Helnan Marselis Hotel in Arhus

Overlooking a beach along the Kattegat Sea, this down-to-earth hotel is an 18-minute walk from Marselisborg Palace and 3 km from Aarhus Central Station.Relaxed, colorful rooms offer complimentary Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs; many have balconies, terraces and/or sea views. Suites add living rooms and whirlpool tubs.Freebies include breakfast, parking and yoga classes. There’s a gym, a sauna, and an indoor pool with floor-to-ceiling windows and sea views. Other amenities consist of a laid-back restaurant with weekly jazz, plus 12 meeting rooms, direct beach access, and 2 terraces with sea views. Seasonal bike rentals are available.