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Taking the Oslo ferry as design inspiration, the Cabinn City, located near Tivoli Gardens, feels more like a spiffy new dormitory than a hotel. Thankfully, this applies to the price list as well. Copenhagen's three Cabinns—when they are not booked solid—offer reliable cleanliness and amenities aplenty.
Opened in April 2005, the Cabinn City is the newest of the three Copenhagen Cabinns and the largest property of the Denmark-wide Cab Inn family. We liked the Cabinn City so much we spent a few nights on board in an efficient single room. And we weren't alone in our sentiments. One lonely cancellation allowed us to snag the last available room in this 1,020-bed, 352-room building.
The hotel's smallish single, double, and triple rooms come in three classes: Standard, Commodore, and Captains Class. The Danish fascination with design means rooms look like they came out of a dream university dorm. Strategically placed lighting shoots beams in various directions. Rounded chairs, showerheads, and faucets give the place a sleek feel. The beds are twins, either freestanding or stacked in nautical style bunks. Some of the Captains Class rooms have balconies.
The clientele is an unexpected mix of businessmen (sleeping in bunks?), older couples, school groups, and backpackers. Bicycles can be hired at the front desk and, during the warmer days, an odd assortment of characters gathers around the outdoor patio for happy hour. About a third of the Cabinn City's rooms are specially designed to be wheelchair accessible. Tak, Copenhagen!
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