Bikuben Kollegiet
‘The Bikuben dormitory’—literally ‘The Beehive dormitory’
Price range
You can find the price range for student rooms at Bikuben here.
This dormitory is only for students.
Deposit
8000 DKK (to be paid with first rental instalment)
Type and size of accommodation
Large student dormitory, 6 floors, c. 100 studio flats, 10 of which are reserved by The Housing Foundation.
Danish house mates:
Yes
Available room types:
Room types | ||
|---|---|---|
Single rooms | Studio rooms,with private kitchenette (a small refrigerator, a sink, hot plates) and bathroom. |
Distance to university locations:
Campus / Faculty | Method of transport & transport time |
|---|---|
Søndre Campus | Less than 5 mins on foot |
City Campus | 10 mins by bike
10-15 mins by public transport
|
Frederiksberg | 20 mins by bike
30 mins by public transport
|
Nørre Campus | 20 mins by bike
30 mins by public transport
|
Map and address:
Amagerfælledvej 50A · 2300 Copenhagen S
Important info:
A room at Bikuben can only be rented for two semesters. Students cannot make a shortening offer, change rooms or extend their contract. Student tenants are bound by the contractually agreed rental dates and cannot exit the rental contract early. This is because the dorm wishes to host long-term tenants only.
About the dorm
Bikuben Kollegiet is a large student dormitory, which offers you your own private space, but also asks that you actively contribute to its community. The building consists of 6 floors and contains approximately 100 studio flats.
Each student lives in a studio room with private kitchenette, bathroom. Every floor features a large shared kitchen, this gives you a chance to get to know your fellow students over dinner, with weekly dinner clubs being a common occurrence. It also means that you are required to participate in the weekly common cleaning of the kitchen.
The core values of Bikuben Kollegiet revolve around a strong sense of community, participation and social interaction between the students. That’s why it is generally expected of students to take an active part in the dorm’s social life. This could include participation in various committees, the organizing of events.
The building contains a number of common rooms, such as gym, laundry room, group rooms and lounge, as well as terraces and a party room.
Things to do in the area
Bikuben kollegiet is located on the large island of Amager right next to Copenhagen University South Campus.
Next to South Campus you will find Danish Radio’s modern concert hall featuring both pop and classical music events.
Living on an island has certain advantages—the public (and free) harbour bath at the Islands Brygge harbour front can be reached in just a few minutes cycle or walk. If you prefer green spaces and parks, Amagerfælled are in easy walking or jogging distance.
Christianshavn neighbourhood is very trendy place also woth visiting as well is the bohemian Freetown of Christiania.
For more information Visit Copenhagen – things to see and do on Amager
Important info
Key pickup
Key return
Please return your keys to the Housing Foundation key mail box outside our office.
Find more information about key hand in here
Contact information
Inventory
All the rooms are furnished but you need to bring your own bedding, towels, cutlery and cooking utensils etc. Please bring or buy what you require. However you might find that previous tenants have left kitchen items for you to use. Therefore it is often worth moving in first and checking this before buying kitchen items.
For inventory related issues please contact our
Service Manager Attila
Tuesdays & Thursdays 8am -10am,
+45 50525096
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Lock out / Lost keys
Daytime:
If you have locked yourself out or permanently lost your key, contact Housing Foundation office during
office hours.
Night-time / Out of hours:
For emergency lock out please read here.
Building related issues
For building-related issues such as running toilet, broken windows, floor damage or electricity issues, please contact
Michael Dahlmann Pedersen.
Monday-Friday 8-12am,
+45 2383 0810
Practical information
Utilities
Utilities included in the rent:
Electricity, heating, water, TV-cable, internet, the residents association, and laundry.
Laundry
Laundry facilities are available in the building. A laundy chip is handed out along with your keys for you to use.
Internet
An internet connection and basic TV-cable connection are supplied in each room (but no television itself). In case of problems, contact: [email protected].
House Rules & Residence Handbook
You are required to read and familiarize yourself with the house rules as well as the Residence Handbook before you arrive.
Obligations
It is mandatory to participate in the weekly common cleaning of kitchens at Bikuben. Active participation in the dorm’s community is expected.