If you're traveling on business you can make use of the library and lounge for any work you need to do, or even book the space for a private event/meeting.
It has an old-timey vibe, making you feel like you’re starring in a 1940s’ Hollywood romcom. In the bar, they have an extensive wine list and great cocktail options. It will make you feel like a true queen! With 15 Gault-Millau points as well as 1 Michelin star, you can bet the food is exquisite. The onsite IGNIV restaurant is beyond elaborate – with royal blue drapings, top-tier service, and fanciful dishes. Our top pick has to be the Marktgasse suite with terrasse – it's super spacious and romantic for a lover's gay getaway. In the rooms on the upper floors, guests can get a fantastic view of the bustling streets below. This fabulous gay friendly hotel has various room options available – be sure to check out one of their large doubles, which has tons of space and a flat-screen TV. To be super fabulous and amazing, yet never imposing! The best part was how most of the bars have outdoor terraces and beer gardens, which meant it was perfect for enjoying a drink and snooping on the hot guys that walk by…Īs we meandered down the winding streets of the Old Town, lugging our heavy cases and backpacks, our first sight of the Marktgasse Hotel took us by surprise, mostly because of how simple and modest the building was.īut we guess that’s just the Swiss way of doing things. It felt like being in an entirely different city. In the evening, you’ll find androgynous folk strutting through the streets, drag queens smoking in the doorways of bars, and loud dance music bumping from the clubs. Walking around this part of town, you’ll see rainbow flags hanging from the windows, whilst gay couples walk quietly holding hands. It’s a nice spot to hang around outside of peak party hours too – as it’s home to lots of shops, galleries, and theatres. The Altstadt neighbourhood is considered to be the “gay area” of Zurich, with lots of gay bars, clubs, saunas, and cafes. It’s every bit as loud, explosive, eccentric, and rambunctious as the dance halls of Paris, Berlin's gay neighborhood or the gay scene of Prague. Maybe it was because we let our guard down, expecting it to be quaint, quiet, or even subdued. But we were not prepared for the gay scene in Zurich. We consider ourselves to be open-minded and adventurous individuals. It just makes everything easier with some extra surprises along the way! The gay area of Zurich One price includes all of Zurich's public transport, admission to many of the museums, discounts on souvenirs or tours and special treats at restaurants. … with the Zurich city card! Valid for 24 or 72 hours, pre-purchasing this card will make your trip to Zurich a breeze.
Here is our ultimate gay guide to Zurich: And we’ve laid it all out down for you below. The only drawback is – how darn expensive it is! Our first night there we both audibly gasped when we opened our menus – and it wasn’t because the place didn’t serve margaritas… Other than that, there is so much to love and gush over. There’s the classic architecture, the mild-mannered people, the mouth-watering food, and of course, a plenitude of chocolate. Once we got into the rhythm of the city, we fell in love. Like reminding ourselves that when a bus or a train says they are leaving at a specific time, they meant there are actually leaving at that time (as opposed to the time being a gentle guideline like they are back home!). We quickly had to get used to how “operational” Zurich was. A city so organised, so efficient, so perfect in every way, it is said to run like clockwork.Įnter the Nomadic Boys: two ditzy, calamity gay guys descending upon the city, with their mouths agape, and disrupting the peace entirely. Here's our gay travel guide to Zurich, including where to stay, eat, party and more.