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Birmingham Gay Cruising

If you're looking for some action in Birmingham, England, 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.

Birmingham Hotel Deals

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Within 10-minutes' walk from Birmingham's centre and main attractions, the ibis budget Hotel Birmingham Centre offers 250 modern rooms with en-suite bathrooms. Guests can make use of free Wi-Fi throughout and a 24-hour reception offering snacks. Birmingham's vibrant centre and Birmingham Bullring shopping centre are a 20-minute walk away. The International Conference Centre is a 15-minute walk, and Birmingham Airport is 20 minutes' drive. The property is located near to the O2 Academy and the Hippodrome. Birmingham Arena is around 20-minutes' away. Each room at the ibis budget features a TV and air-conditioning. Rooms also include a work desk for guests. The on-site cafe offers a range of fresh hot and cold snacks, including sandwiches, salads, soups, cakes, fruit and yoghurt. Soft drinks and alcoholic drinks are also available.
The chic Malmaison Birmingham offers elegant rooms with free Wi-Fi, within the upmarket Mailbox development, around a 15 minute walk from the gay village. It has a health spa, a restaurant, and a bar with a wine tasting room. Large, luxury rooms each includes mood lighting and a satellite TV. Private bathrooms all have a power shower, and there is a same-day laundry service. The Brasserie at Birmingham Mal serves a menu of British cuisine using quality local produce. There is a stylish bar, and wine tasting run by the hotel sommeliers. The luxurious Le Petit Spa has a range of health and beauty treatments, using the latest ESPA products. Guests also have free use of the weights and machines in the modern gym. There are exclusive shops, restaurants and bars on the hotel doorstep. Birmingham New Street Rail Station is just a 10-minute walk away.
Just 5 minutes' walk from the famous Bullring Shopping Centre and a short walk to the gay life on Hurst Street, Pentahotel Birmingham has a great location, less than 0.8 km from Birmingham city centre. With free Wi-Fi in its trendy bar and public areas, it also boasts 2 meeting rooms, an on-site restaurant and a fitness centre. Each spacious room at Pentahotel Birmingham has an en suite power shower and free toiletries, a flat-screen TV with pay-per-view movies and Sky sports, air-conditioning and a desk. In the morning you can enjoy a hearty breakfast or grab a pastry to go if you're in a rush. Lunch and dinner are also available in the on-site restaurant. The NEC is only 14.5 km away, and Birmingham's National Sea Life Centre is 5 minutes' drive from the building. Cadbury World, where you can see tours and exciting events, is a 10-minute drive away, and Birmingham International Airport is a 20-minute journey by car. Birmingham New Street Station is within 10 minute's walk from the hotel.
In a superb city centre location, about a 10 minute walk from the gay village, this 4-star deluxe hotel boasts a fitness room, a cafe bar and a restaurant. Shopping districts and Birmingham New Street Rail Station are 0.8 km away. Free WiFi is available throughout. Each of the rooms at Crowne Plaza Birmingham City have air conditioning, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom. There is 24-hour room service. The stylish b1 Restaurant and Bar offers guests a place to enjoy a drink with friends or a delicious meal. Modern cuisine is served in the chic restaurant with a seasonal a la carte or a table d'hote menu available. There are 11 meeting rooms at the property, with the largest room holding up to 300 delegates. Free WiFi is available in all meeting rooms. The famous Birmingham Bull Ring shopping centre can be reached with a 10-minute walk. Cultural attractions such as Birmingham Cathedral and the Museum and Art Gallery are both within 0.8 km of the hotel.

Cruising Bars in Birmingham

Eden Bar

Eden Bar

Bear, Drag, Dancing

Eden Bar is long established as a great place for a gay night out in Birmingham. In their new home at Holloway Circus, the Eden team continue to bring your great parties and entertainment plus a wide selection of drinks.
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Birmingham Hotel Deals

