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Barcelona Gay Cruising

If you're looking for some action in Barcelona, then look no further for information about gay cruising spots in and around the city. As always, be conscious of your personal safety when meeting strangers.

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Offering a heated rooftop pool with a large sun terrace, the 4* superior TWO Hotel Barcelona by Axel is located in the heart of the gay district of Barcelona, 2 km from Barceloneta Beach.

The hetero-friendly hotel offers a hot tub and on-site private parking. There is also a 24-hour reception and guests can get information on the gay scene and the city at the on-site tour desk. On the rooftop guests will also find the Sky bar, gym, steam bath and a massage room.

Each room here will provide you with air conditioning and a minibar. Featuring a shower, private bathroom also comes with a hairdryer. A safety deposit box and a universal phone charger are also provided.

Guests can sample a drink at the rooftop bar, whilst taking in stunning city views or enjoy the delicious cocktails served in the Lounge Bar. A buffet breakfast is available and free high-speed WiFi access is provided throughout.

Staff can give information about the surrounding area, which is known as "Gayxample" because of its lively gay nightlife.

The hotel is 2 minutes' walk from Rocafort Metro Station and Placa d'Espanya, with direct buses to Barcelona Airport, is a 10-minute walk away. Paral·lel, with bars, restaurants, clubs and theatres is 1.3 km from TWO Hotel Barcelona by Axel.
The area around the adult only Hotel Axel Barcelona is known as the Geixample because of its lively gay scene. The staff has knowledge of the local gay scene, and the hotel is hetero-friendly too.

Offering free Wi-Fi throughout, this design hotel is close to Passeig de Gracia's exclusive boutiques. The Axel Hotel's 500m² Spa Centre includes a hydromassage pool and saunas, and the modern rooms have flat-screen satellite TVs.

The Axel's Sky Bar features a large swimming pool, a terrace with a hot tub and a cocktail bar. Here you will find parties, art exhibitions and shows.

The Axel Hotel Barcelona & Urban Spa offers easy access to the Ramblas, the Picasso Museum and Gothic Quarter. The hotel occupies an attractive 19th-century building.

Cruising Bars in Barcelona

ClubOpenMind

ClubOpenMind

Men Only, Fetish, Cruising

Open Mind is one of Barcelona's most popular gay cruise and fetish clubs, offering a space to play without limits. You'll have to buy a membership at the door to access this exclusive club, and once you're in you'll find it full of guys with all sorts of interests. Visit on themed nights to find your crowd as the club caters to everything from leather to military. There's also a super popular "no dress code" night amongst other dress code events.
Night Barcelona

Night Barcelona

Men Only, Cruising

This men-only bar and cruise club is one of the most popular of its kind in Eixample. Its dark back room and private cabins are always busy with a mixed age clientele, while at the bar you can meet new guys and take advantage of happy hours every night. The club is open daily into the early hours for plenty of drinks and casual cruising fun.
The Basement Club

The Basement Club

Men Only, Fetish, Cruising

The Basement Club is one of the best-known gay cruise and fetish clubs in Barcelona. It's a members only club so you'll have to buy a membership at the door. Once you're inside you can expect a heavy industrial theme and large facilities including cages, private cabins, cinema lounge, showers, and wrestling area. Dress codes vary from underwear to leather and military, depending on the night.
Boyberry

Boyberry

Men Only, Cruising

Boyberry is one of the more laid-back men-only cruising clubs in Barcelona, where you can go for some casual cruising and a few drinks. There are lots of different play areas to explore, plenty of cabins, and adult videos playing around the venue. Boyberry even has an on-site adult shop, so it's well worth a visit no matter the time of day.
Berlin Dark

Berlin Dark

Men Only, Fetish, Cruising

Berlin Dark is a fetish and cruise club for men only, but every Wednesday they open their doors to everyone. All other nights you'll find yourself part of a crowd of super masculine guys. Be prepared to adhere to a strict dress code, leave any attitude at the door, and experience all sorts of themed events. Explore wherever your imagination can go.
The Black Room

The Black Room

Outdoor Seating, Dancing, Cruising

The Black Room is a weekly dance club hosted at Club City Hall, attracting a loud, masculine, and super cruisy crowd. The venue is huge, spread over three floors and including a large dance floor, outdoor terrace, and of course the dark room. People who come to The Black Room are looking to party hard so prepare yourself for loud music, lots of drinks, and attractive go-go dancers.

