The tradional gay area of Berlin is Schöneberg. This contains various gay bars, clubs, shops, cafes, and cruising spots. Most of the popular gay hotels in Berlin are in this area. Some of these are just gay-friendly, others are gay hetero-friendly brands, and some are just for gay men.
Many of Berlin’s gay bar and cruise clubs are concentrated in the city’s gay village, Schöneberg, however many of the biggest gay nightclubs are in East Berlin, Friedrichshain, so check out all the options below. There is more to gay Berlin than just Schöneberg.
All accommodation in Berlin is gay-friendly, but there are a few specific gay locations to keep an eye out for. The hotels listed below are all located in popular parts of the city for gay travelers and excel at providing value for money and quality experiences. Most of the hotels in this list have excellent public transport links, so you can also check out the gay bars and clubs in other parts of the city.
Berlin is an extremely tolerant city, with a history of progressive attitudes to gay rights. Berlin famously had its first openly gay mayor in 2001, and civil partnerships between same-sex couples were made legal that year as well.
The three most booked areas for gay hotels in Berlin are:
Schöneberg – The traditional gay area of Berlin is Schöneberg, just south of Tiergarten in West Berlin. This contains various gay bars, clubs, shops, cafes, and cruising spots. Most of the popular gay hotels in Berlin are in this area, including all the ones in this list.
Berlin Mitte is the city centre and as such home to all major tourist attractions, get your camera out for the Brandenburg Gate, Pergamon Museum, Reichstag Neues and Altes Museum. It’s also the best area in the city for shopping. Mitte sits between Berlin’s traditional gay village in the west, Schöneberg, and the up-coming East, Friedrichshain, where many of the biggest nightclub including the Berghain. As such many visitors choose gay-friendly hotels in Mitte to make the most of both parts of the city.
Friedrichshain – East Berlin is the alternative gay Berlin you always imagined. From indie boutiques and hipsters antique markets to Berlin’s infamous techno clubs like the Berghain. For gays looking to party Friedrichshain is a great base for a hotel, walk home from the biggest gay clubs the city has to offer. Lying to the east of Berlin, Friedrichshain is home to club nights – Lab-oratory @ Berghain, Die Busche, Chantals House of Shamem, Suicide Circus and cruise bar Große Freiheit 114.
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♥ Huge variety of room sizes and styles
♥ Creative, stylish design from top to bottom
♥ Exceptional organic food
♥ Stylish contemporary design
♥ Swanky guest bathrooms with top-notch showers and tubs
♥ Great location next to East Side Gallery
♥ Fun, bubblegum-pop design and colors
♥ Perfect for creatives and music lovers
♥ Excellent location close to Berlin’s best clubs
Nhow Berlin offers an impressive view out the window that perfectly captures the creative energy of the city. The rooms are incredibly spacious, pristine, and clean, paired with friendly service across the board. A massive highlight was the hotel manager, who was exceptionally friendly and made the stay feel deeply personal. It is an amazing, artsy property with an optimal layout for city explorers.
I felt like I could have the absolute best time in Berlin, a city where so many different races and diverse people live together. The hotel fully reflects that open-minded, secure spirit, making it an excellent and safe hub for any gay traveler.
Everything about Nhow Berlin is great, but the absolute highlight is the artsy design concept. The room, lobby, gym, lifts, and dining areas all carry a unique, creative look and feel that perfectly matches Berlin’s artistic spirit. The rooms are clean, well-serviced, and the large windows offer an impressive city view, making it a highly functional and inspiring urban base.
Berlin is celebrated for its diverse and inclusive culture, and this hotel reflects that open-minded energy perfectly. I felt entirely safe and welcomed across all the communal spaces, making it an easy and highly recommended choice for a European city trip.
♥ Excellent location near the East Side Gallery
♥ Tasty free breakfast with all stays
♥ Super comfortable beds
♥ Incredible facilities for a hostel
♥ Room options to suit all group sizes
♥ Great public transport connections
♥ Plenty of options for big groups
♥ Ideal location for East Berlin clubbing
♥ Large, historic building with loads of public areas
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