Hotels near Christiansborg Palace

Christiansborg on Slotsholmen island is unique in Europe - the only building that simultaneously houses a country's parliament, supreme court, and prime minister's office, with parts also used by the royal family for official events. The current building is the third on the site, built 1907-1928 after fires destroyed the previous two. The Royal Reception Rooms, ruins of the medieval Absalon Castle below ground, and the royal stables are all separately visitable.

The Great Hall houses 11 tapestries by Bjørn Nørgaard depicting 1000 years of Danish history - commissioned in 1990 and installed in 2000. The Tower (free entry) at 106 metres is the highest tower in Copenhagen with views the cruise crowds miss. Combined ticket 175 DKK; Tower only is free year-round.

Pro Tip: The Tower restaurant Tarnet on the 6th floor takes lunch bookings 2 weeks ahead - the smorrebrod menu plus the view is the best value formal meal in central Copenhagen. Book online via tarnet.dk.