A view across the Sortedams Sø lake into Nørrebro.

Nørrebro is an inner district of Copenhagen and perhaps the most multicultural part of the city. A prime cross-section of contemporary Danish society is on offer here, ranging from boutique shopping to grand middle-class areas through to areas revitalised by immigration.

Understand

The many Middle Eastern immigrants in the area around Nørrebrogade, the district's main road artery, have led to the area being called Little Arabia. This epithet is more racist than celebratory - regardless of this, the area makes for a lively excursion. There are many clothing, jewelry and grocery stores carrying Arabian signs and products - not to forget the multitude of cheap shawarma places offering a cheap bite of Middle Eastern cuisine. The Muslim attitude to alcohol aside, the multiculturalism is very visible, in that the nightlife here is very vibrant - especially the southern part of the district near the Lakes, around Sankt Hans Torv.

The northwestern part of the district across the S-train tracks, sometimes known as Bispebjerg, but more often referred to as Nord-Vest (North West), is one of — probably even the — last bastions of working class Copenhageners. Don't expect much in the way of sights, fancy cafes, stores or anything like that, but if nothing else, it offers a peak into some of the not-so-rich and not-so-equal lives of those living in one of the richest and most equal societies in the world. Two of the cheapest accommodation options of Copenhagen are here.

Get in

By train

Metro line M3 connects the district with the rest of the city. The S-train system's ring line F runs along the northern border of the district, with two stops Bispebjerg which is not really interesting attraction wise, and the district's namesake station Nørrebro which lies at the northern end of Nørrebrogade. The most common option is to take the train or Metro to Nørreport station, and walk from there, or catch one of the frequent buses running along Nørrebrogade.

By bus

• 3A sets off at Nordhavn Station on Østerbro and enter Nørrebro on Tagensvej with stops at Sankt Hans Torv, Nørrebrogade and Stengade. From there it continues across to Frederiksberg, doing a loop around the center, before terminating in Sydhavnen.
• 4A: Also does a half-loop around the city centre, serving the northern part of Nørrebro with several stops, from its northern terminus at Svannemøllen station. The most important stops being Nørrebro station and Lundtoftegade, before it too crosses Åboulevarden and enters Frederiksberg. It continues its loop all the way to Amager
• 5A: If your accommodation is on Nørrebro, this line is the best option, as it sets out from the Airport, and runs through the Inner City, stopping at Nørreport station for interchange with the Metro and S-Train lines. It continues through the length of Nørrebrogade, with stops at Elmegade and Ravnsborggade (for shopping), Nørrebro's runddel square, Nørrebro Station (For interchange with S-train line F, and Bellahøj (for the Camping and Youth hostel accommodation). It terminates at Husum torv in the northern suburbs.
• 6A has very little use for tourists, it runs between Rødovre and Emdrup through the inner city, with stops at Tagensvej and Bispebjerg station on Nørrebro.
• 350S is an express line running between Ballerup in the northern suburbs, and the lovely village of Dragør on Amager. It is one of the two buslines serving the length of Nørrebrogade, with the same major stops as line 5A

By foot

Nørrebro lies a within a manageable walking distance from Nørreport station, and the northern entry point to Strøget. Walk in North-eastern direction down Frederiksborggade, until you reach the bridge across the lakes, once you've passed it, you're on Nørrebro.

Get around

Most of the interesting places on Nørrebro are concentrated southern part of the district, nearest to the city center, so it is easy to get around to the various sights on foot, or even better, on bike as the locals do. Bus lines 5A and 350S runs the length of Nørrebrogade, the major artery, if your feet gives up on you.

See

Søren Kierkegaard grave

• 1 Assistens Cemetery (between Nørrebrogade, Jagtvej and Kaptelvej.), Kapelvej 4, ☏ +45 35 37 19 17. 08:00-20:00. Both a cemetery and a peaceful park, replete with sunbathers and joggers. The A-section has big trees, bicycle paths and historical graves, including such famous Danes as the philosopher Kierkegaard, children's writer Hans-Christian Andersen and Scherfig. The place has very special atmosphere, in that it also doubles as a park, so you can see people having picnic or tanning in the sun, between the often impressive tombstones. Free. 
• 2 Barbie Doll Museum, Borups Allé 180. M-F 10:00-15:00, Sa Su 10:00-14:00. Insanely large, private collection of Barbie dolls from 1959 onwards. The museum is only open by appointment with the owner, Lene Darlie Pedersen, who will also act as a guide. For appointment, call +45 38 10 30 23. 25 kr. 

