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20 Gay Hotels Amsterdam

Amsterdam has a unique city layout, with several concentric rings created by the city’s canals. Most gay visitors like to stay within these rings, especially the large central area (Old Centre) that contains the red light district, Dam square, and Damrak.

Gay Amsterdam is more or less evenly spread out across the city, with two main clusters of bars. Both are within walking distance of each other. One is located in the red light district, and includes its fair share of gay fetish and cruising bars, as well as the only gay sauna in town. The other is further south, between the Singel and Herengracht canals.

Legally all hotels across Amsterdam are gay-friendly. The hotels listed below are located in popular parts of the city for gay travelers and excel at providing value for money and quality experiences.

The Netherlands is an exceptionally progressive country in almost every way, and has been ahead of the curve for decades. Homosexuality was decriminalized back in 1811. Gay visitors are highly unlikely to encounter discrimination in the city. If they do, they are protected by the law through the country’s Equal Rights Act.

Many tourists to Amsterdam stay in the Old Center around the central canal ring, which concentrates most of the highlights. There is of course plenty to see and explore in the neighborhoods beyond if you have more time in the city, but gay Amsterdam is mostly located in and around the old center.

The old center and canal ring of Amsterdam is easy and pleasant to walk around in, so you will rarely have to take public transport for travel within the city center.

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♥ Historical 15th-century building with a real sense of heritage
♥ Michelin-starred restaurant on-site, as well as more casual options
♥ The canal-facing rooms and suites are classic Amsterdam

Located between two historical canals in the heart of the city, Sofitel Legend The Grand Amsterdam boasts a rich history. From a 15th-century convent to royal lodgings to Dutch admiralty headquarters to the city hall of Amsterdam. The Grand offers five-star luxury in a unique ‘Amsterdam’ ambience, furnished with French elegance and grandeur. All 178 rooms, including 52 suites with Butler Service, offer a harmonious blend of traditional and contemporary French design, including Dutch-style elements.

Experience exceptional gastronomic quality in the accessible atmosphere of restaurant Bridges or discover the Mediterranean cuisine at Oriole Garden Bistro. The Sofitel SPA offers an escape from the hustle and bustle of the city. The Garden Terrace can be found in the inner garden and Library ‘Or’ is the ideal place to enjoy an afternoon tea.

Sofitel Legend The Grand is also one of the first 50 Accredited hotels worldwide by the International LGBTQ+ Travel Association, making it the first hotel in Northern Europe with this title. The gay-friendly hotel directly faces one of central Amsterdam’s canals and is right next to the red-light district. Long-standing gay bars The Queen’s Head and Cafe’t Mandje are under 10 minutes away. The largest and most popular gay clubs, NYX and Church, are 10 and 15 minutes away respectively.

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♥ Design that never ceases to surprise
♥ Room layouts unlike any we’ve ever seen
♥ Walking distance to plenty of gay bars, clubs, and sightseeing spots

If you want cutting-edge design with a sense of fun, you’ve come to the right place. From the second you walk into this concept hotel from the mind of Dutch interior designer Marcel Wanders, you are surprised and delighted.

Elegant and eccentric furniture and fixings are matched with nods Netherland’s historical influence, such as Delft patterns and old-fashioned world maps, with a few unexpected items thrown in (the giant picture of fishes in various rooms spring to mind).

The rooms come in a variety of shapes and sizes, but are all spacious – no tiny cupboard rooms here. Some come with views of the hotel’s beautiful garden, some overlook the canal, and some look straight into the huge, universe-themed Atrium of the hotel. All feature a unique open-concept bathroom, featuring an in-room sink and mirror (which is actually perfect for getting ready) and a shower with a two-way mirror into the room (which is weird but fun).

When it comes to their dining options, Andaz Amsterdam keeps it simple but skillful: Bluespoon Restaurant features bold, fresh dishes celebrating both local products and local creativity, while Bluespoon Bar is a great place to watch the world go by, cocktail in hand. There is also an excellent spa, which continues the trend of impeccable design, and good fitness facilities.

Club Church and its decadent parties are just a short 5-minute walk away, and popular casual gay bar Spijker is even closer. Gay Amsterdam’s other venues are within a 10-minute radius include BACKDOOR, Club NYX, and Taboo.

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♥ Comfortable, spacious, and well-designed rooms
♥ Excellent on-site restaurant
♥ Perfect location! All of central Amsterdam’s gay nightlife within walking distance

Boutique Hotel Albus Amsterdam Centre is a great 4-star designer boutique hotel in the city center, featuring creative, contemporary design with impeccable facilities. The rooms are modern, colorful, and extremely comfortable, each featuring a high-quality mattress, smooth Egyptian cotton bedding, Nespresso machine coffee, a convenient complimentary smartphone, and branded bathroom amenities.

