LGBTQ+ Travel Guides, Gay Bars & Hotels Worldwide

Generator Hamburg sits directly beside the Hauptbahnhof, which is unusually handy for both arriving in the city and getting around once you’re here. Better still for LGBTQ+ visitors, Lange Reihe and the heart of St Georg’s gay scene are only a short walk away. There’s a sociable bar downstairs with DJ nights, karaoke and events, and you can choose between dorms and private rooms depending on how enthusiastically you want to embrace the hostel experience. Solo travellers should find it especially easy to meet people here. The immediate area around the station is busy and a little rough around the edges, but walk a few minutes towards Lange Reihe and the atmosphere changes quickly to cafés, restaurants and rainbow flags. GayMapper tip: one of the handiest budget choices for solo travellers who want the gay scene nearby and almost every U-Bahn and S-Bahn line in Hamburg outside the door.

The Starling is a stylish Midtown base that works particularly well if you want Atlanta’s gay scene within walking distance while still having the facilities of a large full-service hotel. It sits beside Colony Square and Piedmont Park, with the gay bars around 10th Street and Piedmont Avenue only a few blocks away. Rooms are contemporary and colourful, with floor-to-ceiling windows in many categories, free Wi-Fi and plenty of space to settle in. There’s a seasonal outdoor pool and terrace, fitness centre and full-service spa, while Lantana handles drinks, dinner and regular live entertainment downstairs. Piedmont Park is practically outside, and the High Museum of Art and Atlanta Botanical Garden are also nearby. Arts Center MARTA station is around a five-minute walk away, making airport connections straightforward. GayMapper tip: a good fit if you want the Midtown gay scene nearby but prefer a polished, design-led hotel rather than staying directly above a bar or club.

The Duniway Portland Downtown is a gay friendly Hilton Hotel, centrally located near the MAX Light Rail, Providence Park and Pioneer Courthouse Square. This boutique hotel offers spacious rooms and suites, 65-inch TVs, and unique eclectic decor. Enjoy on-site dining and gin-centric cocktails at Jackrabbit PDX by celebrity chef Chris Cosentino. Each boutique room at this contemporary style hotel features Waldorf Serenity beds with 500 thread count linens. All rooms are air-conditioned and include a mini refrigerator, and upscale bath products. Some rooms have a seating area for your convenience. Every room comes with a private bathroom. For your comfort, you will find bathrobes and free local bath products. Coffee is available in the on-site coffee bar, and room service is available during restaurant hours. The outdoor rooftop patio space, Abigail's Hideaway, features events such as wine tasting, yoga classes, and live music. There are heaters for colder weather as well. There is a 24-hour fitness centre at the hotel, along with a heated indoor wave-less lap pool. Guests can access the on-site business centre 24 hours per day. There is a concierge staff available at the property to provide information to guests on nearby attractions or book reservations at local restaurants. Portland Saturday Market is 1.2 km from Duniway Portland, while the Portland Art Museum is 300 m away. Governor Tom McCall Waterfront Park is 600 m from the property. Portland International Airport is 10 km away.

Listed in The Independent's Top 50 Places to Stay, The Clarence Boutique Hotel in Dublin offers luxury rooms & delicious food with a gay friendly welcome. The Clarence hotel is Dublin's original rock n' roll hotel situated right in the heart of Dublin. This boutique hotel offers rooms with super king-size, wrought-iron beds and velvet drapes. Located right in Dublin's centre, steps from gay nightlife, the hotel boasts River Liffey views. Each individually designed room features custom-designed and hand-crafted furnishings, and stained glass bedside lamps. There is free Wi-Fi in all rooms, along with American White Oak floors and a private bathroom with limestone flooring. Dublin's lively Temple Bar District is just a 2-minute walk from The Clarence, while O'Connell Street and Grafton Street are both 10 minutes' walk away. Trinity College and Dublin Castle are less than 10 minutes' walk from the hotel.