The Best Boutique Hotels to Book in Aarhus
History and New Nordic cuisine are the names of the game in the Danish second city of Aarhus. Experience it all from one of the best boutique hotels in the area, bookable now with Culture Trip.
Foodies, art buffs and weekend breakers love Denmark’s second largest city, swerving capital Copenhagen for Aarhus’ charming historic district, popular festivals, frescoed churches and vibrant waterfront. Named a European Capital of Culture in 2017, the compact city on the Jutland peninsula offers everything from renowned restaurants to world-class museums, with beaches and woodland on the doorstep. Make the most of it by booking one of these boutique hotels, and explore this underrated Scandinavian city properly.
1. Villa Provence
Boutique Hotel, Hotel
You would be forgiven for thinking you were in the south of France rather than Denmark in this Provençal-styled hotel, right in the centre of Aarhus. Rooms are straight from the French countryside, with film posters, floral sofas, metal bedsteads and carved wooden furniture. There’s also a lovely cobbled courtyard, a cosy cocktail lounge and all the city’s restaurants right on your doorstep.
2. BB-Hotel Havnehotellet
Boutique Hotel, Hotel
Book early to secure a room at the front of this hotel, overlooking the boats bobbing in Marselisborg marina. Despite the location, all 26 rooms offer well-priced accommodation, free tea and coffee through the day and complimentary guest parking. There are cafes just steps away, but don’t miss the popular nearby ice cream parlour, which attracts long queues whenever the sun’s out.
4. Hotel Ferdinand
Boutique Hotel, Hotel
It’s all about the food at this tiny boutique hotel, built around its award-winning restaurant. Guests who don’t want to go far after a lavish meal can book into one of eight large, modern suites – sleeping four people – or choose an apartment with its own kitchen, balcony and even laundry facilities. If you do want to venture further, there are plenty of other places to eat, drink and party close by.
5. Hotel Royal
Hotel, Luxury
If you love hotels that make a statement, you won’t be disappointed by this grand dame of Aarhus hotels in the main square. On top of being the oldest in the city, it dazzles with individually decorated rooms featuring unique art, antiques, art deco touches and even Versace tiles in one bathroom. Elsewhere, there’s a lively casino, a cocktail bar and an all-day restaurant.
6. Hotel Oasia
Boutique Hotel
Sleek Scandi chic abounds in this boutique hotel, in easy reach of the city centre. Think stripped wooden floors, simple custom-made furniture, polished concrete and clean lines that should soothe even the most stressed traveller. There’s also a lounge for board games, a bar serving snacks, a small fitness area and bike rental. Be sure to stop by the lobby on Monday and Thursday for the free wine hour, too.
7. Milling Hotel
Hotel
It couldn’t be easier to check into this 1930s property, just across the road from Aarhus central station and the airport bus stops. Loaded with art deco glamour, the hotel goes all-out to impress with monochrome polished floors, an original lift and stylish black wood furniture. Leave plenty of time to attack the breakfast buffet, where usual dishes are served alongside mix-your-own yoghurt and the Danish cake, brunsviger.
8. Helnan Marselis Hotel
Hotel
This is a rewrite of an article originally by Aliki Seferou.
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