Many of the historic canal warehouses have now been transformed into luxury hotels, with beautiful views of the peaceful canals that are a UNESCO World Heritage site. Here you will still be close to all the best attractions and be able to enjoy a slightly quieter experience. Canal Belt: Just beyond the centre of Amsterdam are the famous and incredibly pretty ring of canals, also known as the canal belt.We loved swimming in W Amsterdam's rooftop pool with its amazing view of the Royal Palace in Dam Square. There are plenty of gay bars and stores in this area, as well as the Homomonument: a memorial to all gay and lesbian people who have been persecuted because of their sexuality. This is also the busiest and most touristy part since it encompasses lots of shops, museums and the infamous red light district. Centrum: If you're arriving in Amsterdam from Centraal Station then Centrum is the first part of the city you're going to see.Visitors coming for the Gay Pride in August will want to be as close to the Amstel or Prinsengracht (gracht means canal) as possible in order to enjoy the world's only floating pride parade! These are our favourite areas to base ourselves in when enjoying everything gay Amsterdam has to offer. Make sure you stop by the Pink Point for the city's official gay and lesbian information kiosk. Gay clubs, bars, shops and saunas can be found throughout the city, particularly in the streets of Kerkstraat, Reguliersdwarsstraat, Warmoesstraat and around the red light district.
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Free ferries leave from Centraal Station to take you across the water to the hip Noord area and you can hop on a tram if you want to venture further out from the centre.Īmsterdam (and the Netherlands as a whole) is an incredibly gay friendly destination, being the first country in the world to legalise same-sex marriage in 2001. Just remember, Amsterdam is one of the most expensive cities in Europe, so anything around $100 or less is considered budget, between $100-$200 is medium average budget, and over $200, high end luxury.Īmsterdam is a very walkable city so it's quite easy to base yourself anywhere near the centre and walk to the most popular attractions. These are our 10 favourite unique gay hotels in Amsterdam based on our personal experiences and from recommendations by other LGBTQ travellers. We never felt like we had to hide our sexuality anywhere in Amsterdam or in Holland” We never feel like we have to hide our sexuality anywhere in Amsterdam or in Holland, which is why we think it is one of the most gay friendly countries in the world. We have always felt welcome at every place we've stayed at and sharing a bed has never been an issue. It has one of the best gay scenes in Europe and we always have an amazing time here.īooking a hotel to stay in Amsterdam has never been a problem for us. Our 10 favourite gay hotels to stay in Amsterdam, all cool and stylish, including guesthouses & hostels, to help you plan a fabulous stay!Īmsterdam is one very gay friendly city which we love visiting.