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Gay Rome Restaurants 1 Al Base Ristorante | Via Cavour, 274 | 06 474 0659 | http://www.labaseristorante.it/ Al Base is a gay-friendly restaurant near the Colosseum on the lively via Cavour. The draw here is the hours - no-stop dining well into the wee hours, both of which are a bit of an anomaly for Rome. Its fun interior and wide selection of good food packs them in no matter the time. 2 Ristorante Primo al Pigneto | Via del Pigneto, 46 | 06 701 3827 | http://www.primoalpigneto.it Primo is where you want to go when you are tired of the badly-lit mom-and-pop places in the city center. The discreet staff waits on you hand and foot, serving up delicious meals at a price. Great wine list. 3 Taverna Edoardo II | Vicolo Margana 14 | 06-69942419 | no website This is hands-down the gayest restaurant in Rome, with something to look at no matter where your eyes land from the gay-themed kitsch on the walls to the clientele at the tables. Sometimes on the weekend there is live entertainment, mostly equally kitschy and gay. 4 Trattoria Monti | Via San Vito, 13/a | (064) 466-573 | no website Handsome brothers in the front room, and mama in the back making dinner, Trattoria Monti is indeed the quintessential Italian hole in the wall you dream about for years afterward. Make sure to reserve, as it only has a few tables. 5 Ai Tre Scalini | Via Panisperna 251 | (396) 489-7495 | http://www.aitrescalini.org/ This is an old-school wine bar with excellent food that has been feeding and boozing Romans since the late 19th century. If you're anywhere near approaching a fan of good wine, this is your place. Book ahead, as it can get packed. 6 Da Tonino | Via del Governo Vecchio 18 | no phone | no website With its communal tables and convivial atmosphere, this is not the place to go for an intimate meal but anything off its small menu is a home run. Go with friends if you're shy, or alone if you want to make friends. 7 Piperno | Monte de Cenci 9 | (396) 688-6629 | http://www.ristorantepiperno.com/ The Jewish ghetto is home to Piperno, an upscale restaurant serving Roman classics with a (mostly kosher) twist. This is a classic Saturday night splurge meal. 8 Trattoria Maccheroni | Piazza delle Coppelle 44 | (396) 683-7895 | http://www.ristorantemaccheroni.com/ This trattoria is a cute, well-decorated old-school joint that serves the classics alongside its signature maccheroni. This is the kind of place where you go in a stranger and leave as family.

Gay Rome Sauna Note that Rome saunas require an ARCIGAY membership card, which you can purchase at any sauna. It requires photo ID and costs roughly $12. 1 Terme di Roma | via Persio 4 | 06 7184378 This sauna is all-gay only Sundays through Wednesdays, so mind your calendar. It's a bit far out of the city center, but you get a different mix of men here, and is good for an actual sauna or Turkish bath, but there is not much in the way of sex-friendly facilities. Note that Rome saunas require an ARCIGAY membership card, which you can purchase at any sauna. It requires photo ID and costs roughly $12. 2 Mediterraneo Sauna | via Pasquale Villari 3 | 06 77205934 | http://www.saunamediterraneo.it CURRENTLY UNDERGOING RENOVATIONS. Mediterraneo is a bear-friendly sauna and the non-bears who love them come in droves. It is enormous, and features dark rooms, a video room, massage, and a smoking lounge. It's kept immaculate and is arguably the most popular sauna in Rome. Note that Rome saunas require an ARCIGAY membership card, which you can purchase at any sauna. It requires photo ID and costs roughly $12. 3 Europa Multi Club | via Aureliana 40 | 06 4823650 | http://www.gaysaune.it (doesn't work) Gays of all ages frequent EMC, which is probably the prettiest sauna in Rome, and also very clean. It includes a gym and a bar as well as two Jacuzzis and a pool, but little in the way of spaces for sex. However, you can always find yourself a pretty thing to take with you somewhere else. Note that Rome saunas require an ARCIGAY membership card, which you can purchase at any sauna. It requires photo ID and costs roughly $12. 4 Apollion Sauna | via Mecenate 59A | 06-4825389 | http://www.apollionsauna.com Recently renovated, Apollion is small but does the job. An older clientele goes here, but the younger ones also flit about, attracted to the sugar daddy crowd. There are private cabins, a video room, and a pool and sauna. Note that Rome saunas require an ARCIGAY membership card, which you can purchase at any sauna. It requires photo ID and costs roughly $12.

