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Gay Berlin

Berlin is by far the largest city in Germany, being twice the size of Hamburg, and with it comes widespread acceptance of the LGBTQ+ community and a large and varied gay scene. With many gay bars and clubs catering to different crowds, Berlin gay life is probably more edgy than most other cities and an international reputation for fetish lovers. Berlin is quite spread out as a city, so you will find gay bars and events happening across town. Find all you need about Gay Berlin in the GayMapper Berlin Gay Guide.

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Berlin Gay Bars

GayMapper brings you information about gay bars and cruising bars in the city. Here are the top choices, read more about these bars or click below to see listings of all gay venues in this city.

Romeo und Romeo

Romeo und Romeo

Outdoor Seating, Food, Older Crowd, Cash

Romeo and Romeo is a friendly place to have coffee and cake. They offer free WIFI and is a good place to start your day in Schßneberg. The cafe is popular during summers and good for hanging out and watching people.
TheCoven Bar

TheCoven Bar

Pub Vibes, Cocktails

Stylish gay freindly bar with a casual yet sophisticated atmosphere, located near Alexanderplatz. The Coven offers a selection of premium alcohol drinks and cocktails, great music and a friendly service in a cosy, modern environment.
Rauschgold

Rauschgold

Dancing, Drag, Cocktails

Rauschgold - the bar where the night never ends. We have been around in the middle of Berlin Kreuzberg since 2005. Everyone is welcome. We are open for you daily from 8:00 p.m. Regular events, shows and karaoke. Naturally suitable music from Berlin DJs, delicious drinks, a great team and a cozy location make the gold into your living room in Berlin Kreuzberg. Come over, celebrate with us! We look forward to you.
Curly Bar

Curly Bar

Food

Curly Bar is a cosy, friendly queer cafe in Berlin's Wedding district, where barista coffee with cake and tapas are offered. The venue is smaller, but perfect for drinks and chit-chat with friends. It's known for its welcoming atmosphere and as a space for various LGBTQIA+ events and activities.
Kumpelnest 3000

Kumpelnest 3000

Gay Friendly, Dancing, Smoking

Kumpelnest 3000 in Tiergarten is one of Berlin’s quirkiest queer bars, known for its eccentric décor and anything-goes atmosphere. Once a brothel, it now mixes kitsch, glitter, and dim lighting to create a fun, slightly surreal vibe. The crowd is wonderfully mixed—queer, straight, locals, and visitors—all coming together for strong drinks, late-night chats, and spontaneous dance sessions. Open until the early hours, it’s the kind of place where the night can take unexpected turns. Kumpelnest 3000 is a true Berlin institution, playful, welcoming, and delightfully unpredictable.
SchwuZ

SchwuZ

Dancing, Drag, Lesbian

SchwuZ in Neukölln is one of Berlin’s biggest and most beloved queer clubs, famous for its colorful parties and inclusive vibe. Housed in a former brewery, it spans multiple dance floors with music ranging from pop and disco to techno and house, so there’s something for everyone. Themed nights, drag performances, and live acts add extra flair, drawing a diverse, international crowd that loves to dance until sunrise. With its friendly, energetic atmosphere, SchwuZ is a must-visit spot for anyone wanting to experience Berlin’s vibrant queer nightlife.
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Gay friendly hotels in Berlin

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4* Axel Hotel Berlin

4* Axel Hotel Berlin

This upmarket gay focussed hotel in Berlin-Schöneberg's gay area offers designer rooms, a rooftop bar with panoramic views, and a modern spa. The KaDeWe department store is a 5-minute walk away. The rooms and suites of the Axel Hotel Berlin include large beds and flat-screen TVs. WiFi is free in the entire hotel. The designer rooms and suites include a large bed, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom. The wellness area has a hot tub, a sauna, a Turkish bath, and a gym. The Axel Berlin's Urban Bar is popular with gay guests and the general public. The Wittenbergplatz Underground Station is a 5-minute walk from the hotel. Different gay clubs and bars are just steps away.
Guesthouse 21

