Bearly Athens
Bear Week Greece 2023

Bearly Athens Bear Week Greece 2023

Bearly Athens: a bear week extravaganza brings together bears, otters, admirers, cubs and chasers for seven days and nights of fun in Greece.

Visiting Athens? Stay close to the city’s popular attractions and a short ride from the gay bars of Gazi at the Moxy Athens City Hotel featuring spacious and stylish rooms, a modern gym and highly-rated breakfasts.

The Party

• Who doesn’t love a hunky hairy Greek? Find your Bear Adonis in the Greek Capital this year as Athens hosts bears from around the world for a series of bear parties and events.
• Events include rooftop events, pool parties, cruise parties, an art exhibition, bingo, brunches and sightseeing tours.
• Parties are held at various locations, from downtown hotels to the Athens Riviera and feature the hottest bear GoGos, outrageous drag shows, special live performances and special guests.
• Stay at the Hotel Fresh Athens with a superb rooftop pool, crisp modern rooms and great location.

The Lineup

• Athens has a wide range of venues popular with bears and men who like to party, including the busy Big Bar in Gazi and Flex Sauna’s Bear Days.
• Spectacular views and unforgettable moments await during a private pool party at a luxurious villa situated in the beautiful remote mountains on the outskirts of Athens, a dance party at sea on a vintage Greek boat, and rooftop dancing with the Acropolis as the backdrop.
• Awaiting venues, line up and party schedule for 2023.
• Enjoy spectacular views and amazing service at the “Superb” rated Acropolis City Life Boutique Hotel. 

Gay Athens

• The Gazi neighbourhood is home to Athens’ bustling gay nightlife, full of bars, clubs and sexy Greek men.
• Garzi is home to some stunning private penthouse apartments and lofts, available for short term rental.

Gay Bars

• Del Sol Café  –  Right in the heart of the gaybourhood, serving delicious cocktails and tasty brunch. Open from 9 am to 3 am.
• Big Bar – Where the bears come out to play! Fun and friendly atmosphere with drag shows, karaoke and zero attitude.
• Trap Bar – Late night bar, playing fun Greek pop music, open nightly from 9 pm until 6 am, sometimes later on weekends.
• Samis Bar – One of the oldest gay bars in Athens with a mix of people, great cocktails, live DJs and a popular Summer beer garden. Located in Metaxourgeio, a 10-minute cab ride away.

Gay Cafes

• Ble Papagalos – Cute waiters, great cakes, coffees and brunch in a charming cafe.
• Rooster – Gay cafe and exhibition space in the heart of the historic downtown neighbourhood behind the old Cathedral.
• Klosterion – Art cafe, popular with locals in the Metaxourgeio neighbourhood with a sprawling outdoor Summer terrace.

Gay Clubs

• Sodade2 – The busiest gay club in Athens, in the gay district of Gazi. Plays a mix of pop and greek hits. Parties go on until 4 am. Don’t arrive until after midnight. Open Thurs to Mon.
• Shamone – Great club for pop music lovers and younger guys. Open on Fridays and Saturdays until 5 am.
• S-Cape Club – Also in Gazi, this large club is busy most evenings and open daily from 11.30 pm. They host fun drag shows on Wednesdays, and the club comes complete with life-size dance cages!
• BEQueer Club – Alternative gay night club with a mix of pop and Greek hits open on Friday and Saturday with a mixed crowd.
• Bizzar Club – Local gay club playing the latest Greek hits. Primarily male clientele and open at weekends. (Located 15 mins from Gazi)
• More – Late night after party in Gazi, open until 6 am with Greek music and late night party boys from 4 am when it gets very cruisy.

Saunas and cruising clubs

• Alexander – Premium gay sauna with a labyrinth, open-air garden and dark room. Also, host theme parties. Open daily from 5 pm until 2 am.
• Flex Sauna – Located in Monastiraki and busy on Sundays and Wednesdays with “Bear Days” parties from 4 pm to 9 pm.
• Attraxx – The main cruising club in the city, right in Gazi, complete with cinema, Glory Holes, Darkrooms and Cabins.
• Kanda – Long-running cruising club with discreet guys, cabins, dark room and video room.

Where to stay in Athens

Here are the hotels we recommend that have good reviews and keep you close to all the action

Fresh Hotel,  O&B Athens Hotel,  A for Athens,  Perianth Hotel.