Gay Rome Clubs 1 K Men's Club | via Amato Amati 6/8 | 06 21701268 | http://www.ksexclub.it This is a no-frills cruising and sex club, so don't expect the red carpet. There are playrooms, private cabins, a video room, and lots of men (but not a lot of boys). Wednesdays and Sundays are the Naked Party. 2 Splash Roma | via degli Argonauti 20 | http://www.splashroma.it This Saturday night gay party at Saponeria Club has go-go boys, drag and costume performances, guest Djs, and a crowd that is friendly and ready to party. Get on their mailing list for non-Saturday events, such as outdoor, daytime pool parties in the summer. All kinds of gays are here, from twinks to bears. 3 Glamda | First & last Fridays: Circolo degli Artisti, via Casilina Vecchia | third Saturdays: Lanificio 159, via di Pietralata 159/a | 392 0929671 | http://www.glamda.com Glamda moves around, so you have to follow the party depending on the night. At Circolo degli Artisti the crowd takes advantage of the outdoor area, and it's chatty and cruisey. Lanificio is more of an indoor space, and much more club-like as a whole. 4 Hangar Disco Bar | via in Selci 69 | 06 48813971 | http://www.hangaronline.it Hangar boasts being the first gay pub in Rome, and we have no reason to doubt them. It's run by an American and his Italian partner. There are hardcore film nights, strip show nights, go-go boys every night, a pretty scene-y bathroom, and an actual dark room in the back. 5 Gate | via Tuscolana 380 | 06 7840335 | http://www.gateroma.it Despite the smooth boy photos on their website, this is a bear-friendly bar with a ton of cruising going on. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays you must be naked, no exceptions. Sundays underwear is permitted. Wednesdays feature clothing (!), and there's free entrance. 6 Muccassassina | via di Portonaccio 212 | http://www.muccassassina.com This Friday night party at Qube, a huge, multi-level club, has a different theme every week, and the crowd gets really into it so check the website for this week's theme so you know what to expect. Otherwise, though, it's arguably Rome's biggest gay party, with everything that encompasses. They also have special events on off nights, so check for those as well. 7 Amigdala | via Libetta 13 | 392 0929671 | http://www.amigdala.biz GOA hosts this night every second Saturday of the month, with guest DJs being the stars of the show, so you're going to find gay fans of the music rather than just fans of being gay. It's a bit of an alternative scene, with plenty of Mary Jane in the air and a dreadlock here and there. 8 Gloss | via di Monte Testaccio 40/44 | http://www.gloss.it Although Alibi is a gay club in its own right, Gloss is every Thursday and Sunday, and usually when everyone goes. (Fridays and Saturdays are just regular gay nights.) Here you'll find drag shows, DJ-fueled dance frenzies, theme nights, and other silly shenanigans. 9 Gay Village | via delle Tre Fontane | Gianluca: 349 6941054 | http://www.gayvillage.it Gay Village is open only in the summer, and even then, open only from Thursday to Sunday. But it is akin to an actual village a massive outdoor space where bars and clubs from around Rome set up outposts and all the gays come to party. Note, however, that the hetero crowd does mix and mingle here, so don't go hitting on everyone you see. 10 Il Diavolo Dentro | Largo Itri 23 | http://www.ildiavolodentro.com Translated to The Devil Inside, this sex club is all about sinning, with mostly naked-themed parties, a sex swing, private cabins, and a dark room. The crowd skews a bit older, but includes the young ones who adore them. Major cruising opportunities. 11 Bunker Club | Via Placido Zurla 68 | 320-2603298 | http://www.bunkerclubroma.com This heavy-duty cruising club has Gang Bang nights, hot DJ sets, go-go boys, a dark room, and you can even smoke inside in marked areas. It's only on Saturdays and doesn't open until 11pm, but goes until the wee hours of the morning. 12 Frutta e Verdura | Via Aanta Passera 27 | https://www.facebook.com/pages/Frutta-e-Verdura-After-Hour/100116850047134 Open from 4:30am to 1pm, this is where everybody goes when the other clubs close down. There are two dark rooms, glory holes, cruising lounges, private cabins, and a DJ to keep things humming along. 13 Gender Klub | via Faleria 9 | 06 7049 7638 | http://www.genderclub.it Literally anything goes at Gender Klub, a fetish club for every possible gender and sexual orientation. Check their schedule for trans nights, live sex shows, and more. There are also dark rooms and a sexy box for group sex.