All the rooms are spacious, but you may want to opt for a suite if you want to add a touch of luxury to your stay. The suites come with their own Heineken beer tap (you pay for each refill) as well as a complimentary bottle of cava, and the studio option also has a fully-equipped kitchen (including dishwasher).

This gay-friendly hotel is perfectly located for gay nightlife. Several popular gay venues, including Club NYX, SoHo, Taboo, and Exit Cafe, are located in the immediate vicinity of the hotel, meaning you can have a full-scale, varied night out without walking more than 5 minutes. Even better, because of the hotel’s extra-central location, almost every city center gay venue can be reached within a 20-minute walk.

Both Boutique Hotel Albus Amsterdam Centre and its in-house restaurant Senses have a TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence. The Albus Hotel is one of the most booked gay hotels in Amsterdam.

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♥ Classic Dutch art and architecture with a modern twist
♥ Great canal-side location
♥ Excellent bar, restaurant, and cafe on-site

Pulitzer Amsterdam is made up of a series of interconnected Golden Age Amsterdam townhouses from the 17th and 18th centuries. The hotel sits between the iconic Prinsengracht and Keizersgracht canals, and you can even rent a private boat trip from your hotel door. It doesn’t get more authentically Dutch than this.

Inside, the decor is cozy and chic. The rooms are beautifully designed in a clean and modern style, but with beautiful old-fashioned touches like chandeliers and baroque-style furniture. It’s luxury, but with an intimate mood that will make you feel right at home.

Rooms range from Cozy, designed with the solo traveler in mind, to Family, an airy split-level option that comfortably fits four people. You can also take it up a notch with a suite, which includes a mini-kitchen and a spacious living area. Every room comes with a marble bathroom, Le Labo toiletries, a bike repair kit, and much more.

The hotel restaurant, Jansz, is upscale but unpretentious, serving delicious international dishes, and the garden cafe is a lovely place to sit back and relax at any time of the day. The Pulitzer Bar honors old-school cocktail lounges with plush seating, moody lighting, and expert mixologists serving both classic and innovative concoctions.

The location is excellent for sightseeing, with Anne Frank House just five minutes away and most other Amsterdam landmarks within walking distance. The closest gay bars are PRIK (Amsterdam’s favourite gay hang-out) and Boysclub 21, both of them about 10 minutes away (do note that the latter is also a brothel).

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♥ Simple but elegant rooms
♥ A delicious breakfast to start the day right
♥ Attentive staff who are dedicated to helping you enjoy your stay
♥ Nieuwezijds gay sauna and two most beloved gay bars The Queen’s Head and Cafe’ t Mandje are just 5 mins walk

This TripAdvisor Traveller’s Choice Award winner has an exceptional location just next to the central train station, making it super convenient for both rail arrivals and airport transfers. This is also the best location to explore Amsterdam’s famous sights, from the canals to the markets and the sleazy streets of the red light district. Gay travelers are particularly well-served here: the city’s only gay sauna and two of its most beloved gay bars (The Queen’s Head and Cafe’ t Mandje) are all under five minutes away from the hotel.

Despite being originally made up of 15th and 17th-century buildings, the style is modern and subtle: rooms are decorated almost exclusively in crisp white and warm grey, many of them featuring original oak beams. Large windows and spacious layouts create an airy, relaxing atmosphere that is the perfect antidote to a day of intense sightseeing (or a night of intense partying).

Breakfast is particularly excellent, with that rare combination of quality and variety. There is a Michelin-starred restaurant on-site, as well as a bar that stays open until 1 AM (2 AM on weekends), so you can always get that last nightcap.

There is a good fitness room and a brand new wellness center, including sauna and Turkish bath, with massage treatments available. This gay friendly hotel also shines in the small extra details, such as late breakfast and check-out on Sundays, a private boat dock, and dedicated Guest Relations staff whose only job is to help you make the most of your time in Amsterdam.

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♥ All 300 rooms are of a high standard – you can’t go wrong
♥ Ideal for fitness and wellness (and the gay sauna)
♥ Impeccable location for gay nightlife, Red Light District, and key attractions

Park Plaza Victoria Amsterdam is one of the closest hotels to the central station. This positions you within walking distance of several gay bars (including The Queen’s Head, Cafe ‘t Mandje, Boysclub 21, and The ONE) as well as the infamous red light district. Even the bigger gay clubs on the other side of the city center are only a 20-minute walk away.

