Amsterdam
Nowhere you can find many gay attractions per square meter as in the inner city.
It is no wonder that Amsterdam is so popular amongst gay visitors. Traditionally, Amsterdam a relaxed and tolerant attitude towards other lifestyles. "Freedom you can not but" 'is their favorite motto.
Because the gay life is concentrated in the centre of the city and most gay bars, saunas, shops and other attractions are within walking distance.
Some of Amsterdams main atractions are:
- Albert Cuyp, the world famous,100-year-old, open-air street market.
- Amsterdam Historisch Museum, with its rich collection of works of art, objects and archaeological finds.
- Anne Frank Museum, the place where Anne Frank went into hiding during the WWII.
- Bijenkorf, worlds most prestigious labels under one roof, this is an upscale departmentstore.
- Centraal Station Amsterdam, the only station in the center of the old inner city.
- Concertgebouw, royal Concert Hall, which now enjoys a worldwide reputation.
- Dam & Koninklijk Paleis, Damsquare and The Royal Palace.
- Heineken Experience, meet the beer, share the magic.
- Hermitage Amsterdam, an art collection of the Russian Orthodox Church.
- Holland Casino, pure entertainment.
- Koninklijk Theater Carré, the beautiful concrete circus-theatre along the Amstel riverside.
- Leidseplein, one of Amsterdam’s popular centers for nightlife, with theaters, lots of cafes, restaurants, cinemas and the casino.
- Madame Tussauds, the way the wax figures are produced these days hardly differs from how Madame Tussauds herself made them back in 1790.
- Melkweg, one of the most well-known cultural centres in and outside the Netherlands.
- P.C. Hoofdstraat, Amsterdam’s most upscale and exclusive shopping street.
- Paradiso, hosting world famous rock, folk, soul, country, reggae and blues heroes.
- Rembrandtplein, a beautiful square with a statue of Rembrandt. Another well-known centre for nightlife.
- Rijksmuseum, paintings, sculptures, archaeological artifacts, clothing, weapons, and photographs from all over the world.
- Tuschinski Bioscoop, première theatre Tuschinski, one of the most beautiful buildings in the heart of Amsterdam.
- Van Gogh Museum, the largest collection of paintings by Vincent van Gogh.
- Vondelpark, wonderful park, designed in the English landscapes style.
General information:
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GVB (city transport)
Bars
Spijker Bar
• Address: Kerkstraat 4
• ZIP: 1017 GL Amsterdam
• Opening hours:
Every day from 16:00 - 01:00 (Fri & Sat - 03:00)
• Phone: (+31)
• URL: http://www.spijkerbar.nl
Description EN
Every day Happy Hour from 17:00 - 19:00
Tue : "Beer Bust" 16:00-01:00 Cheapest beer in town (1,40euro).
Sat : Spijker Bingo 18:00 Tickets 5 euro's Winner takes all.
Sun : Extended HAPPY HOUR 16:00 - 19:00 Snacks served FROM 18:00 Gone = Gone !
'T Dwarsliggertje
• Address: Reguliersdwarsstraat 105
• ZIP: 1017 BC Amsterdam
• Opening hours:
Sunday till Thursday 17:00 till 01:00, Friday & Saturday from 17:00 till 03:00
• Phone: (+31)
Description EN
Een gezellige "Cozy" bar waar je nog kunt babbelen onder genot van een drankje.
Donderdag Studentenavond Bier € 1,50
Description ES
EN: A cozy bar where you can still chat while enjoying a drink.
Thursday's Students evening Beer € 1.50
Cafe Rouge
• Address: Amstel 60
• ZIP: 1017AC
• Opening hours:
Every day from 17:00 till 01:00h
• Phone: (+31) (0)20 4209881
• URL: http://caferouge.nl
Description EN
Very nice bar, mixed ages, very friendly barstaff We have visited this bar and we realy liked it.