Gay Rome Bars 1 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. 2 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). 3 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. 4 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. 5 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. 6 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. 7 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. 8 Garbo | Vicolo di Santa Margherita 1a | 06 5812766 | http://garbobar.blogspot.com The Travestere neighborhood is home to this cute little gay cocktail bar, which serves food as well as drinks, and welcomes locals and tourists alike into the gayborhood. The happy hour, from 7-9:30pm, is popular, so get there a bit ahead of time to grab a seat.

Gay Rome Hotels 1 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! 2 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. 3 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. 4 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. 6 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. 7 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. 8 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. 9 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 Paris Activities 1 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. 2 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. 3 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. 4 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

Gay Paris Restaurants 1 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). 2 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! 3 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. 5 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 Saunas 1 Tilt Sauna | 41 Rue Sainte-Anne, 75001 | 01 42 96 07 43 | http://www.tiltsauna.fr/ Done with the Louvre? This sauna in the 1st arrondissement is open from late afternoon and right on through the night, and has everything you'd want in a sauna and more the usual showers, cabins and porn films, as well as a dark room, glory hole section, sex swing, and tons of action, including nightly parties. 2 IDM Sauna | 4 Rue du Faubourg Montmartre, 75009 | 01 45 23 10 03 | http://www.idm-sauna.com/ This sauna has it all full legit sauna facilities and a gym, as well as 40 cabins, dark rooms, and all kinds of nooks and crannies to get your gay on. There are also nightly shows and a full bar why go anywhere else? 3 Sun City | 62 Boulevard de Sébastopol, 75003 | 01 42743141 | http://www.suncity-paris.fr/suncity/index_site.htm (under construction) Did you have fun at Le Dépot? Then come to Sun City, just down the block and owned by the same peeps. Its huge facilities have an Indian décor, and it's open until 6am on the weekends, so you can see some hot action here after the bars and clubs close. 4 Le King | 21 Rue de Bridaine, 75017 | 01 42 94 19 10 | http://www.kingsauna.fr/sauna-gay-paris-en.html They have a traditional hammam as well as a Finnish sauna, as well as group showers, cabins, a dark room, a video room, glory holes, and even a smokers' room. It's open from 1pm to 7am, seven days a week, and has lots of cuties looking for action. 5 Euro Men's Club | 01 42 33 92 63 | 28 Passage des Panoramas, 75002 | http://e-m-c.fr/ This sauna caters to an older gay crowd, but with them comes the younger men who love them (and who get a discount at the door). Its Greek-themed facilities include a gorgeous pool, great sauna spaces, a steam bath, dark rooms, and cabins. Only open from noon to 9:30pm, though. 6 Sauna Mykonos | 71 Rue des Martyrs, 75018 | 01 42 52 15 46 | http://www.everyoneweb.fr/saunamykonosparis/ Another gay sauna with a Greek theme, this one is 100% nude, 100% of the time. On the lower level you'll find the dark room, cabins, and a sex swing. While it's not the best sauna in town, it is the cheapest, at 5 euro before noon, and there's action to be had. 7 Key West | 141 Rue La Fayette, 75010 | 01 45 26 31 74 | http://www.keywestsauna.com/index-en.php The video room, dark room and cubicles some with prison bars! - bring in a young, hot crowd that wants to get it on. The scene is a little bit harder, and the sauna could use a facelift, but it's no less hot. 8 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. 