The best hotels in Aarhus
Aarhus has 8,000+ places to stay and a surprising number of them will waste your time, your money, or both. We reviewed the standouts. these 10 made the cut.
Our 10 Top Picks in Aarhus
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Hotel GUESTapart
Aarhus
$198/night Prices are approximate and vary by season
Hørhavegårdens ferielejligheder og B&B
Aarhus
$179/night Prices are approximate and vary by season
Villa Provence Hotel
Aarhus
$321/night Prices are approximate and vary by season
Fredensholm Annex - Double Room with Shared Bathroom
Aarhus
$93/night Prices are approximate and vary by season
Hotel Oasia Aarhus
Aarhus
$178/night Prices are approximate and vary by season
Radisson RED Aarhus
Aarhus
$247/night Prices are approximate and vary by season
Comwell
Aarhus
$198/night Prices are approximate and vary by season
Aura Apartment Hotel
Aarhus
$326/night Prices are approximate and vary by season
Roberta's Society Aarhus - Bed in Pod Dorm
Aarhus
$78/night Prices are approximate and vary by season
Homelike
Aarhus
$154/night Prices are approximate and vary by season
Why These Hotels Made Our List
Here's why each one made the cut.
Hotel GUESTapart
Apartment-style stays in central Aarhus for $198. You get a kitchen, which saves real money in Denmark's expensive restaurant scene. The 4.7 from 659 guests isn't luck. Good pick if you're staying more than two nights. It's not boutique or fancy. It's practical, well-run, and honestly better value than most hotels in this price range.
Address:Hotel GUESTapart, Tueager 5A, 8200 Aarhus, Denmark
Neighborhood:Skejby
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Hørhavegårdens ferielejligheder og B&B
A 4.9 from 103 guests is genuinely rare. This B&B with holiday apartments sits outside the city center, so you'll need a car or tolerance for a short commute. Worth it for the quiet and the personal hospitality you won't find at chains. At $179 you're getting way more than the price suggests.
Address:Hørhavegårdens ferielejligheder og B&B, Ørneredevej 25, 8270 Højbjerg, Denmark
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Villa Provence Hotel
$321 gets you a boutique hotel with a strong French-inspired identity, unusual for Aarhus. Guests rate it 4.6 across 342 stays, so the quality holds. It's walkable to ARoS art museum and the Latin Quarter. Skip it if you're price-sensitive. Stay here if ambiance matters and you want something curated, not corporate.
Address:Villa Provence Hotel, Fredens Torv 12, 8000 Aarhus, Denmark
Neighborhood:Aarhus C
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Fredensholm Annex - Double Room with Shared Bathroom
$93/night in Aarhus is legitimately cheap. The catch: shared bathroom. But 132 guests gave it 4.7, which means it's clean, well-managed, and the facilities aren't a horror show. Good for solo travelers who won't spend much time in the room. Aarhus has solid bus connections if you're not central.
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Hotel Oasia Aarhus
883 reviews at 4.4 is the most reliable signal on this list. Oasia is a 3-star that runs like a tight ship near Aarhus Central Station. Rooms are modern and compact. It won't wow you. But you're 10 minutes walk from the Latin Quarter, and $178 is fair for what you get.
Address:Hotel Oasia Aarhus, Kriegersvej 27, 31, 8000 Aarhus, Denmark
Neighborhood:Aarhus C
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Radisson RED Aarhus
Radisson RED leans design-forward, and Aarhus is the right city for that. Consistent at 4.4 from 412 guests. At $247, you're paying a premium over Oasia for more style and a better bar. Good harbor-area location. Right choice if you want modern design without going full boutique prices.
Address:Radisson RED Aarhus, Frederiksgade 88, 8000 Aarhus, Denmark
Neighborhood:Aarhus C
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Comwell
2,311 reviews is the biggest sample on this list, and 4.3 is solid. Comwell is a conference hotel at its core. Rooms are clean and functional. You'll share it with business travelers and wedding parties. At $198 it's fair. Check which Comwell property this is before booking, Aarhus has more than one.
Address:Comwell, Værkmestergade 2, 8000 Aarhus, Denmark
Neighborhood:Frederiksbjerg
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Aura Apartment Hotel
$326/night with only 48 reviews is a gamble. The 4.6 is encouraging but thin. You get full apartment living, kitchen included, good for longer stays. Pricier than GUESTapart with far less track record. Book it if you need serious space and can't find availability elsewhere in this category.
