Patroc Bologna Gay Guide 2025
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Accommodation Tips
Savhotel Aemilia
Hotel. ****, from 90 €
Modern hotel with spacious, air-conditioned rooms. Roof terrace and some of the rooms with view over Bologna. 10-15 minutes to walk from the historic center.
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Via Giovanna Zaccherini Alvisi 16
Bologna 40138
Bologna 40138
Bus: Zanolini
Hotel Metropolitan
Hotel. ****, from 150 €
Stylish hotel in contemporary design with air-conditioned rooms, modern facilities and a gardened roof terrace. Very well located in the city center between the railway central station and the historic heart of Bologna.
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Via dell'Orso 6
Bologna 40121
Bologna 40121
Bars & Pubs
Il Barattolo
Queer cafe-bar in the center of Bologna. With aperitivo, foosball table, art exhibtions, performances and other small cultural events.
Mixed clientele.
Mixed clientele.
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Via del Borgo di San Pietro 26/a
Bologna 40126
Bologna 40126
Clubs & Parties
Cassero
The LGBT center Cassero hosts various parties on some Saturdays and occasionally on other days.
Worth a visit if only for the beautiful space in the large basement vault.
Usually not busy before 01:00, but then often with a long queue to get in.
The Cassero requires the Arcigay membership card which can be acquired at the entrance.
Worth a visit if only for the beautiful space in the large basement vault.
Usually not busy before 01:00, but then often with a long queue to get in.
The Cassero requires the Arcigay membership card which can be acquired at the entrance.
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Via Don Giovanni Minzoni 18
Bologna 40121
Bologna 40121
Red Club
Saturday ≈ 22:30/23:00 – 05:00 (end of August – mid-July)
Gay dance club with bars, outdoor area, smoking room and (from approx. 02:00) cruising labyrinth.
Located in the Roveri industrial area, approx. 5 km outside of Bologna.
The music and shows vary from week to week depending on the specific party – current program on the Red Club website.
Mixed ages.
Admission: 5-15 € (+ ARCO/ENTES membership card)
Located in the Roveri industrial area, approx. 5 km outside of Bologna.
The music and shows vary from week to week depending on the specific party – current program on the Red Club website.
Mixed ages.
Admission: 5-15 € (+ ARCO/ENTES membership card)
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Via del Tipografo 2
Bologna 40138
Bologna 40138
Night bus N4: Muratore
+39 347 985 4077 (mobile)
Saunas
Steam Sauna
Clean and pleasant gay sauna in Bologna.
Mixed ages.
Very popular on Sunday afternoon/evening.
Admission: ≈ 17-23 €
Mixed ages.
Very popular on Sunday afternoon/evening.
Admission: ≈ 17-23 €
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Via Ferrarese 22/i
Bologna 40128
Bologna 40128
Sauna Cosmos Club
Daily 11:30 – 21:30/22:30
Gay sauna in the center of Bologna, renovated in 2024.
Rather mature clientele.
The ARCO and Arcigay cards are not accepted here. ID required and some knowledge of Italian.
Admission: approx. 20 € + membership card
Rather mature clientele.
The ARCO and Arcigay cards are not accepted here. ID required and some knowledge of Italian.
Admission: approx. 20 € + membership card
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Via Cesare Boldrini 16 (in the courtyard on the left)
Bologna 40121
Bologna 40121
Shops
IGOR Libreria
Monday-Saturday 10:00 – 13:00 and 16:00 – 19:30
International LGBT+ bookshop in the center of Bologna.
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Via Santa Croce 10
Bologna 40122
Bologna 40122
Services
Cassero LGBTI Center
Bologna's LGBT centre and also headquarter of the Italian organization Arcigay. Best source to get information and flyers for current and upcoming gay and cultural events in Bologna.
The center is built into one of the medieval gates of Bologna – thus, both the inside and open-air spaces of the center have a very special atmosphere and are worth a visit.
The center is built into one of the medieval gates of Bologna – thus, both the inside and open-air spaces of the center have a very special atmosphere and are worth a visit.
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Via Don Giovanni Minzoni 18
Bologna 40121
Bologna 40121
BLQ Checkpoint
HIV and Hepatitis rapid tests and other sexual health services, run by the local NGO Plus since 2015.
Free of charge. Appointment by phone recommended.
Free of charge. Appointment by phone recommended.
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Via San Carlo 42/C
Bologna 40122
Bologna 40122