Cologne Gay Bars
The gay life in Cologne is centred around two main areas of the city, Rudolfplatz and Heumarkt (or the Old Town.) Heumarkt has had gay venues for many years, and as such attracts a somewhat older crowd than in the area around Rudolfplatz. There are many gay bars and clubs to choose from, depending on your mood or tribe. If you're new to town or just visiting, a bar crawl across an evening or two is definitely a good way to start. Check out our listings below of all gay venues in Cologne, Germany and choose where you'll start!
Barcelon Colonia
Cocktails, Outdoor Seating
Baustelle 4U
Pub Vibes
Casino-Eck
Drag
Deck 5
Men Only, Cruising
Excorner
Pub Vibes
Exile on Main Street
Young Crowd, Drag
Gentle Bears Bar
Bear, Pub Vibes
Iron Cocktail Lounge
Young Crowd, Cocktails, Dancing
Kattwinkel Bar & Cafe
Cocktails, Outdoor Seating
Mariechen
Young Crowd
Pullermanns
Men Only, Cruising
Rico
Food
Ruhrpott
Cocktails
Schampanja
Older Crowd, Pub Vibes
Zum Pitter Cologne
Outdoor Seating, Drag
Recommended gay friendly hotels in Cologne
As an LGBTQ+ traveller, it's important to stay somewhere welcoming, with great value and maybe near to gay venues. In Cologne, the gay nightlight is clustered around Rudolfplatz and in Heumarkt, so you may prefer to stay in our of our recommended hotels there. 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 Cologne, Germany. Please support GayMapper by checking out our hotel deals as this helps us to keep the site updated with all this useful information!