This is a large hotel with almost 300 rooms, all of which are decorated in a simple but sleek contemporary style. There are no small, underwhelming rooms hidden amongst the more impressive offerings – everything is consistently spacious, comfortable, and modern. If you have the budget, pay a little more for an Executive category room, as these come with iconic views of Amsterdam’s beautiful central station.

This hotel has access to excellent fitness and wellness facilities, especially for a 4-star. Guests have complimentary 24h access to a gym, swimming pool, and Finnish sauna, and they can also pay extra for salon and solarium services. This makes Park Plaza Victoria Amsterdam a perfect choice for gym bunnies and relaxation addicts. That said, if you need a little more from your sauna experience, Amsterdam’s gay sauna is just around the corner.

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5/5
Why we love it

♥ A gorgeous outdoor heated pool with views is a rare find in Amsterdam
♥ Central location, perfect for walking just about anywhere in the city
♥ That classic W sense of style

W Amsterdam has all the elements you usually expect from a gay-favorite chain: a unique contemporary look, luxurious facilities, and a fresh, young edge. As always, they have drawn inspiration from the local culture for their decor, and here in design-obsessed Amsterdam, this means a more understated, minimalist look than in some of their other locations. The effect is effortlessly cool and supremely pleasant.

This very gay-favorite hotel is split across two buildings, Exchange and Bank. Exchange houses the cheaper selection of rooms, which are more compact and simply decorated, while Bank features the Fabulous range of rooms as well as various luxury suites. All the rooms feature W signature beds and ultra-smooth bedding for a revitalizing night’s sleep.

The dining options are perfect if you like your dinners meaty and your drinks fruity. You can choose between a steakhouse, an excellent burger spot, a Michelin-starred Mediterranean restaurant, and a swanky cocktail lounge. The hotel also offers very good fitness facilities, including a fully-equipped 24/7 gym (offering free classes), sauna, whirlpool, and both an indoor and an outdoor heated pool.

W Amsterdam is located just behind Dam Square, one of the central hubs of the city. The red light district, Anne Frank House, the Flower Market, and Dampkring – one of the most famous “coffee shops” in the city -, are all within a 10-minute walk of the hotel. Gay Amsterdam’s leading attractions, like Club Church and Club NYX are just a 15-minute walk away.

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3/5
Why we love it

♥ Close to museums, attractions, and plenty of gay bars
♥ Modern, stylish decor throughout the building
♥ Extra comfy beds

Hotel V Frederiksplein is located on the southern end of Amsterdam’s city center, close to the gayborhood around Rembrandtplein. This means excellent gay nightlife venues like Queer’s Cafe, Amstel Fifty-Four, FAME, Cafe Montmartre, and Club YOLO are all under 15 minutes walk away.

This is also a wonderful location for culture buffs, as Museumplein (which contains Amsterdam’s best museums including Rijksmuseum and Van Gogh Museum) is just a 20-minute walk away. Meanwhile, the Heineken Experience is even closer, and the trendy bohemian neighborhood of De Pijp is just outside your door.

This sustainable and gay-friendly hotel in Amsterdam features stylish, modern rooms decorated with textures of wood and concrete. The exceptionally comfortable beds are a highlight, as are the exceptionally friendly staff. If you want to splurge a bit, the V Loft is particularly attractive, feeling like a high-end designer studio apartment.

Hotel V Frederiksplein is exceptionally well decorated for a 3-star hotel, and everything feels fresh, modern, and well-maintained. There is a pleasant and trendy lobby with a good bar, and a tasty continental breakfast served every morning.

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4/5
Why we love it

♥ Eclectic boutique hotel
♥ City centre location – 15 minutes walk to key gay venues
♥ “Straight-friendly” hotel brand

Hotel Mercier is a 4-star boutique hotel in central Amsterdam. In keeping with its Art Deco heritage, Hotel Mercier dives into retro but takes a brighter more contemporary approach. Expect style and elegance from their antique references.

Each of the 48 rooms in the hotel comes well equipped with a Nespresso machine, walk-in rainfall shower, television, and even a Marshall speaker.

The gay-friendly hotel is located in the city centre within walking distance of many iconic Amsterdam sight-seeing. From here you can reach the highlights of gay Amsterdam within 15 minutes walk including the iconic Church Club and Sauna Nieuwezijds. To show just how welcoming of all guests the hotel is they bill themself as a “straight-friendly” hotel.

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4/5