Grundtvigskirken

• 3 Grundtvigskirken, På Bjerget 14 B, ☏ +45 35 81 54 42. M-Sa 09:00-16:00, Su 12:00-16:00. Is a huge brickwork church at Bispebjerg, designed by Peder Klint and finished by his son, famous architect Kaare Klint. It is a peculiar mix of a traditional Danish village church, and bombastic Gothic style. Free. 
• 4 Herman Stilling Museum, Kapelvej 2, ☏ +45 33 12 18 69. Sa Su 14:00-17:00. Herman Stilling was a Danish author and painter (1925-1996), who lived most of his life on Nørrebro. In 2003 a small museum was opened in the old stables by Assistentens cemetery, with many of his paintings of trolls and gnomes. 20 kr. 
• 5 Politimuseet (Police Museum), Fælledvej 20, ☏ +45 40 32 58 88, politimuseum@politimuseum.dk. Tu Th Sa Su 11:00-16:00. Housed next to a prison, in an old police station. This museum has exhibitions portraying both cunning criminal cases, and witty police work, including artifacts from the cases displayed. Adult 50 kr, child free. (updated Jan 2021)
• 6 VerdensKulturCenteret (The World cultural center), Nørre Allé 7, ☏ +45 23 29 79 06. M-F 08:00-22:00. Run by the municipal administration, this is house is fittingly located in the most ethnic diverse district of Copenhagen. Houses festivals, lectures, art exhibitions, concerts and film screenings, organized by various ethnic minority associations in the city. Also has a cheap cafe, with a single daily dish of the day (lunch: 45 kr and dinner: 65 kr). Free. (updated Nov 2017)

Do

Station is a local cultural stage and exhibition center

Utterslev Mose

• 1 Empire Bio, Guldbergsgade 29 F, ☏ +45 35 36 00 36. 12:00-last show. Independent Cinema, which is often described as the best in Copenhagen, despite - or because of - its modest size. Balances between independent productions and mainstream movies. As is the case with all Danish cinemas, international movies are shown in their original language. from 50 kr. 
• 2 Folkets Hus (House of the People), Stengade 50. Along with the park in front of the house, the place is a product of the squatting movement from the 1980s, and still carries some of the spirit of the old days. Go here for a cup of coffee, discussions, lectures, concerts or parties with left-wing peers. Or simply ooze or have a barbecue in the nice park in front of the house. 
• 3 Grøndal Centeret, Hvidkildevej 64, ☏ +45 38 34 11 09. from 06:45-00:00. Grøndalscentret is a huge indoor sports complex, one of the largest in Northern Europe. Go for a good game of squash or bowling, do some swings in the gulf simulator or at the fencing operator, or a work out in the fitness center. And wind down in the cafe after wards. It is quite close to the Youth Hostel and Camping grounds. Varies. 
• 4 Kaleidoskop - K1, Nørrebrogade 37, ☏ +45 70 26 53 02. Ticket sales: 12:00-16:00. Kaleidoskop is stage for modern and experimenting theater performances in the heart of Nørrebro, and has been running for 15 years. 30-165 kr. 
• 5 Literaturhaus (The house of literature), Møllegade 7. Housed in a former church, this is Denmark’s first live venue for literature. Here audiences can experience readings by national and international writers, participate in discussions, or participate in events cent red on music, film and other art forms or on their cross-fertilisation with literature. 
• 6 Nørrebro Theater, Ravnsborggade 3, ☏ +45 35 200 900. Ticket sales: 06:00-18:00. Theatre on Nørrebro, with a focus on being the peoples theater, with down to earth plays, often edging over into Comedy. Mostly spoken, Danish performances, so probably best suited for Scandinavians. 150-350 kr. 
• 7 Lygten Station, Lygten 2A, ☏ +45 33 55 66 77. Opening hours varies. Cultural house and concert venue in a beautiful old disused station building, right by Nørrebro station. The area outdoors has tables and serves beer in the summer, inside there is a stage. Hosts art exhibitions, concerts (jazz and rock), film screenings etc. according to the program posted on their website. Usually free. 
• Ungdomshuset Dortheavej, Dortheavej 61. When authorities decided to clear out Ungdomshuset (Jagtvej 69) on Nørrebro, it ended up in an Orwellian nightmare, with widespread riots that trashed the whole neighborhood. The movement behind the old house, is rebuilding and relocating to Nord-Vest. The house is home for the far left, anarchist, and punk movements of Copenhagen. Hosts concerts, parties, open kitchens, Yoya classes etc. Also has a bar, workshops, etc. 
• Go for a walk in Utterslev Mose, 2 km² of lakes, grass, bicycle lanes, walking paths, and streams.

