Capturing Life’s Moments with Colour: The Story of illo.roo
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In a world where art can sometimes feel distant or impersonal, illo.roo brings it back home — to moments, to memories, and to the spaces we love most. Founded by UK-based mixed media designer Ruth Lapka, illo.roo celebrates the beauty of everyday life through vibrant, tactile artworks that capture the emotional heartbeat of exceptional places.
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An Urban Oasis for LGBTQ+ Travellers: Luxe Sunset Boulevard Hotel Joins Forces with World Rainbow Hotels
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Located at the lush crossroads of Brentwood and Bel‑Air, Luxe Sunset Boulevard Hotel has joined World Rainbow Hotels to offer an oasis of sophistication, wellness, and inclusivity.
Gay Barcelona – the foremost gay hotels, bars, clubs & more in 2025
Barcelona is everyone's favorite European city! Beautifully sandwiched between mountains and sea, the Catalonian city has year-round mild temperatures, hunk-filled beaches, instantly recognizable monuments with unique architecture (like Gaudi's Sagrada Familia cathedral), vibrant gay nightlife within areas such as Eixample (or Gaixample, as the locals call it), and a welcoming atmosphere for Homosexual people in general. So, whether you're coming for Circuit Party, a beach holiday, to delve deeply into Catalan culture through the city's many monuments and museums, or all of the above, Barcelona is sure to impress even the most seasoned of travelers.
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1. General Tips 2. Transportation & Airport Transfer 3. Gay Hotels in Barcelona 4. Sightseeing & Activities in Barcelona 5. Gay Tours in Barcelona 6. Restaurants and Cafes 7. Barcelona Gay Bars and Clubs 8. Barcelona Lgbtq+ Saunas & Cruising Bars 9. Gay Beaches in Barcelona 10. Gay Events in Barcelona 11. Day Trips from Barcelona
Hotels for gays Barcelona
Top-10 lgbtq+ friendly hotels in Barcelona where you will feel at home
Barcelona is a very trendy gay destination. This is because Barcelona has much to offer in both summer and winter. In addition Barcelona has a immense selection of museums and interesting (historic) buildings. Barcelona also has a beautiful beach and an active gay scene in the center of Barcelona. The gay scene is near the Eixample district, an area close to Placa Catalunya,
Barcelona is a very famous gay destination. This is because Barcelona has much to offer in both summer and winter. In addition Barcelona has a wide-ranging selection of museums and interesting (historic) buildings. Barcelona also has a pleasant beach and an active gay scene in the center of Barcelona. The gay scene is near the Eixample district, an area close to Placa Catalunya, in the triangle between metro stations Universitat, Urgell and Hospital Clinic. In addition there are several homosexual venues in the districts of Sant Antoni and Poble-sec.
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Hotels for gays Barcelona
Top-10 lgbtq+ friendly hotels in Barcelona where you will feel at home
Axel Hotel Barcelona stands in the Eixample district of Barcelon
Barcelona Accommodation Tips
Gay Hotels in Barcelona
Axel Hotel
Gay Hotel. ****, from 90 €
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Stylish hetero-friendly gay hotel with modern facilities. Located in the Eixample district in the center of Barcelona, close to the gay bars and clubs. Big roof terrace with pool, lounge bar and view of the Eixample quarter.
@ C. d'Aribau 33 Barcelona 08011
Metro, Bus: Plaza de Universitat
TWO Hotel Barcelona by Axel
Gay Hotel. ****, from 70 €
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The newer, second hotel of the Axel hotel chain in Barcelona. With air-conditioned rooms, modern facilities, rooftop pool & bar and a fitness room. Only 10-15 minutes to walk to the gay bars.
@ C. de Calàbria 90-92 Barcelona 08015
Metro: Rocafort
Other Hotels in Barcelona
Hotel Praktik Vinoteca
Hotel. ***, from 90 €
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Boutique hotel with wine themed interior decor, close to the Passeig de Gràcia and only a scant steps away from the gay bars and shops in the Eixample.
@ Carrer de Balmes 51 Barcelona 08007
Metro, Bus: Universitat, Passeig de Gràcia
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We've rounded up the best gay hotels in Barcelona to include something lush, romantic options, boutique picks, and those close to the gay bars in Gaixample.
Sassy, cosmopolitan, super cool, and sooo gay!
That sums up just why we love Barcelona so much and why we store returning every year for more! Regardless of how extended you plan to visit, how much ground you expect to cover, and the kind of vibe you crave to be around, Barcelona is filled with multiple options for gay travelers. We’ve always set up the perfect place to suit our needs – whether we were just craving a brief city break or a full-on sentimental reenactment of our honeymoon.
There are plenty of choices for those willing to paint the town green (with those dollah dollah bills y'all), or who need to preserve a tight grip on those purse strings. Either way, Barcelona is a calling you…so it is your duty to answer!
We've rounded up our picks of the coolest gay hotels in Barcelona in this guide, so you will have all the info you need to guide your own flawless fabulous stay.
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