Address:Aura Apartment Hotel, Nørre Allé 72, 8000 Aarhus, Denmark
Neighborhood:Vesterbro
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Roberta's Society Aarhus - Bed in Pod Dorm
A perfect 5.0 from 8 reviews means almost nothing statistically. But $78/night for a pod dorm in Denmark is remarkable. You're sleeping in a shared space, so set expectations accordingly. If the format suits you, it's the cheapest way to sleep centrally in Aarhus without a traditional hostel bunk.
Neighborhood:Aarhus C
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Homelike
Homelike is a serviced apartment platform, not a traditional hotel. At $154, you get your own kitchen and more space than any hotel room at this price. The 4.4 from 72 guests is solid for the format. Best for stays of three nights or more. For a single night, a regular hotel beats it.
Address:Homelike, Hedeager 38, 8200 Aarhus, Denmark
Neighborhood:Skejby
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| # | Hotel | Our Score | Guest Rating | Reviews | Type | Price/Night | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hotel GUESTapart | 4.7 | 659 | Apartment / Guesthouse | $200/night | Book → | |
| 2 | Hørhavegårdens ferielejligheder og B&B | 4.9 | 103 | Apartment / Guesthouse | $180/night | Book → | |
| 3 | Villa Provence Hotel | 4.6 | 342 | Apartment / Guesthouse | $320/night | Book → | |
| 4 | Fredensholm Annex - Double Room with Shared Bathroom | 4.7 | 132 | Apartment / Guesthouse | $90/night | Book → | |
| 5 | Hotel Oasia Aarhus | 4.4 | 883 | 3★ | $180/night | Book → | |
| 6 | Radisson RED Aarhus | 4.4 | 412 | 4★ | $250/night | Book → | |
| 7 | Comwell | 4.3 | 2 311 | Apartment / Guesthouse | $200/night | Book → | |
| 8 | Aura Apartment Hotel | 4.6 | 48 | Apartment / Guesthouse | $330/night | Book → | |
| 9 | Roberta's Society Aarhus - Bed in Pod Dorm | 5.0 | 8 | Apartment / Guesthouse | $80/night | Book → | |
| 10 | Homelike | 4.4 | 72 | Apartment / Guesthouse | $150/night | Book → | |
| 11 | Brørup Kjærsgaard, Hygge, Ro, Natur Og Landliv | 4.7 | 18 | Apartment / Guesthouse | $90/night | Book → | |
| 12 | Good Morning Bed & Breakfast | 5.0 | 8 | Apartment / Guesthouse | $150/night | Book → | |
| 13 | Radisson Blu Scandinavia Hotel, Aarhus | 4.2 | 1 988 | 4★ | $160/night | Book → | |
| 14 | Ringslund Bed and Breakfast | 4.3 | 58 | Apartment / Guesthouse | $50/night | Book → | |
| 15 | Tiny House 2 | Apartment / Guesthouse | $110/night | Book → | |||
| 16 | Annex Bed And Breakfast | 5.0 | 7 | Apartment / Guesthouse | $150/night | Book → | |
| 17 | Aarhus Bed And Breakfast | 4.2 | 17 | Apartment / Guesthouse | $150/night | Book → | |
| 18 | Scandic Aarhus City | 4.2 | 2 002 | Apartment / Guesthouse | $300/night | Book → | |
| 19 | Hotel Faber | Aarhus | Værelser, mødelokaler, hotellejligheder | 4.2 | 173 | Apartment / Guesthouse | $170/night | Book → | |
| 20 | Mols Bed & Breakfast | 5.0 | 4 | Apartment / Guesthouse | $110/night | Book → |
Where to Stay in Aarhus
The neighborhood you pick matters more than the hotel.
City Centre: Where most people should stay
The Latin Quarter and Aboulevarden strip is the sweet spot. You're walking distance from ARoS on Aros Allé, the Cathedral on Bispetorv, and the best restaurant street in the city, Jægergårdsgade, in Frederiks Bjerg, which is just 12 minutes south on foot.
