Event Dates
From: Saturday, June 14, 2025
To: Saturday, June 14, 2025
XLsior Pride Athens 2025
Europe’s gay party scene heats up in June with the arrival of the XLsior Pride Party in Athens.
XLsior Pride Party Athens 2025
Europe’s gay party scene heats up with the arrival of the XLsior Athens Pride Party, putting the Greek capital at the centre of the continent’s party circuit.
The Party
- Saturday 14th June, 2025 – On Saturday night in the middle of June, Athens gay scene is set to be transformed by the team that produces the legendary XLsior festival in Mykonos.
- Expect world class DJs, an amazing stage show, sexy dancers and the hottest guys from across Europe as XLsior brings their signature event to Athens Pride.
- Featuring international guest DJs and special guests.
- Playing Big Room Circuit Beats and Progressive Melodic Trance.
- Visiting Athens for Pride? Stay in the hip gay district of Gazi, close to the city’s active nightlife scene.
The Venue
- Zed Club Athens – Housed in a former warehouse, Zed Club spans three levels, each offering a distinct atmosphere.
- The ground floor hosts the main dance area with a spacious floor and state-of-the-art sound system.
- The first floor features an alternative music space, while the basement level includes a dark room for more intimate gatherings.
- Zed Club is located at Pl. Theatrou 10, approximately 2 kilometers from the Gazi district, known for its vibrant gay nightlife. A taxi ride between these locations typically takes about 7 minutes, depending on traffic conditions.
Gay Athens
- Athen’s gay village is located in Gazi. The busiest and best gay venues are found just north of “Kerameikos ” metro station. Many of the bars are centered around the corner of Iera Odos street with Megalou Alexandrou street you’ll find many bars. Once inside it’s quite entertaining, some nice clubs and bars.
- The city is a year-round destination and so gay venues are less seasonal when compared to other Greek tourist destinations and you will find a nice mix of locals and visitors.
Bars and Drag Shows
- Head to Kouckles Club for nightly cabaret shows and drag acts
- Moe hosts popular theme nights and happy hours.
- Bequeer is a weekend bar with shows featuring some of Athens most famous drag queens on Friday and Saturday nights.
Club Nights
- Venues and parties pop-up and change rapidly in Athens. What’s hot last week is closed the next. Here are two of the longest lasting nights in the city! Look out for flyers in the gay bars and restaurants in Gazi for one off events and parties.
- Sodade 2 – If you like to party late into the night, visit Sodade2, a legendary Gay Club in Athens Open Thursday – Monday, Friday & Saturday 2 stages. Don’t moss the crazy Greek tunes on Mondays if you are here in the city for a long weekend.
- S-cape – One of the city’s longest running gay clubs with sexy gogos, drag shows, theme night parties and special events.
Recommended Hotels in Athens
The following hotels are close to Athens’ top attractions and a short ride to the Xlsior parties.
Fresh Hotel, O&B Athens Hotel, A for Athens, Perianth Hotel.
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Gay Map of Athens
Hotels in and around the central Monastraki and Psiri districts are well located for exploring the city and are within easy reach of the gay nightlife in the nearby Gazi district. Gazi (or Gkazi) has become very trendy lately and is home to the gay village. It’s a good place to start out, with gay-friendly cafes and restaurants along with bars and nightclubs all around, and all within walking distance of one another. Places open, close, or change names quite frequently in Athens -but in this neighborhood just follow your gaydar and check the local flyers, and one place will lead to the next.
Grecotel Pallas Athena, 65, Αθηνάς, Omonoia, 1st District of Athens, Athens, Municipality of Athens, Regional Unit of Central Athens, Attica, 10552, Greece
Facilities include a restaurant and a bar. Omonia Metro Station is a 5-minute walk away. Featuring hand-picked items and individually designed, all air-conditioned rooms and suites of Pallas Athena come with a flat-screen, satellite TV. Each has a minibar and a hairdryer, while free Wi-Fi is included.
Leokoriou 7, Athens, 10554, Greece
The O&B Athens Boutique Hotel is located in the upcoming area of Psiri, in the city’s historic centre. Features include complimentary Wi-Fi, and the hip lounge bar-restaurant. Ancient Agora is a 3-minute walk.
All rooms feature the latest in video and sound design, stylish furnishings, Egyptian cotton sheets and large work desks. Their marble bathrooms come with custom-design glass-enclosed showers. Some have Acropolis views
26 Sofokleous & 2 Klisthenous, Athens, 10552, Greece
Situated in the centre of Athens, within to and , this hotel offers luxurious, minimalist rooms, in vivid colours. Most units feature balconies, some with a Zen garden.
Hotel’s rooms feature furnishings and fittings by designers such as Philip Starck and Artemide. The are soundproofed and equipped with LCD satellite TVs and free Wi-Fi access. Toiletries and slippers are standard.
Ag. Dimitrou 18, Monastiraki, Athens, 105 54, Greece
Arion Athens Hotel is a modern, city centre hotel, a 2-minute walk from and a minute walk from Psiri. It features bright, stylish rooms and a with stunning .
