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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.

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.
Thomaskeller

Thomaskeller

Older Crowd, Smoking

Recently refurbished basement gay bar in St Georg, Thomaskeller has found a new lease of life from it's previous use as a brothel. Hosts Mathias and Helmut ensure a warm welcome, particularly popular with locals rather than tourists.
WunderBar

WunderBar

Dancing, Drag, Smoking

Probably the most popular gay dance bar in Hamburg, with DJ's playing every night from Wednesday to Saturday. WunderBar gets very busy on Saturdays, attracting crowds with a mix of chart pop, R&B and schlager sounds. Cosy, but smoky, and located near the Reeperbahn red-light district, this bar is popular with locals and tourists alike.
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.
Minus Bar

Minus Bar

Gay Friendly, Cocktails

A curious mix of ice cream parlour and cocktail bar, Minus offers a pretty unique experience. Very gay friendly, playing mainly house and techno music. From Thursday to Sunday, the bar has no fixed closing time, so if you are heading there late, check before you go!

Gay friendly hotels in Hamburg

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4* ARCOTEL Rubin

4* ARCOTEL Rubin

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* Fairmont Vier Jahrezeiten

5* Fairmont Vier Jahrezeiten

Get the celebrity treatment with world-class service at Fairmont Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten. This 5-star hotel is located on the Alster Lake in the heart of Hamburg. The Fairmont Hamburg offers gourmet cuisine, free WiFi and a luxury spa and fitness club. The spacious rooms of the Fairmont Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten feature rich decor. All rooms include an espresso machine, flat-screen TV, DVD player and free films. A buffet breakfast and afternoon cakes are served in the Biedermeier-style Cafe Condi. Guests can dine in the elegant Haerlin restaurant, which has 2 Michelin stars. Japanese Cuisine with South American specialities can be enjoyed in the design restaurant Nikkei Nine. The Vier Jahreszeiten Hamburg has a selection of bars, including a beautiful lakeside terrace along the Alster Lake.
Superbude Hostel St Pauli

Superbude Hostel St Pauli

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.
4* Volksschule

4* Volksschule

Located in a former school building, the family-run Hotel Volksschule offers comfortable rooms in central Hamburg. Free WiFi internet access is available throughout the hotel. The rooms at Hotel Volksschule are designed in a modern style, featuring cable TV and an en suite bathroom. It is 5 km to Hamburg's Old Town and the harbour area, and the famous Reeperbahn Street in the district of St Pauli can be reached with a 30-minute journey on public transport. A buffet breakfast is offered each morning, and guests are welcome to relax with a drink in the bar. Hotel Volksschule is 400 m from Rauhes Haus Underground Train Station, and it is 4 km to Hamburg Train Station. It is a 5-minute drive to the A24 motorway, and free private parking is available at the hotel.
2* Pyjama Park St Pauli

2* Pyjama Park St Pauli

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.
3* Novum Style Centrum

3* Novum Style Centrum

A 10-minute walk from Hamburg Main Station, this design hotel in the Sankt Georg district offers free Wi-Fi, a sauna (fees apply) with sun terrace and stylish rooms with a 32-inch flat-screen TV. The Novum Style Hotel Hamburg Centrum offers modern rooms with large and soundproofed windows. Each has an en suite bathroom with a hairdryer and towel warmer. A hot/cold breakfast buffet is available each morning. Exotic cocktails and a range of beers and wines are available in the design bar with leather sofas. The Novum Style Hotel Hamburg Centrum is centrally located in Hamburg, just a 10-minute walk from the Monckebergstrasse shopping street and the Outer Alster Lake.

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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