Event Dates
From: Friday, June 9, 2023
To: Sunday, June 11, 2023
XLsior Pride Festival Athens 2023
Europe’s gay party scene heats up early in 2022 with the arrival of the XLsior Pride Festival Athens.
XLsior Pride Festival Athens 2023
Europe’s gay party scene heats up early in 2023 with the arrival of the XLsior Athens Pride Festival, putting the Greek capital at the centre of the continent’s party circuit.
The Party
- Over 3 days and nights, Athens gay scene is set to be transformed by the team that produces the legendary XLsior festival in Mykonos.
- Expect world class DJs, amazing day and night parties and the hottest guys from across Europe as XLsior Athens takes over some of the city’s most iconic venues during Athens Pride.
- Parties run Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
- Visiting Athens for Pride? Stay in the hip gay district of Gazi, close to the city’s active nightlife scene.
The Schedule
- Friday 9th June – WE Party Athens – Pink Gum from 23.30 to 6.00
- Saturday 10th June – Xlsior Mykonos & Muccassaassina Rome present – “Queers vs Muscles” from 23.30 to 6.00
- Sunday 11th June – MADMen London – Afterhours event – from 6.00 to 11.00
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 – Onf 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 Easter Weekend parties.
Fresh Hotel, O&B Athens Hotel, A for Athens, Perianth Hotel.
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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.
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Grecotel Pallas Athena
5 Star, Location
Facilities include a restaurant and a bar. 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. Uniquely decorated accommodation with arty details
Perianth Hotel
5 Star, Luxury
Combining a retro-style decor with modern touches, every room and suite at Perianth comes with a work desk and a modern bathroom with black marble details. Each unit includes a flat-screen TV, a coffee machine, a safe and a wardrobe. Some units open to a balcony and some offer views over the Acropolis.
Hotel Fresh
4 Star, Readers Choice
Fresh Hotel’s stylish rooms feature furnishings and fittings by designers such as Philip Starck and Artemide. The spacious rooms are soundproofed and equipped with LCD satellite TVs and free Wi-Fi access. Toiletries and slippers. Wellness options include a sauna and a state-of-the-art fitness centre. A rooftop outdoor swimming pool
O&B Athens Boutique
4 Star, Great Value
The O&B Athens Boutique Hotel in the city’s historic centre. Features include complimentary Wi-Fi, and the hip lounge bar-restaurant. All rooms feature the latest in video and sound design, stylish furnishings, Egyptian cotton sheets and large work desks. Marble bathrooms come with custom-design glass-enclosed showers.
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Grande Bretagne
5 Star, Luxury
A full-service spa, an indoor pool, and an outdoor pool are available at this smoke-free hotel. Additionally, a restaurant, 2 bars/lounges, and a 24-hour fitness center are onsite. All 320 soundproofed rooms feature free WiFi and 24-hour room service, LED TVs come with satellite channels, bathrobes and slippers.
King George
5 Star, Stylish
This smoke-free hotel features a restaurant, a 24-hour fitness center, and a bar/lounge. Other amenities include a 24-hour business center, a conference center, and 24-hour room service. All 102 soundproofed rooms feature free WiFi and iPod docks. Guests can enjoy deep soaking tubs, 24-hour room service, wired Internet, and LED TVs.
MiraMe Athens
4 Star, Readers Choice
This hotel features a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and a snack bar/deli. Free cooked-to-order breakfast. Additionally, a rooftop terrace, a coffee shop/café, and concierge services are onsite. All 7 rooms offer a pillow menus and slippers, comforts such as memory foam beds and Egyptian cotton sheets. Guests will also find free WiFi, balconies, & Smart TVs.
Ivis 4 Boutique Hotel
4 Star, Modern Classic
This hotel features a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar/lounge. Free breakfast (local cuisine). Other amenities include a coffee shop/café, concierge services, and dry cleaning. All 14 soundproofed rooms feature free WiFi and memory foam beds, espresso makers and bathrobes, and guests will also find furnished balconies or patios and TVs.
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