Gay rome
Rome is iconic, bustling, shrouded in history with grand monuments, has incredible diet and interestingly, has a long standing history when it comes to homosexuality…
It’s quite apt that our first visit to Rome was during Rome Same-sex attracted Pride!
As a gay traveller coming to Rome, it has a fair amount to offer, perhaps not as much as other large cities, but it is sure to save you entertained nevertheless.
We spent a week in ‘gay Rome’ investigating the male lover bars, upcoming events, the best things to act, top travel tips, where to eat and everything in-between to put together our Travel Guide to Gay Rome. We long for you enjoy.
Let’s get started…
Gay Rome Travel Guide: Is Rome Gay Friendly?
Italy as a whole is considered to be gay approachable with an increasingly liberal attitude from the public.
Of course, there are differences throughout the country and typically you will discover that the more touristy an area, the more accepting they are.
It is fair to say that as a touristic and bustling city, we create Rome to be very gay friendly indeed.
We encountered no problems whatsoever and during our visit experienced Rome gay pride which was well received and
LGBTQ travel guide: Rome
When most people assess of Rome, they think of the religious customs and traditions most closely related to the city rather than Gay Rome journey. Despite being more conservative than many other Italian cities, Rome comprises a rich and diverse culture that includes a thriving homosexual scene. There has been a extensive variety of homosexual bars, events, and clubs popping up in and around the city recently, some of which rival the leading gay scenes in Europe.
Gay Rome neighbourhoods
Italy as a whole is rather gradual 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 brain, consider keeping universal displays of tenderness to the bare minimum when outside of the queer spaces in the city.
Gay Street
The first stop for many gay tourists heading to Rome will be Gay Road (otherwise known as Via di San Giovanni in Laterano). You’ll find Lgbtq+ Street directly antonym the Colosseum, and although it isn’t entirely geared towards the gay scene, as the label might suggest, there are numerous famous gay bars along this street. The bar cro
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Cruising & Fetish
Black Hole Club
Daily except Tuesday ≈ 22:30 – 02:00/03:30
Cruisy gay bar and labyrinth with cabins.
(The former spouse Skyline Club.)
instagram.com/black_hole_clubrome
@ Via Pontremoli 36
Rome 00182
Metro: San Giovanni
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Censured
Monday, Tuesday 22:00 – 03:00;Wednesday 22:00 – 05:00;Thursday 22:00 – 03:00;Friday, Saturday 22:00 – 05:00;Sunday 16:00/22:00 – 03:00
Small gay cruising club in the center of Rome.
censuredclubroma.it
@ Via dei Quattro Cantoni 5
Rome 00184
Metro: Cavour
+39 06 4568 2976
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K Men Club
Tuesday-Thursday 22:30 – 03:00;Friday, Saturday 22:30 – 04:00;Sunday 22:30 – 03:00
Gay cruise club with playrooms and cabins, located in the east of Rome.
kmenclub.com
@ Via Amato Amati 6-8
Rome 00176
Bus 105, Night bus N11: Casilina/Filarete; Metro C: Malatesta
+39 06 2170 1268, +39 349 587 6731 (mobile)
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Leather Club Roma
Gay leather club association, organizing or supporting various special events (chec
Rome Gay Travel Guide 2025
Upcoming Events in Rome
Accommodation Tip
iQ Hotel Roma
Hotel. ****, from 150 €
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Modern hotel in contemporary manner, situated in the center of Rome, next to the opera. Well maintained and with gym room, sauna, washer/dryer and vending machines.
@ Via Firenze 8
Rome 00184
Metro: Repubblica, Termini
About Rome and its gay life
Rome is a controversial place for gay men. Remember your lgbtq+ fantasies when you watched those movies with Roman soldiers and gladiators? See the whole society 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 alter with new 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 g