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About Rome and its gay life

Rome is a controversial place for gay men. Remember your gay fantasies when you watched those movies with Roman soldiers and gladiators? Observe the whole world admiring the sculptures of gorgeous men by gay artists in Rome's museums? Capital of Italy, a big, free and democratic country? Don't expect too much from all that regarding the gay scene. Be it for reasons of mentality or because of the power of the Vatican, Rome has by far not the open and colourful queer life as other capitals in Europe.

But the situation has started to change with recent generations of more open and self-confident gay men and women. This is especially evident at the big annual Pride manifestation in June and at the LGBT festivals in the summer. And, of course, there are also some good clubs and parties for gays in Rome.

As you can see on our Gay Rome Map, there are no particular gay areas in Rome, but a widespread hotspot of the gay and lesbian community in the late evening and at night is the street in fron

5 Hottest Gay Bars in Rome

Rome’s association with the Vatican and ultra-conservative governments (both past and present) may not endorse it as a gay-friendly destination. But the Everlasting City has reach on a adj way in recent years. 

You&#;ll find a thriving queer scene with plenty of gay bars in Rome&#;s Via di San Giovanni in Laterano — the street leading to the city’s primary cathedral — just a stone&#;s hurl from the Colosseum. The conservative provincialism of older generations is gradually giving way to cosmopolitan city-dwellers. And plenty of Vatican gift shops sell ‘Hot Priest Calendars’, so let’s take their religiosity with a generous pinch of salt.  

LGBTQIA+ travellers should have no obstacle expressing themselves in public and enjoying a hassle-free holiday in Rome. And to help you get the most out of the city, we hold published this guide to the 5 hottest gay bars in Rome. 

Best Gay Bars in Rome

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Opening hours: Daily 11 pm &#; 4 am (until 5 am on Fridays and Saturdays)

Address: Via Panisperna

Website: romaclub

For a raucous night of

Gay Bars in Rome

Maybe you wonder why this list of gay bars in Rome is so short. One reason is that pure bars just for drinking and socializing are less common in Italy. When Italians join their friends, for instance, eating together plays a more important role.
If they go out to the gay scene later on, it's rather to the parties or cruise clubs.

Some gay bars, partys and clubs in Rome need a membership card. Often that is the ARCO (Anddos) card. If you don't have an ARCO card yet, you can usually acquire it ( €) at the entrance of the venues that call for the card. When you acquire the card you deserve to show your photo ID, after that you only need the membership card.

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Gay bistro-cafe and cocktail lounge. Its street terrace – from which you can see a part of the nearby Colosseum – is very popular and busy in the late evenings, especially on Friday and Saturday. Rather fresh and middle-aged crowd.
During the noun mixed clientele, mainly tourists.
Upmarket gay-friendly Bed & Breakfast on the second floor.

@ Via di San Giovanni

LGBTQ travel guide: Rome

When most people deliberate of Rome, they think of the religious customs and traditions most closely related to the city rather than Gay Rome commute . Despite being more conservative than many other Italian cities, Rome comprises a rich and diverse culture that includes a thriving queer scene. There has been a expansive variety of gay bars, events, and clubs popping up in and around the city recently, some of which rival the foremost gay scenes in Europe.

Gay Rome neighbourhoods

Italy as a whole is rather progressive when it comes to LGBTQ+ rights and freedoms. Still, despite being the capital, Rome is lagging behind a little because of its conservative and religious background. With this in mind, consider keeping general displays of affection to the bare minimum when outside of the gay spaces in the city.

Gay Street

The first stop for many gay tourists heading to Rome will be Gay Street (otherwise known as Via di San Giovanni in Laterano). You’ll find Gay Street directly antonym the Colosseum, and although it isn’t entirely geared towards the gay