9 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 Clubs 1 Le Queen | 102 Champs-Élysées, 75008 | 01 53 89 08 90 | http://queen.fr/ There are some girls here straight girls but make no mistake, this is a gay bar through and through, with some of the hottest guys you'll ever see grinding away to the DJ's beats. Stay on the balcony level to do your scoping, then head down to the dance floor to get in on the insane action. Overkitsch on Sundays is the party to be at. 2 Tango: La Boîte à Frissons | 13 Rue au Maire, 75003 | 01 42 72 17 78 | http://www.boite-a-frissons.fr/home_en.htm A different take on a gay night, this Saturday party brings out gays and lesbians for ballroom dancing, followed by a regular dance party. It's a great space, and quite a spectacle to see; if you want to take a break from cruising bars, this is the place to go. 3 Scream | 18 Rue du Faubourg du Temple, 75011 | no number | http://www.scream-paris.com/ Another Saturday night party, this time in a massive, three-story space, each level with a different vibe: serious dancing with a top DJ; pop music, fun and chatty; and a dark room for the real action. There's also an outdoor terrace for when you need to catch your breath. 4 Le Dépot | 10 Rue aux Ours, 75003 | 01.44.54.96.96 | http://www.ledepot-paris.com/index_site.php Unlike some of the other listings, this is a hardcore gay cruising club that is open from 2pm to 8am, so you don't have to wait until the sun goes down to get your cruise on. Every conceivable kind of gay, with every conceivable kind of desire, can be found here. 5 Full Metal | 40 Rue des Blancs Manteaux, 75004 | no number | http://www.fullmetal.fr/02_presentation.swf Full Metal bills itself as a Hard Cruising Tavern, which is exactly 100% correct. Check their website for theme nights, as there is a pretty strict admission policy. Inside you'll find a steel and concrete décor, with the action just as hard and masculine. Plenty of cruising hallways, back rooms, and even a sex swing in the two-level basement. 6 Impact | 18 Rue Grenata, 75002 | 01.42.21.94.24 | http://impact-bar.com/GAY-FR/index.php Nudie bar! Some nights they let you keep your pants on after a certain hour, but once you've got your clothes off, don't bother you'll be sucking and fucking too much to care. Come ready, and come often. 7 Club 18 | 18 Rue de Beaujolais, 75001 | 01 42 97 52 13 | http://www.club18.fr/ Unfortunately the 18 is the address and not the age, but you'll still find plenty of pretty young things. This is the club you want to go to if you're tired of the loud techno and flashing lights; it's more intimate, but no less dance-y, and everybody comes for a good time. 8 Folies Pigalle: BBB Black Blanc Beur | varying locations | http://www.kelma.org//PAGES/B.B.B/soiree_gay_bbb.php This is a weekly party that brings out the glorious men of color, and the paler amongst us who adore them. There is all kinds of music played, and go-go boys to get your heart racing. If you like 'em mocha, this is the party for you. 9 Le Divan du Monde: Beardrop | 75 Rue des Martyrs, 75018 | no number | http://www.beardrop.fr/index.html This Friday night party brings out bears from all over Europe for a fun night with a heaving dance floor and plenty of hot, hairy action. Check the website, or ask around when you're there, for other bear weekend plans that pop up. 10 Club 79: Under | 22 Rue Quentin-Bauchart, 75008 | no number | http://www.fluidparty.com/ Although they do have some Saturday parties, the main focus of Under is the morning hours of Sunday usually starting at 10AM for those who aren't ready to call it a night. But this is no brunch scene you'll hardly know it's daytime, with the dark space lit by lasers and the guest DJ whipping the still-up crowd into a frenzy.