Barcelona Hotel Deals

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Offering a heated rooftop pool with a large sun terrace, the 4* superior TWO Hotel Barcelona by Axel is located in the heart of the gay district of Barcelona, 2 km from Barceloneta Beach.

The hetero-friendly hotel offers a hot tub and on-site private parking. There is also a 24-hour reception and guests can get information on the gay scene and the city at the on-site tour desk. On the rooftop guests will also find the Sky bar, gym, steam bath and a massage room.

Each room here will provide you with air conditioning and a minibar. Featuring a shower, private bathroom also comes with a hairdryer. A safety deposit box and a universal phone charger are also provided.

Guests can sample a drink at the rooftop bar, whilst taking in stunning city views or enjoy the delicious cocktails served in the Lounge Bar. A buffet breakfast is available and free high-speed WiFi access is provided throughout.

Staff can give information about the surrounding area, which is known as "Gayxample" because of its lively gay nightlife.

The hotel is 2 minutes' walk from Rocafort Metro Station and Placa d'Espanya, with direct buses to Barcelona Airport, is a 10-minute walk away. Paral·lel, with bars, restaurants, clubs and theatres is 1.3 km from TWO Hotel Barcelona by Axel.
The area around the adult only Hotel Axel Barcelona is known as the Geixample because of its lively gay scene. The staff has knowledge of the local gay scene, and the hotel is hetero-friendly too.

Offering free Wi-Fi throughout, this design hotel is close to Passeig de Gracia's exclusive boutiques. The Axel Hotel's 500m² Spa Centre includes a hydromassage pool and saunas, and the modern rooms have flat-screen satellite TVs.

The Axel's Sky Bar features a large swimming pool, a terrace with a hot tub and a cocktail bar. Here you will find parties, art exhibitions and shows.

The Axel Hotel Barcelona & Urban Spa offers easy access to the Ramblas, the Picasso Museum and Gothic Quarter. The hotel occupies an attractive 19th-century building.

Other Cruising Spots in Barcelona

Sauna Gay Thermas

Sauna Gay Thermas

Men Only, Cruising

Sauna Thermas is the biggest sauna for gay men in the whole of Spain, boasting 2 pools, a huge jacuzzi, dry sauna, and of course a large dedicated cruising space. All the facilities are clean and modern, and there's plenty for you to explore with the crowds of attractive guys you'll always find here. Sauna Thermas is popular with call boys and their clients, so no matter what time of day or night you visit the sauna will be busy!
SAUNA BRUC

SAUNA BRUC

Men Only, Cruising

Bruc is a small and intimate gay sauna that's popular with older guys and bears, particularly busy in the afternoons. Despite its size, Bruc offers fun and modern facilities including a pool, jacuzzi, Finnish sauna, and Turkish bath. You can also find a professional massage service. Alternatively, at the bar you can grab a drink and snacks, chat to new guys, and relax into the atmosphere.
Sauna Gay Casanova

Sauna Gay Casanova

Men Only, Cruising

Recently refurbished and with shiny new facilities, Sauna Casanova is the place to go for a party atmosphere and lots of cruising. It's located in the heart of Eixample, super convenient to visit at any time of day or night and sample what gay Barcelona has to offer. There's a dry sauna, steam room, large jacuzzi, dark room, and cruisey open showers.
Sauna Gay Condal

Sauna Gay Condal

Men Only, Cruising

This is a sauna for bears and their admirers, attracting a generally older crowd. The sauna is tucked away in a corner of Barcelona, an unassuming area, but once you're inside you'll find amazing facilities spread over three floors. There's a huge jacuzzi (to enjoy with up to 11 other guys, what's not to like?), hot open showers, a maze, large cruising zone, and much more.

Recommended gay friendly hotels in Barcelona

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