Buy

Ravnsborggade and Elmegade are two side streets to Nørrebro's main artery, Nørrebrograde, and they are packed with small, interesting stores. Start here at lunch, and grab a bite in one of the many small places dotted around the neighborhood, offering cheap, quality food. Do your shopping in some of the city's most unique stores, and finish the day of with a celebratory drink, on - or around - Sankt Hans Torv, with its excellent nightlife options (check the drink listings below). Just don't get so carried away that you leave your shopping bags behind. Amazingly, it is all within a 500-m radius.

Ravnsborggade

Is the 2nd street on your right, after you cross the lakes from the downtown area. It is mostly famous for its large number of antique stores, covering every price range, and which expand their stores out on the sidewalk in the summer months. It also has a fair amount of small and interesting fashion stores to breeze through - many of these are the fashion designers' own stores. The streets commercial association runs its own website, and also arranges flea markets several times a year (dates are posted on the website). Please note that only stores with their own websites are listed here, in order of street numbers - there are many more options to choose from, including on the side streets where Antik Hallen (The Antique hall) on Sortedams Dossering by the lakes deserves a special mention.

One of the many antique stores on Ravnsborggade

• 66°North (Fashion). Tu-Th 11:00-17:30, F 11:00-18:00, Sa 10:00-14:00. This store run by an Icelandic company, sells high performance adventure clothing, mainly for cold conditions, and has both a men's and a ladies section. 
• 1 Strand Galleriet (Gallery), Ravnsborggade 5, ☏ +45 20 55 58 06. Th-Sa 11:00-18, Sa 11:00-15:00. A nice little gallery run by a couple from Western Jutland, hence the rather odd name (The Beach Gallery). Nice attitudes, and friendly staff - lets locals borrow paintings home, and see if it fits with their home. 
• 2 Antikviteter & Kuriosa (Antiques), Ravnsborggade 10, ☏ +45 35 36 62 56. M-Th 10:00-15:00, F 10:00-18:00, Sa 10:00-14:00. With 45 years in the business, this guy seems to be knowing what he is doing, and his specialty is brass. 
• 3 Veirhanen (Antiques), Ravnsborggade 12, ☏ +45 35 35 31 42. This store has a large catalogue and a well-developed website - with most of the items for sale posted online. 
• 4 Kim Antons & Co Antique, Ravnsborggade 14A, ☏ +45 35 37 06 24. M-F 09:30-17:30, Sa 11:00-14:00. One of the more exclusive stores, dealing primarily with furniture from the 19th century, and prices mostly going from 5000 kr and up (way up) 
• 5 ABC Antiques, Ravnsborggade 15, ☏ +45 35 37 01 58. M-F 11:00-17:30, Sa 11:00-14:00. This is one of the more cozy stores on the street, with wide variety from furniture to decor, and pieces going all the way between 18th century and modern classics time wise. 
• 6 Bungalow (Textiles), Ravnsborggade 17, ☏ +45 35 85 40 65. Tu-F 11:00-17:00, Sa 11:00-14:00. Bungalow has a large collection of home decor and textiles imported directly from India by the owner, but also sells other textiles in a wide variety of patterns and colors. 
• 7 Stig P (Fashion), Ravnsborggade 18, ☏ +45 35 35 75 00. M-Th 11:00-18:00, F 11:00-19:00, Sa 10:00-16:00. Fashion store for women, carrying Stig P's own brand, and several other international brands. As a twist, in spirit with the street, this store also sells antique kimono from Japan. 
• 8 Ingerslev Antiques, Ravnsborggade 22, ☏ +45 35 37 88 89. M-F 11:30-17:30, Sa 11:30-15:00. A cozy antique store, where the dust in the corners and the general mess, are part of the concept - and you can choose whether to have a chat with the owner, or just breeze the store without feeling obliged to buy anything. 
• 9 Birte Magnussen Antiques, Ravnsborggade 22, ☏ +45 35 24 16 30. 

