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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.

Blond

Blond

Young, Smoking, Cocktails

Boy bar located in the gay area Schoeneberg. You will find new friends here from all over the world. Nice music, especially from the 1980's and offer a good range of cocktails with good service. Note the new location.
Roses

Roses

Drag, Dancing, Smoking

An alternative gay bar in Kreuzberg, with a quirky interior featuring walls lined with pink fur and kitsch accessories. It's not a huge bar, so it can get extremely busy at peak times. If you have been to places like the Retro Bar or Vauxhall Tavern in London, then Roses would be worth a visit.
Bärenhöhle

Bärenhöhle

Bear, Mature, Pub Vibes

The meeting place of the gay scene in Prenzlauer Berg. The Bear Cave is a small cozy bar where "man meets man" and usually bears are cozy creatures. Everyone feels comfortable here, no matter if bear, bear lover or non-bear, no matter if old or young, no matter if fat or thin. With us in the foreground is who you are and not what you have or how you look and so everyone comes quickly into conversation with the other guests.Just as mixed as our guests is the music that we play in the Bear Cave - whether oldies, German hits or international hits of the 70s, 80s and 90s up to the hits of today. There is something for everyone. And of course you can also dance and sing (karaoke available)
Prinzknecht

Prinzknecht

Men Only, Bear, Fetish, Older Crowd, Outdoor

Prinzknecht is a big pub / bar where Berliners start their evening with some beers. Wednesday they have their famous happy hour special. The crowd tends to be beary, fetishy mature guys. In the back you can find a smoking area and in the basement a cruising area which is not as busy as other places in town. All in all a friendly atmosphere were you can meet a lot of good looking chatty people.
Scheune Berlin

Scheune Berlin

Men Only, Fetish, Cruising

Scheune in Schöneberg is a long-standing favorite in Berlin’s gay nightlife, especially for those who enjoy a more adventurous night out. The bar has a relaxed, no-frills vibe and is spread across several floors, with a big bar area, dark rooms, cabins, and play spaces to explore. It’s less about the music and more about the fun, attracting a lively, easygoing, and open-minded crowd. Known for its welcoming atmosphere and playful spirit, Scheune has become a classic spot to meet, mingle, and enjoy Berlin’s uninhibited nightlife.
Lab.oratory

Lab.oratory

Fetish, Cruising

The Lab-Oratory is not made for vulnerable souls. Every night has a different theme, almost always with a certain fetish (sport clothes, leather, yellow, etc). Only on friday nights there is no dress code and everyone can wear (or not) what he wants to. In the magnificent, industrial setting men (women are not allowed) can do what they want with each other. In the weekends you can often enter the Berghain at a reduced rate. Please mind: the doors only open two hours, to make sure that the number of visitors isn't spread out too much throughout the night.
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Gay friendly hotels in Berlin

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4* TWO Hotel Berlin by Axel

4* TWO Hotel Berlin by Axel

Gay Hotel, Near Gay Nightlife

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* Riu Plaza Berlin

4* Riu Plaza Berlin

GayMapper Favourite, Near Gay Nightlife

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* Axel Hotel Berlin

4* Axel Hotel Berlin

Gay Hotel, Near Gay Nightlife

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

Near Gay Nightlife, Great Value

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.
3* Art Hotel Connection

3* Art Hotel Connection

Gay Hotel, Near Gay Nightlife

This gay hotel in Schöneberg is right on Fuggerstrasse where you'll find many of Berlin's gay bars. 700 m from Berlin’s Kurfurstendamm shopping area and the KaDeWe department store. The hotel's breakfast buffet is available until late, and Wi-Fi is free throughout the property. A 10-minute walk from the many bars of Nollendorfplatz Square, the ArtHotel Connection has rooms with a flat-screen TV, DVD player and iPod docking station.
4* Quentin Design Hotel

4* Quentin Design Hotel

Near Gay Nightlife, Boutique

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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