"Wait, a houseboat?Checking into a floating hotel isn't for everyone, but doing so at CPH Living yields rewards. A German-built barge that was extended in Poland and Estonia before finding new life as a hotel parked on a quay in Copenhagen’s city center, this family-owned property offers a unique look at the city through a distinctly maritime lens. So the rooms are, like, boat cabins?The 12 rooms are clean-lined and simply adorned with wooden floors, Danish furniture, and original aquatic-inspired paintings by the hotel’s co-owner. Yet the star of each room is, of course, the panoramic view of the water and the city beyond. Harbor sightlines also fill the bathroom—a perk while showering—which is rather appropriately decked out with green and blue glass. Any food options on the boat? How's the galley?There's a no-frills free breakfast. Why is this boat so appealing for visitors to Copenhagen?Sustainable-minded guests will appreciate the fact that this boatel reduces carbon emissions by employing a geothermal heating system. After a bit of sightseeing, relax on one of the sunbeds on the plant-strewn rooftop terrace. Would you recommend it to a friend?It’s 15 minutes from Copenhagen Central Station, but CPH Living's waterside location feels decidedly removed from the rest of the city. If you you're up for an unconventional hotel, this a warm, unforgettable choice." - Alia Akkam
