The Ultimate Gay Travel Guide
The Gay Passport is your complete Gay Travel Guide. Looking to Drink, Play or Sleep we have reviews to help. Award-winning & Updated 2024.
Lisbon is one of Europe’s most beautiful and fascinating capital cities. Aside from being steeped in history and culture, it’s got incredible weather, easy access to beaches, and a vibrant, varied gay nightlife. This is mainly concentrated in the southern area of the city, in the neighborhoods of Bairro Alto and Principe Real.
As is the case with many European capitals, rooms tend to be on the small side, even in the 4 and 5-star hotels. For more space, look at booking the higher categories of rooms.
Legally all hotels across Lisbon 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.
Most gay travelers choose to stay in Bairro Alto and neighboring Principe Real. Both neighborhoods are located in the city center and in the middle of Lisbon’s gay nightlife.
Principe Real is where most of the clubs are, including Trumps, the biggest and most obvious place to head for a night of gay partying.
Bairro Alto has most of the gay bars, as well as the city’s most popular men-only gay sauna, Trombeta Bath. From the bars of Bairro Alto to the clubs of Principe Real it’s just about a 10-minute walk.
Bairro Alto is next to Chiado and Baixa, two of the city’s most historical areas. It is also close to the southern end of Avenida da Liberdade, which is Lisbon’s answer to the Champs-Elysees, with all the city’s most luxurious shops and hotels. This means that most hotels on this list are excellently positioned for both gay nightlife and Lisbon sightseeing.
If you do ever need to cover longer distances (or if the city’s many hills don’t appeal to you in the burning summer heat), public transport can usually help you out. Uber is also super cheap, so you can always get a taxi without worrying too much about the cost.
♥ Intimate, sophisticated, and friendly gay boutique vibe
♥ Perfect location for gay nightlife, only 4 mins walk to Trombeta Bath gay sauna and 13 mins to Trumps gay dance club
♥ To book a better hotel room, look for King Rooms with Balcony
♥ Mouthwatering breakfast
The Late Birds is one of two all-male gay hotels in Lisbon, and it is the higher-end of the two. It is set in a gorgeously restored 18th-century house and is based on an “Urban Resort” concept that prioritizes luxury, comfort, and exclusivity. It’s very much a boutique experience, with only 16 rooms and decor that has been carefully curated by the owners.
The rooms are decorated simply but tastefully in clean white tones, and feature large comfortable beds, high-end toiletries, floor-to-ceiling windows, and your own personal iMac computer. Some of them have private balconies and most have great views over the city.
Due to the intimate atmosphere, the common areas are one of the hotel’s best features: indeed, the stylish pool, lounge bar, and terrace are all perfectly suited to mingling with fellow guests. The cooked breakfast is exceptional, and there is even a delectable brunch on offer on weekends. The bar sometimes hosts live performances of traditional Portuguese music.
As can be expected of Lisbon’s premier gay hotel, the city’s gay nightlife is just next door. Trombeta Bath and the bars along Rua da Barroca are less than 5 minutes away on foot, and Trumps is just a 15-minute walk. The owners and staff are all lovely and knowledgeable about all things gay Lisbon, and so are a great resource for finding out what’s happening in the city.
♥ Men-only hotel for a truly gay Lisbon experience
♥ Both dorms and private rooms available
♥ Helpful and friendly gay hotel team
My Rainbow Rooms is a men-only gay hotel in Lisbon, offering basic but high-quality rooms in a quiet residential neighborhood. Despite being a bit far away from the gay nightlife, there are good metro and bus connections to Bairro Alto and Principe Real. Besides, with its sociable atmosphere, it can be very easy to meet guys to share an Uber with!
There are both private rooms and dorms available. All are clean, colorful, and comfortable, with nice amenities like complimentary robes and slippers. None of the rooms are ensuite, but the shared bathrooms are modern and well-equipped with large, two-person showers. The dorm rooms are restricted to guests under 35.
The hotel has a great team of “houseboys” – friendly gay staff members who are dedicated to making your stay as special as possible. They are a great source of information on gay Lisbon, so don’t hesitate to ask for their advice on where to go. Guests staying longer than 5 days even have the option of being picked up at the airport by one of the houseboys, free of charge.
The Gay Passport is your complete Gay Travel Guide. Looking to Drink, Play or Sleep we have reviews to help. Award-winning & Updated 2024.