Description ES
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Book shop
Vrolijk, LGBT Book & DVD store
• Address: Paleisstraat 135
• ZIP: 1012 ZL Amsterdam
• Opening hours:
Mon - Fri: 11:00 - 18:00
Sat: 10:00 - 17:00
Sun: 13:00 - 17:00
• Phone: (+31)(0)20 6235142
• URL: http://vrolijk.nu
Description EN
Gay & Lesbian Book & Dvd Store with a wide sellection of books and DVD's
Cafe
Vivelavie
• Address: Amstelstraat 7
• ZIP: 1017 DA Amsterdam
• Opening hours:
Sun - Thu: 16:00 - 03:00 Fri & Sat: 16:00 - 04:00
• URL: http://www.vivelavie.net
Description EN
Bar for lesbians where everyone is welcome.
The place to be in Amsterdam for the ladies and everybody who is friendly and wants to have a good time. The Vivelavie exists 31 years. Women from all over the world meet each other at Vivelavie for a date, a flirt and a nice evening. The Vivelavie has a relaxed atmosphere with various music, from lounge and classics in the afternoon to dance later in the evening.
Owner Mieke Martelhoff, her partner Rosemary and the Vivelavie team welcome you in the Vivelavie.
Description ES
NL- Bar voor lesbiennes waar iedereen welkom is.
De Vivelavie is al 31 jaar toonaangevend in Amsterdam.
Vrouwen nationaal en internationaal ontmoeten er elkaar voor een gezellige babbel, een flirt of een swingende avond. De Vivelavie straalt een ongedwongen sfeer uit, de muziek varieert van lounge en classics in de middag en vooravond tot swingende dansnummers later op de avond. Eigenaresse Mieke Martelhoff, haar partner Rosemary en het Vivelavie team heten jullie van harte welkom.
The Queen's Head
• Address: Zeedijk 20
• ZIP: 1012 AZ Amsterdam
• Opening hours:
Sunday till Thursday from 16:00 till 01:00, Friday & Saturday from 16:00 till 03:00
• Closing days:
Monday
• Phone: (+31) (0)20 420 24 7
• URL: http://queenshead.nl
Description EN
Very nice and cozy Dutch gay cafe
Description ES
Un muy acogedor gay café holandés
Culture / Museum / Teather / Cabaret
Sex Museum Amsterdam
• Address: Damrak 18
• ZIP: 1012 LH Amsterdam
• Opening hours:
Daily 09:30 - 23:30
• Phone: (+31)(0)20 6228376
• URL: http://sexmuseumamsterdam.nl
Description EN
The oldest Sex Museum in Europe
P.A.X. Pink Art Weekend Gallery
• Address: Messinastraat 38 KNSM eiland Amsterdam
• ZIP: 1019 LW
• Opening hours:
Friday, Saterday & Sunday 13.00-19.00 hrs.
and by appointment
• Closing days:
Monday-Thursday
• Phone: +31633266649
Description EN
After the very successful Pink Art experiment PAX 2012, the KGB continues to exhibit under the name PAX Pink Weekend Art Gallery, with Pink Art and art of starting artists as our main exhibition material. www.facebook.com/ThePinkArtExperiment
Danceclub/Disco
Club FUXXX
• Address: Warmoesstraat 96
• ZIP: 1012jb Amsterdam
• Opening hours:
Thursdays : 23-04hrs (no clubnight) Friday : 23-05hrs Saturday : 23-05hrsSunday : 23-04hrs
• Closing days:
Monday till tuesday.
Description EN
Clun Fuxx, Amsterdam's newest cruise & dance club. 45,5m2 cruising area, 75m2 dancefloor, full color LED/laser shows, smoking area, coatcheck at the entrance. We serve four international beers and many liqours. Our friendly staff will give u a nice welcome to: Club FUXXX.
Fashion shop
RUFSKIN
• Address: Regliersdwarsstraat 54
• ZIP: 1017 BM AMSTERDAM
• Opening hours:
Daily from 10:00 till 18:00
• Closing days:
Sundays
• Phone: (+31)(0)23462174
• URL: http://rufskin-amsterdam.nl
Description EN
A cool shop for hot (under)wear in the very centre of the Amsterdam Gay scene.
Description ES
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Guest House/ B&B
Lafarrah B&B
• Address: Kerkstraat 65
• ZIP: 1017 GC Amsterdam
• Opening hours:
Lafarrah B&B is open from Friday to Tuesday.
