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About Amsterdam
The Venice of the North has so much more to offer than just the obvious. Good bars, clubs, hotels and dining. Easy to get around and easy to get what you want. More than any other city in the world, Amsterdam not only appears to tolerate gay and lesbian culture, it actively seems to celebrate it. Like most of Europe’s other major urban centres, the city holds a Gay Pride event, but few can hold a candle to the pomp and show of Amsterdams.
In the heart of the red-light district, the Warmoesstraat is where you will find the majority of the city’s leather bars and rainbow flagged saunas. Further south, in the Museum Quarter, are the smartest shopping streets and classy boutiques. Here you will find the Reguliersdwarsstraat area, known simply as The Straat, and this is the main gay street and focal point of the gay and lesbian scene. As well as the Amstel and Kerkstraat districts.
As Amsterdam celebrates gayness, all hotels listed are gay-friendly.
Amsterdam Hotels
Sofitel The Grand Amsterdam
This 5-star offer everything you would expect from a hotel called The Grand.With its enchanting courtyard and relaxing spa it offers a peaceful retreat.Perfectly located in the heart of the historic and bustling city centre.Boasts some of the largest hotel rooms in town – and the most luxurious.
Oudezijds Voorburgwal 197Tel No: +31 20 555 3111
The Dylan Hotel
The Dylan is housed in a historic 17th century building in the heart of Amsterdam.A 5-star luxury hotel with all the facilities you would expect.Rooms or suites from rich and dramatic to cool and calm.The hotel restaurant serves a menu of contemporary French cuisine.
Keizersgracht 384Tel No: +31 20 530 2010
NH Grand Hotel Krasnapolsky
5-star exquisite landmark hotel with class luxury and hospitality in abundance.Situated across from The Palace and Dam Square in the heart of the city.Excellent service with courteous staff and a First Class reputation.Hotel offers a fitness centre massage jacuzzi and cycling.
Dam 9Tel No: +31 20 554 9111
NH Barbizon Palace
This 5-star hotel combines comfort with stunning architecture and a prime location.Uniquely composed of nineteen 17th century houses and a 15th century chapel.The bright and spacious rooms have been tastefully decorated with all the expected frills.The elegant Restaurant Vermeer is graced with several International Awards.
Prins Hendrikkade 59-72Tel No: +31 20 556 4564
The College Hotel
Elegantly designed 4-star boutique hotel each room with its own individual identity.Situated in the heart of Amsterdam – in the museum area.Affordable chique with a Dutch twist.It’s a bit different here – it’s run byAmsterdam’s Hotel Academy.
Roelof Hartstraat 1Tel No: +31 20 571 1511
Hotel The Golden Bear
This was the first openly gay hotel in Amsterdam.One of the most popular places to stay for gays and lesbians from around the globe.Ideally located right in the city centre.Close to all tourist attractions and bars and sauna’s.
Kerkstraat 37Amsterdam
Tel No: +31 20 624 4785
Amsterdam Bars / Club
Supperclub
Hip restaurant and lounge with a design bar beneath.One of the sexiest haunts in town (and elsewhere in the World).Great atmosphere and a unique experience.Expect something different – including white walls and beds to sit on.
Jonge Roelensteeg 21Tel No: +31 20 344 6400
Prik
Prik’s motto is Queer or Not Prik is Hot! A lively and fun place which was crowned Amsterdam’s Best Gay Bar of 2008.Great central location this is a bar and cafe serving great food and drink. Great atmosphere and great music – they have resident DJ’s at the weekends.
Spuistraat 109Tel No: +31 20 320 0002
Sapphos
Sappho is an open-minded and cultural bar with a central location.Tuesdays and Wednesdays provides a stage for live music.Stand-up comedy night on the first Wednesday of each month. (mostly Dutch spoken)Fridays are Ladies Night. Men can only get in if accompanied by a lady.
Vijzelstraat 103Tel No: +31 61 714 0296
Club Exit
Club Exit is a large and trendy gay nightclub spread over 4 floors.Great atmosphere with a great sound system.Top floor has a dark room and a cruisy atmosphere.Lots of special events on – check out the website for dates.
Reguliersdwarsstraat 42Tel No: +31 20 625 8788
Pub Soho
Pub Soho is a great gay bar in the style of a British pub.Spread over 3 floors this place is very popular with a great vibe.Expect a cruisy atmosphere in here and late opening hours.Double Happy Hour every Sunday evening from 6pm – 8pm.
Reguliersdwarsstraat 36Tel No: +31 20 422 3312
Sugar
Sugar is a neat little open-minded lesbian bar which opened in 2005.Small and loungey it attracts a younger cooler crowd.A relaxed atmosphere with a mixed crowd but mostly women.One of the few Lesbian Bars in Amsterdam’s up and coming lesbian area.
Hazenstraat 19Jordaan
Tel No: +31 61 401 3143
Amsterdam Restaurants
Visaandeschelde
Fashionable restaurant with a flair for seafood.Southern city location.Popular with both locals and business travellers.Smart striking slightly dramatic layout.