Hotels here run $110-240/night for something decent. Wakeup Aarhus and Hotel Ritz Aarhus City are the workhorses of this price band. Scandic The Mayor is the step up if budget allows. Avoid booking anything that describes itself as 'near the station' without checking the exact address on a map first.
Frederiks Bjerg: The local's pick
Locals eat and drink in Frederiks Bjerg. Jægergårdsgade has the city's most interesting restaurant row, and the neighbourhood is quieter than City Centre without feeling remote. You're about 10 minutes on foot from Strøget and the shopping core.
Sleep Hotel Aarhus and Hotel Oasia Aarhus are both here. One is budget-leaning at $72-105/night, the other is full luxury at $260-370/night. That range tells you everything about how the neighbourhood has gentrified. Both are good for what they cost.
The Latin Quarter: For atmosphere, not always value
Narrow streets, independent shops, and cafés that have been there since before you were born. Hotel Ferdinand sits right on the edge of this neighbourhood, on Aboulevarden beside the river. It's genuinely lovely.
The tradeoff is price. You'll pay a premium for the postcard setting. And some of the side streets get lively on weekend nights until 2am, so light sleepers should request a courtyard-facing room.
Getting around Aarhus: What actually works
The Letbane light rail runs from the central station through the university quarter and out south. For most City Centre stays, you won't need it. the city is genuinely walkable. Bus 1A and 2A cover the main arteries and cost around $3.50 per ride with a Rejsekort card.
Don't rent a car unless you're heading to Moesgaard Museum or out to the Djursland peninsula. Parking in the city centre costs $3-5/hour and the spaces are ruthlessly scarce. Taxis are good and available. expect $12-18 for a cross-city ride.
Aarhus festival calendar: Book early or pay double
Aarhus Festuge runs the first week of September every year and it's the biggest event in Denmark outside Copenhagen. Hotels in City Centre sell out 6-8 weeks in advance and rates spike 35-50% above baseline. Book by mid-July if you're visiting that week.
Aarhus Jazz Festival in July is the other major squeeze. Sandbjerg Estates occasionally hosts overflow conference events too, which can quietly fill mid-range hotels mid-week with no warning. Check the Aarhus events calendar at visitaarhus.com before you lock in dates.
Skip these Aarhus hotel mistakes
Don't book purely based on a harbour-view photo. Several hotels near the Pier area on Pier 2 market heavily on their waterfront proximity but the area is still under development and restaurant options within walking distance are thin. Great for a sunset Instagram, less great for an actual stay.
We've seen this mistake dozens of times: people book the cheapest option near Banegårdspladsen thinking it's central. It is central. It's also noisy, sometimes sketchy at night, and a 15-minute walk from the actual things you came to see. Spend $20-30 more and move 500 metres north.
Aarhus's best hotel regions
City Centre is where you want to be first, full stop. Everything else radiates out from Strøget and the Latin Quarter, and you'll save yourself a bus ride every morning if you get this right.
City Centre 4 vetted hotels The heart of Aarhus. Walk to everything that matters.
The heart of Aarhus. Walk to everything that matters.
City Centre is where most visitors want to be, and for good reason. ARoS is 8 minutes on foot from Wakeup Aarhus on M.P. Bruuns Gade. The Cathedral, the Latin Quarter, and Dokk1 on the waterfront are all within a 15-minute walk of each other.
Hotels here range from the budget-friendly Cabinn Aarhus at $55-85/night up to Scandic The Mayor at $175-240/night. That spread means there's a genuine option for most budgets without compromising on location. Comwell Aarhus handles the business crowd well, particularly for the Dokk1 conference circuit.
The one honest downside: Banegårdspladsen gets loud. If you're a light sleeper, ask for rooms facing away from the station square. The Latin Quarter end of the centre, around Graven and Store Torv, is quieter and still just as central.
Browse all City Centre hotels → Frederiks Bjerg 2 vetted hotels Where Aarhus locals actually eat, drink, and live.
Where Aarhus locals actually eat, drink, and live.
Frederiks Bjerg is the neighbourhood that regulars point you to when they want to give you the real Aarhus. Jægergårdsgade is the main event: about 300 metres of independent restaurants, wine bars, and coffee roasters that aren't trying to impress tourists.