Elmegade

Two streets further up Nørrebrogade on the same side as Ravnsborggade is Elmegade. This small street has many small and interesting fashion stores, and many options for quality take away, or a quick bite of sushi, organic bread, bagels or good sandwiches. Again only shops with a web presence are listed here.

Store signs on Elmegade

• 10 Fünf, Elmegade 2, ☏ +45 35 37 13 80. M-F 11:00-18:00, Sa 11:00-16:00. Five young designers, each running their own brand, is behind this collective on Elmegade. Mainly women's fashion and accessories, but also a few items for the men around, mainly by designer Tolsing. 
• 11 Goggle, Elmegade 3, ☏ +45 35 37 50 49. M-Th 11:00-18:00, F 11:00-19:00, Sa 11:00-16:00. It was one of the first fashion stores to open on the street, run by a Frenchman and an Aussie, who has built an almost fanatical following. Both for men and women, and from the affordable to the exclusive. 
• 12 Carhartt, Elmegade 13. M-Th 11:00-18:00, F 11:00-19:00, Sa 10:00-16:00. A nice store specialized in the Detroit brand Carhartt (and Burton) producing men's apparel. It blends in nicely with the surrounding stores, which mainly offers Danish fashion. 
• 13 Hooha, Elmegade 14, ☏ +45 35 37 60 37. M-Th 11:00-18:00, F 11:00-19:00, Sa 11:00-15:00. Nice little store, with cool wall paintings, and a friendly staff. Runs their own brand where 10 freelance designers does the prints, but also sells a few other hard-to-get brands. 
• 14 Elektrocute, Elmegade 20, ☏ +45 35 36 34 41. As the fantastic store name could hint, this underground shop sells clothing connected to the Electronica scene. But you can also browse the internet at the computer in the back of the store, buy one of the carefully selected compilation CDs, and even get a hair cut. 

Jægersborggade

Likes to brand itself as the Berliner Quarter of Copenhagen. The small cobbled street has a good variety of speciality shops ranging from small food and coffee joints to ceramics to vintage clothes, and a few galleries to boot. Usually, the shops are open late (21:00 or later) every first Thursday of the month. Coming from central Nørrebro (by the Lakes), take a stroll through Assistens Cemetery and you'll find Jægersborggade as an extension of this path just across Jagtvej. The street has a website , but it's in Danish only.

• 15 Ruben & Bobby, Jægersborggade 6, ☏ +45 36 96 64 31. M-F 10:00-14:00, W F 10:00-17:30, Th 10:00-20:00. A curious mix of second hand stuff like games and action figures, fashion, their own designs - mainly inspired from the 90ties. And to add the confusion you can even get a haircut 
• 16 Ceramist Inge Vincents, Jægersborggade 27, ☏ +45 36 96 68 50. W F 10:00-16:00, Th 10:00-18:00, Sa 11:00-13::00. Award winning ceramics 
• 17 Karamelleriet, Jægersborggade 36, ☏ +45 70 23 77 77. M-F 10:00-17:30, Sa 10:00-14:00. Wonderful hand-made caramels. 
• 18 My Favourite Things, Jægersborggade 45, ☏ +45 30 30 79 95. W-F 12:00-18:00, Sa 11:00-15:00. Organic skin care and other favourites. 
• 19 Æter, Jægersborggade 48. Tu 14:00-19:00, W 13:00-18:00, Th 15:00-20:00, F 14:00-19:00, Sa 11:00-17:00. Record store and DJ events. 
• 20 CMYK Kld, Jægersborggade 51, ☏ +45 21 62 95 63. Tu-W 14:00-17:30, Th F 12:00-17:30, Sa 11:00-15:00. Unique and super fine graphics gallery. 
• 21 MALL, Jægersborggade 54. Th-F 14:00-18:00, Sa 11:00-16:00. Known and unknown design 
• 22 Elsgaard, Jægersborggade 55. Hand-made shoes. 
• Kaktus København, Jægersborggade 35, info@kaktuskbh.dk. Sells cactuses of all sizes, from tiny succulents (from 35kr) to huge things. 

