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Pure is the number one party in Frankfurt for gay guys and their friends.
PURE is one of Frankfurt’s established gay club nights, bringing together guys, girls and friends for a night of house, pop, urban beats and electronic music across two dance floors.
- Stay at Motel One Frankfurt-Römer, a contemporary hotel in the Old Town, within walking distance of Frankfurt’s main gay nightlife district.
The Party
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- PURE brings Frankfurt’s local gay crowd and visiting partygoers together for a night that moves between house beats, pop favourites and urban sounds across two floors.
- Music: House and electronic tracks on the main floor, with hip-hop, R&B and urban sounds downstairs.
- Crowd: Gay men and LGBTQ+ friends of different ages, mixing local regulars with visitors.
- Expect a sociable club night where you can switch floors to suit your mood, meet friends over drinks and spend the night on the floor.
- Venue: Karlson Club, Karlstraße 17, Frankfurt, from 10.30 pm.
- Check out the top hotels close to Frankfurt’s gay bars.
The Venue
- Karlson Club is located at Karlstraße 17, close to Frankfurt Hauptbahnhof, the city’s main railway station.
- The club has historically hosted PURE across two levels, with a main dance floor for house and electronic music and a darker basement space for urban sounds.
- The surrounding Bahnhofsviertel district is known for its international restaurants, late-night bars and proximity to Frankfurt’s central transport connections.
- The venue is approximately 15-20 minutes on foot from the gay bars around Alte Gasse and Konstablerwache.
Before the Party
Frankfurt’s principal gay nightlife district is concentrated around Alte Gasse, Schäfergasse and Bleichstraße, often called the Bermuda Triangle.
The area is compact, making it easy to visit several bars before heading to the club.
- Zum Schwejk – Schäfergasse 20. A long-established gay bar known for German pop and Schlager music, singalongs and a lively late-night crowd.
- Central – Elefantengasse 11. A gay bar and café near Konstablerwache, popular for drinks and meeting friends before clubbing.
- Lucky’s – Große Friedberger Straße 26. A gay bar with a traditional pub atmosphere and a mixed crowd of regulars and visitors.
Where to Stay
Stay around Konstablerwache, Zeil or the Old Town for Frankfurt’s gay bars and restaurants. Hotels near Hauptbahnhof offer easier access to Karlson but are farther from the main gay nightlife district.
- The Westin Grand Frankfurt – An upscale hotel beside Zeil, with spacious rooms, an indoor pool, spa and restaurants. One of the most convenient choices for exploring the gay bars around Konstablerwache.
- Moxy Frankfurt City Center – A contemporary hotel near Hauptwache with compact modern rooms, a 24-hour bar and easy access to Frankfurt’s shopping streets and gay nightlife.
- Ruby Louise Hotel Frankfurt – A design-led hotel near Hauptwache, featuring minimalist rooms and a rooftop terrace with city views. Ideal for visitors wanting a central base.
- Scandic Frankfurt Museumsufer – A modern hotel near the River Main and Hauptbahnhof, with spacious rooms, a fitness centre and views across Frankfurt’s skyline.
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The gay scene is centred around the “Bermuda Triangle” area of Alte Gasse, Schafergasse and Bleichstrasse. Most of the best and central hotels are located around this area.
Hochstraße 4, 60313 Frankfurt am Main, Germany
Located a few minutes' walk from all main attractions in the centre of Frankfurt, this hotel features a health club with complimentary 25 m pool as well as a restaurant with park terrace. Hilton Frankfurt City offers soundproofed rooms with panoramic views.
The spacious rooms at the Hilton Frankfurt City overlook the city centre or Bockenheimer Anlage Park. All rooms and suites feature a large desk, flat-screen TV, and comfortable armchair. Free Wi-Fi access is available in all public areas of the hotel, there is a charge to use it in the rooms.
Residence Inn Frankfurt City Center, Stiftstraße, Innenstadt, Innenstadt 1, Frankfurt, Hesse, 60313, Germany
Residence Inn by Marriott Frankfurt City Center is set in the middle of Frankfurt/Main, close to Hauptwache and Zeil. Every studio comes with free WiFi and a complimentary continental breakfast. All studios come with a seating area, a flat-screen TV and a fully equipped kitchen. Some units include a dining area and/or a terrace. The aparthotel offers a sauna. Guests can make use of the business centre or relax in the bar.
Am Kaiserplatz, Frankfurt City Centre (Old Town), 60311 Frankfurtrankfurt am Main,
Established in 1876, Steigenberger is in the middle of the historic, of Frankfurt and just 1 km away from the Emperor St. Bartholomäus's Cathedral, where the emperor's coronation once took place.
The hotel features 303 luxurious rooms with traditional and modern decor as well as elegant and classic furnishings. All rooms features a flat-screen TV, a safety deposit box, an air condition unit and first-class toiletries from Aigner.
