European Men and Destinations

Gay Rome Bars Zest | Via Filippo Turati, 171 | 06 444841 | http://www.radissonblu.com/eshotel-rome/dining/zest While not a gay bar, it is fabulous and a great place to have a sophisticated drink or snack before heading to Termini train station. It's on the roof of the Radisson Blu Hotel, and features a sleek pool and a very scene-y outdoor bar area. You never know who you'll see half-naked going for a swim.

Gay Rome Bars Skyline Bar | via Pontremoli 36 | 06 7009431 | http://www.skylineclub.it Monday is naked night at Skyline, so (don't) dress accordingly; the rest of the week you can cruise to your heart's content, and take a tasty young Roman twink into one of the private cabins.

Gay Rome Bars Rome VideoBook Bar | via di Borgo Pio 192/193 | 06 68309523 | http://www.lilibri.it/rvb1/chi-siamo/ This is an actual bookstore, video store, and cafe/bar combination whose staff is very gay-friendly. At night it becomes a piano bar, which as we all know draws gays like moths to a flame.

Gay Rome Bars My bar | via S. Giovanni in Laterano 12 | 06 7004425 | http://www.anfiteatro-mybar.com (doesn't work) My bar is next to Coming Out, right near the Colosseum. It too has a large outdoor terrace in front, so the two bars tend to mix and mingle for a giant gay gathering after about 9pm.

Gay Rome Bars Caffe Oppio | Via delle Terme di Tito, 72 | 06 474 5262 | http://www.oppiocaffe.it Just up the hill from Coming Out is this fun, gay-friendly hangout that's open until late each night. In the morning it's a traditional Italian bar, with pastries and coffee; then at happy hour there's a free buffet, and at night it's more like a traditional bar with a full drinks menu. Big with the younger crowd.

Gay Rome Bars Circolo Degli Artisti | via Casilina Vecchia 42 | 06 7030 5684 | http://www.circoloartisti.it Part bar, part club, part lounge, part performance space, there's something different on every night at Circolo degli Artisti. Its live-and-let-live vibe is more than gay-friendly, and its Glamda event on first and last Fridays of the month are a huge gay draw (see clubs for more information).

Gay Rome Bars Coming Out Pub | via S. Giovanni in Laterano 8 | 06 7009871 | http://www.comingout.it The Coming Out is a gay bistro-cafe and cocktail lounge that is popular with the baby gays and lesbians, but it's easily the most famous gay bar in Rome, so everybody passes through eventually. Its big draw is the outdoor terrace, perfect for cruising as well as a front-row seat to Colosseum views.

Gay Rome Hotels Domus Valeria | Via del Babuino 96 | http://www.domusvaleria.it This B&B near Piazza di Spagna has wifi and a roof garden what more could you need? OK, what about the fact that it's gay run, is stunningly furnished, and there's excellent shopping in every direction?

Gay Rome Hotels Residenza Lunetta | Via Della Stelletta 5 | 06 42016891 | http://www.residenzalunetta.com Lunetta is a collection of six vacation apartments, with various styles and numbers of bedrooms to accommodate a friend or travel companion. And it's smack in the middle of the city center, so you can walk to all the sights as well as find transportation easily.

Gay Rome Hotels Twentyone Hotel | Via Cola di Rienzo, 23 | 06 3260 9607 | http://www.twentyonerome.com Another boutique hotel with a cseek black-and-white color scheme, Twentyone is in Prati, a chichi neighborhood that's near Piazza del Popolo. It's a four-star so it's not the cheapest you'll ever find, but its standard of service and personal touches in the rooms more than make up for it.

Gay Rome Hotels Casa Howard | Via Sistina 149 | 06 6992 4555 | http://www.casahoward.com With two nearby locations, this B&B is nothing less than exquisite and so discreet, you'll feel like you've rented a friend's luxury apartment. If you have any reason to splurge but don't want the bustle and nosiness of a large hotel, this is your choice.

Gay Rome Hotels The Beehive Hotel | Via Marghera 8 | 06 4470 4553 | http://www.the-beehive.com The budget-friendly yet stylish Beehive is run by an American couple, so you won't have to worry about the language barrier. It's close to the train station, but has its own quiet, oasis feel to it you'll want a Sweet which is in another part of the building and autonomous, or a Honey private guestroom, as opposed to the Hive hostel-style accommodations.

