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Gay Stockholm

Stockholm is Sweden’s and Scandinavia’s largest city, with a fairly limited gay scene due to Sweden being very liberal and tolerant. With a unique setting, across a number of islands, Stockholm is picturesque and welcoming. See which gay events are coming up and read all about Stockholm’s gay nightlife. If you’re looking for a place to stay, then check our recommended hotels for gay travellers.

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4* Hotel Rival
3* Langholmen Hotell
4* Nordic Light
4* Pop House Hotel

Stockholm 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.

Club Backdoor

Club Backdoor

Dancing

Backdoor is a new, large nightclub in South Stockholm. You can find visiting international DJ's, and theme nights, such as Techno and Pop. Check for special events. A mixed crowd here, but generally popular with the younger LGBTQ+ community.
Mälarpaviljongen

Mälarpaviljongen

Cosy, Food, Outdoor Seating

Mälarpaviljongen is a waterfront open-air cafe and beer garden on Kungsholmen with a lovely relaxed vibe. Both gay-friendly and popular with families. On a sunny day, this is a stunning location to chill out and watch the world go by.
Chokladkoppen

Chokladkoppen

Gay Friendly, Outdoor Seating

Cosy and friendly cafe located on a square in Stockholm's Old Town, Gamla Stan. Very popular with the gay community and a must visit for LGBT tourists as the welcoming staff will be happy to help. Slightly longer opening hours in the summer months.
MS Patricia

MS Patricia

Gay Friendly, Dancing, Outdoor Seating

The MS Patricia hosts a renowned gay and lesbian party every Sunday from 2300 and is sure to be a fun, sparkly, Swedish night to remember. This former private yacht now has 6 bars, a restaurant and nightclub, with some fabulous views across the water from her decks.
Side Track

Side Track

Pub Vibes

Side Track is the oldest gay bar in Stockholm. Located on Södermalm, Side Track also has a small restaurant with a good value menu. Known for its friendly bar staff and relaxed vibe, it's definitely worth a visit when in Stockholm.
The Secret Garden

The Secret Garden

Outdoor Seating

The Secret Garden is the latest addition to Stockholm's open-minded pub world. Very gay friendly and popular with the LGBT crowd, the Secret Garden can be found in the Old Town area of Stockholm. Great cocktails and wine list as well as tasty food and even an outside terrace. Check to see if there are any events happening.
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Gay friendly hotels in Stockholm

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5* Grand Hotel

5* Grand Hotel

Luxury, City Centre

Grand Hotel Stockholm is situated on the waterfront opposite the Royal Palace and the Old Town, 1 km from Central Station. It offers fine dining, a luxury spa and free Wi-Fi access. Grand's air-conditioned rooms have an LCD TV with satellite channels and a minibar. Rooms also offer courtyard, city or waterfront views. The renowned chef Mathias Dahlgren's on-site restaurant Matbaren is awarded with 1 Michelin star, while his restaurant Rutabaga serves vegetarian dishes. The Verandan restaurant offers waterfront, city views and breakfast buffet, while Cadier Baren serves an a la carte breakfast, lunch and cocktails. Grand Hotel Nordic Spa & Fitness has exercise equipment and an indoor pool. Spa treatments include facials, foot massages and naprapathy.
4* Nordic Light

4* Nordic Light

Boutique, City Centre

This sleek design hotel is just 100 m from the Arlanda Airport Express Train at Stockholm Central Station. It offers modern rooms with free WiFi and tea/coffee facilities. All rooms at Nordic Light Hotel have a laptop-sized safe and satellite TV. The luxury beds are by Swedish brand, Anders Hilding. Bathrooms include quality toiletries from Bjork & Berries. The in-house Lykke restaurant offers cuisine inspired by Nordic food culture, serving it with a modern twist. Guests can enjoy the open kitchen, a chef's table, as well as a terrace during nice weather. Lojromsbaren serves dishes based on a variety of fish roe, along with innovative cocktails and beer from Swedish microbreweries.
4* Hotel Rival

4* Hotel Rival

Boutique, City Centre

Stay in the heart of Stockholm. Situated in vibrant Sodermalm, this hotel is set in a 1930s Art Deco building by Mariatorget Square. All rooms feature a flat-screen TV with Blu-ray player and luxury beds. Wi-Fi access is free. An iPhone docking station, pillow menus and Egyptian cotton sheets are standard at Hotel Rival. All rooms are decorated with a scene from a classic Swedish film. Some include bathrobes and slippers, plus views over the tree-lined Mariatorget Square. Free tea/coffee and biscuits are available 24/7.
4* Pop House Hotel

4* Pop House Hotel

Boutique

Set on Djurgarden Island in the same building as ABBA The Museum, this hotel is a 5-minute tram ride from Central Stockholm. It offers air-conditioned rooms with floor-to-ceiling windows and free WiFi access. A flat-screen TV, minibar and a laptop safe are featured in all the brightly decorated rooms at Pop House Hotel. Each room has a bathroom with toiletries from the Swedish brand L:a Bruket. Guests enjoy free access to Pop House's small fitness room. International a la carte dishes are served with American wines at the in-house restaurant.
4* Radisson Blu Waterfront

4* Radisson Blu Waterfront

Luxury, City Centre

This luxury hotel is next to the Stockholm Waterfront Congress Centre and the Central Station. It offers free Wi-Fi and gym access, fine dining and panoramic city views. The modern guest rooms at Radisson Blu Waterfront Hotel have a seating area and a flat-screen TV with cable channels. Some include a Nespresso machine. Guests can relax by the fireplace in the lobby bar. The in-house RBG Restaurant, Bar & Grill has a cocktail bar and serves Swedish and international cuisine. The Waterfront Hotel's central location provides easy access to the shopping areas, business district, Old Town and City Hall.
5* At Six

5* At Six

GayMapper Favourite, Luxury

This modern design hotel is centrally located in Stockholm, and features a restaurant with international cuisine, wine bar with outdoor terrace and a well-equipped gym open 24-hours. Free WiFi is included. Stockholm Central Station is just 10 minutes' walk away. A coffee machine and minibar for mixing cocktails are featured in each room. A flat-screen TV and sound system with streaming options, as well as a universal adapter are included. The bathroom comes with a rain shower or bathtub, hairdryer and organic toiletries from c/o Gerd.

Tours & Experiences in Stockholm

Stockholm is ridiculously photogenic, whether you’re walking through Gamla Stan or sailing between its islands. Visit the Vasa Museum, cruise the archipelago or explore Södermalm, then settle in somewhere stylish for drinks and watch Stockholm’s effortlessly cool crowd go by.

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