Girl’s Trip to Copenhagen on Points

Pam

Pre-Covid, Alex and I added a trip to Copenhagen, using points of course, to our Amsterdam trip. Because it is so close to Amsterdam it was the perfect addition. A girl’s trip to Copenhagen is a great addition to any European trip! Once I get to Europe, I tend to try and stretch out my adventures to see more. So many places, so little time is my motto!

Note: Redemption rates fluctuate so use these as examples only!

Flights

We actually flew to London to visit my daughter, that lives there first.  Of course, we used miles and traveled in business class. If you want to travel directly to Copenhagen, here are some suggestions:

  • United Airlines from most U.S. cities to Copenhagen is 70,000 miles in business class one-way and 60,000 miles in economy class round-trip.
  • Delta Airlines from San Francisco was 98,000 miles roundtrip in business class in early April!  That is a great price even if you have to reposition.
  • American Airlines from most U.S. cities is 60,000 round trip in economy class.

If you travel business class be sure and use the airport lounge.  You may have a credit card that gives you airport lounge access, too, so make sure you take advantage of that perk!

I actually flew home from Copenhagen using 70,000 United Miles for business class seats.

Where to Stay

The most beautiful part of Copenhagen is Nyhavn. It is the area where you see the beautiful colored buildings and ships in the canals.  We could have used points to stay in Copenhagen, but we fell in love with this hotel, the 71 Nyhavn, and had to stay there. When you split the bill with someone, it makes it affordable. Also, when you use points to fly, you don’t mind spending a little on the hotel.

We loved the location, and the style of the room, and the breakfast that was included was amazing. Very farm-to-table and we still talk about it!

 

HotelRoom in Copenhagen

Our hotel room at 71 Nyhavn was so cozy and cute!

 

Breakfast room at 71 Nyhavn in Copenhagen

You wouldn’t believe the great breakfasts we had here!

Hyatt, Marriott, and IHG all have hotels in Copenhagen. Here are some other possibilities of where to stay with points:

 

Crowne Plaza Copenhagen

You could stay here for only 35,000 points a night. This is great, particularly with the increased bonus offer on IHG cards! IHG is one of my favorite hotel credit cards and you can learn why here.

 

Crowne Plaza hotel room in Copenhagen

This room in Copenhagen will only cost 35,000 IHG points on your girl’s trip!

 

Marriott Hotel

Another possibility for your lodging on your Copenhagen girl’s trip (or any trip) is this Copenhagen Marriott Hotel. It will range from 40,000 – 60,000 Marriott Bonvoy Rewards depending on when you go.

 

Marriott Hotel Copenhagen

This Marriott hotel is another good option in Copenhagen with points.

 

Hyatt Hotels

Hyatt has partnered with Small Luxury Hotels, and this hotel looks AMAZING! I’d be tempted to splurge the 40,000 points needed to stay a night or two there! I definitely would have a friend or family member sign up, too so we could stay here!

 

Hyatt Nimb Hotel Copenhagen

I think the splurge on points would be worth it to stay here in Copenhagen!

 

Things to Do in Copenhagen

Free Walking Tour

I am a huge fan of walking tours the first day I travel to a city. And free is always good! I love to hear the history of the city and learn from a local about the top attractions. You just tip them about $10 a person (my recommendation), and it’s a great way to start your trip.

 

Woman standing on bridge in Copenhagen

Walking in Copenhagen

Visit the Little Mermaid Statue

Much tinier than you imagine, this statue is one of Copenhagen’s most popular tourist attractions. It is inspired by the Hans Christian Anderson story of the mermaid who gives up all to be united with her human prince on land.

 

Tivoli Gardens

Tivoli Gardens is one of the world’s most famous amusement parks and a fun place to visit. The rides are amazing, and there are plenty of fun places to eat there too!

 

Nyhavn

The most picturesque area of Copenhagen is the Nyhavn neighborhood. We stayed there, and every day we enjoyed the beauty and fun atmosphere. It is lined with many restaurants, places to buy waffles, and just a general fun vibe! Do not miss it!

 

Shop or Stroll Stroget

If you like to shop, you will love this pedestrian-only street! It is lined with tons of shopping and is very popular in Copenhagen.

 

Visit the National Museum

Alex and I had a great afternoon visiting this museum. It had a really cool exhibit at the time about Vikings. We also enjoyed learning more about the Danes. The Viking exhibition was especially interesting since I watched the history channel series. And the chocolate chip cookies at the restaurant there are really good!

 

Visit a Castle

The two main castles in Copenhagen are the Rosenborg Castle and the Christiansborg Castle.

 

Where to Eat

We weren’t there too long to eat, but these were some great choices:

 

Bottom Line

You don’t need much time in Copenhagen – just a couple of days. It is a perfect add-on from another European country. You will enjoy the vibe of Copenhagen, called hygge. It means cozy or comfortable, which perfectly describes this wonderful city.

Colorful houses and boats on water

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