Cologne has the distinct advantage of being home to not one, but two gayborhoods. One is located in the heart of the Old Town (Altstadt), around Heumarkt-Mathiasstrasse. This area is most popular with older gays and bears, although you will spot some young crowds here as well. All of the city’s cruise bars are in this part of town. As well as being particularly picturesque, Altstaft is near the Rhine, the cathedral, and several museums, meaning it is a great area to stay for sightseeing.
The other gay Cologne neighborhood is a bit further west, concentrating around Rudolfplatz. The grouping of gay bars in this area is sometimes referred to as the “Bermuda Triangle”, and is mostly made up of spots popular with a young, trendy crowd. Two of the city’s gay saunas are in this area.
It’s worth pointing out that Cologne’s city center, while not small by any means, is not particularly spread out. About a 20-minute walk separates both neighborhoods, choosing one will not exactly exclude you from enjoying the other.
Legally, all hotels in Cologne are gay-friendly. Germany has generally progressive LGBT laws with discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender is illegal.
Cologne is one of Germany’s most liberal and open-minded cities and is home to a significant LGBT population, a thriving and vast gay scene, and a large chunk of the country’s pink tourism.
Cologne has two gayborhoods. One is located in the heart of the Old Town (Altstadt), around Heumarkt-Mathiasstrasse and the other is further west, around Rudolfplatz is sometimes referred to as the “Bermuda Triangle”. However, the two gayborhoods are only a 20-minute walk between them so choosing a hotel in either one will not stop you from enjoying the other.
Some of the hotels in this list are positioned between the two neighborhoods and will show up in both location filters. These hotels can be if ideal if you don’t have a preference or spot a bargain at your ideal hotel.
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♥ Amazing gay Cologne location – literally minutes away from the Rudolfplatz gayborhood and down the street from a large sauna
♥ Elegant modern decor
♥ Spacious rooms with high-end amenities
♥ Cologne cathedral views available
♥ Couldn’t be closer to the gay scene – 150m to the city’s most popular gay bars
♥ Clean, comfortable rooms
♥ Excellent value for the central location
♥ Triple and quadruple rooms available
♥ Closest hostel to the gay action – Phoenix sauna is a few doors down and the Rudolfplatz bars just 5 minutes away
♥ Fun, creative rooms
♥ Full range of room sizes and styles – every traveler and group is catered to
♥ Impeccably clean and well-maintained
♥ Unique historic property
♥ Spacious, bright rooms with high ceilings
♥ Rooftop restaurant and lounge with panoramic views and outdoor terrace
♥ Convenient location, equal walking distance to both Cologne gayborhoods
♥ Impeccable retro-futuristic design – ideal for Instagrammers
♥ Innovative open-concept rooms with branded amenities
♥ Cool perks like bike and car rental
♥ Great option for digital nomads (co-working vibe in the shared areas)
♥ Fantastic Altstadt location for sightseeing and gay nightlife – Pullermanns cruise club just 2 minutes away
♥ Freshly renovated rooms with contemporary design
♥ Kitchenette apartments available
♥ Heated indoor swimming pool
♥ Great location for Altstadt sightseeing and gay nightlife
♥ Stylish contemporary rooms with original art
♥ City or river views from every room
♥ Rooftop terrace overlooking the Rhine in summer months
♥ Right in the middle of the Altstadt gay scene – 2 minutes to the closest gay bar and 5 to the closest gay sauna
♥ Beautiful and unique central lobby with glass ceiling
♥ Garden rooftop terrace with river views
♥ Indoor swimming pool
♥ Convenient central location for shopping, sightseeing, and gay partying
♥ Stylish contemporary decor
♥ Comfortable, well-appointed rooms
♥ Extra-large king beds available
♥ Walking distance to both gay Cologne areas
♥ Good public transport links
♥ Modern, well-designed rooms
♥ Good value – central location and affordable rates
♥ Short walk to Rudolfplatz gay area
♥ Comfortable, modern rooms with balcony option available
♥ Excellent value – tidy, comfy, and in an ideal gay location walking distance to major sights
♥ Walking distance to gayborhood, but in a quiet and peaceful location
♥ Charming historic building with stylishly renovated interiors
♥ Cozy rooms with warm palettes and comfy furnishings
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