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Backdoor
Amsterdam Pride opening event 2024
Backdoor is one of Amsterdam’s most popular gay circuit parties
Backdoor – Amsterdam Pride opening event 2024
Backdoor is one of Amsterdam’s most popular gay circuit parties taking place during the city’s biggest festivals and holiday celebrations.
- Visiting for Pride? Stay close to the city centre, home to most of Amsterdam’s gay bars and venues, as well as the big pride celebrations and parties.
The Party
- Awaiting theme, venue and lineup confirmation for the 2024 edition.
- Backdoor returns to Amsterdam for a Friday night pride celebration.
- The party takes over the main room at Melkweg with space for more than 1,500 hot guys from around the world.
- Enjoy a huge production with epic visuals and sound, the sexiest dancers in the city and a unique pride vibe you will only find in Amsterdam.
- The party runs from 10pm to 7am with guest DJs.
- Amsterdam Gay Pride is one of the most colorful pride events in Europe and has a unique pride parade on the canals across the city. It is one of the most popular events of the year, so book well in advance.
The Venue
- Melkweg, (Dutch for “Milky Way”) is a popular music venue and cultural centre in Amsterdam, Netherlands. It is located on Lijnbaansgracht, near Leidseplein, a prime nightlife square of Amsterdam. It is housed in a former dairy and is divided into a number of spaces of varying sizes.
- Live it up like a rockstar at the stunning Hard Rock Hotel Amsterdam American, just a 3 minute walk from the club. The hotel has a great terrace, superb rooms and great breakfast.
Where to stay during Amsterdam Pride
The following Amsterdam Hotels are currently trending with our readers. All are close to the city’s top attractions and the pride events:
Recommended Hotels
Where to stay close to all the gay bars
Our top 4 selections with the best rates.
Where we stay!
The Hotel Pulitzer is where we stay when
we visit. Stylish close to the gay bars.
Official Website
For further information and advice on
Backdoor Amsterdam Pride Facebook
Gay Map of Amsterdam
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.
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We have chosen hotels Amsterdam that keep you close to all the shops, restaurants & bars
De l’Europe
5 Star – Central Location
- 5 Star, Waterside Terrace, Spa Facilities
- A short walk to the gay bars
- Carrara marble bathroom, Apple TV
- Classic design meets contemporary luxury, complete with fitness area, spa facilities, and a beautiful waterside terrace.
NH Collection Doelen
5 Star, Readers Choice
- 5 Star, Amsterdam’s Oldest Hotel
- A short walk to the gay bars
- Stylish furnishings, modern amenities, air conditioning
- Nestled in a historic 17th-century building, offering stylishly furnished rooms with modern amenities in a central location.
Albus Hotel Amsterdam
4 Star – Great Amenities
- 4 Star, Environmentally Friendly, Green Key Gold
- A short walk to the gay bars
- Nespresso machine, rain shower
- Eco-friendly with modern rooms featuring Nespresso machines, rain showers, and an innovative air conditioning system.
Inntel Hotel
4 Star – Perfect Location
- 4 Star, Near Amsterdam Central Station
- A short walk to the gay bars
- Satellite TV, air-conditioned, modern decor
- Offers comfortable, modern rooms close to Central Station, with free Wi-Fi, and stylish bar.
Video Of WE Party
Highlights of previous WE Party events.
Top Gay Neighbourhoods in Amsterdam
Gay life in Amsterdam is woven into the fabric of the city, and there are several areas which are home to LGBTQ+-friendly businesses, each with a distinct vibe. The town welcomes gay travellers with open arms, offering a vibrant and inclusive cityscape filled with diverse nightlife, cultural treasures, and a rich history of acceptance and celebration.
Reguliersdwarsstraat | The Gay Street
Photo: Reguliersdwarsstraat is home to the city’s busiest gay bars with new additions every year.
- A vibrant street located just south of the Rembrandtplein is approximately a 10-minute walk from Dam Square.
- Reguliersdwarsstraat has a rich history of LGBTQ+ activism and was one of the first streets in Amsterdam to become known for its LGBTQ+ scene.
- The street hosts several parties during Amsterdam Pride and Kings Day.
- Find the best hotels close to Reguliersdwarsstraat.
- Discover the best things to see and do.
Amsterdam Centrum
Stay in the centre, close to Dam Square, Anne Frank House, & gay-popular Warmoesstraat part of the Red Light District.
Jordaan
Trendy, hip neighbourhood with charming streets, picturesque canals, boutique shops, art galleries, & cosy cafes
Amstel
Amstel area (Rembrandtplein) a famous square with bars, cafes, & restaurants, a 10-minute walk from the centre.
De Pijp
Bohemian neighbourhood, perfect for foodies, with international restaurants, cafes, & the famous Albert Cuyp Market.
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