Six European gay hotels to visit
Excellent service, nice accommodation and location in the centre of the "gay districts" of famous European cities or the ideal choice of accommodation for your next holiday.
The Purple Hotel (Ibiza, Spain)
Do you like to dance, enjoy famous clubs, beach bars and enjoy cocktails during amazing sunsets? Head ideally to the Purple Hotel, which also houses a great bar and restaurant. From the outside, this three-star hotel is unassuming, but inside you'll find attractive, colourful spaces. You'll also find a beautiful outdoor pool in front of the hotel. Most of the staff here are gay, so they are able to pass on the best tips for the perfect Ibiza holiday.
1st Floor (Rome, Italy)
First Floor and Second Floor are two sister hotels located close to the Colosseum in Rome and also in the heart of the gay district of Rome, right on the local "Gay Street". All the famous restaurants, bars and clubs are literally at your fingertips. There is also a metro station nearby and many of the ancient monuments of the historic city.
AxelBeach Hotel (Maspalomas, Spain)
One of the most famous destinations in the Canary Islands, this is a very popular tourist destination within the LGBT community. The ideal holiday here can be enjoyed day or night. The hotel is adults-only, so after a long day of partying, you can sleep in undisturbed the next day. There is a swimming pool right next to the hotel where great events, drag queen performances and other activities take place. There are plenty of LGBT-themed events throughout the year in the Canary Islands, so just pick the perfect date and visit this magical place. For example, this year's Gay Pride Maspalomas takes place here from the 7th to the 17th of May.
TWO Hotel by Axel (Berlin, Germany)
We'll stay with the Axel hotel chain for a while, as they have one of their hotels in the heart of Berlin. The cosy rooms, which are equipped with the latest technology, will offer you very comfortable accommodation that also relies on style and design. In the surrounding area you will find plenty of bars, excellent restaurants and shopping opportunities. At the same time, you'll be just a few stops away from the famous gay district, and perhaps you'll find new gay friends in the hotel's restaurant who, like you, have decided to go wild in Berlin.
The Late Birds (Lisbon, Portugal)
The hotel is housed in a fully restored late 18th-century house. It offers twelve comfortable rooms with air conditioning, a beautiful garden and a swimming pool. The intention of this hotel was to create an unobtrusive urban resort for the gay community. The excellent location in the very historic centre of the city is ideal for comfortably exploring Lisbon, the local bars and the delicious cuisine.
Elysium Hotel (Mykonos, Greece)
In addition to luxurious and comfortable rooms, this hotel also houses the famous Sunset Bar, which regularly hosts performances by local drag queens as well as great parties featuring professional dancers. All this accompanied by an unbeatable view and atmosphere. In addition to the view of Mykonos itself, you will also enjoy the view of the Aegean Sea and one of the most beautiful sunsets.
