Gay Frankfurt – Your Complete LGBTQ+ Travel Guide in 2024

If you prefer to stay in the heart of Frankfurt's gay village, we highly recommend the fabulous Westin Grand. Like Le Meridien, the Westin brand is part of the gay-friendly Marriott Bonvoy portfolio of hotels, so you can rest assured your pink dollar is being well spent! In addition to the close proximity of the gay bars, the main shopping street and rainbow roundabout are just steps away.


In terms of amenities, the hotel has a stunning indoor pool, spacious restaurant, and tapas bar for cocktails and nibbles. There's even piano in the lobby available for anyone to play. For accommodations, the Westin Grand offers numerous choices from deluxe rooms to suites. The hotel is also pet-friendly which we love.

Centrally located less than a 10-minute walk from the Westin Grand, the Moxy Frankfurt City Center is another great option for the LGBTQ+ traveler. We include them on our list as they often host drag shows and promote themselves as a gay-friendly venue to both locals and visitors.

Where to eat and drink – For the perfect start to the day, take the tram to Harvey's or Sunny Side Up in Nordend for breakfast. Both are gay-friendly and have rainbow flags on the door confirming their welcoming stance. At Sunny Side Up, we particularly enjoy their strong coffee, açaí bowl, and pancakes with fresh fruit. The pancakes are so fluffy and the pistachio mousse is a nice surprise.


For lunch, centrally located Kleinmarkthalle is a must. This fantastic food hall is popular with locals and tourists, and it offers both stand-up and sit-down options in addition to takeaway. On the main level, Tel Aviv street food is noteworthy as is the sit-down Italian restaurant upstairs. We came here two days in a row as it's that good!


Before a night on the town, we highly recommend local restaurant Buchholz near Merianplatz. Serving German and Austrian cuisine with regional wine and beer, this cozy venue has some of the best schnitzels in Frankfurt. For dessert, don't miss the famous Kaiserschmarm with apple puree and vanilla ice cream.


Where to find gay nightlife – Many of Frankfurt's best gay bars and clubs are located in the gay village centered around Alte Gasse. This is also where you'll find the rainbow top or roundabout. Locals affectionately call this area the "Bermuda Triangle," as bars are in close proximity to one another and open late if they close at all. Many travelers are known to disappear here for long stretches of time hence the nickname.


For one of the oldest gay bars in Frankfurt, Lucky's has a relaxed vibe and friendly, welcoming bartender. It's a great place to begin your night out in Frankfurt and make new friends. Karaoke is popular during the week as is the monthly bear party. For upcoming gay and fetish themed events across Frankfurt, check the countless fliers in the bathroom.


Just down the street and around the corner from Lucky's, you will find three of the best gay bars in Frankfurt: Bar Central and Tangerine are right next door to each other and Pink is just a few steps away. We found a sociable international crowd at Tangerine, so we would make this gay venue your next stop after Lucky's.


To end the night, Comeback Bar & Lounge is definitely the most cruisy. We heard it's hit or miss, but we'll let you be the judge! It's only a few blocks away from the other gay bars, so it's worth popping in for a beer to see for yourself.