Frederiksberg Copenhagen Budget Guide
Emergency Numbers: Police:
112| Medical / Fire:112| Local Currency:DKK(1 USD ≈6.88DKK)
Map of Budget Spots
Section titled “Map of Budget Spots”Cheap Beds & Emergency Accommodation
Section titled “Cheap Beds & Emergency Accommodation”No budget hostels or emergency shelters found inside this district.
Cheap Groceries & Free Meals
Section titled “Cheap Groceries & Free Meals”- Supermarket Discount Hours: Between 19:00 and 21:00 at Netto and Rema 1000, look for bright yellow ‘Madspild’ (food waste reduction) discount stickers. Too Good To Go app bags from Frederiksberg Centret bakeries/supermarkets are also heavily discounted around closing.
- Best Cheap Eats: Store-brand rugbrød (rye bread) with leverpostej, oats (havregryn) cooked into porridge, and Netto/Rema 1000 store-brand canned beans.
Discount Supermarkets
Section titled “Discount Supermarkets”| Supermarket | Best Budget Buys | Address (Google Maps) |
|---|---|---|
| Rema 1000 Falkoner Allé | Rema 1000 store-brand oats (havregryn), rugbrød (rye bread), canned beans, milk, and discount ‘madspild’ items | Falkoner Allé 21, 2000 Frederiksberg |
| Netto Falkoner Allé | 365/Netto discount brand staples, bulk carrots, eggs, and marked-down close-to-expiry dairy/meat | Falkoner Allé 28, 2000 Frederiksberg |
Free Meals & Food Banks
Section titled “Free Meals & Food Banks”No free meal centers or food pantries located directly in this district.
Free Water & Public Restrooms
Section titled “Free Water & Public Restrooms”Free Drinking Water Points
Section titled “Free Drinking Water Points”| Location | Address (Google Maps) | Where to Find It |
|---|---|---|
| Frederiksberg Hovedbibliotek (Main Library) | Falkoner Allé 36, 2000 Frederiksberg | Free water refilling stations and drinking fountains near restrooms on ground level. Open daily. |
| CBS Solbjerg Campus Building | Solbjerg Plads 3, 2000 Frederiksberg | Water bottle refill stations accessible in hallway corridors near student canteens. |
Free Public Toilets
Section titled “Free Public Toilets”| Location | Address (Google Maps) | Hours & Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Frederiksberg Hovedbibliotek Toilets | Falkoner Allé 36, 2000 Frederiksberg | Clean, well-maintained public restrooms. Open during library hours (08:00–20:00 weekdays, weekend morning/afternoon hours). |
| CBS Solbjerg Campus Ground Floor Restrooms | Solbjerg Plads 3, 2000 Frederiksberg | Open public access during daytime campus hours. Clean facilities. |
Free Wi-Fi, Workspaces & Showers
Section titled “Free Wi-Fi, Workspaces & Showers”Places with Free Wi-Fi & Power Outlets
Section titled “Places with Free Wi-Fi & Power Outlets”| Place | Address (Google Maps) | Wi-Fi & Desk Details |
|---|---|---|
| Frederiksberg Hovedbibliotek | Falkoner Allé 36, 2000 Frederiksberg | Free high-speed public Wi-Fi (‘Frederiksberg Guest’). Plentiful power outlets at study desks on upper floors. |
| CBS Library - Solbjerg Plads | Solbjerg Plads 3, 2000 Frederiksberg | Free Eduroam and CBS Guest Wi-Fi network. Power sockets at every study desk inside the main reading areas. |
Note: Public Wi-Fi here is unencrypted. If accessing bank or work portals, keep NordVPN on. Grab the student rate (via Student Beans verification), or lock in the 2-year plan to save the most.
Cheap Showers & Public Baths
Section titled “Cheap Showers & Public Baths”No cheap public bathhouses or drop-in showers found inside this district. A budget gym day-pass is often the best alternative.
Getting Around Cheaply
Section titled “Getting Around Cheaply”- Best Way to Move Around: Walking or bicycle (Donkey Republic shared bikes available around Solbjerg Plads and Metro station)
- Standard Fare:
24DKK - Transit Scams to Avoid: None
SIM Cards & Internet
Section titled “SIM Cards & Internet”- Best Budget Carrier: Lebara Denmark / Oister
- How to Keep Data Costs Low: Lebara Denmark offers rolling monthly plans starting at 19-29 DKK/month with free SIM delivery.
Safety, Scams & Areas to Avoid
Section titled “Safety, Scams & Areas to Avoid”Common Local Scams
Section titled “Common Local Scams”| Scam | How to Avoid It |
|---|---|
| Fake petition signers / Pickpocket distraction | Occasional fake charity collectors with clipboards operating near Frederiksberg Metro station exit; politely ignore and keep belongings secure. |
Areas to Avoid at Night:
Section titled “Areas to Avoid at Night:”None

