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Gay Frankfurt

Frankfurt is the financial capital of Germany and has a reputation for being a little dull, but that's not to say you can't find a thriving LGBTQ+ community in the city. Visually, Frankfurt is more like an American city, with many skyscrapers, however spend a little time there and you'll find the city has a heart.

Frankfurt Hotel Deals

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5* Hilton Frankfurt Centre
4* Neckarvillen Boutique
4* 25hours The Trip
3* Motel One Frankfurt-Romer

Frankfurt 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.

Zum Schwejk

Zum Schwejk

Older Crowd, Smoking

Zum Schwejk is the oldest still existing gay bar in Frankfurt. Mixed ages, lively and sociable atmosphere, hit music, especially German schlager music. Popular and usually very crowded on weekends. In the summer time there is also outdoor seating available.
PINK

PINK

Dancing

Finally a new scene bar in which you can have a nice party during the week! It is known as a fun place to hang out and dance with friends, and can get extremely busy at the weekend. You'll find a few more female and non-binary guests on the weekends as well.
Bar Central

Bar Central

Cocktails, Smoking

Modern cocktail bar for gays and friends. There is an extensive cocktail menu to choose from, and the bartender will be happy to help you make the right choice. Can get quite smoky. Mostly very well attended on Friday and Saturday nights.
Switchboard

Switchboard

Food

The Switchbaord Bar.Cafe.Kultur has been known and loved as a cafe and cultural center of the AHF in Alten Gasse 36 since 1988. It was planned by the Frankfurt gay groups and launched together with the AHF. The Swichtboard gastronomy is organized and managed by full-time employees, the daily counter service is provided by around 30 volunteers - without their support, the SWITCHBOARD would not be possible. They take care of the well-being of the guests and provide them with drinks and food. In addition, the bar team does small errands and repairs independently and supports the full-time employee in their tasks.
Tangerine

Tangerine

Pub Vibes, Smoking

Small, long-established pub and smoker's bar in the heart of Frankfurt. Beer, wine, sparkling wine or whiskey, with an exhibition of impressive autographs. Mainly attracting a youngish crowd, it's popular with both tourists and locals alike.
Lucky's

Lucky's

Bear, Smoking, Drag, Cash Only

Lucky's is one of the oldest trendy bars in Frankfurt and Rhein / Main. Since August 2012 we have been offering you everything from coffee and cake to delicious cocktails to a well-tended beer after work every day from 3 p.m.
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Gay friendly hotels in Frankfurt

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4* NH Collections City

4* NH Collections City

GayMapper Favourite, Near Gay Nightlife

The 4-star superior NH Collection Frankfurt City lies in the heart of Frankfurt, close to the gay district and a 5-minute walk from the Zeil shopping street. It offers international cuisine and a spa area with sauna steam bath, and gym. The bright and spacious non-smoking rooms at the NH Collection Frankfurt City feature modern decor. Every room includes a Nespressoâ„¢ coffee maker with capsules as well as a higher mattress and choice of pillows. An early-bird breakfast service, a full breakfast buffet as well as Japanese cuisine are served in the NH Collection Frankfurt City's brightly decorated restaurant with its large windows. Guests are also welcome to relax with a drink in the spacious lobby bar with its lounge seating. A complimentary daily newspaper is also provided. A Guest Relation Manager is on call to ensure all guests' needs are met. Konstablerwache Underground and S-Bahn Station is a 5-minute walk from the NH, providing fast links to Frankfurt Airport and the Frankfurt Trade Fair. Public parking is also available.
5* Hilton Frankfurt Centre

5* Hilton Frankfurt Centre

Luxury, City Centre

Located a few minutes' walk from all main attractions in the centre of Frankfurt, this hotel features a health club with complimentary 25 m pool as well as a restaurant with park terrace. Hilton Frankfurt City offers soundproofed rooms with panoramic views. The spacious rooms at the Hilton Frankfurt City overlook the city centre or Bockenheimer Anlage Park. All rooms and suites feature a large desk, flat-screen TV, and comfortable armchair. Free Wi-Fi access is available in all public areas of the hotel, there is a charge to use it in the rooms. The Hilton's health and fitness club includes a stylish sauna, hot tub, gym and half Olympic-sized indoor pool. Exclusive beauty treatments, facials and massages are available upon request. Breakfast is served in the restaurant with its great view of the idyllic park, or else on the large parkside terrace in fine weather. Guests can enjoy local and international dishes as well as a wide variety of gins and tonics in the Vista Bar & Lounge. Children receive a check-in treat and children's bathrobes, while there is an open park space behind the hotel. Guests of all ages can relax on the outdoor terrace of the park. Eschenheimer Tor Underground Station is 150 m from the Frankfurt Hilton. Trains run to Frankfurt Trade Fair (Frankfurter Messe) in 15 minutes. The hotel is around the corner from the Goethestrasse, the city's most popular high-end shopping street. It is 450 m from the Alte Oper (Old opera), 1.1 km from the Old Town and Romer Square, and 1.2 km from the English Theatre.
3* Motel One Frankfurt-Romer