Guesthouse 21

This gay accommodation is located in Berlin's Schoneberg district, near the gay bars and just a 10-minute walk from Nollendorftplatz U-Bahn Train Station. It features free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities, and a kitchen area. Guesthouse21 Gay offers individually decorated rooms featuring charming details, like decorated tiled stoves. Each room includes a TV, wardrobe and small seating area, and some also have a balcony. The bathroom is shared. Breakfast is available at the accommodation until late in the day. The common kitchen area is the perfect place to prepare hot meals or make coffee. Guests can rent a personal laptop from the accommodation (charges apply). A washing machine and dryer are on site. Various bars and restaurants are located within 10 minutes' walk, while the well-known Kurfurstendamm shopping street is a 15-minute walk away.
4* Vienna House Andels

4* Vienna House Andels

Offering a bar with panoramic views of Berlin, a Michelin-star awarded restaurant, a spa with 24-hour gym, and stylish rooms, this 4-star-superior hotel is just 6 tram stops from Alexanderplatz Square. Located opposite the Landsberger Allee tram stop, the environmentally-friendly Vienna House Andel's Berlin has air-conditioned, non-smoking rooms with a flat-screen TV, laptop safe, and large bathroom. Free WiFi is available here. The SpaSphere is the 550 m² spa area comprising a Finnish sauna, a bio sauna, a hot tub, fitness studio and relaxation terraces. Guests can enjoy natural plants and attentive spa treatments in a soundproofed area free of traffic noise. In the evenings, the Michelin-star chef Alexander Koppe can spoil you in the Skykitchen on the 12th floor with its phenomenal views of Berlin (reservation required). The fully glass-enclosed Loft 14 bar combines classic fresh fruity cocktails with Berlin character, and offers spectacular rooftop views of Berlin from a height of 64 m. Landsberger Allee City Rail Station is 50 m from the Vienna House Andel's Berlin. Trains run to Schonefeld Airport in 30 minutes.
4* Riu Plaza Berlin

4* Riu Plaza Berlin

Stay in the heart of the gay district in this modern, luxury hotel set in a 17-storey building on Berlin's Kurfürstendamm boulevard. The gay friendly RIU Plaza Berlin is a 5-minute walk from Kurfürstendamm Underground Station and the world-famous KaDeWe department store. All rooms and suites at the Hotel Riu Plaza Berlin am Kurfürstendamm feature luxury furnishings, fridge, air conditioning and a private bathroom.
4* TWO Hotel Berlin by Axel

4* TWO Hotel Berlin by Axel

"This hotel offers free WiFi as well as a popular lounge. TWO Hotel Berlin by Axel lies close to Berlin's gay area, near many leisure, gastronomic and shopping highlights, including the iconic Kurfurstendamm. Opened in January 2017, the TWO Hotel Berlin by Axel provides exquisitely designed rooms and junior suites. All include natural daylight and soundproofing and a bathroom with anti-fogging mirrors as well as a built-in radio. Guests can also adjust the heating, air conditioning and lighting exactly to their taste. Breakfast is available between 07:00 and 11:00 daily. The lounge on the 7th floor is a friendly meeting point for all guests, regardless of sexuality. The hotel is popular with gay guests. Guests can work out for free at the Fitness by TWO Hotel Berlin 24 hours a day. The hotel is a 3-minute walk from Guntzelstrasse Underground Station and a 5-minute walk from Berliner Strasse Underground Station, and most of Berlin's main attractions can be reached within a 10-minute drive by car."
4* Quentin Design Hotel

4* Quentin Design Hotel

This boutique-style hotel in Berlin's Schoneberg district in centrally located, an 8-minute walk from the KaDeWe Department Store and Kurfurstendamm shopping boulevard. The Quentin Design Hotel is a 5-minute walk from Nollendorfplatz Underground station. The Quentin Design Hotel has air-conditioned rooms with an LED smart TV, hardwood floors and designer bathrooms. WiFi is provided free of charge in all the rooms and public areas. Located in a quiet side street, the Quentin Design Hotel Berlin is surrounded by bars and restaurants. A breakfast buffet is available at the hotel each morning for an extra charge.

Tours & Experiences in Berlin

Berlin is one of those cities where the sightseeing can be every bit as interesting as the nightlife. See the Brandenburg Gate and Museum Island, cruise the Spree, explore alternative neighbourhoods, or take a trip to Potsdam before heading back towards Schöneberg for the evening.

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