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One of the most popular gay bars in Amsterdam is Bar Blend, a lively and stylish venue spread across two floors and featuring weekly drag shows and bingo. The hotel boasts comfortable and well-furnished rooms, and guests can enjoy the in-house bar and restaurant.

There are hotel options for gay travelers on all budgets and for a list of some of the best hotels in Amsterdam for gay travelers, please visit our Gay Amsterdam Hotels and Gay Amsterdam Luxury Hotels pages.

Art and  culture in Amsterdam

Amsterdam has been home to many iconic figures of history, social movements and artistic revolutions, and the signs of these moments and people can still be observed throughout the city.

The marriageable age is 18, or below 18 with parental consent.

gay hotels in amsterdam

The venue is located in the heart of Amsterdam, making it an accessible and convenient location for any gay traveler.

Travelers to Amsterdam can also enjoy the more unique experience offered at OneStudio, where visitors can take part in nude and orgasmic yoga sessions as well as workshops in tantric sex and sexual healing.

Schiphol is a large airport, so arrive at least two hours in advance of departure.

The best way to reach Amsterdam from the airport is to take a direct train to Central Station. They all leave from a new jetty on the northern side of Central Station.

Bicycle

A nice way to cover a lot of ground is to ride a bicycle. For visitors who want a little more independence, Amistad also has apartments scattered throughout the city.

Slaunge centres the personalisation of guests' experiences and visitors can enjoy the typical Dutch liberalism that can be found throughout the city. It is called The Sixteen with a virtual reception and minimalist design.
Address:Geldersekade 16

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Rates start at EUR 64 per night for two people and the hotel offers special package deals.
Address: Kerkstraat 37

ANCO Hotel Amsterdam

This formerly men-only gay hotel can be found in a 17th Century canal house in the heart of the Amsterdam Red Light District.

Madame Tussauds, Dam Square, the Rijksmuseum, and the Van Gogh Museum are also easy to reach, with all public transport in close proximity to the hotel, making the various districts and outer reaches of the city a stone’s throw away.

All modern, non-smoking, guest rooms feature air-conditioning, flat-screen cable TV, and free WiFi.

The residents of Amsterdam feel obliged to make the most of the warm summer weather so the streets and canals are alive and bustling with activity. Its location makes ANCO perfect for visitors who want easy access to the gay bars on Warmoesstraat and the Zeedijk. There are 4-5 trains per hour at peak times. Be aware that in the peak summer months, queues for attractions can get very long and some parts of the city may feel overly busy.

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While pretty much every hotel in the city is friendly to the LGBT community, there are a number that make a special effort to be part of gay Amsterdam.

A single on all forms of public transport costs €2.90 but it is only reasonable for longer journeys instead of on shorter stops.

Metro

There is a four-line metro including a short underground section in the city centre.

Bus

Just like the tram and metro, local buses are operated by the GVB.

Boat

There are several free ferry services to Amsterdam North.

There are a number of tours centred on Amsterdam's queer history and culture so check in advance to see which one is right for you.

Amsterdam is also home to some of the most famous museums and galleries in the world including the Van Gogh Museum, Rembrandthuis and Stedelijk Museum.

Gay massage in Amsterdam

There is a range of massage experiences and venues throughout Amsterdam.

A couple of the best hotels in the heart of Amsterdam's gay districts are Hotel Atlanta Amsterdam and The Albus.

Due to anti-discrimination laws and the city's liberal views, gay travelers can expect most hotels to be gay-friendly, meaning staff are obliged to treat all guests the same regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity.

One of the most popular gay-friendly hotels in the city is Eden Amsterdam.

Today ANCO welcomes all guests but is particularly welcoming to the gay tourists that gave it life since 1962. Rooms start from EUR 79 per night.
Address: Oudezijds Voorburgwal 55

Closed: Mauro Mansion

This Gay hotel owned by Berry and Marcel is now under new non-gay ownership and is no longer what it used to be.

Visitors looking to understand Amsterdam's unique history through an LGBT+ lens should take a gay-focused guided tour. One-way tickets can be booked in advance for €9.50 and the journey time is around 20 minutes.

Alternatively, take the local bus 197. There is something for every traveler's taste here, whether you prefer culture and history, serious partying, or just the relaxing charm of an old European city.

The city has long been a centre of gay culture and travel in Europe, boasting some of the best gay clubs, bars and hotels in the world.