Indre By 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

Name	Type	Cost / Night	Address	Tips & Rules
Generator Hostel Copenhagen	Hostel	220 DKK	Adelgade 5-7, 1304 København K	Central budget hostel near Gothersgade. Book in advance online for best rates.

Cheap Groceries & Free Meals

Supermarket Discount Hours: Discount yellow stickers (‘Madspild’) are applied 1-2 hours before store closing (typically around 20:00-21:00) at Netto and Coop 365.
Best Cheap Eats: Middle Eastern shawarma and falafel joints along Frederiksberggade / Strøget and Nørre Voldgade (e.g. Shawarma Grill House) offer large meals for 45-65 DKK.

Discount Supermarkets

Supermarket	Best Budget Buys	Address (Google Maps)
Netto Frederiksberggade	Store-brand (3 Stjernet, Premieur/Oatmeal, Rye bread, canned beans)	Frederiksberggade 38, 1459 København
Rema 1000 Nørre Voldgade	Rema 1000 own-brand staple items, discount produce, cheap dairy	Nørre Voldgade 70, 1358 København

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
Rådhuspladsen Public Water Fountain	Rådhuspladsen, 1550 København	Outdoor drinking fountain located on City Hall Square. Available 24/7 during non-freezing months.
Københavns Hovedbibliotek (Central Library)	Krystalgade 15, 1172 København	Free tap water refill stations located inside near study areas. Accessible during opening hours.

Free Public Toilets

Location	Address (Google Maps)	Hours & Notes
Københavns Hovedbibliotek Toilets	Krystalgade 15, 1172 København	Free clean restrooms located on multiple floors. Open during library operating hours.
Rådhuspladsen Public Toilet	Rådhuspladsen, 1550 København	Automatic municipal public toilet kiosk on City Hall Square.

Free Wi-Fi, Workspaces & Showers

Places with Free Wi-Fi & Power Outlets

Place	Address (Google Maps)	Wi-Fi & Desk Details
Københavns Hovedbibliotek	Krystalgade 15, 1172 København	Free public Wi-Fi network (‘KK-Public’), extensive study desks, and power outlets on 1st-4th floors.
Studenterhuset	Købmagergade 52, 1150 København	University-affiliated student cafe with free Wi-Fi and power outlets; cheap coffee options.

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 is completely free and optimal inside Indre By. Donkey Republic or Lime shared bicycles are available, along with Metro lines M1/M2/M3/M4.
Standard Fare: 24DKK
Transit Scams to Avoid: Unofficial or unmetered taxis operating late at night near Rådhuspladsen; always insist on metered rides or use official booking apps.

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
Petition and Charity Clipboard Scam	People posing as deaf/mute petition gatherers ask for signatures and then aggressively demand cash donations along Strøget. Politely decline and keep walking.
Three-Card Monte / Shell Game	Street gambling setups along Strøget with fake accomplices winning money. Do not watch or place bets; pickpockets target onlookers.

Areas to Avoid at Night:

None; Indre By is exceptionally safe. Maintain standard awareness around Rådhuspladsen and Strøget late at night due to drunk crowds.