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Choosing where to stay is the biggest decision in a gay weekend in Blackpool. A room within walking distance of the Rainbow Quarter means you can enjoy the night and get home without fuss. Below is how to pick, then the full list.
How to choose a gay hotel in Blackpool
Start with what you want from the trip. A big night out suggests a base near Queen Street or Dickson Road. A romantic break might suit a quiet adults-only guest house. Travelling by train? Look near the station.
What does gay-friendly actually mean here?
It varies. Some places are explicitly gay or men-only, some belong to the local BAGS hoteliers group and welcome LGBTQ+ guests, and others simply have a good reputation. We say what each listing states about its policy, and we say when we could not confirm something.
Booking tips
Ask about check-in times and whether reception is staffed late, especially if your train is delayed. Some smaller places have stairs only, so ask if access matters to you. For Pride and the Illuminations, see Pride weekend hotels and Illuminations breaks, and book well ahead. If money is tight, try budget stays or a quiet midweek break.
Policies, facilities and prices change, so confirm them with the hotel before you pay.
Which area suits you?
Lord Street and Dickson Road put you close to the cabaret bars and Funny Girls, while stays around Queen Street suit people who plan to be out late. Rooms near the station make arriving and leaving simple, which is handy if you are coming by train for a short break.
If you are comparing options, think about what happens after midnight. A hotel with a residents' bar can mean one more drink without leaving the building, whereas a quiet guest house gives you an early night and a proper breakfast. Both are good, and which you pick depends on the trip.
Not sure? Ask on the community board, where other visitors share where they stayed, or read the safety guide for tips on getting back to your room.
Find the right stay
All 18 stays, nearest Queen Street first
GPride LodgeLGBTQ+ guest housePride Lodge is an all-welcome LGBTQ+ guest house near Blackpool North, with a guest sauna and gym and an easy walk to the Queen Street and Dickson Road bars.1 min walk to Queen StreetHMardi GrasPublic bar and hotelMardi Gras is a Lord Street LGBTQ+ bar that lets rooms upstairs, with a sun terrace, and a sister guest house just along the road.2 min walk to Queen StreetAQ AccommodationBoutique adults-only guest houseQ Accommodation is a room-only, adults-only boutique house with seven suites; it stands on Lord Street and is managed by neighbouring Mardi Gras.2 min walk to Queen StreetGWindsor HouseLGBTQ+-friendly stayWindsor House is a gay-owned Victorian villa guest house on Dickson Road, very close to the bars, with en-suite rooms and a full English breakfast.2 min walk to Queen StreetMWelhorny'sMen-only naturist guest houseWelhorny's is a naturist guest house and bar for men only, run on a membership basis on Banks Street, close to Funny Girls.3 min walk to Queen StreetGLawrence HouseLGBTQ+ guest houseLawrence House is an adults-only, four-star guest house for LGBTQ+ travellers and their friends, on General Street, a calm turning near the bars.4 min walk to Queen StreetHPeek-a-BoozeCabaret bar and hotelPeek-a-Booze combines a Dickson Road cabaret bar with cut-price adults-only rooms above it, putting your bed and your evening in the same building.4 min walk to Queen StreetMTrades Hotel and BarMen-only bar and hotelTrades is a members-only, men-only hotel with a late bar, occupying a row of joined townhouses on Lord Street, steps from the rest of the quarter.4 min walk to Queen StreetHChaps HotelLGBTQ+ hotelChaps is an adults-only gay hotel near the sea end of Cocker Street, furnished with themed bedrooms, a bar of its own and a discount for week-long stays.5 min walk to Queen StreetHLu-Lu's Cabaret LoungeCabaret bar and hotelLu-Lu's pairs two bars with a hotel at the top of Dickson Road's bar strip, offering around 26 en-suite rooms at budget prices.5 min walk to Queen StreetANeon Bar and Hotel NeonCocktail bar and adults-only hotelHotel Neon is a refurbished adults-only hotel at the Lord Street and Yates Street junction, with a small cocktail bar and garden attached.5 min walk to Queen StreetGPhoenix Guest HouseLGBTQ+-friendly stayPhoenix Guest House is a small, gay-owned guest house on Cocker Street, just off Queen Street, with clear house rules aimed at a calm night.5 min walk to Queen StreetGThe B&B BlackpoolBudget B&BA simple, low-cost B&B on Cocker Street with a small bar, favoured by LGBTQ+ visitors and close to Lord Street.5 min walk to Queen StreetAThe DragonflyAdults-only B&BThe Dragonfly is a grown-ups-only B&B-style hotel on Lord Street with a bar for guests, positioned between Blackpool North and the seafront.5 min walk to Queen StreetMThe Prince Albert HotelMen-only hotelThe Prince Albert, tucked down Yates Street off Lord Street, is for men only, with an unmarked door, a guest bar and a calendar of themed weekends.5 min walk to Queen StreetGDe-Lovely HotelLGBTQ+ guest house and barDe-Lovely is a gay guest house on Lord Street where each room has its own theme and the cocktail bar downstairs welcomes passers-by as well as residents.6 min walk to Queen StreetAThe BelvedereAdults-only guest houseThe Belvedere is a Victorian guest house for adults on Dickson Road with a long LGBTQ+ following, but it is on the market, so confirm it is taking bookings.6 min walk to Queen StreetAWestfield HouseLGBTQ+, adults-only guest houseWestfield House is a four-star Edwardian guesthouse for LGBTQ+ adults, a few doors along Lord Street from the bars and built around peace and quiet.6 min walk to Queen Street