• Phone: +31 (0)6 21176129
• URL: http://www.lafarrah.nl
Description EN
In the center of Amsterdam there’s a recently redecorated house which is the home to Lafarrah Bed and Breakfast, a unique private mini-apartment. After entering through the private entrance, you will enter an elegant sleeping- and living-room with a private toilet and shower upstairs. 30 sec from Church, 60 sec from Bump and Spijker. Pets, smoking, and drugs not allowed.
Check-in time: 16:00 (4pm)
Check-out time: 12:00 (noon)
Should you be planning a longer stay, please send us an email at least one month in advance. We will do our best to meet your needs.
Description ES
Lafarrah Bed and Breakfast è un miniappartamento unico, appena ristrutturato, in una tipica casa olandese situata nel cuore di Amsterdam. Lafarrah B&B è dotata di un ingresso autonomo, un`ampia camera da letto toilet e doccia private al piano superiore. 30 sec dal Church, 60 sec da Bump e Spijker. Non sono ammessi animali, fumo e droghe.
Hotel
Golden Bear, The
• Address: Kerkstraat 37
• ZIP: 1017 GB Amsterdam
• Opening hours:
24/7
• Phone: (+31)(0)20 6244785
• URL: http://www.goldenbear.nl
Description EN
The central, comfortable, fiendly hotel you're looking for.
Leather & Fetish shop
Mr B
• Address: Warmoesstraat 89
• ZIP: 1012HZ
• Opening hours:
Mon - Fri: 10:30 - 19:00 (Thu - 21:00) Sat: 11:00 - 18:00 Sun: 13:00 - 18:00
• Phone: (+31)(0)20 7883062
• URL: http://misterb.com
Description EN
Soon comming
Restaurant
Downtown (Lunchroom)
• Address: Reguliersdwarsstraat 31
• ZIP: 1017 BJ Amsterdam
• Opening hours:
Mon - Sat: 11:00 - 18:00 Sun: 11:00 - 17:00
• Closing days:
Tuesday
• Phone: (+31)(0)20-622 99 58
• URL: http://lunchroomdowntown.nl
Description EN
Cozy Deli in the center of Amsterdam where you can have a delicious cup of coffee or eat some delicious pancakes and sandwiches.
Description ES
Gezellige lunchroom in het centrum van Amsterdam waar je onder andere kunt genieten van een heerlijke warme kop koffie, of een lekkere pannenkoek en diverse broodjes.
Garlic Queen
• Address: Reguliersdwarsstraat 27
• ZIP: 1017 BJ Amsterdam
• Opening hours:
Wednesday till Sunday from 16:00
• Closing days:
Monday & Tuesday
• Phone: (+31)(0)20 4226426
• URL: http://garlicqueen.nl
Description EN
Everything is made with garlic . . .
Description ES
odo se hace con ajo
Sex Shop / Blue Movies
Bronx, The
• Address: Kerkstraat 53-55
• ZIP: 1017 GC Amsterdam
• Opening hours:
Every day from 10:00 till 22:00
• Phone: (+31)(0)20 6231548
• URL: http://bronx1976.com/
Description EN
Very nice and modern Sex shop with friendly and helpfull staff.
Open every day from 10:00 - 22:00
Also webshop.
Shop
ES Collection (Male underwear)
• Address: Zeedijk 61
• ZIP: 1012 AS Amsterdam
• Opening hours:
Mon: 12:00h - 20:00 · Tue - Fri: 12:00 - 20:00 · Sat: 12:00 - 18:00 · Sun: 14:00 - 18:00
• Phone: (+31)(0)20 3301770
• URL: http://escollectionamsterdam.com
Description EN
Wide selection of Male underwear from ES COLLECTION.
Description ES
Gran selection de ropa interior para hombres de ES COLLECTION.
Travel & Transport
GaySail
• Address: info@gaysail.com
• ZIP: 1015 CE Amsterdam
• Opening hours:
Monday - Friday 09.00 - 18.00
• Closing days:
Saturday & Sunday
• Phone: (+31) (0)20 428 2741
• URL: http://www.gaysail.com
Description EN
GaySail is a travel organization which specializes in sailing trips for the gay community (primarily gay men), to some of the most beautiful spots on earth. We sail in the Caribbean, Croatia, Greece and in the Netherlands. You can choose a relaxed trip with skipper or you can choose to sail yourself.
