Why we picked this hotel
Sanders is one of those hotels where the interiors are reason enough to stay, but the rooftop, courtyard, excellent bar and warm service give it just as much character beyond the design.
Hotel description
Hotel Sanders in Copenhagen is a refined and intimate boutique hotel tucked just behind Nyhavn in the heart of Copenhagen. Set in a historic townhouse, it blends warm Danish design with a touch of old-world glamour. Natural materials, beautiful lighting and thoughtful details create a calm and inviting atmosphere across its 54 individually designed rooms, making it a cosy retreat from the city streets. Guests can enjoy seasonal dishes at Sanders Kitchen, sip cocktails at the vintage-inspired Tata bar or relax in the leafy courtyard and rooftop conservatory. With theatres, canals, cafés and galleries all just steps away, this is a place made for slow mornings, evening strolls and soaking up Copenhagen’s elegant charm.
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Created by Alexander Kølpin
The former Royal Danish Ballet dancer shaped Sanders as a personal hotel inspired by theatre, travel and Copenhagen hospitality.
Interiors by Lind + Almond
The 2017 redesign layers Danish modernism with velvet, leather, rattan, bespoke furniture and references to the golden age of travel.
A rooftop above Copenhagen
The fifth-floor rooftop combines greenery, city views, food from Sanders Kitchen and cocktails from TATA.
The covered courtyard
Plants, warm tones and a fireplace turn the heated courtyard into one of Sanders’ defining shared spaces.
TATA’s theatrical character
The cocktail bar takes its name from the neighbouring Royal Theatre’s red velvet curtain, extending Sanders’ theatre connection downstairs.
Copenhagen outside the door
Sanders sits in Indre By behind the Royal Theatre, with Nyhavn, Kongens Nytorv and Copenhagen’s historic centre within easy walking distance.
Our take on the stay
A hotel with cozy corners where candles flicker, playlists are good, and mornings start with coffee in a leafy courtyard. Steps from Nyhavn, yet calm enough to forget it. Sanders does boutique the Copenhagen way.
Curated by
Eliza
What guests loved
The exceptionally central location
The warm and attentive staff
The characterful interior design
The inviting bars and restaurant
The intimate, home-like atmosphere
Best for
Royal Theatre quarter • City breaks • Cocktails • Romantic stays • Interiors • Rooftops
Good to know
54 rooms and suites
Rooms from 12–62 m²
Check-in from 15:00
Check-out by 12:00
Children of all ages welcome
In-room massages can be arranged
Free cots for ages 0–2, subject to availability
Dogs up to 20 kg allowed
No on-site parking; valet parking available
Copenhagen Airport around 25–30 minutes by car
Amenities
Pet friendly
Free cots available for children
Rooftop
About the destination
Copenhagen
Copenhagen combines elegant architecture, waterfront life, and a relaxed rhythm shaped by cycling, design, and neighbourhood cafés. Around the historic centre, colourful Nyhavn, royal palaces, independent shops, and some of the city’s best restaurants are all within easy reach. Hotel Sanders sits on a quiet street behind the Royal Danish Theatre, offering an intimate base for exploring central Copenhagen on foot.
