The Avenue Hotel

Aboulevard 29, Copenhagen

Ask a Dane what they mean by the word ‘hygge’ and the chances are high that you’ll see a wide smile appear across their face, before they begin to explain a word that has no direct English translation. Broadly, it is used to describe the feeling of being cosy, warm and welcome – exactly what came to mind as we stepped off the busy main road and into the comfort of The Avenue. You can spot a family run establishment within seconds – they are the ones with the friendliest staff, and nowhere is this more true than here. The 68-room hotel has a lively bar and lounge, an open fire, sink-in sofas, Missoni blankets and flickering candles. After a night sipping cocktails, wake up to a traditional Scandinavian breakfast, with fresh rye bread, yoghurts and home-made jams bursting with foraged fruit. It’s a tenminute walk into town through the vibrant and leafy Nørrebro district, or you can hop on the nearby metro. Unpretentious and child-friendly, The Avenue is the epitome of hygge. CS. Doubles from £136.