The main gay area in Athens is trendy, industrial Gazi, on the western edge of the old city center. There are not many hotels in this area, so most of the gay-friendly hotels in Athens are located in the city’s other gay area, Monastiraki. This neighborhood is most famous for its Flea Market and ancient ruins, but it is also home to popular gay saunas and hangouts. Among these, Rooster cafe is probably the most popular, and one of the best places to meet other gays in Athens. All of the hotels in this list are within walking distance of the Monastiraki gay scene. If you’re in town for clubbing, you may want to look out for those close to Monastiraki Metro station, since this provides a direct 5-minute connection to the Gazi gay clubs. Alternatively, a taxi between the two areas is only about 15 minutes.
Most hotels in Athens could be described as gay-friendly. Greece is one of the most progressive countries in Southeast Europe when it comes to gay rights. Same-sex sexual activity has been legal since 1951, gay marriage since 2015, and its hate speech and hate crime legislation is among the most comprehensive in all of Europe.
The city as a whole is gay-friendly, with the area surrounding gay Gazi especially so. That said, Greek society has less of an “out and proud” attitude than others, so you may raise a couple of eyebrows with public displays of affection outside of the immediate gay and tourist areas.
Gazi is home to most of Athens’s gay nightlife. Gazi sits on the western edge of the old city center, next to Monastiraki and Psiri. However, there are not many hotels in Gazi, so most of the recommended gay-friendly hotels are in the neighboring, Monastiraki and Psiri.
From our bookings, most gay travelers opt for hotels in Monastiraki and Psiri to be near to the gay nightlife and also the tourist sites of Athens.
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♥ Good value for money – handy central location, clean and comfortable rooms
♥ Walking distance to most gay nightlife and a couple of minutes away from a gay sauna (Ira Baths)
♥ Extremely comfortable beds
♥ Stylish contemporary look with designer furnishings
♥ Awesome rooftop swimming pool
♥ Trendy bar-restaurant with Parthenon views
♥ Short walking distance to several saunas and cruising spots, as well as Rooster gay café
♥ Cool and contemporary design
♥ Awesome suite with outdoor hot tub overlooking the Acropolis available
♥ Across from Monastiraki station, with a direct connection to Gazi gayborhood
♥ Under 5 minutes’ walk to FLEX Sauna and Rooster Café
♥ Ideal location for visiting the Acropolis and surrounding ancient sites
♥ Old-fashioned 5-star luxury
♥ Athenian Panorama rooms available with unbeatable ancient views
♥ Excellent facilities including an outdoor swimming pool and gym
♥ Stylish designer interiors with original art
♥ Rooftop outdoor swimming pool
♥ Balcony rooms with Acropolis views available
♥ Short walking distance to several sights and to Rooster gay café
♥ Fantastic location for gay nightlife: walking distance to both gay areas
♥ Historic city center location, surrounded by sights like Hadrian’s Library, the Roman Agora, and the Temple of Hephaestus
♥ Private terrace suites with Acropolis views available
♥ Intimate and personal boutique vibe, with attentive staff and impeccable service
♥ Gorgeous contemporary design from top to bottom
♥ Unique art and furnishings in every room
♥ Bright, spacious rooms with floor-to-ceiling windows
♥ Penthouse Suite with panoramic views available
♥ Gorgeous millennial aesthetic throughout
♥ Awesome Coco-mat beds with personalized sleeping service
♥ Ideal location for visiting the Acropolis
♥ State-of-the-art facilities, including a rooftop swimming pool
♥ Stunning location between the Acropolis and Temple of Zeus
♥ Beautiful modern interiors with an elegant, masculine vibe
♥ Acropolis view balcony suites available
♥ Fine dining restaurant with breathtaking Acropolis views
♥ Unique and glamorous 60s retro aesthetic
♥ Awesome vintage amenities like vinyl players and trolley bars
♥ Chic bars and a trendy brunch on weekends
♥ Central square location, around the corner from one of Athens’ oldest gay saunas
♥ Excellent central location, equidistant to Gazi and Monastiraki gay areas
♥ Fresh and contemporary decor with a Greek twist
♥ Marble bathrooms with hydromassage showers
♥ Spacious, bright rooms with balcony and Acropolis view available
♥ Convenient central location for sightseeing and gay nightlife
♥ Great range of room sizes and styles
♥ Large four-person suites with fantastic views available
♥ Iconic Acropolis view from the restaurant/breakfast room
♥ Heritage hotel with over 80 years of history
♥ Good range of room sizes and styles, including private garden terrace rooms with Acropolis views
♥ Ideal location for ancient Athens sightseeing
♥ A couple of minutes’ walk to Rooster gay Cafe and FLEX Sauna
♥ Very good value – comfortable accommodation in a super central location a stone’s throw away from gay venues
♥ Range of room sizes to suit all kinds of travelers
♥ A couple of minutes’ walk to FLEX Sauna and Rooster gay cafe
♥ Rooftop bar with Acropolis views
♥ Trendy minimalist rooms
♥ Large floor-to-ceiling windows and fantastic views available
♥ Short walk to FLEX Sauna and Rooster gay café
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