If you're going to be arriving late or during July and August the busiest time of year it is wise, especially if you're looking for a cheap place, to book in advance if only for the first night Otherwise, just turn up. Hotels You won't find a grotty hotel in Copenhagen, but the cheaper ones often forgo the pleasures of private bathroom, phone and TV although prices almost always include breakfast. Most of the least expensive hotels are just outside the inner centre, around Istedgade a slightly seedy (though rarely dangerous) area on the far side of the train station. Typical rates here are 25(M00kr for a single, 350 600кг for a double. The area is home to a number of midrange hotels (reckon on 500kr upwards for a double), and there's a further choice of midpriced hotels around Nyhavn, on the opposite side of the Indre By. Absalon Hotel, Helgolandsgade 15 («31242211). Clean and modem, with soundproofing that makes it extremely quiet and relaxing. ® Admiral Hotel, Toldbodgade 24 («33118282). A 200 year old granary beside the harbour, converted into comfortable woodbeamed rooms. ® Ansgar Hotel, Colbjemsensgade 29 («31212196). Compact and tidy, this place actually lowers its prices in high season. ® J0rnsens Hotel, Remersgade 11 («33139743). North of Istedgade, just across the Peblinge So from the inner centre. Though not an exclusively gay hotel, it's become popular with gay travellers; hosteltype accommodation is also on offer in the summer months (see below). Ф Maytair Hotel, Helgolandsgade 3 («31314801). OldDanish style elegance coupled with every modem convenience. ® MissionhoteUet Nebo, Istedgade 6 («31211217). Small and friendly, and one of the best deals in this part of the city in this price bracket ® Ые Amalie, Skt Annae Plads 21 («33133400). Large luxurious rooms, right by the harbour. ® Hotel Triton, Helgolandsgade 711 («31313266). A shovpiece of contemporary Danish aesipi, and wellsuited to a cosy stay. ® gwu"©' rdUsgade 5 («31229839). Close to the train station; simple, friendly and bit'Sy ® Ф ('33124550). SUghtiy faded, with an English bed & breakfast Hotel Weber, Vesterbrogade lib («31311432). Plush, cosy, and full of charm. ® wsiMs and student accommodation K®" Copenhagen has a great selection of hostel hostels) Sn • ® dormitory bed costs around 80kr Oess in the official during 1Ы8 tim ° u problem in the peak summer months, of a place r л " turn up as early as possible to be «>nunodation re information ask at UseIt, and check the If you're staying for more than couple of weeks, pensions can save a lot of money over hotels, as can subletting a room in a student hall or shared flat. For the latest on either, ask at UseIt. Official youth hostels Bellah0j, Herbergsvejen 8, in the Brenshej district («31289715). Larger shared rooms, but more homely than its rivals, and situated in a residential part of the city. Simple to reach, too about fifteen minutes from the city centre on bus #2 (night bus #902) to Herbergsvejen.