Axel's take: 7.7/10
A practical Copenhagen base if you can live with tiny rooms and paid extras. A minimalist budget hotel near Copenhagen Central Station, scored for what it is.
Wakeup Copenhagen Carsten Niebuhrs Gade is a minimalist budget hotel, best treated as somewhere to sleep between days exploring. We'd pick it for a short, light-luggage stay: Central Station and Tivoli are walkable, and recent Expedia and Tripadvisor guests repeatedly praise clean rooms, helpful staff and straightforward check-in. It delivers the essentials without pretending to be a full-service hotel.
The compromise is space: standard rooms are about 12 square meters, with little storage and glass-walled bathrooms that limit privacy. Several guests mention thin walls or railway noise, although others report quiet nights. There’s no in-room kettle or fridge, and luggage lockers and parking cost extra; check whether breakfast is included. We'd skip it for a longer stay with bulky bags, or if spacious rooms and reliable silence matter more than budget practicality.
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Best for: solo travelers packing light; budget-minded city breaks; short stays near Central Station
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Watch out for: tiny rooms and limited bathroom privacy; thin walls and railway-facing room noise; paid luggage storage and parking
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Location: Roughly a 10–15-minute walk to Central Station and Tivoli, rather than right in the sightseeing core.
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Rooms: Compact, air-conditioned rooms; standard rooms are about 12 square meters, without kettles or fridges.
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Cleanliness: Recent reviews mostly praise cleanliness, with occasional reports of wear or missed cleaning.
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Service: Helpful staff and easy check-in are recurring positives; reception is staffed around the clock.
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Amenities: Free Wi-Fi, breakfast buffet, lobby snacks and drinks, bike rental and paid garage parking.
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Fees and surprises: Luggage lockers and parking are charged; early room access may cost extra, and breakfast inclusion varies.
Axel's opinion of Wakeup Copenhagen Carsten Niebuhrs Gade, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Tripadvisor · Booking.com. Reviewed Oct 10, 2026.