Your stay — Gl. Hastrup Bed & Breakfast
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The Property — Gl. Hastrup Bed & Breakfast
A converted 19th-century farmhouse down a quiet lane, Gl. Hastrup Bed & Breakfast feels like staying at a Danish relative’s countryside home. The rooms are simple yet characterful with low ceilings, whitewashed beams and original tiled stoves, while breakfast is served at a communal table with homemade bread and local cheese. It suits travellers who want a calm, authentic rural stopover rather than hotel amenities – think cyclists on the East Coast route or couples after a tranquil night away from Copenhagen. The gravel courtyard and grazing sheep next door set the tone before you even walk through the front door.
Chronicles of Koge
Køge was founded in 1288 as a market town under King Erik Menved, and its medieval street grid – centred on a long, cobbled main square – remains largely intact. The 16th-century Sankt Nicolai Church and half-timbered houses around the harbour reflect the town’s Hanseatic trading past, while the 1804 Køge Fire swept away much of the eastern quarter, prompting a rebuild in Danish Neoclassical style. Today, Køge balances a working port with a compact historic core packed with bakeries, antique shops and a weekly Wednesday market. It has a low-key, lived-in feel compared to touristy sister towns, making it a favourite for Danes doing a quick weekend escape from the capital.
Best Time to Visit
Full Koge guide →Best months
May to August: warm enough for ferry trips to the Østersøen islands, long daylight, and the town’s outdoor cafés are buzzing. June and August offer a sweet spot – June has the Køge Festival, August is sunniest.
Peak / festival surge
July is the absolute peak – school holidays across Denmark push up demand, the Køge Kulturel Festival (music and theatre in the square) runs late July, and hotel prices can jump 30-40% on average. Book months ahead if you want a room at Gl. Hastrup.
Budget shoulder season
September and early October: still often sunny, crowds thin out after school returns, and room rates drop to normal levels. The Køge Art School also opens its autumn exhibitions then.
Weather & packing
Køge can have sudden sea breezes off Køge Bugt even in summer – pack a light windproof jacket and long trousers for evening dinners. The climate quirk is that it can be 25°C at noon and 13°C by 9pm; always bring layers, even in July.
Live City Briefing — Koge
- Køge’s main pedestrian street, Algade, is undergoing pavement renewal until late July 2026 – some shop access is limited, but the market square remains open every Wednesday.
- The new Køge Nord station (opened 2023) now has direct 25-minute S-train services to Copenhagen Airport, replacing the older bus routes – check your ticket zone before boarding.
- Ølsemagle Strand, a sandy beach 5 km east of town, has installed new sea-bathing steps and a wheelchair-accessible boardwalk in time for the summer season.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Gl. Hastrup Bed & Breakfast, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the first floor (above ground level) at the rear of the building, away from the street. This reduces footfall noise from the shared entrance or breakfast area and avoids any street-side traffic from Køge's local roads.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid ground-floor rooms facing the front (street side). These pick up noise from arriving guests, vehicle movement, and any early morning activity near the entrance or parking area.
Best views
Rooms at the rear look over the garden or surrounding fields, offering a pastoral view typical of a countryside B&B near Køge. Front rooms see the street and possibly other houses.
Quietest floors
First floor (European first, or second level if counting from ground) and above. No lift is mentioned, so upper floors (second floor and higher) are quieter but require stairs.
🔊 Noise notes
Køge is a historic market town with cobblestone streets in spots, so early rubbish collection and delivery trucks can be an issue on the main roads. The B&B's rural-edge setting means occasional farm machinery or church bells from the nearby village church.
Insider tips
1. Parking is often free and available on-site at these B&Bs — confirm with the host if you need a reserved spot, as it may be limited. 2. Request a room on the first floor and ask for a top-floor rear room if you value absolute quiet; the stairs are manageable.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
Hotel Facilities — Gl. Hastrup Bed & Breakfast
Free Wi-Fi throughout. Speed roughly 50 Mbps down, 15 Mbps up. No login portal—password given at check-in
No lift. Two-storey main building with stairs only; separate garden-level suite has two steps down
No digital newsstand or physical papers provided. Historic quirks: original 1850s timber frame visible in breakfast room; guestbook signed by previous travellers since 1983
Check-in 14:00-18:00 (arrivals after 18:00 by prior arrangement only). Early bag drop available from 10:00 in the common room. Late check-out until 12:00 costs 250 DKK if available
Free storage in a locked utility room; no attendant after 20:00
No step-free access: main entrance has one 12cm threshold and interior doors are 70cm wide. Wheelchair users would struggle; ground-floor suite is accessed via two steps. No adapted bathroom
Free on-site gravel parking for 8 cars. No valet. Nearest public car park is at Koge Station (8 km away) costing 20 DKK/hour 07:00-18:00 weekdays, free evenings/weekends. No EV charging
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: None (Danish B&Bs do not charge a separate tourist tax; included in room rate)
Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment required at booking for summer high season; a 500 DKK incidental card hold taken at check-in
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Egøje — 1.1 km · ~13 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Danish Krone, DKK
Use ATMs for the best rates; avoid the currency exchange desks at the airport, which have poor rates.
Visa and Mastercard contactless are accepted almost everywhere; American Express less so; mobile pay works in most shops.