Sleep Hotel Aarhus at $72-105/night is the budget pick here, solid and unpretentious. Hotel Oasia Aarhus is in a completely different league at $260-370/night, with a rooftop pool and design interiors that justify the price. Both are within 10 minutes on foot of the City Centre.
This is the right neighbourhood if you care about food and don't want to fight tourists for a table. It's residential enough to feel calm at night, but animated enough on weekends that you won't feel like you've missed out.
Browse all Frederiks Bjerg hotels → Hasle 1 vetted hotel Suburban calm with a pool, 15 minutes from the action.
Suburban calm with a pool, 15 minutes from the action.
Hasle sits northwest of the city centre, a quiet residential area that wouldn't appear on most tourist maps. Best Western Plus Hotel Scheelsminde is the reason to come here. It has 10 acres of grounds, a proper indoor pool, and room layouts that actually work for families.
You're about 15 minutes by bus (route 15 from Rådhuspladsen) from Den Gamle By on Viborgvej, and around 20 minutes from ARoS. It's not walkable to the city centre, but the bus connection is reliable and runs until midnight.
Rates here run $130-185/night, which is fair for the space and facilities you get. If you're travelling with kids and don't want to be squeezed into a City Centre room, this is the right trade-off to make.
Browse all Hasle hotels → Silkeborg & Lake District 1 vetted hotel 45 minutes from Aarhus. Worth every minute of the trip.
45 minutes from Aarhus. Worth every minute of the trip.
Silkeborg isn't Aarhus, but it earns its place on this list. Sinatur Hotel Skovsøen sits on the shores of a forested lake outside Silkeborg, 45 minutes west of Aarhus H by train. It's a proper escape from the city in a way that no City Centre hotel can replicate.
At $290-420/night, this is the luxury end of what we cover. But the setting genuinely justifies it: lake views, forest walks, the Gudenå river for canoeing, and a kitchen that takes the local produce seriously. It's not a business hotel dressed up in flannel.
Pair it with 1-2 nights in Aarhus for a complete trip. Arrive in Aarhus first, see the city, then take the train to Silkeborg for a proper exhale. It works really well as a 4-5 night Denmark itinerary.
Browse all Silkeborg & Lake District hotels →Best Areas by Vibe
Tell us how you travel.
Romantic
Hotel Oasia Aarhus in Frederiks Bjerg is the pick: rooftop pool, design-forward rooms, and Jægergårdsgade's best restaurants literally around the corner. It's effortlessly cool without trying too hard.
Culture
Stay in City Centre near Aros Allé and you're 8 minutes from ARoS, 10 from Den Gamle By, and 5 from the Cathedral on Bispetorv. Hotel Ferdinand puts you right in the Latin Quarter's gallery-and-bookshop orbit.
Family
Best Western Plus Hotel Scheelsminde in Hasle is the one: pool, garden, and space that City Centre hotels simply can't offer. Kids love Den Gamle By on Viborgvej, which is 15 minutes by bus on route 15.
Budget
Cabinn Aarhus on Kannikegade keeps costs at $55-85/night and puts you 12 minutes on foot from ARoS. Rooms are tight but honest, and the location in City Centre means you're not spending on taxis.
Beach
Ballehage Beach and Bellevue Beach are both about 20 minutes by bus (route 19) from City Centre hotels. Aarhus isn't a beach destination first, but in July those shores are genuinely good.
Foodie
Frederiks Bjerg is your neighbourhood. Jægergårdsgade has the best density of serious restaurants in Denmark outside Copenhagen, and Sleep Hotel Aarhus or Hotel Oasia Aarhus put you right in the middle of it.
We reviewed 8,000+ options across the main regions of Aarhus. We cut hotels that photo-edited out the noise from the train tracks on Banegårdspladsen, budget hostels that bury the shared-bathroom fine print, and a surprising number of 'boutique' places near the harbour that charge boutique prices for Ibis-level rooms. What's left are 10 hotels we'd actually send a friend to.
Location Quality
Is the neighborhood walkable? Are restaurants, shops, and attractions within 10 minutes on foot? How does it feel after dark? We evaluate safety, public transport access, and whether the area has genuine local character or just tourist traps. A hotel in the wrong neighborhood ruins a trip. That's why location carries the most weight.