3* Motel One Frankfurt-Romer

Great Value, City Centre

This hotel is situated in the heart of Frankfurt am Main, just around the corner from the Old Town, cathedral and the modern art museum. The Motel One Frankfurt-Romer offers free WiFi and a 24-hour reception. Newly opening in November 2018, the hotel features contemporary-style rooms with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with shower and hairdryer. Guests also enjoy hypoallergenic bedding and a pillow menu. iPads can be rented for free at reception. A continental or buffet breakfast is available daily at the property. All of Frankfurt's city centre attractions , shopping areas and museums can be easily reached on foot from Motel One Frankfurt-Romer. Private parking spaces are available on site for a daily charge.
4* 25hours The Trip

4* 25hours The Trip

Boutique, City Centre

Set in the Bahnhofsviertel district of Frankfurt/Main, 25hours Hotel the Trip is a 3-minute walk from Frankfurt Central Station and 10 minutes' away by foot from Frankfurt Trade Fair. Free WiFi is featured. At the hotel, the rooms are equipped with a desk, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom. The soundproofed rooms at the 25hours Hotel The Trip also include UE Boom Bluetooth speakers. A buffet, American or vegetarian breakfast can be enjoyed at the property. At 25hours Hotel The Trip you will find the restaurant BAR SHUKA serving international and Middle eastern cuisine. At the accommodation guests are welcome to take advantage of a sauna. Guests can also enjoy bike rental, free MINI rental upon request and availability. The reception at 25hours Hotel The Trip can provide tips on the area. Hauptwache is a 15-minute walk from the hotel. The nearest airport is Frankfurt Airport, 9 km from 25hours Hotel The Trip.
4* Neckarvillen Boutique

4* Neckarvillen Boutique

Boutique, City Centre

Boasting a bar, AMERON Frankfurt Neckarvillen Boutique is situated in Frankfurt/Main in the Hessen region, 600 m from English Theatre and 700 m from Goethe House. With free WiFi, this 4-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage space. The property is close to popular attractions like Romerberg, Cathedral of St. Bartholomew and Hauptwache. All rooms are fitted with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a coffee machine, a shower, a hairdryer and a desk. At the hotel the rooms are fitted with a wardrobe and a private bathroom. A continental breakfast is available each morning at AMERON Frankfurt Neckarvillen Boutique. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include German Film Museum, Eiserner Steg and Stadel Museum. The nearest airport is Frankfurt Airport, 10 km from AMERON Frankfurt Neckarvillen Boutique.
5* Steigenberger Frankfurter

5* Steigenberger Frankfurter

Luxury, City Centre

Established in 1876, Steigenberger Frankfurter Hof is in the middle of the historic, financial district of Frankfurt and just 1 km away from the Emperor St. Bartholomaus's Cathedral, where the emperor's coronation once took place. The hotel features 303 luxurious rooms with traditional and modern decor as well as elegant and classic furnishings. All rooms features a flat-screen TV, a safety deposit box, an air condition unit and first-class toiletries from Aigner. Guests are welcome to enjoy an exquisite and delicate breakfast served at the hotel restaurant Hofgarten. In the afternoon, guests can enjoy a royal afternoon tea at the Autorenbar. The bar turns into a get together place for people to enjoy a drink or two in the evenings. The award winning and Michelin-starred Restaurant Francais offers a unique fine dining experience, whereas OSCAR'S brasserie serves an assortment of snacks and regional dishes. The ultimate spot for relaxation is at Steigenberger Frankfurter Hof's Spa. It comes with a Turkish bath and a traditional barber shop. Guests can book a selection of massages or luxurious beauty treatments. Willy-Brandt-Platz Station is just outside the Frankfurter Hof, and provides connections to 6 different underground lines. Frankfurt Central Station is just 1 stop away.

Tours & Experiences in Frankfurt

Frankfurt is more than banks and business suits. Wander around Römerberg, take in the skyline from Main Tower, explore the riverside museums or escape to Heidelberg and the Rhine Valley. Then swap the sightseeing shoes for something more suitable for an evening out.

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