Eat

This page uses the following price ranges for a typical meal for one, including soft drink:
Budget	99 kr or less
Mid-range	100–250 kr
Splurge	250 kr or more

The dining on Nørrebro is dominated by the ethnic diversity of the district. From the dozen of take-away stores dotted along Nørrebrogade and Elmegade, offering everything from middle eastern over Thai to Japanese cuisine. The restaurants are just as diverse, and the prices are among the cheapest in town.

Budget

Nørrebrogade is the schawarma street of Copenhagen with a large number of small restaurants competing on especially schawarmas. They start at 15 kr for a small schawarma in a pita and 20 kr for a large one in a home-made wrap.

Blågårds Plads

• 1 Ayuttaya, Griffenfeldsgade 39, ☏ +45 35 37 38 68. Tu-Sa 12:00-23:00, Su 17:00-23:00. No frills Thai food restaurant, serving decent courses in a setting you would expect at this price level, wax table cloth, and tacky Thai decor. Mains from 70 kr, menus at 135 kr. 
• 2 Kates Joint, Blågårdsgade 12, ☏ +45 35 37 44 96. 17:30-22:30. No, you don't get high here, but it is a cozy and intimate place, and a long time favorite of the locals, for its personality and good size portions of food from every corner of the planet. Cheapest dish is 85 kr. 
• 3 Lá Lúa, Frederikssundsvej 32, ☏ +45 38 19 63 63. 16:00-23:00. Cheap Vietnamese restaurant, surprisingly good food considering the location and the price, but the environs are definitely non pretentious. Mains from 90 kr. 
• 4 Quattro Fontane (italiensk restaurant), Guldbergsgade 3, ☏ +45 35 39 39 31, info@quattrofontane.dk. 16:00-00:00. Decent Italian cuisine, cooked up by real Italians - which definitely isn't the norm in this price range. Cheapest main dish go for 64 kr. 
• 5 Ritas Smørrebrød, Fælledvej 11 (one block off Nørrebrogade, near the bridge to Nyhavn), ☏ +45 60 47 80 90. M-F 07:00-14:00. One of the best, and definitely the best value, for the national dish, smørrebrød. Many locals order for the next day and pick up on the way to work (hence the 07:00 opening) but even if you stop by for lunch, there are still going to be a few dozen choices including the classics (dyrlægens natmad, æbleflæsk, skinkesalaten, leverpostej, etc). The sandwiches are somewhat smaller here than at Åmanns or Torvehallerne, but at 12 kr each, four of them is still a cheap satisfying meal. As the front window says, "Smørrebrod, luksus smørrebrød". 12-15 kr per piece. (updated Sep 2016)

Mid-range

• 6 Bodega, Kapelvej 1, ☏ +45 35 39 07 07. Tu-Th Sa 10:00-midnight, F Sa Sa 10:00-16:00, Su Sa 10:00-18:00. A nice brasserie with cool interiors, and bar with live DJ on the weekends, great food (with a menu of the day Tuesdays and Thursdays at 115 kr) and good drinks - and beers from a micro brewery. Mains from 169 kr. 
• 7 Cafe 22, Sortedam Dossering 21, ☏ +45 35373827, info@cafe22.dk. M-W 09:00-00:00, Th-Sa 09:00-02:00, Su 09:00-00:00. Nice restaurant and separate cafe at the lakes. 3 course menu 229 kr. 
• 8 Mama Africa, Griffenfeldsgade 17, ☏ +45 35 39 49 89. 18:00-22:00. One of the only sub-Saharan African restaurants in the country, crazy chef in the good way, but bring some African patience with you, as the waits can get rather long Mains from 168 kr. 
• 9 Tribeca NV, Bygmestervej 2, ☏ +45 35 85 10 50. 11:30-23:00. This place is in a 1930s factory, and does a fairly good job combining a raw New York style loft - in the spirit of the neighborhood, with an Italian tratoria. And the food is excellent. Mains: 169 kr. 
• 10 Måltid, Bispebjerg Torv 2 (next to Grundtvigskirken), ☏ +45 35422224, mail@maltid.dk. Tu-Fr: 11.00-22.00, Sa: 10.00-22.00, Su: 10.00-16.00. Brunch, lunch and dinner in small six-tables restaurant with a view over Bispebjerg Square. The dining options in the northwest area are limited, but this is an excellent restaurant with an ambitious cook. There is plenty of fresh vegetables, high quality meat, chicken, and fish. DKK 155 for the daily special, DKK 350 for three course menu. 

