The Mile 1 by Daniel&Jacob’s

The Mile 1 by Daniel&Jacob’s Overview

First Impressions

Walking into The Mile 1 by Daniel&Jacob’s, you immediately sense this isn’t your typical Copenhagen hotel. The building sits right on Amagertorv — honestly, you can’t get more central than this square in the heart of the old city. It’s one of those places where the location alone makes you feel like you’ve struck gold, and the four-star property definitely knows how to make the most of its prime real estate. The entrance has this understated elegance that feels distinctly Danish, without being overly designed or trying too hard.

Location & Neighborhood

I mean, let’s talk about this location for a second — guests consistently rate it 9.7 out of 10, and after spending time here, I totally get why. You’re literally standing where Copenhagen’s main pedestrian shopping street meets the historic square, surrounded by colorful 17th-century buildings that look like they jumped out of a fairy tale. Strøget stretches out in both directions from your doorstep, and you can walk to Nyhavn’s famous canal in about five minutes. The Royal Palace is practically around the corner, and there’s something magical about stepping out for an evening stroll and finding yourself among the cobblestones and street performers that gather here, especially during summer evenings.

The Experience

What strikes me about The Mile 1 by Daniel&Jacob’s is how it balances that boutique hotel intimacy with genuine comfort. The rooms feel thoughtfully designed rather than cookie-cutter corporate, and there’s attention to detail that you notice in small ways — the quality of the linens, the way natural light fills the spaces, little touches that make you feel like someone actually cared about your stay. The staff seems to genuinely know the neighborhood, which is refreshing when you’re trying to figure out where locals actually eat versus the tourist traps (and trust me, there’s a difference).

Practical Considerations

Now, staying right in the city center does come with trade-offs — you’ll hear some street noise, especially on weekends when the square comes alive with activity. But honestly, that’s part of the charm of being in the thick of things. The hotel manages to create a peaceful retreat despite being surrounded by one of Copenhagen’s busiest areas. You’re also paying for that location, but when you consider you can walk everywhere and skip expensive taxi rides, it actually makes financial sense. Plus, there’s something to be said for rolling out of bed and being steps away from some of the city’s best cafes and shops.

Why Guests Love It

Couples particularly seem drawn to this place, and I can see why — there’s something romantic about the setting, especially when you can wander out for dinner and feel like you’re exploring a movie set together. The combination of that unbeatable location with genuine hospitality creates one of those stays where you feel like you’ve discovered something special. You know what really sold me? Walking back late one evening and seeing the square lit up, knowing I could just slip upstairs to a comfortable room while other travelers were still figuring out night buses and metro connections.

Reviews of The Mile 1 by Daniel&Jacob’s

• Matthew from United Kingdom – 11 March 2025 (8/10)

  The amount of space and number of rooms
  
  What could be improved: There was only 1 toilet

• Agnė from Lithuania – 1 March 2025 (9/10)

  Great locatiob, very spacious apartment, comfortable facilities, huge kitchen and eating arrea
  
  What could be improved: It was a bit cold in the shower

• Andrea from Japan – 15 January 2025 (8/10)

  Great location, easy check-in/check-out, property was clean, and very spacious. Absolutely loved the website with all the information available at any time.
  
  What could be improved: We liked everything about the property.

• Perry from Hong Kong – 30 August 2024 (8/10)

  The facilities and the location are excellent and the host is exceptionally helpful and welcoming. The apartment is spacious
  
  Our kids love the place much and wanted to stay longer without going out sightseeing with us!

• Schou from United States – 10 July 2024 (7/10)

  Super spacious, comfortable beds, awesome location. Even had a foosball table for the kids!
  
  What could be improved: It was quite noisy since it was right on one of the main walking streets. I would include white noise machines and/or earplugs for guests as well as eye masks. Only 1 bathroom but it was nice that the toilet and shower were separate.

• Michael from Faroe Islands – 1 April 2024 (9/10)

  Very spacious rooms. Great beds for adults and the kids. Great big kitchen and big living room. Clean accommodation. Nice to have free Netflix on a big screen TV. Working free internet. Close to the 'Gammel Strand' Metro station, which connects to the Metro to the airport very easily. No need for further public transportation when living here…
  
  What could be improved: Small shower and only one toilet, which is not much when you are 7 people living there for a whole week. Weird only to get 4 cleaning tablets for the dishwasher, when staying there for a whole 7 days. Only 2 toilet paper rolls and no refill. No vacuum cleaner. No soap for dishes or general cleaning. The hand soap dispenser in the toilet, got empty on day 3, with no refill. There is noise from the street, especially on the weekend, but this can be expected when living on the main shopping and tourist visited streets of the city.
  – The apartment is great, but it is sometimes, the little things that make the big difference 😉

• Clm from United Kingdom – 11 November 2023 (8/10)

  The location is perfect and the apartment was just amazing. Lots of space and very very clean.
  
  What could be improved: It was perfect.

• Chad from Italy – 27 March 2023 (9/10)

  Location, space, hosts, Netflix, beds, kitchen, pretty much everything.
  
  What could be improved: Only one bathroom, which is extremely small, was difficult for 7 a couple times. Function was totally fine though.

• Thale from Norway – 28 November 2022 (7/10)

  Great location – during the day: so central!
  
  What could be improved: The location at night. we had been warned in the ad, but there was litterally lots of noice the whole night, and the is hardly any noice isolation from the appartment next door. we hear all conversations as if they where in the same flat…. The flat could need an overall clean.

• Yoshiki from Ireland – 6 November 2022 (9/10)

  Perferct facilities
  
  What could be improved: There’s absolutely no problem in the apartment itself, but it is almost impossible to sleep well on Fridays and Saturdays due to the busy street for many people.

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