Gay Paris Bars 1 Café Cox | 15 Rue des Archives, 75004 | 01 42 72 08 00 | http://www.cox.fr/ With a name like that, how could we not put it at the top of our list? With a constantly changing décor and guest DJ roster, the older leather crowd does have some young things scattered here and there, and it's practically an institution in the Marais so put it on your agenda. 2 Sly | 22 Rue des Lombards, 75004 | 06 62 84 64 61 | http://www.sly-bar.com/ A mixed gay crowd leaning towards the younger demographic, but all ages and kinds of gay come here to play. Thursday happy hours include a bracelet that signifies your relationship status, making flirting a whole lot more efficient. 3 Banana Café | 13 Rue de la Ferronnerie, 75001 | 01 42 33 35 31 | http://www.bananacafeparis.com/ Another fantastically named place, it may look like your run-of-the-mill gay bar at first but come a bit later, and head downstairs for the real action: drag shows, smokin'-hot go-go boys, and themed nights that include the non-PC Oriental Session, with an Arab theme. 4 Le CUD Bar | 12 Rue des Haudriettes, 75003 | 01 42 77 44 12 | http://cud-paris.com/ This is another bar where the upstairs is good for a chat, but the real action is down below. There is a lot more cruising at this bar than some others on our list, and skews a bit younger as well although, this being Paris, you will find some heteros in the mix. Don't go before 2am. 5 One Way | 28 Rue Charlot, 75003 | 01 48 87 46 10 | http://www.oneway-paris.com/site/ Once again, a bar with a fun downstairs level. So make your way past the leather hat-studded ceiling and head down to the dungeon-style basement, where there is a sex swing, videos, and a dark room with a smoking section. Bears love it, and leather daddies abound. 6 Quetzal Bar | 10 Rue de la Verrerie, 75004 | 01 48 87 99 07 | no website Everyone at some point or another makes their way to and through Quetzal, so make sure to at least cruise on by when you're out and about. It a cruise-y atmosphere, but there are plenty of people just hanging out and chatting as well, and plenty of them are young and HOT. 7 La Mine | 20 Rue du Plâtre, 75004 | 01 42 71 30 39 | http://www.bar-mine.fr/ This leather and fetish bar has many theme nights, from rubber to uniforms - so check their website to make sure you're dressed appropriately. Otherwise, it's yet one more place that has a traditional bar up top and tons of action down below. 8 Le Raidd | 23 Rue du Temple, 75004 | 01 92 77 09 88 | http://www.raiddbar.com/ This is a bar, not a club, although that's because of its size more than anything. The big draw here, other than the DJ, is the shower. Yes, the shower go-go boys soap up and get down in a hot, steamy shower as the main entertainment here. There are also fun theme nights and plenty of cruising to go around. 9 Café Moustache | 138 Rue du Faubourg Saint-Martin, 75010 | http://cafe.moustache.free.fr/ We don't know what's up with these bars that pass as traditional cafes, but here's another one. It even has quaint terrace seating out front! But inside there is a dark room, video room, private cabins, and all your other cruising needs. 10 La Bonne Nouvelle | 4 rue du Faubourg Poissonnière, 75010 | no number | no website Tired of the super-gay Marais? Just want a drink at a gay bar without the thumping bass? Head to La Bonne Nouvelle, where everyone is just chilling out and also happen to be gay. The chatty crowd are definitely checking each other out, but everyone's friendly and chatty. A lot of fun. 11 Krash | 12 Rue Simon le Franc, 75004 | 09 50 41 13 26 | http://www.krashbar.com/ This sex bar has a Saturday night Naked Night that is not to be missed! Sundays are underwear nights, and Mondays are free-for-alls.

