Amsterdam Gay Pride takes place at the end of July to the first week of August , with all major events taking place on the last weekend, including a spectacular Pride parade on the canals of the city. This is one of the most unique pride events in the world.
Unlike any other gay parade this one is held on the canals of Amsterdam, in brightly decorated barges and boats. This year Amsterdam is the host of Europride!
One of the events not to be missed is the Drag Queen Olympics, with events like the Handbag Throw, The high heal race and the tug of war. Last year over 30 drag queens took part in the hilarious event.
The canal parade is the festival’s centrepiece, where lavishly decorated barges give the term ‘float’ a literal meaning. On the second Saturday of the festival, participants on 80 vessels soak up the Dutch sun and put on a show with their onboard DJs, show-stopping themes and plenty of smiles, pleasing all spectators on the banks of the Prinsengracht and Amstel River. Smaller boats line the canal walls and at the mouths of adjoining canals, enjoying the party by shimmying up to each other, forming a huge flotilla of fun.
Several circuit parties also hold events during Amsterdam Gay Pride including Friday’s SuperMartXe in club Air, a Dance and cruise party in Club Fuxxx, the popular underwear party in Club Church and Club Dirty Boys cruise party.
On Saturday, Rapido host the XL Experience at the Heineken Music Hall, with more than 4000 people. Saturday also sees the famous White Party take place in the Melkweg. The popular Bear Necessity men’s party is a must for macho hairy guys and admirers and don’t forget, the sold-out Poppie Party at the Odeon Theatre.
Sunday is host to the Pride Closing Party at the Rembrandtplein that starts in the afternoon with many Dutch artists and DJ’s, Celebrating the last day gay pride.
Hotel rooms in Amsterdam tend to be smaller then you may be used to, because most of the buildings are narrow and tall.
Here are the hotels we recommend that have good reviews and keep you close to all the action
De L’Europe, Doelen, Albus Hotel, Inntel Hotels.
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Where to stay close to all the gay bars.
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The Hotel Pulitzer is where we stay when
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The Amsterdam gay scene is constantly changing with bars opening and closing all the time. The Regulierswarstraat has seen a resurgence of late with many new bars opening. The sex and cruising bars are close to Dam square.
Amsterdam is quite compact and is very easy to navigate on foot (just watch out for the bicycles). The main gay areas are in the center and are within easy walk to most of the Apartments below.
This beautiful luxury apartment is located at one of the most desired locations in Amsterdam with canal view at the famous Prinsen Canal and nearly adjacent to the famous “9 Streets area”. All amenities you would expect
Right in the heart of Amsterdam with views of Amstel River. offering 2 bedrooms, a living room with a flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a dining area, and 2 bathrooms and a washing machine. Free WiFi
This 18th Century ground floor canal house with patio/garden is close to Royal Palace offering 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and offers river views.
This Amsterdam city centre luxurious canal apartment offers 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, a patio with city views, free WiFi and a washing machine.
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Amsterdam is quite compact and is very easy to navigate on foot (just watch out for the bicycles). The main gay areas are in the centre and are within easy walk to most of the hotels below.
This 5 star hotel offers luxurious accommodation along the Amstel River, in the heart of the city. Offering a fitness area, spa and a waterside terrace.
Built in the 17th century making it the oldest hotel in Amsterdam, NH Collection Amsterdam is a boutique style hotel located along the Amstel River.
Each room in this 4 star Amsterdam city centre hotel has a flat-screen TV, Nespresso machine, a rain shower and a bathrobes and free Wi-Fi.
Offering rooms with free Wi-Fi and satellite TV, this 4 star hotel is just a 5 minute walk from Amsterdam Central Station and is fully air conditioned.
Keukenhof situated in Lisse, South Holland also known as the Garden of Europe with approximately 7 million flower bulbs are planted annually in the park, which covers an area of 32 hectares.
Discover the Dutch countryside with a drive through the picture-perfect landscape with its canals, authentic wooden houses, windmills and fishing villages.
Discover Bruges just a 3h drive from Amsterdam and one of the most captivating cities in Belgium explore the churches, canals, lace shops, the Begijnhof, the city gates and the eye-catching windmills of Bruges.
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