NH Collection Frankfurt City, Vilbeler Straße, Innenstadt, Innenstadt 1, Frankfurt, Hesse, 60313, Germany
The 4-star superior NH Collection Frankfurt City lies in the heart of Frankfurt, a 5-minute walk from the Zeil shopping street. It offers international cuisine and a spa area with sauna steam bath, and gym. The bright and spacious non-smoking rooms at the NH Collection Frankfurt City feature modern décor. Every room includes a Nespresso™ coffee maker with capsules as well as a higher mattress and choice of pillows.
Eschersheimer Landstraße 88, Frankfurt 60322
● A spacious gay sauna featuring a whirlpool, hamam, Finnish sauna, steam room, swimming pool, terrace, and cruising area.
● Known for its cleanliness and well-maintained facilities.
● Welcomes a mixed-age crowd.
Monday-Thursday 12:00 – 03:00; Friday 12:00 – Monday 03:00 nonstop
Schwedenkronenplatz, Frankfurt, 60313, Germany
● Centrally located gay sauna in Frankfurt.
● Welcomes patrons of various ages.
● Offers a variety of services with admission pricing from €13 to €25 (cabin + €25-€50).
Monday-Thursday 12:00 – 07:00; Friday 12:00 – Monday 07:00 nonstop
Waidmannstraße 31, Frankfurt 60596
● A long-standing gay sauna in the south of Frankfurt, operating for over 50 years.
● Features a restaurant-bar and a summer garden.
● Attracts a more mature clientele.
Tuesday-Saturday 13:30 – 23:00; Sunday 13:30 – 22:00 Closed from 12 August – 2 September
Citybeach, Parkhaus Konstabler, 6. Etage, Carl-Theodor-Reiffenstein-Platz 5,
Frankfurt 60313
● Enjoy an evening with friends at the rooftop lounge Citybeach.
● DJs John Pacheco and Mark Hartmann set the vibe.
● Only runs in good weather from July to mid-September.
Sunday 17:00 – 22:00
Elefantengasse 13, Frankfurt 60313
● Modern cocktail bar, popular among gays and friends.
● Bustling on Friday and Saturday nights.
● Smoking bar.
Tuesday-Wednesday 20:00 – 01:00; Thursday 20:00 – 02:00 Friday-Saturday 20:00 – 03:00; Sunday 18:00 – 24:00
33, Alte Gasse, Innenstadt, Innenstadt 1, Frankfurt, Hesse, 60313, Germany
● Queer-inclusive music bar with a small dancefloor.
● Mixed clientele including gay men, trans women, hetero women, hustlers, and punters.
● Redesigned in 2019, busiest on Fridays and Saturdays from 23:00.
Monday-Saturday 17:00/18:00 – 01:00/05:00
Schäfergasse 27 60313 Frankfurt, Germany
● Gay cafe-bar offering coffee, cocktails, and beer.
● Weekly events such as karaoke and bear lounge.
● Smoking bar and cash only.
Monday-Thursday 15:00 – 01:00; Friday-Saturday 15:00 – 02:00 Sunday 15:00 – 24:00
Alte Gasse 34, Frankfurt 60313
● Popular music bar with a lively atmosphere.
● Young clientele and crowded on Friday and Saturday nights.
● Smoking bar with selective door policy
Wednesday-Saturday from 21:00
Alte Gasse 36, Frankfurt 60313
● Cafe-bar and information point for the LGBT community.
● Run by volunteers and AIDS-Hilfe Frankfurt.
● Offers snacks for those feeling peckish.
Tuesday-Thursday 19:00 – 23:00; Friday-Saturday 19:00 – 01:00 Sunday 14:00 – 18:00 (closed in July-August)
Elefantengasse 11, Frankfurt 60313
● Cozy old pub and smoking bar.
● Mixed age groups frequent this spot.
Daily from 18:00
Gelbehirschstraße 10, Frankfurt 60313
● New modern music bar in the center of Frankfurt.
● Features a small dancefloor in the basement on weekends.
● Attracts a crowd mainly in their twenties and thirties.
Wednesday-Thursday 20:00 – 03:00; Friday-Saturday 20:00 – 05:00
Schäfergasse 20, Frankfurt 60313
● The oldest gay pub in Frankfurt with a mixed clientele.
● Known for German ›Schlager‹ music.
● Very busy during weekend nights.
Tuesday-Thursday 16:00 – 01:00; Friday-Saturday 16:00 – 03:00
Holzgraben 9, Frankfurt 60311
● Queer-friendly Techno/Electro club with two bars
● Dancefloor in a vaulted cellar and a smoking area
● Professional and friendly service
● Minimum age: 18 years
● Admission: 15-18 €
Friday, Saturday, 23:00 – 08:00
Großer Hirschgraben 28 60311 Frankfurt, Germany
● Gay cafe bar popular for Breakfast Brunch Lunch or just a beer
Mon-Sat 9:00 - 22:00 Sunday 09:00 - 19:00
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