
Ultra-modern hostel in a converted trade union HQ with an indoor swimming pool, stand-up comedy nights, bar crawls, and a shared kitchen. Five minutes from Tivoli and Central Station.
From
€30//night
Why travelers love Steel House Copenhagen
“At first I couldn't believe it was a hostel. It has a 4-star hotel feel from the moment you walk in. Indoor pool, cinema room, and the comedy nights are legendary. Best hostel I've ever stayed in.”
MEININGER Hotel Copenhagen
Vesterbro, Copenhagen
Very Good
12,583 reviews
Chain hostel-hotel hybrid in Vesterbro, 2 minutes from Central Station. Bar crawls, evening entertainment, shared kitchen, karaoke, and live music. Family-friendly with private rooms alongside dorms.
From
€28//night
Why travelers love MEININGER Hotel Copenhagen
“Everything was great. The hotel is very close to the city center and just a short walk from the train station. Super easy to navigate. Breakfast was value for money and plentiful.”
Danhostel Copenhagen City
Central Copenhagen, near City Hall
Good
10,956 reviews
Large city hostel on H.C. Andersens Boulevard with city views, a shared kitchen, bike rental, live music, happy hour, and walking tours. Within 10 minutes of Tivoli and Strøget.
From
€30//night
Why travelers love Danhostel Copenhagen City
“Bike hire, cleanliness, helpful staff, comfy beds, cotton bedding, easy to find from railway station. The bar was cool and the city view from the window was amazing.”
💡Tips for Choosing a Hostel with Shared Kitchen in Copenhagen
- 1Netto is the cheapest supermarket chain. There's one near every major hostel area in Copenhagen.
- 2Buy Danish rye bread (rugbrød), smoked salmon, and cream cheese. Best budget meal in the country.
- 3MEININGER and Danhostel have the largest kitchens. Next House is also well-equipped.
- 4Cook dinner at 6-7 PM when the kitchen is less busy. 8 PM is peak cooking hour at most hostels.
- 5Bring a reusable bag. Danish supermarkets charge for bags and most travelers forget.
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