Orestad City 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”| Name | Type | Cost / Night | Address | Tips & Rules |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cabinn Metro | Hostel | 495 DKK | Arne Jacobsens Allé 2, 2300 København | Budget compact-room hotel located next to Field’s mall. Features basic pod-style rooms with private bath and free Wi-Fi. |
Cheap Groceries & Free Meals
Section titled “Cheap Groceries & Free Meals”- Supermarket Discount Hours: 19:00 to 21:00 at Bilka and Netto, where yellow ‘Madspild’ discount stickers are applied to near-expiry items.
- Best Cheap Eats: Store-brand rugbrød (rye bread) with canned mackerel or leverpostej from Netto, and bakery clearance items at Bilka.
Discount Supermarkets
Section titled “Discount Supermarkets”| Supermarket | Best Budget Buys | Address (Google Maps) |
|---|---|---|
| Netto Field’s | Store-brand oats (havregryn), rye bread (rugbrød), eggs, and 365 discount line staples | Arne Jacobsens Allé 12, 2300 København |
| Bilka Field’s | Budget store-brand items, discounted bulk produce, and late-evening reduced bakery items | Arne Jacobsens Allé 12, 2300 København |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Ørestad Bibliotek Refill Station | Arne Jacobsens Allé 19, 2300 København | Free tap water refill available near public restrooms inside the library during opening hours. |
Free Public Toilets
Section titled “Free Public Toilets”| Location | Address (Google Maps) | Hours & Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Field’s Shopping Centre Public Toilets | Arne Jacobsens Allé 12, 2300 København | Clean, free public rest rooms available on multiple levels throughout opening hours (10:00-20:00). |
| Ørestad Bibliotek Toilets | Arne Jacobsens Allé 19, 2300 København | Free accessible rest rooms inside the public library. |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Ørestad Bibliotek | Arne Jacobsens Allé 19, 2300 København | Free open Wi-Fi (Kbh-Guest), abundant desk space, and power outlets for laptops. |
| Field’s Food Court | Arne Jacobsens Allé 12, 2300 København | Free mall Wi-Fi with public seating areas and scattered power outlets near column seats. |
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 Metro M1 line (Ørestad / Bella Center stations)
- Standard Fare:
24DKK - Transit Scams to Avoid: None. Ensure you tap in/out with Rejsekort or hold a valid ticket; fare inspectors ticket non-paying riders 1000 DKK.
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 |
|---|---|
| Pickpocketing in transit hubs | Keep valuables secure on crowded M1 Metro trains and around Field’s Mall entrance. |
Areas to Avoid at Night:
Section titled “Areas to Avoid at Night:”None