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Gay Hamburg

Germany's second largest city, Hamburg remains a popular destination for LGBTQ+ travellers, with a thriving diverse and vibrant local community. Whilst not as extreme as Berlin, Hamburg offers a good amount of gay and gay friendly bars, clubs and other venues, meaning you should find plenty to keep you occupied on or off the gay scene.

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Hamburg 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.

Toom Peerstall

Toom Peerstall

Lesbian, Smoking

One of the oldest gay bars in Hamburg, here you'll find a mixed crowd that welcomes gays and lesbians alike. Generally a slightly older crowd than other bars, Toom Peerstall has a strong local following, so a good place to get a sense of Hamburg gay life.
Daniel's Company

Daniel's Company

Dancing

Popular party bar that can get extremely busy at the weekend. A great choice if you like pop tunes and schlager music - you'll be sure to have a fun evening with Daniel. Enjoy a great choice of drinks and cocktails from the bar.
Piccadilly Bar

Piccadilly Bar

Bear, Older Crowd, Smoking

Cosy bar, popular with locals due to the friendly staff and welcoming atmosphere. The bar's unique decor and reasonable drink prices create an inviting environment for social interaction and connection. An older style gay bar that retains much charm, in a slightly off the beaten track location.
Extratour Bar

Extratour Bar

Young Crowd, Smoking

A cosy and friendly basement bar, popular with a mixed crowd, not far from the main gay area, across the road from Pick Up Bar. Occupying a corner unit, Extratour gay bar in Hamburg has plenty of stools around the bar for socialising, and cosy booths and tables if you're in a group. There's also a dartboard here and a slot machine if you're feeling lucky.
Pick Up

Pick Up

Bear, Older Crowd

Pick Up is a small gay bar in Hamburg's St. Georg district, not far from the main station, and close to many other gay bars. You'll find a broad mix of clientele here, and according to Pick Up bar themselves, their guests include "the working class and civil servants, artists and those for whom life is in art form, the unemployed and millionaires - a colorful mixture like life itself and the pride flag." Welcoming to women as well as men, the bar closes when the last guest calls it a night.
TOMS Saloon

TOMS Saloon

Men Only, Cruising

Tom saloon is the oldest gay bar in town opened 1974. The name correlates with the interiour which consists of a large collection of Tom Finlands drawing. Within the club there a loads of cruising possiblities, offering dark rooms, cages, slings and ***s. The crown in Toms bar is mixed of all ages.
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Gay friendly hotels in Hamburg

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4* Reichshof Hamburg Curio

4* Reichshof Hamburg Curio

GayMapper Favourite, Near Gay Nightlife

Featuring stunning designs where history and tradition meet modernity, The Reichshof Hamburg reopened in July 2015 and is located in the heart of Hamburg, across from the main railway station and around the corner from a number of gay bars. GayMapper particularly likes the breakfast, which is served until 12 noon on weekends, perfect if you've had a late night partying! Designed in Art Deco style with high ceilings and luxurious furnishings, the rooms and suites will calm you from the busy and bustling streets of Hamburg. Each room features a flat-screen TV, air conditioning and a private bathroom with an illuminated vanity mirror and a hairdryer. Free WiFi is available throughout the hotel. A complimentary bottle of water is provided in the room upon arrival. The property also features a 250 m² fitness and spa area that includes 2 saunas and an exclusive relaxation lounge (for a fee). Guests can also book cosmetic treatments and massages in this modern fitness and spa area. Hamburg's main train station (170 m away) is an ideal location to travel to many different parts of the city. The main shopping street, the Monkebergstrasse, is 500 m away and the museums, the Alster lake as well as Hamburg's city hall are all within a 15-minute walk away.
4* ARCOTEL Rubin