Scheldeplein 4Tel No: +31 20 675 1583
Molly Malone’s
Traditional Irish restaurant and bar.Situated in the red light district.All the Irish and British menu favourites you’d expect.Nothing fancy but fun and relaxed.
Oudezijds Kolk 9Tel No: +31 20 624 1150
Ciel Bleu Restaurant
Ciel Bleu is as upmarket as it comes situated in the Hotel Okura.Boasting two Michelin stars – the only one in Amsterdam to have this.Outstanding panoramic views across the city from the 23rd floor.Haute cuisine doesn’t come much higher than this.
Hotel Okura - 23rd FloorFerdinand Bolstraat 333
Tel No: +31 20 678 7450
Restaurant de Silveren Spiegel
Upmarket innovative Dutch cuisine in this elegant restaurant.Good location in the city centre.Outdoor dining when the weather is fine.Relaxed ambience at the Silver Mirror.
Kattengat 4-6Tel No: +31 20 624 6589
Dynasty
Popular Asian restaurant in the gay centre.Mainly Chinese menu – also has Thai Vietnamese Malay and Filipino dishes.Garden dining on offer in the summer.Not the cheapest but not the most expensive either.
Reguliersdwarsstraat 30Tel No: +31 20 626 8400
Toscanini Italian Restaurant
Perennially popular Italian restaurant.Good-enough location in the Western Canal Ring.Spacious bright and open.Make sure you book in advance.
Lindengracht 75Tel No: +31 20 623 2813
Amsterdam Arts, Culture and Leisure
Madame Tussauds Amsterdam
Madame Tussauds is now interactive and sensationally different.Open since 1971 and the first site outside of England since 1817.Figures include Princess Diana Kylie Justin Timberlake Brangelina.Marie Tussauds wax self portrait aged 80 can also be seen here.
Dam 20Tel No: +31 20 522 1010
Homomonument
The Homomonument was erected in September 1987.Originally a memorial to commemorate gay victims of World War II.People gather to reflect on the past and celebrate the here and now.It is the centre of events and parties throughout the year.
WestermarktPink Point
Pink Point is a gay and lesbian information kiosk situated at the Homomonument.Provides information about the Homomonument and the gayscene in Amsterdam.Also sells queer souveneirs and gifts from Holland.Open 7 days a week – from 10am – 6pm
WestermarktCorner Raadhuistraat
and KeizersgrachtTel No: +31 20 428 1070
Museum of Bags and Purses
Amazing collection of bags from 1500′s through to present day.Beautiful bags in every design and colour including the Titanic!This place is a real-must if you’re interested in fashion or design.Has a cafe as well as a shop and a historical garden.
Herengracht 573Tel No: +31 20 524 6452
Amsterdam Gay Pride
The Gay Pride in Amsterdam is one of the best in the world!Unique floating Canal Parade through Amsterdam’s canals.Street partiesby day gay dance parties in the nightclubs.This year’s Gay Pride 2009 is held from 31st July – 2nd August.
CanalsThe Amsterdam Dungeon
The Dungeon is a unique combination of a museum theatre and attraction.Enter the psychological whirlpool and prepare to be overwhelmed.True stories of historical horror spine-chilling rides and gruesome displays.Queues are likely tickets bought online allow Priority Entrance.
Rokin 78Tel No: +31 20 530 8500
Amsterdam Adult Entertainment
Dirty Dick’s
Dirty Dick’s describes itself well enough in it’s name.It’s a sleazy yet popular bar in Amsterdam’s Leather Zone.Also called The Sleaze Pit there are Golden Shower Parties monthly.If you like your sex on the kinky side this is the place for you.
Warmoesstraat 86Tel No: +31 20 627 8634
People Male Escorts
The leading Gay Escort Service from Amsterdam.International outcalls to any place at any time.Home / Hotel visiting service. Over 15 years of reliabilty and discretion.Check out the website and view the photos to find your match.
AmsterdamTel No: +31 20 662 9990
Boys Club 21
Boysclub 21 is presently the only boys club in Amsterdam.It’s a relaxing bar with rooms which can be rented or you can just enjoy a drink and a chat.On Wednesdays weekends International boys delight you with strips and sex shows.Boys can also be booked to accompany you back to your hotel.
Spuistraat 21Tel No: +31 20 20 622 8828
Church Cruise Club
Church is Amsterdam’s newest Gay Cruise Club.2 floors of dance and play space with changing theme nights.3 private rooms 1 with sling as well as a Dark Room and much more!Free condoms are available throughout the whole church.
Kerkstraat 52Tel No: +31 20
Thermos Sauna
Thermos Sauna is the most popular gay sauna situated in the heart of Amsterdam.The most amazing place visually and it is also one of the largest in Europe.On busy days over 400 guests visit here guaranteed good company.Check out the website for more information.
Raamstraat 33Tel No: +31 20 623 9158