Tourist guide to Amsterdam gay nightlife

Welcome to gay Amsterdam

Amsterdam is not a big city (only 800.000 people live here), but has a relatively large gay scene. There are over 30 gay bars and cafes, 3 gay clubs and quite some weekly and monthly gay parties. Amsterdam is famous for its tolerant and open atmosphere.

Gay bars and cafes

Reguliersdwarsstraat & AmstelThe gay scene is concentrated in 2 areas in the city centre of Amsterdam. The main gay street is Reguliersdwarsstraat (remember that name!). Here you find the main popular trendy gay bars like Havana, Ludwig II, Soho, Taboo and Eve. Close to it is the Amstel area, with bars popular by the locals.

Warmoesstraat & ZeedijkThe other area is located on the Warmoesstraat and Zeedijk. Here you find the leather scene and gay bars for 'real men'. Both areas are at walking distance of each other.

Clubs and parties

Amsterdam has a couple of weekly gay clubs and a wide range of popular monthly dance parties. The weekly clubs are Club Exit (closed now) (in the main gay street), Club Fuxxx (dance and cruise with your shirt off) and Club Roque (very young and a bit more stylish).The most famous party is Rapido (2 till 4 times a year). Other frequent parties are Fresh, Bear Necessity (muscle bears), and Furball (more bears).

Cruise bars, parties and gay sauna

Amsterdam is also known for its dark and sleazy places. As a tourist your probably don't want to miss the popular large Thermos Sauna.A popular fetish place with different theme parties is Club Church. The other cruise bars are located around Warmoesstraat: Argos (leather bar) and Club Fuxxx.Already from afternoon you can visit The Web or Cuckoo' s NestCheck out PLAY for all gay cruise bars and leather parties.

Hotels and apartments

As Amsterdam has a very compact city center, just stay somewhere in the city centre, so everything is at walking distance. Our Hotel Guide shows you the best hotels in the different gay areas.

Gay map Amsterdam

Check our interactive Google map with all hotels listed near the gay bars and clubs in the city of Amsterdam.

Live gay info: PinkPoint at HomoMonument

Since the Gay Games in 1998, PinkPoint is thé information center for gay tourists in Amsterdam. The kiosk is to be found at the Westermarkt, at the HomoMonument. At PinkPoint you will find all information you need to get around in gay Amsterdam, as well as cute souvenirs to bring back home.