Madrid Gay Guide

Madrid is a word-class gay destination attracting thousands of gay travellers all year. Homosexuality in Spain is legal since 1979, placing in the top gay-friendly countries in the world with a great quility of life for lgbtq people. The capital of Spain, is the home of many gay hotels and appartments, ready to welcome the gay travellers from all over the world. Also the vivid gay scene of the city of Madrid hosts many gay venues such as gay bars and gay clubs with outstanding parties and drag shows, cruising spots, gay saunas and fancy restaurants and markets.

There is a great number of gay-friendly hotels in the city center that will help you explore thepicturesque streets and vibrant gay life of Madrid. Santo Domingo is an exceptional hotel for gay travellers which offers some of the best staying experiences in the city. InterContinental Madrid is also a great choice to stay at, eventualy if your are looking for luxury and upscale accommodation.

Discover the best gay hotels in Madrid and book for the best accommodation in the city.

The gay life of Madrid is concentrated in the Chueca district or the Chueca village, in the city center only a breath from the Gran Via road, the top touristic spot of the city. The streets of Chueca are filled with many gay travellers and locals, looking to visit the gay places and venues of the city, especialy during the summer season, when the most sagnificant gay events take place. 

Madrid's Best Gay Bars & Gay Clubs.

• ENFRENTE. Popular gay bar in Chueca, is the favourite spot for bears and admirers.
• LaKama. Is a chic gay bar to have fun and enjoy the shirtless barmen and the handsome go-go dancers.
• Studio 54 Madrid. Studio 54 is a glamorous nightclub in the heart of Chueca village where you can drink, party and socialize with locals and tourists.
• LL Bar. A colorful old styled gay bar that hosts legendary drag shows and parties.
• WE Party Madrid. A world known dancing gay club that hosts great parties and events with popular dj's.
• Into the Tank Madrid. A club that organizes fetish oriented parties with big dancefloor, special drinks and a cruising atmosphere.
• Kluster @ Chungo. A popular club in Madrid known for its musicparties.

Gay Saunas & Cruisung spots.

• Sauna Octopus. A large gay sauna for all kinds off visitors. Included facilities: dry sauas, dark rooms, heated pool, private cabins & theater.
• Sauna Center. 24 hour gay sauna in the city center of Madrid with a large dancefloor and private cabins. Sauna center is one of the largest gay saunas in Europe.

Gay Restaurants & Shops

• Mamá Inés. A very popular place to stop and grab a bite in the gay district of Madrid, Chueca.
• A Different Life. A gay bookshop in Chueca district offering a great number of gay-themed books, movies, adult toys and gifts.

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