Value for Money
We compare what you pay against what you get. A €150 hotel with a great location, clean rooms, and helpful staff can outscore a €500 hotel with fancy amenities in a bad area. We factor in seasonal pricing, cancellation policies, and hidden costs like tourist tax and breakfast surcharges. The goal is finding the best ratio, not the lowest price.
Guest Experience
We analyze thousands of verified guest reviews across multiple platforms, looking for patterns rather than individual complaints. Consistent praise for cleanliness, staff, and room quality counts. We also assess the intangibles: does the hotel have character? Would you recommend it to a friend? A soul-less chain hotel with perfect facilities still loses to a well-run boutique with personality.
Every hotel on this page earned its spot through this process.
When to Visit Aarhus
Hotel prices, crowds, and weather vary by season.
Summer (June-August)
This is when Aarhus is at its liveliest, especially along Aboulevarden where the canal-side bars fill up from 4pm daily. Aarhus Jazz Festival in July and Aarhus Festuge in early September push City Centre hotel rates up 30-40%. Book at least 6 weeks ahead for anything decent, 8 weeks if Festuge overlaps your dates.
Spring (April-May)
Late April and May are genuinely lovely in Aarhus. Marselisborg Palace gardens open to the public when the royal family isn't in residence, and the city is green and walkable without the summer crowds. Hotel rates sit comfortably below peak, and you can often find $110-145/night mid-range rooms that would cost $180+ in July.
Autumn (September-October)
September is the sweet spot, assuming you avoid the Festuge week (first week of September). After that, the crowds drop, the light goes golden, and the forest trails around Marselisborg and out toward Moesgaard are at their best. Rates fall 20-30% compared to peak summer, and restaurants on Jægergårdsgade are easier to book.
Winter (November-March)
Cold, short days, and a quieter city. But Aarhus in December has a genuinely good Christmas market on Bispetorv right by the Cathedral, and the museums are far less crowded. You can get City Centre rooms for $70-110/night that cost twice that in summer. Just pack properly. 0-5°C and often wet.
Booking Tips for Aarhus
Smart booking strategies for Aarhus.
Don't book Festuge week without a plan
Aarhus Festuge runs the first week of September every year and turns the city upside down. Hotels in City Centre sell out entirely and rates spike to $200-320/night for rooms that normally go for $130. If that's when you're visiting, book by July or consider staying in Silkeborg and taking the 45-minute train in for the day.
Get a Rejsekort for buses and the Letbane
A single bus or Letbane ride costs $3.50 with a Rejsekort tap-in card versus around $5 buying a paper ticket. Load it at Aarhus H (central station) on Banegårdspladsen when you arrive. If you're staying in Hasle or Frederiks Bjerg and using public transport daily, you'll recover the card deposit within 2 days.
Ask for rooms away from Banegårdspladsen
Hotels near the station are genuinely convenient but the square gets noisy from taxis, trams, and late-night foot traffic. At Scandic The Mayor and Hotel Ritz Aarhus City, specifically request a room on the courtyard or park-facing side. It's the same price and a noticeably quieter night's sleep.
Skip hotel breakfast below the $150/night tier
Budget and mid-range hotel breakfasts in Aarhus are typically $18-25 per person for something mediocre. Walk 5 minutes from almost any City Centre hotel to Langenæs Bageri on Ny Munkegade or hit Aarhus Street Food on Ny Banegårdsgade for $6-10 and eat significantly better. Save the hotel breakfast for when you're staying somewhere that does it properly, like Scandic The Mayor or Hotel Oasia.
Moesgaard needs planning. it's not a walk
Moesgaard Museum is one of the best museums in Scandinavia, full stop. But it's 8 km south of the city centre and not walkable from most hotels. Bus 18 runs from the central station roughly every 30 minutes and takes about 25 minutes. Check the last return time before you go. missing it means a $20 taxi back.
Luxury hotels here punch above their weight
Scandic The Mayor at $175-240/night and Hotel Oasia Aarhus at $260-370/night are genuinely competitive with Copenhagen equivalents that cost 40% more. If you're going to splurge somewhere in Denmark, Aarhus gives you more for the money than the capital. Hotel Ferdinand at $160-220/night in the Latin Quarter is the quiet overachiever in that bracket.
Hotels in Aarhus, FAQ
Straight answers from our team.
What's the best neighbourhood to stay in Aarhus?
