Today was a spectacularly beautiful day in Copenhagen. I explored a large part of the old city and checked out three museums. I went to the the Rosenborg Palace first, this is where they store the Danish Crown Jewels, then I walked 20 minutes to the Danish National Museum. After grabbing lunch I walked over to the Glyptoteket Art Museum, a fantastic museum founded by the Jarlsberg family in the early 1900s. I really enjoyed the Rosenborg Palace and the Glyptoteket, but I would skip the Danish National Museum.
Rosenborg Palace was the home of the Royal family and currently is the home of the Danish Crown Jewels. Also the palace is crammed full of a lot of historical art work. A really great place to wander on the inside and outside.
The Danish National Museum was a real disappointment for me. There are many areas that are oriented toward children and there are multiple different galleries each covering a different part of Danish history. It felt disjointed to me. However, Rick Steves says it is a must see, so you may not want to take my word for it.
I really enjoyed the Glptoteket. It is a fantastic art museum founded by Carl Jacobsen the son of the founder of Carlsberg Breweries. Lots of great Roman and Greek art as well as sculptures by the French master Rodin. There are also two galleries dedicated to impressionist artwork from the late 18th century and early 19th century. And it serves three types of Carlsberg beer in the cafe.
The Ibsens Hotel is a small boutique hotel in a great location. I am easily within 30 minutes walking distance to most the great historic sites and 15 minutes from some great night life. It is the type of hotel highly recommended by Rick Steves (PBS Travel Guru). The place is charming, with a nice bar on the first floor with a lot of character. Free glass of wine or beer between 5 and 6 every evening. Also serve great coffee in the morning for a reasonable price. The bedroom is small, but comfortable. Two people might want to pay for a larger room.