Splurge

• 11 Kiin Kiin, Guldberggsgade 21, ☏ +45 35 35 75 55, kiin@kiin.dk. Seatings from 16:30 to 19:30. Expensive, but takes Thai cuisine to a wholly different level, for which the restaurant was awarded its first Michellin Star in 2007. Book ahead on weekends as the restaurant fills up quickly. 8 dishes tasting menu 1150 DKK, 7 glass accompanying wine menu 950 DKK. (updated Jan 2021)

Drink

Bars

• 1 Cafe Tjili Pop, Rantzausgade 28 A-B, ☏ +45 3535 9020. M-Th 10:00-midnight, F Sa 10:00-03:00. Small cozy cafe that gets up and going Fridays and Saturdays with live music and a lively, rocking crowd. Their live music quality is rather high, but is free entry. 25 kr for beer. 
• 2 Blågårds Apotek, Blågårds Plads 2, ☏ +45 35 37 24 42. 12:00-02:00 (winter from 15:00). This place is an institution on Nørrebro, and provides good atmosphere, propped up by candlelight and beer. There is Live music going on Thursday-Saturday 
• 3 Gilt, Rantzausgade 39. Tu 18:00-12:00, W-Sa 18:00-02:00. A bit far away from anything else, this is a good cocktail bar in unlikely surroundings. For Copenhagen the coctails here are reasonbly priced, and the servings are quite big. 
• 4 Saxons, Jagtvej 71, ☏ +45 35 86 16 03. M-Tu 11:00-midnight, W Th 11:00-03:00, F Sa 11:00-05:00, Su 11:00-23:00. Laid-back bar, which anonymous and little worn down looks, makes for a surprise when top-notch national and international DJs starts swinging the decks, in a nice mix of Hip Hop, Electronica and Dance music. Except for Wednesdays which are designated Reggae nights. 

Sankt Hans Torv nightlife

Sankt Hans square

Sankt Hans Torv is a square in the southern part of Nørrebro, the square itself, and the surrounding streets, is packed with fantastic bars and clubs - many locals go here to drink, and the close proximity of the bars make it a perfect place for a pub crawl, where you can breeze through the bars drink by drink, till you end up at a place you really enjoy. When it is warm Pussy Galore, Café Sebastopol and Plenum has very popular outdoor seating on the square. If you're cheap, just grab a beer in the 7-Eleven store on the corner, and hang out with the "poor" students by the fountain.

Sankt Hans Torv quarter bars:

