Hotel Bristol

Hotel Bristol is a commercial building at City Hall Square in Copenhagen, featuring three wings of red brick with granite base details on the ground floor. A 50-meter tower topped with a copper roof marks the roofline and is visible from several corners of the city center.

The building rose between 1901 and 1902 from architect Vilhelm Fischer's competition-winning design. A major fire forced the hotel to close in 1917, but the structure remained and later served other business purposes.

The building reflects Copenhagen's shift in commercial functions through its physical presence, moving from hospitality to corporate offices and newspaper operations. Its red brick walls have sheltered different institutions, each leaving their mark on how the space has been used and understood by the city.

The building sits at the intersection of Frederiksberggade and Vestergade, placing it within walking distance of Copenhagen's main shopping and business areas. The location offers easy connections to the metro station and central train station on foot.

The building helped disprove accusations against Leon Trotsky by proving he could not have met with conspirators in 1936 at a hotel that had already closed in 1917. This detail made the structure an unexpected tool in verifying historical facts.

Location: Copenhagen Municipality

Inception: 1902

Architects: Vilhelm Fischer

GPS coordinates: 55.67665,12.56925

Latest update: December 14, 2025 11:00