Hotel Astoria – Locomotive Legend with Art Deco Glamour
Streamlined Style Next to the Tracks
An Icon in Motion
Opened in 1935, Hotel Astoria is a masterpiece of modernist architecture, designed by Ole Falkentorp as Denmark’s first airport-style station hotel. Its long, sleek shape mirrors a steam locomotive, a deliberate nod to the golden era of train travel. Wedged right next to Copenhagen Central Station, it still radiates the elegance and optimism of a time when railways symbolized freedom, future, and adventure.
Art Deco on the Tracks
Astoria’s design blends Nordic restraint with Art Deco drama: tubular railings, curved corners, expansive windows, and warm teak walls evoke the glamour of 1930s travel lounges. The interiors have been carefully restored to preserve that sense of forward momentum, accented with vintage lamps, brass fixtures, and nods to train-car geometry. Even the original ticket counter remains, turned into a sleek little bar.
A Sense of Departure
To stay at Hotel Astoria is to slip into a cinematic moment—your bags packed, the station humming below, and Copenhagen’s past and present unfolding just outside your door. The rooms are compact but comfortable, full of light and movement, with a sense that you might be whisked off to Paris or Berlin at any moment.
Perfectly Placed for Exploration
You can roll your suitcase straight off the train and into bed here—but you’re also within strolling distance of Tivoli Gardens, Vesterbro’s buzzing food scene, and the shops and galleries of the Inner City. There’s no fluff, just a crisp sense of function and form—and a subtle thrill, as if your next journey could begin at any time.
DNA Hotels Verdict
Hotel Astoria is pure travel nostalgia, wrapped in elegant lines and locomotive flair. Ideal for architecture buffs, station romantics, and anyone who believes the journey really is the destination. A time capsule for modern travelers, right in the heart of Copenhagen.