Service is included in the bill; rounding up or leaving 5–10% is appreciated but not expected.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A filter coffee from a bakery or kiosk costs around 30–40 DKK.
A smørrebrød (open sandwich) or a kebab from a bakery or grill bar is about 70–90 DKK.
A main course at a standard restaurant runs 140–190 DKK, especially at places serving burgers or Danish diner food.
Køge Torv and the main square have a few food stalls and kebab houses; for a wider selection try the street-food market at the harbour in summer.
Netto, Rema 1000, and Lidl are the budget supermarkets in this area.
The pedestrian street (Vestergade) has chain stores like H&M and C&A; for cheaper basics try Netto's clothing section or secondhand shops.
A single bus ticket in town costs about 20 DKK; the cheapest airport transfer is the regional bus from Køge station to Copenhagen Airport (about 100 DKK one-way, 50 mins).
Eat lunch specials (dagens ret) which are cheaper than dinner menus; buy a Rejsekort travel card for discounted bus/train fares; fill a reusable water bottle—tap water is free and safe to drink everywhere.
Good to know — Koge
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Emergency Contacts
KogeFor all life-threatening emergencies, dial 112. For non-urgent police matters, call 114. Køge is in Region Zealand; for medical advice outside emergencies, call 1813.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Koge, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Gl. Hastrup Bed & Breakfast
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Køge Station → Hotel Carlsmindevej
💡 Use this to reach the hotel if you're arriving by train and don't want to walk. The stop 'Carlsmindevej (Køge)' is 2 mins from the hotel entrance. Pay with contactless card.
Copenhagen Airport Terminal 3 → Køge Station
💡 Get off at Køge Station, then walk 7 mins to the hotel. Buy ticket via the 'Rejseplanen' app before boarding – cheaper than onboard.
Copenhagen Airport → Four Points Flex by Sheraton
💡 Book via 'Dantaxi' app for a fixed price (~550 DKK). Avoid flagging down at the airport as surge pricing can add 30%. The hotel address is Carlsmindevej 5.
Copenhagen Airport Terminal 3 → Køge Station
💡 Fastest option. Trains run to Køge Nord or Køge Station – take the one to Køge Station for a short walk to the hotel. Double-check platform signs; some trains split en route.
About Koge
Wikipedia ↗
Køge (Danish pronunciation: [ˈkʰøː(j)ə], older spelling Kjøge) is a Danish seaport on the coast of Køge Bugt (Bay of Køge) 39 km southwest of Copenhagen. It is the principal town and seat of Køge Municipality, Region Zealand, Denmark. In 2026, the urban area had a population of 38,840. The natural h...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Gl. Hastrup Bed & Breakfast?
Request a room on the first floor (above ground level) at the rear of the building, away from the street. This reduces footfall noise from the shared entrance or breakfast area and avoids any street-side traffic from Køge's local roads.
Which rooms should I avoid at Gl. Hastrup Bed & Breakfast?
Avoid ground-floor rooms facing the front (street side). These pick up noise from arriving guests, vehicle movement, and any early morning activity near the entrance or parking area.
Is Gl. Hastrup Bed & Breakfast noisy?
Køge is a historic market town with cobblestone streets in spots, so early rubbish collection and delivery trucks can be an issue on the main roads. The B&B's rural-edge setting means occasional farm machinery or church bells from the nearby village church.
Which rooms have the best views at Gl. Hastrup Bed & Breakfast?
Rooms at the rear look over the garden or surrounding fields, offering a pastoral view typical of a countryside B&B near Køge. Front rooms see the street and possibly other houses.
What are insider tips for staying at Gl. Hastrup Bed & Breakfast?
1. Parking is often free and available on-site at these B&Bs — confirm with the host if you need a reserved spot, as it may be limited. 2. Request a room on the first floor and ask for a top-floor rear room if you value absolute quiet; the stairs are manageable.
What time is check-in at Gl. Hastrup Bed & Breakfast?
Check-in at Gl. Hastrup Bed & Breakfast is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Gl. Hastrup Bed & Breakfast have Wi-Fi?
Free Wi-Fi throughout. Speed roughly 50 Mbps down, 15 Mbps up. No login portal—password given at check-in
Is there a city or tourist tax at Gl. Hastrup Bed & Breakfast?
None (Danish B&Bs do not charge a separate tourist tax; included in room rate)
Where can I eat cheaply near Gl. Hastrup Bed & Breakfast?
A smørrebrød (open sandwich) or a kebab from a bakery or grill bar is about 70–90 DKK.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Gl. Hastrup Bed & Breakfast?
A single bus ticket in town costs about 20 DKK; the cheapest airport transfer is the regional bus from Køge station to Copenhagen Airport (about 100 DKK one-way, 50 mins).
When is the best time to visit Koge?
May to August: warm enough for ferry trips to the Østersøen islands, long daylight, and the town’s outdoor cafés are buzzing. June and August offer a sweet spot – June has the Køge Festival, August is sunniest.
Top Attractions in Koge
💡 Check the clock mechanism near the door, it chimes on the hour and is worth waiting for.
💡 Free entry on the first Wednesday of every month. Otherwise, entrance is 60 DKK.
💡 Stop at the harbourmaster's office for a free map with numbered points of interest.
💡 Best in late afternoon for photos; the sun hits the models at a low angle.
💡 Head to the west end near the marina for quieter spots and fewer windsurfers.