Gay Rome Hotels Hotel Derby | via Vigna Pozzi 7 | 06 5136978 | http://www.hotelderby.it This three-star, gay-friendly hotel in the gorgeous Garbatella neighborhood has only 37 rooms, each with a homey feel and some with balconies. There's wifi and laundry service, and there's a park nearby with the famous Appia Antica path running through it.

Gay Rome Hotels B-COOL Rome | via Famagosta 4
| 06 45504533 | http://www.b-cool.eu They fly the rainbow flag proudly, but B-COOL's interior is a study in black, white, silver and grey, with comfy beds, branded organic toiletries and breakfast served in a sunny room. It's located in the chic neighborhood north of the Vatican, which is a little quieter than the chaotic city center.

Gay Rome Hotels 2nd Floor | via San Giovanni in Laterano 10 | 06 96049256 | http://www.2floor.it This gay-run hotel on the same street as a string of gay bars is about as gay-friendly as you can get. Some of the tastefully appointed rooms have terraces, all have wifi, and you can even bring small pets. And it's across the street from the Colosseum. Fabulous!

Gay Paris Activities Boxxman | 2 Rue de la Cossonnerie, 75002 | 01 42214702 | http://www.boxxman.net/ A gay store for all your gay needs, from porn DVDs to cock rings to lube. Downstairs there's a pretty hard cruising scene in the late afternoon a true one-stop-shopping experience.

Gay Paris Activities Steel Club | 23 Rue de Penthièvre, 75008 | 01 45 61 90 28 | http://www.steel-club.fr/ This cruising club has no dress code, thankfully, although it barely matters you'll be naked and fucking in no time. There are lockers, cabins, the now-ubiquitous sex swing, glory holes, and everything else you'd need to have a gay old time.

Gay Paris Activities Le Keller | 14 Rue Keller, 75011 | no number | http://www.lekeller.com/ NOTE that you MUST register BEFORE heading to this hard cruising club. You'll also have to abide by their dress codes for your particular fetish/look, as well as when there are open dress code nights (e.g., no sneakers). While it may seem like a hassle, it's worth it there is some serious action going down here.

Gay Paris Activities Bunker | 150 Rue Saint-Maur, 75018 | 01 53360116 | http://www.bunker-cruising.com/ Leather, latex, denim, sport, underwear and naked nights are the scenes at this cruising bar. They have sex swings, dark rooms, video rooms, and even lockers and showers for cleaning up after getting deliciously dirty.

Gay Paris Restaurants Villa Keops | 58 Boulevard de Sébastopol, 75004 | Between Villa Keops, Le Dépot and Sun City Sauna, you can literally come to Paris and never leave this block.

Gay Paris Restaurants Open Cafe | 40 Rue Vieille du Temple, 75004 | 4 L'Ange 20 | 8 Rue Geoffroy lAngevin, 75004 | 01 40279367 | http://www.lange20.com/lange20/Accueil.html This cute little place in the Marais is super gay-friendly and serves up the traditional French cuisine you've been craving. Get the duck cooked two ways, it's a winner, but leave room for the caramelized apple to finish.

Gay Paris Restaurants Le Gai Moulin | 10 Rue Saint-Merri, 75004 | 01 48 87 06 00 | http://www.le-gai-moulin.com/ This gay-owned restaurant has gay in its name and gays at the tables, who come not only to hang out but to scarf up the classics for relatively cheap, given the gayborhood. You could easily make a meal out of the starters, which include onion soup!

Gay Paris Restaurants Who's Paris | 14 Rue Saint-Merri, 75004 | 01 42 72 75 97 | http://www.whosparis.com/ This is a legit restaurant, and even serves the increasingly popular brunch on Saturdays. But at night it becomes a pretty fabulous gay bar scene, so don't rush out after you've finished your meal, particularly on Fridays, when it hosts a Wild Party (as it's called).

Gay Paris Saunas Gym Louvre Sauna | 7 Rue du Louvre, 75001 | 01 40 39 95 01 | http://www.gymlouvre.com This is a massive facility that has actual an actual gym and sauna, as well as a porn room and other little alcoves for pleasure. This is where a lot of the gay club kids come for fun and relaxation, FYI, so it's quite a scene.

Gay Paris Saunas Bains D'Odessa Sauna | 5 Rue d'Odessa, 75014 | 01 40 47 83 43 | http://bearprod.fr/ This gay sauna appeals to a mildly older crowd, usually 30 and up. Facilities include all the usual video room, cabins, smoking room, and even an outdoor terrace for the warmer months. On the second Saturday of the month, they host a Bear Steam Party, which is exactly what it sounds like - hot, hairy action from noon until 10pm.