AccomodationWith the event location in the centre of Copenhagen, the possibilities for accomodation are endless. On Booking.com alone there are 95 options to choose from, but I've narrowed it down to 10, ranging from budget to more expensive four star hotels.
Although this list gives you a good idea of the possibilities, I would advice everyone to have a look at sites such as Booking.com or Hotels.com for possibly better deals or locations closer to the event.
The criteria I've used: the hotels should be within 10 minutes walking distance from the event, preferably around 5 minutes. The rating of the hotel (over a decent sample) should be 7.4/7.5 out of 10, or higher.
All prizes are based on three nights, from Thursday the 29th of April until Sunday the 2nd of May. I will add the total cost for a three night stay, using the cheapest double bedroom for each alternative as an example. In addition, I've included the price per person / per night.
The cheapest hotel alternative, regardless of the average rating, is the Absalon Annex, costing €33.60 per person, a night. The best rated hotel in this list (8.3) is the Axel Hotel Guldsmeden, which costs €60.81 per person, a night.
As pointed out by Arachon in the comments, there is also a good (five star) hostel in the area, which is Europe's biggest cityhostel with 1,020 beds.
Danhostel Copenhagen CityH.C. Andersens Boulevard 50, 1553 Copenhagen
An 14 minute walk from Axeltorv (the location of the event).Price (3 nights, five persons): €503.97 (a five person 'family' room) - or €459.39 (a five person 'private' room)
Per person / per night: €33.60 - or €30.62
Extra: -
Link:
HERE
Absalon AnnexHelgolandsgade 15, Vesterbro, 1653 Copenhagen
An 8 minute walk from Axeltorv (the location of the event).Details:
star
Booking.com rating: 7.4
Price (3 nights, two persons): €201.60 (€282.24 for a three person room, for three nights)
Per person / per night: €33.60
Extra: Breakfast included (shared bathroom)
Link:
HERE
Selandia HotelHelgolandsgade 12, Vesterbro, 1653 Copenhagen
An 8 minute walk from Axeltorv (the location of the event).Details:
stars
Booking.com rating: 7.5
Price (3 nights, two persons): €233.18
Per person / per night: €38.86
Extra: Breakfast included (shared bathroom)
Link:
HERE
Saga HotelColbjornsensgade 18-20, Vesterbro, 1652 Copenhagen
An 8 minute walk from Axeltorv (the location of the event).Details:
stars
Booking.com rating: 7.5
Price (3 nights, two persons): €234.53
Per person / per night: €39.09
Extra: Breakfast included (shared bathroom).
Link:
HERE
Ascot Hotel & Spa Studiestræde 61, 1554 Copenhagen
An 4 minute walk from Axeltorv (the location of the event). Details:
stars
Booking.com rating: 7.4/10
Price (3 nights, two persons): €257.89
Per person / per night: €42,98
Extra: -
Link:
HERE
Best Western Mercur Hotel Vester Farimagsgade 17, 1606 Copenhagen
An 3 minute walk from Axeltorv (the location of the event). Details:
stars
Booking.com rating: 7.8/10
Price (3 nights, two persons): €302.04
Per person / per night: €50.34
Extra: Breakfast included
Link:
HERE
Carlton Hotel Guldsmeden Vesterbrogade 66, Vesterbro, 1620 Copenhagen
An 11 minute walk from Axeltorv (the location of the event). Details:
stars
Booking.com rating: 7.9
Price (3 nights, two persons): €320.54
Per person / per night: €53.42
Extra: -
Link:
HERE
Hotel Ansgar Colbjoernsensgade 29, Vesterbro, 1652 V Copenhagen
An 10 minute walk from Axeltorv (the location of the event). Details:
stars
Booking.com rating: 7.5/10
Price (3 nights, two persons): €326.59
Per person / per night: €54.43
Extra: Breakfast included.
