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Top-10 gay amiable hotels in Copenhagen where you will feel at home
Copenhagen is a great city with lovely buildings and tolerant and open-minded people. Copenhagen is definitely recommended for a city trip. It’s fantastic to wander through Copenhagen, and you will be surprised by the beauty of the town. Besides there are many cafés, bars and clubs throughout the city. In addition, various events are organized such as the MIX Copenhagen Film Festival and
Copenhagen is a superb city with beautiful buildings and tolerant and open-minded people. Copenhagen is definitely recommended for a urban area trip. It’s great to wander through Copenhagen, and you will be surprised by the beauty of the town. Besides there are many cafés, bars and clubs throughout the city. In addition, various events are organized such as the MIX Copenhagen Film Festival and the Copenhagen Pride. In the area between Tivoli and Ørsteds Parks you will find several gay venues.
Hotels for gays Copenhagen
Top-10 gay friendly hotels in Copenhagen where you will feel at home
Absalon Hotel is located in the Vesterbro district of Copenhagen, Denmark. This a
Gay Copenhagen – the top gay hotels, bars, clubs & more
Thinking of Denmark's capital instantly brings to mind the colorful facades of the buildings along the Nyhavn waterfront… and, of course, the Small Mermaid statue, which really is quite “little” compared to what people attend to expect! Beyond that, many don't know much more about the capital. However, this urban center, with a population of over a million, has much to offer those who venture to this corner of Scandinavia.
Copenhagen is reminiscent of Amsterdam, with its canals, bike lanes, pastel-colored houses, and bold, unique architecture. But the city has a more tranquil atmosphere, with fewer tourists and its retain distinct Nordic charm. Remarkably peaceful for a capital, the spires of castles and churches rise appreciate timeless sentinels, their reflections shimmering on canals that weave through the heart of the city, while the scent of fresh pastries mingles with the salty sea air. Copenhagen offers everything: Michelin-starred restaurants, art galleries, grand palaces like Amalienborg, minimalist layout shops lining narrow streets, serene parks like Tivoli Gardens, and even the world’s second-
By Lars Henriksen, the Chairperson of Copenhagen Pride
Around 1850 the old fortifications around the centre of Copenhagen, that had for centuries both safe-guarded the town and at the same time kept it from expanding, fell. Moats and ramparts no longer served in new war, and over the next 30 years, most of it was demolished and opened the city towards West, North and South, creating new boom-town neighbourhoods across the bridges that had since olden times connected the Medieval City across the moat to its suburbs.
The area between the old and the new part of town is also where 150 years ago an entertainment area developed, that formed the basis of a gay community. This is where people met, bridging the gaps between classes, sexualities and gender and to this day, Ørstedsparken – part of the old fortifications, remains a sought-after cruising area during summer nights.
The bridges have given their names to the neighbourhoods: Vesterbro, Nørrebro, Østerbro – and beyond Sønderbro: Amager.
To understand and benefit from Copenhagen – understanding the lay-out is vital.
Vesterbro is the gentrified, hipster-heavy hood, with loads of new families and children – an
Copenhagen is renowned for its open-minded and vibrant Diverse community, making it a welcoming haven for both locals and visitors alike. Denmark, as one of the most LGBTQ-friendly countries globally, sees Copenhagen at the heart of its inclusive culture. The city's relaxed and tolerant atmosphere allows everyone to perceive comfortable and free to express their true selves. Throughout the year, Copenhagen hosts various events celebrating diversity, and the city's nightlife is a testament to its lively soul, with numerous bars and nightclubs catering to the LGBTQ+ community.
If you crave to learn more about Copenhagen's LGBTQ+ community and visit many of the featured bars, don't lose our LGBTQ+ History in Copenhagen tour.
Here are the top 10 gay bars in Copenhagen, offering a mix of fun, harmony, and a welcoming environment for all:
1. G-A-Y Copenhagen
G-A-Y Copenhagen, established in 2014, has quickly become a staple in Copenhagen's Gay nightlife. Located in the heart of the municipality, this smoke-free bar is renowned for its vibrant drag shows and lively DJ sets. The club hosts various events that align with the LGBTQIA+ calendar, making it a hotspot fo
Copenhagen Gay Travel Manual 2025
Upcoming Events in Copenhagen
| 9 August 2025
Bøssehuset Sommerfest: big annual summer party at The Gay House (›Bøssehuset‹) in Copenhagen's ›FreeTown of Christiania‹. (You can take the bus to Bodenhoffs Plads, right where Mælkevejen crosses with Prinsessegade.)
With performances, live bands and DJs.
Tickets: from 70 DKK
From 20:00 @ Bøssehuset (Refshalevej 2 / Mælkevejen 69 D)
-› Facebook event page
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citizenM Copenhagen Radhuspladsen
Hotel. ****, from 900 DKK
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Modern hotel with room control tablets and other chilly features. Located right in the town center. Almost all of the male lover bars in Copenhagen are within 5 minutes walking distance.
@ H. C. Andersens Boulevard 12
Copenhagen 1553
M: Rådhuspladsen
About Copenhagen and its homosexual life
Denmark has a population of 5.6 million people, of whom 0.6 million live in the capital Copenhagen (København) and about 1.3 million in the Greater Copenhagen area. Copenhagen is considered to be one of the most livable cities in the earth – and therefore unfortunately also one of the most e