4* ARCOTEL Rubin

Near Gay Nightlife, City Centre

Named after the German word for ruby and boasting a red theme throughout, the 4-star superior ARCOTEL Rubin offers free WiFi and spacious rooms with flat-screen TVs. It lies in Hamburg's lively St. Georg district, 500 m from Hamburg Central Station. Its air-conditioned rooms include soundproofed windows, leather furnishings and cordless telephones. The Facette restaurant serves regional, Austrian and and vegan cuisine, while the Crystal Bar specialises in rare gins from around the world. The many shops and cafes of the Lange Reihe street are just 5 minutes away on foot. The Aussenalster Lake is a 10-minute walk and the Reeperbahn is a 15-minutes drive by car.
5* Park Hyatt

5* Park Hyatt

Luxury, City Centre

Spacious rooms with Bang & Olufsen flat-screen TVs and a free spa with indoor pool are featured at this hotel in the Monckebergstrasse shopping street, 500 m from Hamburg Main Station. The elegant rooms at Park Hyatt Hamburg offer free Sky TV, a daily newspaper, and a stylish en suite bathroom. Fruit and mineral water are provided on arrival and WiFi access if free throughout the property. Guests at the Hyatt can use the 1,000 m² Club Olympus Spa & Fitness Centre with hot tub, sauna area, and fitness room free of charge. Beauty treatments and massages can be booked here (for a fee). The Hyatt's Apples Restaurant with bar serves regional cooking, prepared in the open kitchen with wood oven and lava grill.
3* Motel One Alster

3* Motel One Alster

Near Gay Nightlife, Great Value

Panoramic views of Hamburg, soundproofed rooms with stylish decor, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour bar are offered by this non-smoking hotel. Lohmuhlenstrasse Underground Station is just 50 m away. The air-conditioned rooms at the Motel One Hamburg-Alster feature a flat-screen TV and elegant lamps. Each bathroom has a striking glass and granite design. The 24-hour One Lounge is used as a lobby, bar, and breakfast room. Varied buffet breakfasts can be enjoyed here or outside on the terrace. Trains run from Lohmuhlenstrasse Underground Station to Hamburg Central Station in just 2 minutes. Underground parking is available at the Hamburg-Alster Motel One. The Deutsches Schauspielhaus Theatre and Aussenalster Lake are less than 1 km from the Motel One.
2* Pyjama Park St Pauli

2* Pyjama Park St Pauli

Near Gay Nightlife, Great Value

Located in the heart of Hamburg on the popular and bustling Reeperbahn nightlife mile, this design hotel offers free Wi-Fi and uniquely decorated rooms. Hamburg harbour is a 10-minute walk away. Featuring bright decor, each room at Pyjama Park Hotel & Hostel comes with a flat-screen TV. Some offer a private bathroom, while others provide shared bathroom facilities. With a 24-hour reception and express check-in and check-out, the Pyjama Park Hotel & Hostel is home to the longest bar on the Reeperbahn. Music and a DJ feature after 20:00 at the bar. Guests are invited to explore the many local and international restaurants to be found in the cosmopolitan city of Hamburg. The hotel's roof terrace enjoys views of the city. A 3-minute walk from St. Pauli Underground Station, Pyjama Park Hotel & Hostel offers direct connections to Hamburg's Old Town. Hamburg Main Train Station is 3 km away.
Superbude Hostel St Pauli

Superbude Hostel St Pauli

Great Value

This brand-new, trendy hostel is located in the exciting St. Pauli district of Hamburg. The Superbude Hostel St. Pauli offers free Wi-Fi and free use of iMac computers. The colourful design rooms at Superbude Hotel Hostel St.Pauli are decorated with recycled furniture and original verses written by bloggers, authors and journalists. Cable TV and a private bathroom are included in each room. The Superbude is surrounded by record stores and fashion boutiques here in the Sternschanze district. The lively bars, nightclubs and musical theatres of the Reeperbahn entertainment mile are a 15-minute walk away. Sternschanze S-Bahn Train and Underground Stations are a 10-minute walk away. Hamburg Main Station is a 6-minute S-Bahn journey from here.

Tours & Experiences in Hamburg

Hamburg has a wonderfully grown-up sort of mischief about it. Cruise the harbour, explore the historic Speicherstadt, see the Elbphilharmonie, then wander through St Pauli and the Reeperbahn, where sightseeing and nightlife have a habit of blending into one another.

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