Cosmopolitan Sydney has long been one of the world’s favorite vacation destinations, and its vibrant gay culture makes it an LGBT hotspot too. Indeed, it’s one of Australia’s most gay-friendly cities along with Melbourne and Canberra. A great portion of the action revolves around western Oxford Street, so it’s no surprise that many of the…
Queer inclusiveness is steeped deep into the fabric of Key West, the notorious gay island mecca in South Florida. As a 30% LGBTQ. population, Key West has always attracted gay travelers. The heart of the island’s gay scene is Duval Street, which houses the best gay hotels in Key West as well as its best…
“Lively but not too wild” is how local drag queen Tiefe Kümmernis describes the LGBT scene in Austria’s capital. And, with the abundance of gay accommodation in Vienna, a fun LGBT event, gay bar, nightclub, or sauna is never too far away. Come in early summer. That way, you’ll catch the colorful Vienna Pride and…
Mostar, also known as the “City of Sunshine,” enjoys a nice climate. It’s a blend of the old and the new. Tucked into a valley on the banks of the Neretva River, the beautiful city put behind its war-torn past. Unsurprisingly, it welcomes tourists with historical landmarks. Certainly, you’ll find plenty of things to do…
Considered as a continent in miniature, Gran Canaria’s been a gay destination for decades. So, not surprisingly, quite a few gay hotels sprang up. While all hotels aren’t exclusively gay, they’re all gay-friendly. So, finding gay accommodation in Gran Canaria is pretty simple. In fact, it boats more gay hotels than any other place in the…
Puerto Vallarta enjoys wide renown among both local and foreign LGBT people as a fabulous vacation destination in Mexico. So it comes as no surprise that there’s a vast array of Puerto Vallarta gay hotels to choose from in this vibrant Jalisco resort city. Additionally, you’ll find gay hotels in Puerto Vallarta. Particularly popular, discover…
Manchester has the reputation of being one of the most gay-friendly cities in England. The city is famed for its football culture, but gay travelers know it for Canal Street, the heart of the Gay Village of Manchester. With Manchester being just two hours away from London, the LGBTQ population from the capital often comes…
The city of Brighton houses one of England‘s largest gay communities and is often called its ‘gay capital’. Home to UK’s best Pride Festival, the English seaside resort town of Brighton is home to many gay-friendly hotels and gay bars. In fact, gay hotels in Brighton run the gamut from high-end luxury hotels and mid-range…
New York City is a great travel destination in itself, but for the LGBT community, this city is at the top of the best gay cities in the world. Much like San Francisco, NYC is one of the most liberal gay cities, not much of a surprise though as the queer community went through a…
Gay travelers to Argentina’s capital city will not have to look too hard for gay hotels in Buenos Aires. Actually, the city’s gay-friendly and safe to explore. Argentina’sconsidered one of the most gay friendly countries in the world with very progressive LGBTQ laws. Gay Buenos Aires bloomed with homosexuality being legalized in the country in…
The capital of Japan is home to one of Asia’s biggest LGBT communities. So it’s hardly any surprise that there are plenty of gay hotels in Tokyo. Many are within easy reach of Shinjuku Ni-Chome, arguably the most popular Tokyo gay district. Lively enough by day, it’s more exuberant at night when the clubs and…
Washington DC is perhaps the gayest place in America, housing one of the most diverse LGBTQ populations in the United States. If you thought queer tourism in stiff DC could be daunting, think again! There is not one but many gay areas in Washington DC. Some of the most visible LGBTQ communities are in Adams-Morgan…
The “Eternal City” Rome might not be as gay-friendly as the other cities in Italy such as Milan, but the number of gay hotels in Rome welcoming gay travelers to the city sure has shot up in the past few years. The “Gay Street” of Via San Giovanni in Laterano is home to most of…
LGBT travelers seeking gay accommodation in Auckland will find no shortage of options. There’s a wide selection of wonderful gay hotels in Auckland, New Zealand that offer the perfect base for a memorable Kiwi getaway. Quite a few of them are either in or close to the gay Auckland hotspots of Karangahape Road (K Road)…
Guadalajara, the second biggest city in Mexico is renowned for being one of the most gay-friendly cities in Latin America. As such it has earned the sobriquet of being the ‘San Francisco of Mexico.’ Although not as forward as San Francisco or New York, the gay scene in Guadalajara thrives. Gay Guadalajara is evident in…
Is Lisbon gay friendly? The 2019 Spartacus International Gay Guide Index states that Portugal was voted the most gay friendly destination in the world. So it’s no surprise that its capital city is a popular LGBT vacation destination. Gay hotels in Lisbon receive visitors from near and far. They come to enjoy the many attractions…
Berlin’s gay pride in July attracts a huge number of visitors to the city, but gay travelers don’t only congregate here during pride. The city is one of the most sought after gay destinations in the world for various other reasons and as such there are plenty of gay hotels in Berlin to cater to…
Bangkok’s reputation as a gay-friendly destination goes beyond the smattering of gay-friendly clubs and bars in the city. With the number of gays traveling to Bangkok being on the rise, it has led to the presence of a lot of gay friendly hotels in Bangkok. For gay travelers on a budget, there are many gay…
Gay Paris is high on the travel map of the LGBT community for its open acceptance of all kinds of people. You can be sure that you’ll never run short of options for gay hotels in Paris. The city of love has some of the oldest cruising venues and a well-established LGBT presence. Many of…
One of the world’s top fashion capitals, Milan in Italy, also happens to be one of the friendliest cities for gays in the world. Milan’s gay friendliness has led to the presence of some amazing gay friendly hotels and B&Bs in the city. Most of them are close to Porta Venezia, one of Milan’s most…
San Francisco’s gay scene has been around for a long time and it comes as no surprise that it is rated as one of the best gay cities in the world. Rivaling other top gay cities like New York, Berlin, Amsterdam, and Tel Aviv, you’ll find some of the world’s best gay bars in San…
Tel Aviv is often jokingly referred to as a ‘straight-friendly’ city because of the high population of gay people that live here. With an estimated 25% of the city’s population identifying themselves as gay, it is no wonder that the city was once touted as the gay capital of the world. Tel Aviv’s gay scene…
When you travel to Timor Leste, you’d be forgiven for wanting to extend your vacation. Many parts of this country in Southeast Asia are unspoiled pockets of paradise. Think crystal-clear aquamarine waters, deserted white-sand beaches, and one of the world’s most biodiverse marine habitats. Centuries of colonization by Portugal followed by tumultuous occupation by neighboring…
Madrid is one of the friendliest cities for gays in the world and is home to Spain and Europe’s largest gay population. Madrid’s native annual gay parade MADO, or Orgullo Gay de Madrid, is one of the world’s biggest pride parades today. Gay neighborhoods in Madrid like Chueca is where the LGBT community has lived…