Gay hotels in Cologne: The 5 BEST gay-friendly hotels

Updated: 08.10.2023

Planning your trip to Cologne and looking for the perfect gay hotel Cologne? Whether you’re a solo city traveler or an adventurous single. Whether a couple in love looking for romance or action. You have come to the right place! Cologne has a vibrant gay nightlife in addition to romantic getaways and sightseeing, and offers an abundance of top gay hotels that are especially tailored for all gay travelers.

from 125€ per night

The ideal location if you want to explore Cologne’s nightlife.

from 109€ per night

A stylish boutique hotel with charming interior design.

from 69€ per night

Young guests meet in the hostel “Die Wohngemeinschaft”.

from 109€ per night

An LGBTQ-friendly atmosphere in an excellent location.

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What are the best gay hotels in Cologne?

In this article we will introduce you to the five best gay hotels in Cologne that not only offer an LGBTQ friendly atmosphere but are also top locations in the city center or close to popular gay bars and pubs. Read on to find out which hotel best suits you and your trip! In this article you will find an impression of the following hotels:

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The 5 best gay hotels in Cologne

The evaluation of the hotels was based on the aspects of comfort, cleanliness, location and value for money. The rating is based on our individual opinion, which is not influenced by other rating portals.

1st place – The Santo Hotel

4 stars – from 125€

Gay Hotel Cologne - Hotel Santo

Hotel Santo is a popular accommodation especially for gay travelers. Located in the Zollstock district, it offers an ideal location for exploring Cologne’s nightlife and is only about a 10-minute walk from the cozy gay bar Baustelle 4U. The Iron Bar is about a 20-minute walk away. The hotel has stylish rooms and suites, a bar, as well as a beautiful terrace, which comes into its own especially in the summer.

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Rating:

Comfort94%
94%
Cleanliness88%
88%
Location87%
87%
Price-performance90%
90%
Gay factor88%
88%

2nd place – The Hotel Lyskirchen

4 stars – from 109€

Gay Hotel Lyskirchen in Cologne

Hotel Lyskirchen is a beautiful boutique hotel. The Gay Hotel impresses with a historic exterior facade and a stylishly modern interior design. In addition to a swimming pool, it also has a gym – both free to use, which we think is great! The gay hotel is also within walking distance of several gay bars. In about 15 minutes you can reach the following bars: Iron Bar, ExCorner Cologne, Baustelle 4U and Station 2B.

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Rating:

Comfort84%
84%
Cleanliness91%
91%
Location81%
81%
Price-performance80%
80%
Gay factor84%
84%

3rd place – The hostel “Die Wohngemeinschaft”.

2 stars – from 69€

Gay Hostel Cologne - The shared apartment

For all adventurers looking for a budget alternative to a gay hotel in Cologne or simply preferring a younger crowd, Hostel – Die Wohngemeinschaft is really the right choice. The hostel is located in the trendy district “Belgian Quarter” and is extremely popular with young and especially gay travelers. Because the hostel is close to the popular gay bars at Rudolphplatz (about 500m). Very special are the unique rooms that the hostel offers.

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Rating:

Comfort75%
75%
Cleanliness78%
78%
Location89%
89%
Price-performance90%
90%
Gay factor80%
80%

4th place – The Steigenberger Hotel Rudolfplatz

4 stars – from 109€

Cologne Steigenberger Hotel Rudolfplatz

The Steigenberger Hotel am Rudolfplatz is located in the epicenter of Cologne’s gay hustle and bustle. Formerly known as Hotel Cologne Rudolfplatz, the Steigenberger chain has taken over the hotel and, in our opinion, continues the LGTBQ-friendly atmosphere of its predecessor. Those who pay special attention to comfortable rooms, elegance and cleanliness are in good hands here. But see for yourself at this top rated gay hotel in Cologne,

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Rating:

Comfort95%
95%
Cleanliness90%
90%
Location79%
79%
Price-performance73%
73%
Gay factor77%
77%

5th place – The Hotel Mondial am Dom Cologne MGallery

4 stars – from 167€

Hotel Mondial am Dom Cologne MGallery

Hotel Mondial am Dom Cologne MGallery is especially interesting for you if you are looking for a central location in the city center of Cologne and don’t want to miss out on gay bars in your neighborhood. The Iron Bar, Baustelle4U and ExCorner Cologne are not far away and offer you a good chance to fall asleep as a couple in the evening, even if you are traveling alone. Some of the rooms even have a direct view of the Cologne Cathedral or a direct view into the shower – hot!

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Rating:

Comfort83%
83%
Cleanliness78%
78%
Location85%
85%
Price-performance79%
79%
Gay factor69%
69%

You already know all gay hotels in Cologne?

We hope you enjoyed our selection of hotels! If you’re still not sure if you really want to travel to Cologne, then read our article about the top 5 gay hotels in Berlin here. Berlin offers, like Cologne, a great destination for gays and is also characterized by a particularly high gay friendliness!