Amsterdam gay accommodation and travel guide

Gay Homestays accommodation network lists gay and lesbian guest house, bed and breakfast, tourist apartment and private gay accommodation in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Amsterdam is well known for its tolerance and respect for diversity and in August 2009 it became the first city to open a separate information office for gay tourists. The aptly named Pink Point is located at the Homomonument, Westermarkt on the Keizersgracht and friendly gay volunteers will give you all the information needed to make the most of gay Amsterdam. The city boasts one of the largest and most varied gay scenes in Europe with no less than a hundred gay bars, gay

discos gay saunas, gay bookshops and gay restaurants.  There are a many gay areas around the city including; the Rembrandtplein square, Requliersdwarsstraat, along Amstel, Warmoesstraat (close the famous red-light district and Via Halvemaansteeg.  Amsterdam has the world's only gay monument which opened in 1987 and is a symbol of the city's liberal and tolerant attitude.  Amsterdam is probably most famous for its canals and high volume of bicycles. Consequently this city is very environmentaly friendly and is easy to get around, with a lower volume of traffic than your average city.

Made for walking, the city is built around a network 17th century canals that give Amsterdam its famous, unique charm. At night, Amsterdam comes alive with its unforgettable shop-window style Red Light district and plethora of night-life venues. The city is big on culture including works by Van Gogh and Rembrandt are on show the Rijksmusuem and Vangogh museum. In addition the  Anne Franks museum is well worth a visit.

Amsterdam is not particularly famous for its food, but if hearty and filling meat plates are enough to satisfy your tastes then you can't go far wrong, though there are plenty of international restaurants across the city.

Why not visit Amsterdam? Use the room search box to find your  lesbian and gay accommodation; gay guesthouse, B&B, apartment or a private guest room in Amsterdam. Unlike the impersonal hotels we offer our customers a unique experience by connecting them with local people living and working in Amsterdam. If you have a spare room in your home, an apartment or gay guest house in Amsterdam, or any other city in Europe, then please add your accommodation.