20 October 2026 |
There is a particular pleasure in finding a hotel that feels less like a place to sleep and more like a place to live. Recently opened in Copenhagen’s remerging Postbyen district, Locke Copenhagen makes a convincing case for slowing down, settling in and enjoying the city like a local.
Set across two striking cylindrical towers just a five-minute walk from Copenhagen’s bustling Central Station (conveniently connecting you to the rest of Denmark and nearby Sweden) the hotel brings together 234 studios and apartments designed for stays of all durations. But it is the interiors that make the strongest impression.
Grzywinski+Pons vision for the rooms bring a thoughtful approach to equally functional and charming private spaces, with fully equipped kitchens and generous layouts that make the prospect of staying in feel just as appealing as heading out. While London-based studio A-nrd has drawn on the principles of Scandinavian design to create shared spaces throughout the hotel that feel considered without being overly precious, balancing the building’s exposed concrete and terrazzo floors with tactile textiles, sculptural furniture and a palette of earthy pinks, mossy greens and warm neutrals.
Hunkering down in the hotel is tempting, thanks to the on-site restaurant, coffee shop, rooftop bar, gym and meeting spaces, but the Danish capital beckons, with plenty of reasons to leave. The city’s cultural institutions, independent boutiques and restaurants are within easy reach, while the nearby Meatpacking District provides ample inspiration for an evening spent eating, drinking and getting to know one of the world’s hottest destinations.
What feels special about Locke Copenhagen is its refusal to treat hospitality as a purely functional exercise. Instead, it offers the freedom to move between the rhythms of a local neighbourhood and the comforts of a beautifully considered home, allowing you to shake off the sensation of being a tourist and really lean into Scandinavia’s famously laid-back and culture-rich lifestyle.
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Text MILLY BURROUGHS