• 5 Barcelona, Fælledvej 21, ☏ +45 35 35 76 11. M-W 15:00-02:00, Th 15:00-04:00, F Sa 11:00-04:00. A large bar with a dancefloor, which also doubles as a restaurant during the day. It is very popular and gets crowded in the weekends - when the DJ starts spinning records around midnight. 
• 6 Cafeen Funke, Blegdamsvej 2, ☏ +45 35 35 17 32. Su-W 14:00-02:00, Th-Sa 14:00-05:00. The rather odd name, comes from a pun in Danish, translating into something like "Will the cafe work?". It is a cheap place, popular with the alternative crowd, and more of bar than a cafe. Sometimes there are live performances. 
• 7 Cafe Osbourne, Elmegade 23, ☏ +45 35 39 99 17. Su-Th 16:00-02:00, F 16:00-03:00, Sa 14:00-03:00. Are you favourite premier league club playing? this is your place then. Unpretentous to the extreme, and a few immigrant regulars who come here for a beer, chat and watching football. 
• 8 Cafe Sebastopol, Sankt Hans Torv 32, ☏ +45 35 36 30 02. M-W 08:00-01:00, Th F 08:00-01:00, Sa 09:00-02:00, Su 09:00-01:00. Huge café, with a large outdoor serving area, that gets very busy during sunshine - also serves decent food, so it is a good place for brunch if the weather is good. Brunch from 78 kr, mains from 128 kr. 
• 9 Mexi bar, Elmegade 27, ☏ +45 35 37 77 66. M-Th 19:00-02:00, F Sa 19:00-03:00. Tequila anyone? what other place to "get things moving", than probably the only Mexican themed bar in the city, on the corner of Elmegade and the square. It is quite cheap too. 
• 10 Oak room, Birkegade 10, ☏ +45 36 60 38 60. Tu 19:00-midnight, W Th 19:00-02:00, F Sa 19:00-03:00. If you're up for some cocktails, head north past Rust, and into this place in the basement. It is often really crammed, but take it as a sign that the cocktails here are good. Although there are a few misses on the drinks menu. 
• 11 Gefährlich, Fælledvej 7, ☏ +45 35 24 13 24. Tu 17:00-01:00, W Th 17:00-03:00, F Sa 17:00-04:30. A seemingly odd mix of restaurant, cocktail bar, nightclub, hairdresser and art gallery, but it works surprisingly well. DJ starts spinning records for the crowd on the dance floor around 23:00 Tuesday to Saturday. 
• 12 Nørrebro Bryghus, Ryesgade 3, ☏ +45 33 30 05 30. M-W 11:00-midnight, Th-Sa 11:00-02:00, Su 11:00-22:00. This Brewpub is an excellent option for starting the night, with good food, and great beer, produces right in the tanks you are sitting between 
• 13 Plenum, Sankt Hans Torv 3, ☏ +45 35 37 02 77. M-Th 10:00-midnight, F Sa 10:00-02:00, Su 10:00-22:00. Play it cool with the fashionable Danish students, from the medical faculty of the university. Outdoor seating on the sidewalk opposite the square, and good cakes! 
• 14 Pussy Galore's Flying Circus, Sankt Hans Torv 30, ☏ +45 35 24 53 00. M-F 08:00-02:00, Sa Su 09:00-02:00. 
• 15 Temple Bar, Nørrebrogade 48, ☏ +45 35 37 44 14. Su-W 13:00-01:00, Th 13:00-03:00, F Sa 13:00-05:00. A nice down to earth place, with old 2nd hand sofas and lounge chairs on two floors, there is an equally worn out, but workable pool and fuss-ball table upstairs, and the speakers are playing non-mainstream tunes. 
• 16 Understellet, Nørrebrogade 24. Open to 05:00. Fancy a round of pool? this place is a bit worn down, but not only have two (worn out) pool tables and a game of fussball. It is also cheap, with beers going over the desk for 25 kr. 
• 17 Ølbaren, Elmegade 2, ☏ +45 35 35 45 34. M 21:00-01:00, Tu-Sa 16:00-01:00. This is a small place, with one of city's largest selections of beers. The menu is huge and very explanatory, and if you're still lost - the clever staff will be able to sort you out. Crammed on weekends. 

Sankt Hans Torv quarter clubs and venues:

If you get tired of drinking, and want to burn out some calories on a dance floor, head for these two clubs. That also has frequent live acts on their stages.

• 18 Global Copenhagen, Nørre Alle 7, ☏ +45 30 64 00 33. Underpinning the ethnicity of the neighborhood this nightclub and concert stage opened its doors in 2007. The stage hosts a variety of music from every corner of the globe, and on select evenings (check their website for details) Club Global takes over with DJs from every corner of the world. 
• 19 Rust, Guldbergsgade 8, ☏ +45 35 24 52 00. W-F 23:00-late. Rust is where most people head after 00:00 from the many bars above. It is one of the city's best clubs, but also a music stage for rhythmic music concerts several times per week (check website for program). Cover charge for club: usually 60 kr. 
• 20 Spillestedet Stengade (Formerly known as Stengade 30), Stengade 18, ☏ +45 35 35 50 69. Located on Stengade this venue hosts concerts during the week and weekend, featuring a wide variety of genres including metal, rock, electronica, dubstep, jazz and hip hop, and hosts RUBA'DUB Sundays - "Copenhagens only weekly reggae bashment and the cities loudest Sunday party, every damn Sunday for the past 10 years." - every Sunday at 22:00 free - 90 kr. 