Grab a great deal on your trip with GayMapper's hotel partners

Within 10-minutes' walk from Birmingham's centre and main attractions, the ibis budget Hotel Birmingham Centre offers 250 modern rooms with en-suite bathrooms. Guests can make use of free Wi-Fi throughout and a 24-hour reception offering snacks. Birmingham's vibrant centre and Birmingham Bullring shopping centre are a 20-minute walk away. The International Conference Centre is a 15-minute walk, and Birmingham Airport is 20 minutes' drive. The property is located near to the O2 Academy and the Hippodrome. Birmingham Arena is around 20-minutes' away. Each room at the ibis budget features a TV and air-conditioning. Rooms also include a work desk for guests. The on-site cafe offers a range of fresh hot and cold snacks, including sandwiches, salads, soups, cakes, fruit and yoghurt. Soft drinks and alcoholic drinks are also available.
The chic Malmaison Birmingham offers elegant rooms with free Wi-Fi, within the upmarket Mailbox development, around a 15 minute walk from the gay village. It has a health spa, a restaurant, and a bar with a wine tasting room. Large, luxury rooms each includes mood lighting and a satellite TV. Private bathrooms all have a power shower, and there is a same-day laundry service. The Brasserie at Birmingham Mal serves a menu of British cuisine using quality local produce. There is a stylish bar, and wine tasting run by the hotel sommeliers. The luxurious Le Petit Spa has a range of health and beauty treatments, using the latest ESPA products. Guests also have free use of the weights and machines in the modern gym. There are exclusive shops, restaurants and bars on the hotel doorstep. Birmingham New Street Rail Station is just a 10-minute walk away.
Just 5 minutes' walk from the famous Bullring Shopping Centre and a short walk to the gay life on Hurst Street, Pentahotel Birmingham has a great location, less than 0.8 km from Birmingham city centre. With free Wi-Fi in its trendy bar and public areas, it also boasts 2 meeting rooms, an on-site restaurant and a fitness centre. Each spacious room at Pentahotel Birmingham has an en suite power shower and free toiletries, a flat-screen TV with pay-per-view movies and Sky sports, air-conditioning and a desk. In the morning you can enjoy a hearty breakfast or grab a pastry to go if you're in a rush. Lunch and dinner are also available in the on-site restaurant. The NEC is only 14.5 km away, and Birmingham's National Sea Life Centre is 5 minutes' drive from the building. Cadbury World, where you can see tours and exciting events, is a 10-minute drive away, and Birmingham International Airport is a 20-minute journey by car. Birmingham New Street Station is within 10 minute's walk from the hotel.
In a superb city centre location, about a 10 minute walk from the gay village, this 4-star deluxe hotel boasts a fitness room, a cafe bar and a restaurant. Shopping districts and Birmingham New Street Rail Station are 0.8 km away. Free WiFi is available throughout. Each of the rooms at Crowne Plaza Birmingham City have air conditioning, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom. There is 24-hour room service. The stylish b1 Restaurant and Bar offers guests a place to enjoy a drink with friends or a delicious meal. Modern cuisine is served in the chic restaurant with a seasonal a la carte or a table d'hote menu available. There are 11 meeting rooms at the property, with the largest room holding up to 300 delegates. Free WiFi is available in all meeting rooms. The famous Birmingham Bull Ring shopping centre can be reached with a 10-minute walk. Cultural attractions such as Birmingham Cathedral and the Museum and Art Gallery are both within 0.8 km of the hotel.

Other Cruising Spots in Birmingham

Spartan Sauna

Spartan Sauna

Men Only, Cruising

Spartan is a gay venue just outside the main city of Birmingham and in a discreet location. This male only health club include a sauna, TV lounges, gym, cafe, and sun beds where you can relax and meet plenty of guys. If you want a more discreet experience, then you can rent on of the private cabins. This spot is busiest in the afternoon but there is always action to be had here with people passing through the city.
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The Greenhouse Sauna

The Greenhouse Sauna

Men Only, Cruising

The Greenhouse Sauna is the UK's premier sauna and although it's located just outside Birmingham city in Darlaston, it's well worth going out of your way for the experience. The facilities on offer over four floors include first class jacuzzis, hot tubs, and an indoor swimming pool. There's even a restaurant and dance floor on site so there's everything you need for fun and comfort for as long as you want to stay.
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Tours & Experiences in Birmingham

Birmingham has a lot more character than its old industrial image suggests. Explore the Jewellery Quarter, visit the Birmingham Back to Backs or cruise its canals, then head back into the centre for food, drinks and a night out around the city’s lively LGBTQ quarter.


Gay friendly hotels in Birmingham

Birmingham’s Gay Village is centred around Hurst Street, just south of the city centre, so staying nearby puts the bars and clubs within easy walking distance. It’s also conveniently close to New Street station, the Bullring and many of Birmingham’s main attractions. The compact centre means you don’t need to stay directly in the Gay Village to enjoy the nightlife. GayMapper’s recommended gay-friendly hotels include wallet-friendly options, stylish city stays and more luxurious choices, all well placed for a weekend in Birmingham.

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