Gay Paris Hotels 1 Enjoy Bed & Breakfast (ebab) | http://www.ebab.com/Europe/France/Paris ebab is a website dedicated to gay-owned and/or gay-friendly accommodations in the world's major cities. They have 74 available apartments in Paris listed on their site, so you can live like a local while visiting the City of Light. 2 Absolu Living | http://www.absoluliving.com/gay-hotel-paris/ This is another gay listing site that has plenty of self-catered apartments to choose from in Paris. They also own My Gay Paris (http://www.my-gay-paris.com/), which has up to the minute gay news and listings. 3 B&B Gay Paris | http://www.agayroomparis.net/ This site advertises three gorgeous, gay-owned flats in different parts of the city 75003, 75004 and 75010 each with their own websites and contact information, and bargain-basement prices. A real steal; definitely check these out before thinking about a hotel. 4 La Maison Bleue | 60 rue du Capitaine Ferber, 75020 | 09 51 96 05 92 | http://www.bedandbreakfastofparis.com/ Alain and Christophe have a beautiful apartment within the city limits but a bit outside the hustle and bustle, which means you have a lovely garden and a bit of peace and quiet to yourself. They also have a studio in 75002 that can be available as well. 5 Gay Accommodation Paris | 271, rue du Faubourg Saint Antoine, 75011 | 01 43 48 13 82 | http://www.gayaccommodationparis.com/index.php Yet another gay site, this one with apartments rentable at a weekly rate, with everything from studios to multi-bedroom duplexes available all over the city. 6 Hôtel Duo | 11 Rue du Temple, 75004 | 01 42 72 72 22 | http://www.duo-paris.com/ Located in the Marais, this designer boutique hotel is very popular with the gays, so there's always a bit of a scene in the lobby bar and while their sauna is not a cruising spot, you never know who'll you'll find having a steam. 7 Hotel le Bellechasse | 8 Rue de Bellechasse, 75007 | 01 45 50 22 31 | http://www.lebellechasse.com/ Le Bellechasse is another boutique hotel, this time with 33 themed rooms exquisitely designed by Christian Lacroix. While the hotel itself doesn't have many amenities, the rooms are chock-full of gadgets and perks. 8 Hotel Emile | 2 Rue Malher, 75004 | 01 42 72 76 17 | http://www.hotelemile.com/ The Emile is yet another design boutique hotel in the Marais, but at a price that won't bust your wallet. Some rooms have an open plan with an enormous glass-walled shower, a plus if you're with someone particularly beautiful. 9 Hotel Hotel Caron de Beaumarchais | 12 Rue Vieille du Temple, 75004 | 01 42 72 34 12 | http://www.carondebeaumarchais.com/ With its beamed ceilings and authentic period furniture, some may find this hotel stuffy while others will feel like they've finally found the true Paris. There are 19 rooms with sound-proofing and wifi, and even though it's an old building there is an elevator! 10 Le 20 Prieuré Hôtel | 20 Rue du Grand Prieur, 75011 | 01 47 00 74 14 | http://www.hotel20prieure.com/en/ This cosy hotel is near the Canal St-Martin, which has been a draw recently for those looking to get out of the Louvre-Opera axis of tourist evil. Cute rooms, if a bit on the small side, but the prices are unbeatable and includes wifi and breakfast. 11 Paris Le Grand (An Intercontinental Hotel) | 2 Rue Scrib Paris , 75009 France | Front Desk +33-1-40073232 http://www.ihg.com/intercontinental/hotels/gb/en/paris/parhb/hoteldetail The Paris Le Grand Hotel is one of the best hotels in the city. It is in the 9th arrondissement, in front of the Opera, close to Vendome plaza, The Madeleine Church, Place de la Concorde. If you are lucky enough to get a room in the summer facing the Opera, you will hear beautiful music flowing inside your room each night as the free concerts abound in the summer. The hotel has some of the best food in Paris and the staff is a delight.

Gay Salvador Brazil Sauna Termas Omni | Rua Augusto França , 22 | 71 321-9044 | no website Omni is another of the quieter saunas in Salvador, with laid back boys and a cozy vibe. You'll know the working boys by their black swim trunks. It's also spotlessly clean, which is always a good sign.

Gay Salvador Brazil Sauna Planetario 11 | Rua José Duarte, 11 | 71 3321 4511 | http://www.planetario11.com.br/ This club, known to locals as simply P11, looks unassuming from the outside but inside is a huge sauna packed with working boys they say if you can't get laid here, you can't get laid anywhere. Stick around for the shows and other entertainment, ranging from drag to strippers to DJs.

Gay Salvador Brazil Sauna Sauna Paradiso | Rua Leoni Ramos, 59 | (71) 3237-7332 | no website While the working boys tend to treat Sauna Paradiso like their own private clubhouse, your fellow guests are quite flirtatious! There's also a dark room, a video room, private rooms, and a full bar. You'll want to look for the number of the address, as there is no signage outside.