Link:
HERE
Clarion Collection Hotel TwentysevenLongangstraede 27, 1468 Copenhagen
An 8 minute walk from Axeltorv (the location of the event).Details:
stars
Booking.com rating: 7.7/10
Price (3 nights, two persons): €333.85
Per person / per night: €55.64
Extra: Breakfast and a light evening buffet included
Link:
HERE
Axel Hotel Guldsmeden Helgolandsgade 11, Vesterbro, 1653 Copenhagen
An 8 minute walk from Axeltorv (the location of the event). Details:
stars
Booking.com rating: 8.3
Price (3 nights, two persons): €364.90
Per person / per night: €60.81
Extra: -
Link:
HERE
I could add more options that are on walking distance, but I would advice everyone to have a look at sites such as Booking.com if they are looking for more affordable (or more expensive) alternatives.
Websites to look atThree sites that might be interesting to look at for foreign teams:
- Cph.dk (English version) - The official website of the Copenhagen Airport. It provides you with a map, which can be found HERE, to help you find the metro station at the airport.
- Rejseplanen.dk (English version) - A very informative site to help plan your trip and get you from point A to point B. All you need is the address or even just a telephone number.
- M.dk (English version) - The English version of the Danish metro. It provides you with a clear map of the Copenhagen metro stations and a timetable.
- Google Maps - Speaks for itself, but the routeplanner feature does provide you with a nice overview of how to get from one place to another and how much time it will take (by foot or car), if you just fill in the address.
I would hereby like to thank Michel "RB" Nashi, Jamie "z1no" Bachs and Patrick "AagaarD" Aagaard for their help.
edited 2010-03-20 20:44:51
This is however something being worked on by organisations such as eSport Denmark who are in constant talks with politicians (both major parties have now said that eSport should be a recognized sport) and I think it will be a matter of a few years (fingers crossed) before the Danish government officially recognizes eSport as an actual sport.
edited 2010-03-20 22:59:48
and only one train stop away!
Gotta love it being so esport friendly =)
welcome to 2k9
I read it but apparently I'm blind :(
There are no direct flights from Northern Ireland so looks like I wont be going :)
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And here: http://www.kayak.co.uk/r/SQj58N
edited 2010-03-20 21:27:56
Nice guide, hopefully it will get more peeps to attend.
good good
Well done guys. Just a shame I won't be going to this one :)
Here are a couple of places to see / things to do:
Tivoli - Copenhagen's famous amusement park in the heart of Cph and literally straight across the street from the SEC location. Rides/rollercoasters, activities and plenty of places to eat (though most of them are quite pricey).
Link: www.tivoli.dk/composite-3351.htm
Christiania - an area in Cph also known as 'Freetown Christiania' and arguably the biggest tourist attraction in the entire city. "Christiania has been a source of controversy since its creation in a squatted military area in 1971. Its cannabis trade was tolerated by authorities until 2004. Since then, measures for normalising the legal status of the community have led to conflicts, and negotiations are ongoing."
Link: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Freetown_Christiania
Canal tour - If the weather is nice, you could also take a canal tour. Obviously a very touristy thing to do, but an enjoyable 60-minute ride if the sun is out, and a unique way to see the city and waterfront sights / sounds.
Link: www.havnerundfart.eu/eng/index.php?page=forside.php
Additional stuff...
'Strøget' - The main walking street through central Cph, plenty of shops if you're looking to buy anything in particular. 2 minutes from SEC.
Movie theatres - If you have a few hours on hand, you can also pop in to one of the 5-6 movie theatres nearby, including Palads which is straight across the street from SEC, or Imperial which is within 2 minutes walking distance and is Denmarks largest theatre (best theatre if you get good seats).
Food - Pretty much every fast food restaurant you can think of is within walking distance from SEC (Burger King, McDonalds, KFC, etc.). Plenty of kebab joints (ask me if you're looking for the best one). Plenty of decent restaurants also, but I know most people are on a budget, so I wont go into details there. There is a Hard Rock Café across the street from SEC that serves a pricey but absolute killer burger - highly recommended! You wont have trouble finding something to eat.
Nightlife - There are basically bars and clubs everywhere in Copenhagen, I wont recommend any of them in particular as it's all a matter of personal preference, but some of the most popular ones are within walking distance from SEC. You need to be 18+ to get into most places.
Boomtown - www.boomtown.net (literally at the same location as SEC will be held)
InGame Frederiksberg - www.ingame.dk
InGame Amager(CPG) - www.ingame.dk
:)))