Ibsens Hotel

Neat enough old hotel in the heart of Copenhagen near all things of interest, we enjoyed being able to walk out and find food, transport, parks and shops close by. The hotel itself is a classic old Copenhagen building which shows its age and while I'm sure some find it charming, I would say it's a bit below the standard you come to expect from more modern buildings. The staff was friendly and wanted to accommodate us although the cleaning staff seemed so into their own business that they wouldn't even notice us as we tried getting into the hotel's single elevator, rushing in before us so we almost collided as it didn't seem they were gonna come back inside the lift having just exited. No polite apologies either and on top of that the hallway was at almost all times we came through them, day or night, full of trolleys with used towels, jackets hanging on random hooks and generally just felt cluttered. Don't know if this was on all floors but it gave a weird impression disorder walking through the already-creaky hallway. As for the room itself, it covered our needs and we didn't have issues with noises from other guests other than those walking through the hallway but at least the walls, floor and ceiling didn't cause disturbance. The beds were a little too soft for our liking and left us feeling sore the day after. Also a shame we didn't get the double-bed we had requested during the booking process. Somehow they mixed that up and reception staff didn't seem to know what our booking involved when we showed up. We decided the twin beds provided could be pushed together instead and leave it at that as we had been up at 4 in the morning and were exhausted. A final note on the room would be the weird furniture choices. You get these bed side tables that look like a school kid's wood working project, kind of rough around the edges and felt very cheap and sort of sloppy from a decorating point of view. In contrast, the reception cafe has a wonderful interior and is very charming so I was a fair bit disappointed that the room gave me this impression. All in all, the hotel covered the features it should but I had really expected better from the impression I got when making the booking originally. Location is, however, enough of a pull to make up for the negative aspects. Perfect location for sightseeing and access everywhere.

Overall the stay was lovely. The staff were friendly and the room was in good condition. Our stay would have been better if there was a double duvet for the room and a larger bin for waste. Also there was an issue with the fire alarm and the fire drill process as the staff didn’t seem to be trained.

Took great care of me when I suffered through food poisoning, very welcoming and understanding staff.

The second time I've stayed at Ibsen's, the staff are so friendly and polite; the room is comfy, clean, and quiet, and it's located well for exploring by foot. Will certainly be staying there again!

Claus at the front desk was very helpful and friendly. Every night was fun to sit in lobby and drink free beverage for “cozy time”. Great location if you’re comfortable walking and close to metro station. Beds are comfortable, but room was a bit rundown and basic. A good budget hotel with great staff! Wish breakfast came with the room!

Have stay at this hotel for many years when we visit family in and near Copenhagen. Always a nice stay

Lovely friendly helpful staff the bed was so comfortable everything you need for a short break will definitely go back.

Location was great as most major sights were walkable as well as a variety of food options. Staff were very friendly and helpful and room was great

We stayed here for 3 nights & I would stay here again! The hotel is in a great walkable location. Our room was quiet (even though we were beside the elevator)- I only noticed once hearing guests talking as they were passing. The staff was very helpful and friendly. Our room and bathroom were huge (we had the family room). The bed was comfortable and we had a nice view and didn’t hear any street noise. The only negative was that there was no mini refrigerator inside our room, but we were able to store in a refrigerator downstairs. There’s happy hour at the hotel as well with a complimentary drink in the lounge which was nice and also would be a nice way to meet other travellers if you wanted to!