Sleep

Budget

• 1 Bellahøj Camping, Hvidkildevej 66, ☏ +45 38 10 11 50, info@bellahoj-camping.dk. Check-in: 24-hour reception. As cheap as it gets, and as close as it gets to the city center for camping. The camping ground has a small shop, and rents out bikes for 65 kr/day. Only open in summer (July 1st-August 31st). 65 kr per person. 
• 2 Bellahøj Youth Hostel, Herbergvejen 8, bellahoej@danhostel.dk. Check-in: 14:00-17:00, check-out: 10:00. Nice clean hostel, with shared kitchen, TV lounge, laundry facilities and a foosball table available. The outdoor garden area is really nice, with barbecue, a mega size chess game, and benches available. Strict enforcement of no-alcohol policy though. 140 kr for HI Hostel members. 
• 3 Sleep In Heaven Hostel, Struenseegade 7, ☏ +45 35 35 46 48, morefun@sleepinheaven.com. Right around the corner from Tjili Pop - a local bar. Pretty spartan conditions, except for the common area and toilets which have been renovated, but the only real backpackers style accommodation in town - along with the sidekick Sleep-in Green - with an outdoor beer garden, a pool table, free lockers and free internet. The staff are young and friendly and the place is clean. Alcohol from outside cannot be consumed inside the premises although you can buy beer and wine from the counter. Beds starting from 130 kr in dorms. 
• 4 Urban Camper, Lygten 2C (5 minute walk from metro, S-train and busses at Nørrebro Station), ☏ +45 31 77 08 06, stay@urbancamper.dk. Check-in: 15:00, check-out: 11:00. Indoor "camping" with tents set up in rows indoor. Chill lobby with 24/7 service, sandwiches and beer, fusball tables and pinball machines. Wifi, showers, lockers in tents, breakfast, linnen and towels are all included. Paid bike rental. 115 DKK bed in 4-bed tent, 275 DKK private double tent, 420 DKK private 4-bed tent. (updated Jan 2021)
• Globalhagen Hostel, Ravnsborggade 11 (Nørreport St. metro), ☏ +45 7731 0077, booking@globalhagen.dk. Check-in: 15:00, check-out: 11:00. e.g. Bed in six-bed dorm DKK 120/€15.40. (updated Jun 2022)

Mid-range

• 5 Hotel Nora, Nørrebrogade 18B, ☏ +45 35 37 20 21, nora@hotelnora.dk. Nice location near the lakes and the good shopping and nightlife options in the district. It comes with free wireless internet and breakfast buffet. Rooms from 850 kr. 

Connect

The postal code for Nørrebro is 2200 (København N) and 2400 (København NV) for the northwestern part.

• 1 Nørrebro Library (Nørrebro bibliotek), Bragesgade 8, ☏ +45 35 85 68 53. M-Th 11:00-19:00, F 11:00-17:00, Sa 10:00-14:00. Free. 
• 2 Nørrebro Post office (Nørrebro Posthus), Jagtvej 64, ☏ +45 80 20 70 30. M-F 11:00-19:00, Sa 10:00-14:00. Offers the normal range of postal services, as well as Western Union transfer and selling tickets for concerts plays etc. 

Cope

• 3 Bispebjerg Hospital, Bispebjerg Bakke 23, ☏ +45 35 31 35 31, skadestue@bbh.regionh.dk. This hospital is the main ER for patients from the Nørrebro and Østerbro districts. 
• 21 The Laundromat Cafe, Elmegade 15, ☏ +45 35 35 26 72. Su-Th 08:00-midnight, F Sa 10:00-02:00. A combined bar/cafe and coin laundry, where you can wash your rags, drink a coffee or cold beer, and read in one of the numerous books, while you are waiting for you laundry to finish. 32 kr for laundry including detergent. 
• 4 Sjællandsgade Bad, Sjællandsgade 12A, ☏ +45 35 39 06 06. M 07:00-13:00, Tu-F 09:00-18:00, Sa 08:00-15:00. Bath and spa. Get a shower for 19 kr.