Frederiksberg Copenhagen Budget Guide

Emergency Numbers: Police: 112 | Medical / Fire: 112 | Local Currency: DKK (1 USD ≈ 6.88DKK)

Map of Budget Spots

Cheap Beds & Emergency Accommodation

No budget hostels or emergency shelters found inside this district.

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

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

No free meal centers or food pantries located directly in this district.

Free Water & Public Restrooms

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

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

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

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

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

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

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:

None