Gay Salvador Brazil Sauna Sauna Rio's | Almeida Sande, 8 | 71 328-3275 | http://www.saunarios.com.br/index2.htm (doesn't work) While it's not a good idea for a gringo to be seen around here at night, during the day there is plenty of fun to be had, mostly with other guests. However, there are some lovely working boys as well. The best place to chat up a local is in the video room

Gay Salvador Brazil Sauna Sauna Persona | Rua Junqueira Aires , 230 | 71 329-1273 | no website Persona is quiet during the week, but weekends can get quite busy, even though it's a little ways out of town. Best to take a taxi there and back. They have dark rooms and glory holes, and a very discreet entrance (ring at the gate to be let in).

Gay Salvador Brazil Sauna Sauna Casarão 25 | Rua Dom Marcos Teixeira, 25 | 71 3264-1050 | http://www.casarao25.com.br/ Casarão 25 has private cabins, a dark room, a video room, two bar and lounge areas, and lo and behold! - a sauna. The interior could use a facelift, but it's clean and the staff is courteous. And, of course, the boys are fucking gorgeous.

Gay Salvador Brazil Sauna Sauna Fox | Rua das Rosas, 682 | 71 3354-0047 | http://www.saunafox.com.br/ While many of the saunas rely heavily on interactions between guests and the boys on staff, Fox is known for guests canoodling among each other so, basically, everyone is free game here. Make sure to get there early and secure a private room on the weekends, when the parties and shows bring in what seems like half of Salvador.

Gay Salvador Brazil Sauna Thermas Olympus | Rua Tuiuti, 183 | 71 329 0060 Olympus is small, quiet, basic, and has astonishingly beautiful boys who give great massages (and other delights). It isn't packed, though, so you can basically have your choice and even negotiate the rate.

Gay Salvador Brazil Clubs and Discos Boate Tropical | Rua Gamboa de Cima, 24 | 71 3267 0847 | http://www.boatetropical.com.br/ A fun, weekend dance party club with insane drag shows and strippers galore. How they put on such spectacular shows is anyone's guess think Priscilla Queen of the Desert set in a basement. The low ceilings and disco balls will remind you of underground clubs back in the day in the best possible way.

Gay Salvador Brazil Clubs and Discos Boite Caverna | Rua Carlos Gomes, 616 | 71 3358 2410 | no website Smack on the main drag in the center of town, the Boate Caverna features go-go boys, stripper shows, DJs, and more hot bodies than you can shake your stick at. Laser lights provide most of the lighting for the crowd, giving the drag queens a chance to shine.

Gay Salvador Brazil Clubs and Discos San Sebastian Salvador | Rua da Paciência, 88 | 71 3012 5013 | http://www.sansebastiansalvador.com.br/ This club is right on the beach, so you can roll on out in the morning and right into the sea for a refreshing swim. The Blessed and Liberty parties are arguably the most popular, with DJs spinning mostly electronica in the large, futuristically lit space.

Gay Salvador Brazil Clubs and Discos Queens Clube | Rua Teodoro Sampio, 160 | 71 3328 6220 | no website The only club in Salvador with a darkroom, making this a cruiser's heaven. There are also go-go boys, strippers, and even an on-site sex shop (open in the afternoon and early evening if you're feeling cheeky. Come ready for action. Only opened on Fridays and Saturdays.

Gay Salvador Brazil Clubs and Discos Off Club | Rua Dias Dávila, 33 | 71 3267 6215 | http://boiteoffclub.com.br/ Hipsters might say this club has lost its luster, but it's still the gay go-to spot for club fun. Don't bother going until after 1am; if in doubt, follow the crowd heading off from Beco dos Artistas bar. You'll see a fairly mixed crowd, but have no doubt it's a gay world, and they're just living in it.

Gay Salvador Brazil Bars Bahia Cafe | Mirante dos Aflitos | 071 3329 0944 | http://www.bahiacafe.com.br/bahia_cafe.asp If you are craving a grown-up place in which to enjoy the view and have a proper cocktail that doesn't come in a plastic cup, then this is it. You'll come away relaxed, refreshed and ready to join the fray at your favorite sauna or club!