The 3-star hotel offers contemporary rooms with luxurious marble bathrooms, wooden floors, doubled-glazed, soundproofed windows and fire doors. A number of the rooms also feature a balcony or large windows with Acropolis view.
Aimou 4, Athina 118 55, Greece
This air-conditioned apartment is equipped with 2 bedrooms, a flat-screen TV, a dining area, and a kitchen with a dishwasher and a microwave. offering a balcony overlooking the city of Athens. Free WiFi.
Konstantinoupoleos 47, Athina 118 55, Greece
47 Luxury Suites offers a seating area. A fully fitted kitchen, with an oven, microwave . There is a private bathroom with shower in every unit, along with bathrobes, & free toiletries. The hot tub is located in the roof offering panoramic view over Athens
Gargittion 11, Athina 118 54, Greece
This air-conditioned apartment offers 1 bedroom, a living room with flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with a dining area, and 1 bathroom with a shower and a washing machine. WiFi and private parking available. 3 terraces plus a Roof terrace
Iera Odos 14, Athina 104 35, Greece
The apartment has 2 bedrooms, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, an equipped kitchen with a microwave and a fridge, a washing machine, and 1 bathroom with a shower. Offering Spectacular View to Acropolis
46 Leoforos Konstantinoupoleos, 11854 Athens,
Popular weekend Gay nightclub with drag shows
Iakchου 32, Athens 118 54
one of the most well kmow gay clubs
Keleou 1, Athina 104 35, Greece
THE ULTIMATE AFTER CLUB IN THE CITY! At Moe Club you will hear Greek and foreign mainstream music. Open Wednesday to Sunday.
Moe is a place to go for those who can't get enough and want more!
Filis 34, Athina 104 34, Greece
Iconic gay bar in Athens and one of the first in Athens. Part of Athens' gay history. Celebrating 21+ years
Triptolemou 10, Athens 118 54
Athens Most famous gay nightclub
Iakchou 36, Athens 118 54
Gay cruise club & cinema with darkroom
Koritsas 15 Athina 104 47
Gay cafe bar with DJs
Levoforos Konstantinoupoleos 78, Athina 104 35
Popular Gay nightclub in Gazi popular with lesbians
17 Elasidon Street, Athens 118 54
Gay cafe straight friendly
Voutadon 44, Athens 118 54
Popular Gay cafe bar
Konstantinoupoleos 44 Athens 118 54
One of the best bars in town offering Themed Nights, Guest Dj's & Shows
Falesias 12, Athens 118 55
The 1st Bear bar in Athens opend in 2004, offering parties, bazaar exhibitions and theme nights.
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Grecotel Pallas Athena
5 Star, Location
- 5 Star, Unique Artistic Designs
- A short walk to the gay bars
- Arty, air-conditioned rooms with satellite TV
- Offers a unique, artistic stay with individually designed rooms, close to vibrant city attractions and gay bars.
Perianth Hotel
5 Star, Luxury
- 5 Star, Retro-Style Decor with Modern Touches
- A short walk to the gay bars
- Modern bathroom, flat-screen TV, coffee machine
- Perfect blend of retro style and modern luxury, offering stunning rooms with views of the Acropolis.
Hotel Fresh
4 Star, Readers Choice
- 4 Star, Rooftop Swimming Pool and Wellness Options
- A short walk to the gay bars
- Soundproofed rooms with LCD TVs, free Wi-Fi
- Stylish accommodation with designer furnishings, rooftop pool, close to gay bars for a vibrant stay.
O&B Athens Boutique
4 Star, Great Value
- 4 Star, In Historic City Centre
- A short walk to the gay bars
- Video, sound design, Egyptian cotton sheets
- Situated in Athens’ historic heart, offering state-of-the-art rooms and close proximity to gay bars and cultural sites.
Video Of Gay Guide to Athens
Discover the best places to see and the hottest places to play in gay Athens.
Top Gay Neighbourhoods in Athens
Athens, the capital of Greece, has areas and neighborhoods that are known for their LGBTQ+ friendliness and vibrant gay scenes. While the entire city is generally accepting and diverse, some areas and venues are particularly popular among the gay community.
Gazi | The gay hub of Athens
Photo: Gazi is home to some of Athens’s most popular gay bars
- Gazi is one of the most well-known and vibrant LGBTQ+ neighborhoods in Athens.
- Located in the Kerameikos-Metaxourgeio district, it is often considered the heart of the gay scene in the city.
- Gazi is famous for its lively gay nightlife.
- The neighborhood is filled with gay bars, clubs, and cafes, making it a popular destination for both local LGBTQ+ individuals and tourists. You’ll find a wide variety of venues that cater to different tastes, from cozy bars to high-energy dance clubs.
Monastiraki
This historic neighborhood near the Acropolis has several gay friendly bars & cafes, making it a great place for a casual night out.
Exarchia
Known for its alternative & counterculture scene, and a more laid-back atmosphere compared to the busier central areas.
Syntagma Square
The central square of Athens, Syntagma, is home to various gay friendly bars and clubs. It’s a popular area for both locals and tourists.
Ermou Street
Ermou Street is one of the most famous shopping streets in Athens, known for its diverse range of shops & retailers.
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