City Centre wins for most visitors, particularly around Aboulevarden and the Latin Quarter. You're within a 10-minute walk of ARoS, the Cathedral, and a dozen good restaurants on Jægergårdsgade. Frederiks Bjerg is a solid second choice if you want a calmer residential feel with still-easy access to the centre.
How much should I budget for a hotel in Aarhus?
Budget options start around $55-85/night at places like Cabinn Aarhus near the station. Mid-range in City Centre runs $110-210/night, which gets you something genuinely comfortable. If you're going full luxury, Hotel Oasia Aarhus and Sinatur Hotel Skovsøen are in the $260-420/night range and both earn it.
Is Aarhus easy to get around without a car?
Very easy. The Aarhus Letbane (light rail) connects the city from Lisbjerg in the north to Odder in the south, and the city centre is walkable in about 25 minutes end to end. Bus routes 1A and 2A are the workhorses for getting between Frederiks Bjerg and the University area. A taxi from Aarhus Airport (Tirstrup) costs roughly $50-65.
When is the best time to visit Aarhus?
Late May through August is peak season. July is when Aarhus Festuge (Festival Week) hits and hotels in City Centre can jump 30-40% above normal rates. June is the sweet spot: good weather, manageable crowds, and mid-range rooms around $110-160/night. If you can handle 4-8°C, March and October offer the best value.
Are there good family-friendly hotels in Aarhus?
Best Western Plus Hotel Scheelsminde in Hasle is the pick for families, with a pool and 10 acres of garden. It's about 15 minutes by bus (route 15) from Den Gamle By on Viborgvej, which kids consistently love. Book a family room, not two singles. the price difference is only around $20-30 and the room layout is far better.
Which Aarhus hotels are best for a romantic trip?
Hotel Oasia Aarhus on Kriegersvej is the obvious answer: design-forward rooms, a rooftop pool, and it sits in the quiet end of Frederiks Bjerg. Hotel Ferdinand in the Latin Quarter is a quieter alternative at $160-220/night, with cobblestone streets and candlelit dinner options literally outside the front door on Aboulevarden. Both are a world away from the chain-hotel vibe.
What's the cheapest way to stay in Aarhus without staying somewhere grim?
Cabinn Aarhus on Kannikegade is the budget floor we recommend. Rooms are compact. they're honestly cabin-sized. but clean, central, and $55-85/night. Sleep Hotel Aarhus in Frederiks Bjerg costs a bit more at $72-105/night and feels considerably more comfortable, so if you can stretch it, do.
Are hotels near Aarhus train station worth it?
Mixed bag. Banegårdspladsen is convenient, but the immediate surroundings can feel a bit rough around midnight and the traffic noise is real. If you're only there one night for an early train, fine. Otherwise, spend 5 minutes walking north to Klostergade or the Latin Quarter and you'll thank yourself.
Is there a business-friendly hotel in Aarhus with conference facilities?
Comwell Aarhus on Værkmestergade is the standard choice for business travellers. It's 3 minutes from the Dokk1 conference hub on the waterfront and has proper meeting rooms and fast WiFi throughout. Scandic The Mayor on Banegårdspladsen is the backup option if Comwell is full.
What's the most central hotel in Aarhus?
Wakeup Aarhus on M.P. Bruuns Gade wins on pure geography. You're 6 minutes on foot from ARoS, 8 minutes from the Latin Quarter, and the Aarhus Letbane stop is right outside. It's also one of the best-rated options in that $115-160/night mid-range bracket.
Is Silkeborg worth combining with an Aarhus trip?
Yes, especially for a 2-3 night extension. Sinatur Hotel Skovsøen sits right on a lake in the Silkeborg Lake District, about 45 minutes west of Aarhus by train from Aarhus H station. It's a $290-420/night luxury property but feels like a completely different world. Canoe the Gudenå river during the day, then eat well at the hotel in the evening.
Do Aarhus hotels include breakfast?
Some do, some don't. and the ones that do often charge $18-25 per person for it. Our honest advice: skip the hotel breakfast at budget and mid-range places and walk to Langenæs Bageri on Ny Munkegade or grab coffee and a pastry at Aarhus Street Food on Ny Banegårdsgade instead. You'll spend $6-10 and eat better.
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