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Recommended gay friendly hotels in Barcelona

As an LGBTQ+ traveller, it's important to stay somewhere welcoming, with great value and maybe near to gay venues. Treat yourself to a luxury hotel or stay budget and spend what you save on partying! Check out GayMapper recommendations for gay friendly hotel deals in Barcelona. Please support GayMapper by checking out our hotel deals as this helps us to keep the site updated with all this useful information!

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4* Axel Hotel Barcelona

The area around the adult only Hotel Axel Barcelona is known as the Geixample because of its lively gay scene. The staff has knowledge of the local gay scene, and the hotel is hetero-friendly too. Offering free Wi-Fi throughout, this design hotel is close to Passeig de Gracia's exclusive boutiques. The Axel Hotel's 500m² Spa Centre includes a hydromassage pool and saunas, and the modern rooms have flat-screen satellite TVs. The Axel's Sky Bar features a large swimming pool, a terrace with a hot tub and a cocktail bar. Here you will find parties, art exhibitions and shows. The Axel Hotel Barcelona & Urban Spa offers easy access to the Ramblas, the Picasso Museum and Gothic Quarter. The hotel occupies an attractive 19th-century building.
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4* TWO Hotel Barcelona by Axel

Offering a heated rooftop pool with a large sun terrace, the 4* superior TWO Hotel Barcelona by Axel is located in the heart of the gay district of Barcelona, 2 km from Barceloneta Beach. The hetero-friendly hotel offers a hot tub and on-site private parking. There is also a 24-hour reception and guests can get information on the gay scene and the city at the on-site tour desk. On the rooftop guests will also find the Sky bar, gym, steam bath and a massage room. Each room here will provide you with air conditioning and a minibar. Featuring a shower, private bathroom also comes with a hairdryer. A safety deposit box and a universal phone charger are also provided. Guests can sample a drink at the rooftop bar, whilst taking in stunning city views or enjoy the delicious cocktails served in the Lounge Bar. A buffet breakfast is available and free high-speed WiFi access is provided throughout. Staff can give information about the surrounding area, which is known as "Gayxample" because of its lively gay nightlife. The hotel is 2 minutes' walk from Rocafort Metro Station and Placa d'Espanya, with direct buses to Barcelona Airport, is a 10-minute walk away. Paral·lel, with bars, restaurants, clubs and theatres is 1.3 km from TWO Hotel Barcelona by Axel.
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Barcelona Gay Scene

The majority of Barcelona's gay bars and clubs can be found in the Eixample and Gracia districts. As is typical in Spain, they tend to get busy around midnight, when every possible type of crowd comes together to enjoy the uniquely fabulous bubble that is the gay village. Visitors are made to feel at home here, and you'll be surrounded by friendly locals who delight in sharing this amazing place and its diverse range of nightlife spots. From casual café bars to more lively fetish clubs, everywhere you go you'll find the same outgoing and welcoming Latin attitude.

Tours & Experiences in Barcelona

Make the most of your travels by pre-booking our popular tours and experiences.  There's a whole range of options, from cultural and historical to food, drink and nightlife.  Get under the skin of your destination, and book a tour or experience now.  

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