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Gay Copenhagen

The capital of Denmark, with around 600,000 residents, Copenhagen is a welcoming and tolerant city with a surprisingly large selection of gay bars. Copenhagen was proud to be the home to World Pride in 2021, in partnership with neighbouring Malmø. See which gay events are coming up and read all about Copenhagen's gay nightlife. If you're looking for a place to stay, then check our recommended hotels for gay travellers.

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Copenhagen 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.

Jailhouse CPH

Jailhouse CPH

Bear, Older Crowd

Prison-themed basement bar with a friendly vibe and uniformed bar tenders. The bar has a recurring prison theme with prison bars, handcuffs and cells as part of the interior. Can get busy on weekend nights, and check if there are any events. Now non-smoking.
Vela Gay Club

Vela Gay Club

Lesbian, Cocktails, Dancing

Vela is a cosy lesbian bar in Vesterbro with great cocktails and fussball. Vela also hosts several cultural events such as poetry and literature evenings, live music, speed-dating and much more. Vela is open late into the morning.
Jolene Bar

Jolene Bar

Gay Friendly, Young Crowd, Dancing

Jolene is a relaxed bar in the meat packing district of Copenhagen and attracts a mixed crowd. Often has events at weekends and is very gay friendly. It's a popular spot for those seeking independent electronic music, including house, dub, and techno, as well as live rock bands.
Masken Bar

Masken Bar

Young Crowd, Pub Vibes, Smoking

Masken is a popular gay bar on two levels in the main gay area of Copenhagen. One of the oldest gay bars in town with a fun and lively atmosphere. Downstairs tends to have a younger crowd than upstairs, but the whole bar gets busy on weekends.
Cafe Intime

Cafe Intime

Cosy, Smoking

Old school speakeasy type bar, with live music on some days. Cafe Intime is very cosy and friendly, with a broad age range of customers. the Sunday Jazz night is particularly popular, so get a seat early. Can be quite smoky at times.
Centre Stage CPH

Centre Stage CPH

Drag, Cocktails

One of the newest additions to Copenhagen’s LGBTQ+ scene, Centre Stage CPH has quickly become a popular meeting place for locals and visitors alike. Located in the heart of the city’s historic gay district, the venue offers a friendly atmosphere, regular drag performances, themed parties and live entertainment. The crowd is mixed, welcoming and social, making it a great place to start or end a night out. Expect good music, strong drinks and a lively but approachable vibe throughout the week.
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Gay friendly hotels in Copenhagen

GayMapper brings you a curated selection of accommodation gay destinations around the world, which are in preferred locations and are welcoming to LGBTQ+ travellers. Grab a great deal on your hotel stay when you book via GayMapper!

4* Hotel Danmark

4* Hotel Danmark

Boutique, City Centre

Featuring panoramic city views from the rooftop terrace, this central Copenhagen hotel sits between the National Museum of Copenhagen and Copenhagen City Hall Square. A complimentary wine hour between 17:00-18:00 is offered daily to guests at the lobby bar. Pubs, cafes and restaurants are within walking distance. Stroget High Street is 300 m away. Copenhagen Central Station is 700 m away from Hotel Danmark.
3* Generator Copenhagen

3* Generator Copenhagen

Great Value, City Centre

Situated 150 m from Kongens Nytorv Square, Generator Copenhagen offers budget accommodation, a late-night bar and free Wi-Fi throughout the property. Kongens Nytorv Metro Station is 5 minutes' walk away. Each room at Generator features modern decor and a mirror. The private rooms have a TV with Chromecast channels. Bathroom facilities are either private or shared. Bed linen are included in all rooms. Generator Bar serves drinks, and has a chill-out lounge with TV and a pool table. DJ nights, karaoke and other events are arranged regularly.
2* Cabinn Copenhagen

2* Cabinn Copenhagen

Great Value, City Centre

A great budget choice, located 1.2 km from Copenhagen Central Station and Tivoli Gardens, this eco-friendly hotel offers free WiFi and compact, yet functional rooms. The modern building features guest rooms with a flat-screen TV, work desk and a private bathroom with shower. All rooms also have tea and coffee making facilities.
5* 1 Hotel Copenhagen

5* 1 Hotel Copenhagen

Near Gay Nightlife, Luxury

Located in Copenhagen's old Latin Quarter, just steps away from the main gay street, this stylish hotel offers free WiFi, and designer rooms. Just 4 minutes' walk away is the main shopping street, Stroget. Formerly known as the Hotel Skt Perti, rooms at the 1 Hotel Copenhagen feature air conditioning, flat-screen TV and parquet flooring. Some rooms have a balcony or a terrace. The restaurant and bar are located right in the buzzing centre of the hotel lobby, serving creative culinary bites and signature drinks. The surrounding area is full of shops, restaurants and cafes. A local bus stops directly outside and connects to Tivoli Gardens in 10 minutes.
2* Wakeup Copenhagen

2* Wakeup Copenhagen

Great Value, City Centre

Situated conveniently in the Copenhagen City Centre, Wakeup Copenhagen - Bernstorffsgade features free WiFi and a shared lounge. Featuring a bar, the property is located within 600 m of Tivoli Gardens. This is a great budget option in a city where hotels can be quite pricey.
4* Citizen M Copenhagen

4* Citizen M Copenhagen

GayMapper Favourite, Near Gay Nightlife

CitizenM Copenhagen Radhuspladsen in the centre of Copenhagen is just a couple of minutes walk away from the main gay street. With murals by local Danish artists covering both exterior and inside areas, guests can relax in the living room-style lounge. All rooms come with a MoodPad, which controls everything from lighting to the temperature to the flat-screen TV. The space provides guests with a fridge, a desk and city views. The private bathroom features a steam shower with tropical rain.

Tours & Experiences in Copenhagen

Copenhagen is compact, stylish and wonderfully easy to explore. Cruise past colourful Nyhavn, wander through Tivoli Gardens or see the city by bike before drifting back towards the centre for dinner, cocktails and the relaxed LGBTQ scene around Studiestræde.

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