Hellested is an urban Settlement in Stevns Municipality, in the region of Zealand, Denmark. Hellested lies at 14 m above sea level. It has 557 inhabitants (2026). The nearest city is Køge, 14.8 km to the northwest. Beaches nearby: Vemmetofte (10 km), Strøby Ladeplads (9.1 km), Strøby Ladeplads (9.3 km). Among the landmarks around are Roskilde Cathedral (36 km), Borgring (17.5 km) and Højerup old church (14.0 km). Among the natural features are Kobanke (18.9 km).