Cologne Gay Bars
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.
Barcelon Colonia
Cocktails, Outdoor Seating
Baustelle 4U
Pub Vibes
Casino-Eck
Drag
Deck 5
Men Only, Cruising
Excorner
Pub Vibes
Exile on Main Street
Young Crowd, Drag
Gentle Bears Bar
Bear, Pub Vibes
Iron Cocktail Lounge
Young Crowd, Cocktails, Dancing
Kattwinkel Bar & Cafe
Cocktails, Outdoor Seating
Mariechen
Young Crowd
Pullermanns
Men Only, Cruising
Rico
Food
Ruhrpott
Cocktails
Schampanja
Older Crowd, Pub Vibes
Zum Pitter Cologne
Outdoor Seating, Drag
Recommended gay friendly hotels in Cologne
As an LGBTQ+ traveller, it's important to stay somewhere welcoming, with great value and maybe near to gay venues. In Cologne, the gay nightlight is clustered around Rudolfplatz and in Heumarkt, so you may prefer to stay in our of our recommended hotels there. Treat yourself to a luxury hotel or stay budget and spend what you save on partying! Check out GayMapper recommendations for gay friendly hotel deals in Cologne, Germany. Please support GayMapper by checking out our hotel deals as this helps us to keep the site updated with all this useful information!