Gay Cologne
Cologne is a large city situated on the River Rhein in Germany and is best known for its impressive Cathedral that survived WW2 and Kölsch beer. It also has a large and thriving gay scene, probably second only in Berlin to Germany. There are many gay friendly elements in the city, with LGBTQ+ travellers being welcomed at hotels across the city, and multiple queer events taking place throughout the year.
Cologne 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.
Iron Cocktail Lounge
Young Crowd, Cocktails, Dancing
Amadeus
Pub Vibes
Rico
Food
My Lord Bar Köln
Older Crowd, Food
Baustelle 4U
Pub Vibes
Deck 5
Men Only, Cruising
Gay friendly hotels in Cologne
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5* Hilton Cologne
5* Excelsior Hotel Ernst
4* URBAN LOFT Cologne
4* Maritim Hotel Koln
3* Motel One Neumarkt
4* art'otel cologne
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