Ranking the 11 best European cities for gay travelers by cost

This story originally appeared on Out.For globe-trotting queer travelers, Europe is the perfect destination to explore. The continent is full of LGBTQ+ friendly cities with thriving nightlife scenes and vibrant gayborhoods.From Mykonos to Prague, you’ll be able to travel to find other queer people and exciting places to visit. But it can also be expensive. So we’ve gathered the data on the very best cities in Europe for LGBTQ+ travelers and then ranked them from most affordable to least. 11. Mykonos, GreeceMykonos is Europe’s most iconic and historic LGBTQ+ summer destinations and while it can be absurdly expensive to visit, it’s well worth the money. Not only are there stunning beaches, including Elia, which has a gay section and a clothing-optional area, but if you’re a gay circuit party lover, you can come for the week-long XLSIOR Festival where 30,00 gays descend on the island.10. London, EnglandLondon is one of the most expensive cities on the list, but it also has gay bars, nightclubs, and sex shops in a vibrant gayborhood in Soho and was found to have the best cruising scene in a 2025 study by Erobella, so while the city might not be cheap to stay in, you’ll definitely have a great time.9. Amsterdam, NetherlandsAmsterdam is pricey, but it’s also a great destination for LGBTQ+ travelers. In fact, it’s a city you’ll want to visit more than once so that you can experience all of the cruising clubs, gay saunas, legendary queer parties and bars, and Canal Pride if you can get there in August. Check out the main LGBTQ+ area, Reguliersdwarsstraat, which has been thriving since the ’60s and still has plenty to offer queer travelers.8. Paris, FranceThe city of love has a thriving gay scene, world-renowned food, and a rich history to explore. Stay in the gay district of La Marais, where there are plenty of energetic gay clubs, nightclubs, and parties, and where you can get a phallic-shaped burger at Tata Burger and penis-shaped desserts at Legay