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Located directly on the shores of Skanderborg Lake, just 2 km from the town center, Danhostel Skanderborg offers a peaceful lakeside setting with its own small private beach and free Wi-Fi in all public areas. All rooms and cabins include a private bathroom and cable TV. Cabins also feature a well-equipped kitchen and a furnished terrace. Hairdryers are available to borrow from reception. Bed linen and towels are not included, but can be rented at the hostel for DKK 80 per set (includes both linen and towel). Of course, you’re also welcome to bring your own – it’s all part of the hostel spirit! Guests staying in rooms have access to a shared guest kitchen located in the room wing, where you can cook and meet fellow travelers. Other facilities include a BBQ area by the lake and laundry service available upon request. Canoes can be rented to explore the lake. The E45 motorway is just a 5-minute drive away. Free parking and charging stations for electric vehicles (via the Siiro app) are available on site.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

Breakfast info

Continental, Buffet

Options with:

  • Garden view

  • Terrace

  • Lake view

  • Sea view

  • Free private parking available on-site


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× 5 Two-Bedroom Cottage
  • Partially refundable
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Breakfast US$15
  • Bedroom 1: 2 bunk beds
  • Bedroom 2: 1 double bed and 1 bunk bed
  • Living room: 1 sofa bed
US$396 for 3 nights
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Breakfast US$15
  • 4 single beds and 1 large double bed
US$453 for 3 nights
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Room
Sea View
Lake View
Garden View
Patio
Private bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Terrace

  • Shower
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Toilet
  • Towels
  • Socket near the bed
  • Children's high chair
  • Seating Area
  • Private entrance
  • TV
  • Heating
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Carpeted
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Cable channels
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Dining area
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
  • Clothes rack
  • Fold-up bed
  • Toilet paper
  • Entire unit wheelchair accessible
Max persons: 2
US$86 per night
Price US$258
Excluded: 25 % VAT
  • Breakfast US$15 (optional)
  • Partially refundable
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  • discount may be available
Max persons: 2
US$125 per night
Price US$375
Excluded: 25 % VAT
  • Continental breakfast included
  • Partially refundable
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  • discount may be available
We have 1 left
  • 2 single beds and
  • 1 bunk bed
Room
Sea View
Lake View
Garden View
Patio
Private bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Terrace
Max persons: 3
US$94 per night
Price US$281
Excluded: 25 % VAT
  • Breakfast US$15 (optional)
  • Partially refundable
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Max persons: 3
US$138 per night
Price US$413
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  • Continental breakfast included
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We have 2 left
  • 2 single beds and
  • 2 bunk beds
Room
Sea View
Lake View
Garden View
Patio
Private bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Terrace
Max persons: 4
US$82 per night
Original price
US$273.25
Booking.com pays
- US$27.33
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Total before taxes
US$245.93

US$82 is the average price per night. This excludes taxes and charges.
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Excluded: 25 % VAT
  • Breakfast US$15 (optional)
  • Non-refundable
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Max persons: 4
US$101 per night
Price US$304
Excluded: 25 % VAT
  • Breakfast US$15 (optional)
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Max persons: 4
US$150 per night
Price US$451
Excluded: 25 % VAT
  • Continental breakfast included
  • Partially refundable
  • Pay online
  • discount may be available
  • Bedroom 1: 2 bunk beds
  • Bedroom 2: 1 double bed and 1 bunk bed
  • Living room: 1 sofa bed
Entire holiday home
431 feet²
Kitchen
Private bathroom
Sea View
Lake View
Garden View
Airconditioning
Patio
Flat-screen TV
Terrace
Coffee Machine
Max persons: 5
US$132 per night
Price US$396
Excluded: 25 % VAT
  • Breakfast US$15 (optional)
  • Partially refundable
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  • We have 4 left
  • 4 single beds and 1 large double bed
Entire holiday home
517 feet²
Kitchen
Private bathroom
Sea View
Lake View
Garden View
Airconditioning
Patio
Flat-screen TV
Terrace
Coffee Machine
Max persons: 6
US$151 per night
Price US$453
Excluded: 25 % VAT
  • Breakfast US$15 (optional)
  • Partially refundable
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  • We have 3 left
We have 5 left
  • 1 single bed
Room
Sea View
Lake View
Garden View
Patio
Private bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Terrace
Max persons: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$86 per night
Price US$258
Excluded: 25 % VAT
  • Breakfast US$15 (optional)
  • Partially refundable
  • Pay online
  • discount may be available
Max persons: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$106 per night
Price US$319
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  • Continental breakfast included
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Sustainability

This property has 1 third-party sustainability certification.
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Margaret
United Kingdom United Kingdom
the location is perfect - on the side of a beautiful clean lake and nestled in a beech forest accommodation - warm, clean and comfortable with esssentials like a stove, tv, kettle and all cutlery and crockery the town of Skanderborg is a short...
Malik
Denmark Denmark
It was an amazing experience. The environment was ideal for a family vacation.
Juozas
Lithuania Lithuania
Place marvelous, 10 seconds to lake, swim if you want, otherwise use canoe. Breakfast excelent. Arriving is very easy.
Fiona
United Kingdom United Kingdom
The setting is wonderful, directly on the lake. The cabins are comfortable, cosy and had everything we need. The staff were lovely. This was a perfect stay after the more hectic pace of Copenhagen.
Julie
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Excellent location. Spacious room with large shower. Good breakfast.
Kathleen
United States United States
We didn’t try the breakfast, as we were in a self-catering cabin. The location is fantastic! It is off the beaten track, right on the lake, surrounded by hiking trails, peaceful and geared for an active vacation. The staff is very accommodating....
Bo
Denmark Denmark
Great small and cosy rooms close to the Skanderborg Lake. It is a hostel i.e. not a hotel, so it is kind of selfservice, but in the good way. You can buy coffee, ice-cream and snacks in the reception. A great place to relax and enjoy beautiful...
Bert
Netherlands Netherlands
Ligging van de accomodatie aan het meer. Locatie is goed onderhouden en de omgeving is heel schoon.
D
Netherlands Netherlands
Location was fantastic!!! A beatiful lake. And they gave us a free cano to use on the lake. Break fast was also very good. We had a lot of Choice and it was delicouse
Uwe
Germany Germany
Alles einfach super, die ganze Anlage direkt an einem schönen See gelegen.

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
Restaurant #1
  • Cuisine
    Local • European
  • Open for
    Breakfast
  • Ambiance
    Family friendly • Romantic
  • Dietary options
    Halal • Kosher • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

House rules

Danhostel Skanderborg takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 23:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 07:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 13 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Cot upon request
Free
17+ years
Extra bed upon request
Free

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Cards accepted at this property
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

You can clean before check-out or pay a final cleaning fee.

If you expect to arrive after 18:00, please inform Danhostel Skanderborg in advance.

Please inform Danhostel Skanderborg in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.