As very traditional Christian Orthodox society, Russia is mostly not as much frowned and it is a conservative country especially for gays but in the capital city of Moscow you can find a few gay friendly bars and as well gay friendly hotels Sochi, a popular tourist seaside destinations in at the Black Sea.
Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) people in Russia face legal and social challenges not experienced by non-LGBT persons. Although same-sex sexual activity between consenting adults in private was decriminalized in 1993, homosexuality is disapproved of by most Russians, and same-sex couples and households headed by same-sex couples are ineligible for the legal protections available to opposite-sex couples.
Sochi, a Russian city on the Black Sea, is known as a summer beach resort, and was host of the 2014 Winter Olympics. Its parks include the palm-filled Arboretum. It’s also notable for 20th-century neoclassical buildings such as the columned Winter Theatre. Forested Sochi National Park is a 1,937-sq.-km protected area in the nearby Caucasus Mountains. Some 70 km inland, Krasnaya Polyana is a prominent ski resort.
Top attractions to visit in Sochi
- Sochi Park
- Fisht Olympic Stadium
- Krasnaya Polyana Mountain Cluster
- Southern Cultures Park
- Rosa Khutor Ski Resort
Best Day Tours in Sochi
- Private Tour: Discover Sochi on a Private Stroll
- Unique Private Journey to a Tea Plantation from Sochi
- Nightlife in Sochi – Private tour. Meet a Sunset at the Akhun Mountain
- Magic Christmas Tour in Sochi
- Private tour in Sochi and around
See more tours in Sochi on GetYourGuide Russia
1. Hyatt Regency Sochi 4* – Gay Friendly Hotels Sochi
Hyatt Regency Sochi Hotel is located in the centre of Sochi, 200 m from the Black Sea coast and Kurortny Prospekt. Grand Marina retail outlet and the Sea Port are within a 5-minute walk away. Free WiFi access is available.
The modern, air-conditioned rooms include a minibar, work area and panoramic windows or balcony with the sea view. A flat-screen TV with cable channels is available. A private bathroom comes with a bath, hairdryer and free toiletries. Extras include an iPod dock and a seating area.
Passage Restaurant serves a selection of European, Caucasian and Russian dishes. An access to the terrace is available in summer.
A two-storey spa centre Evania offers traditional aromatherapy sessions, therapeutic treatment, various types of massage services and restorative practice. The hotel features a fitness centre and an outdoor swimming pool.
With striking contemporary design, this upscale hotel is steps to the Primorskaya Street beachfront promenade, and a 2-minute walk from the Sochi Art Museum.
Streamlined rooms have balconies with sea or city views, and come with flat-screen TVs, marble bathrooms, iPod docks and Wi-Fi access. Club rooms offer lounge access with free breakfast, snacks and drinks, while suites add separate bedrooms. Room service is available 24 hours.
Amenities include refined Russian and Chinese restaurants, an informal eatery, and a lounge serving light fare. There’s also an outdoor pool, a pool bar, a spa and a fitness center, plus meeting facilities.
Hyatt Regency Sochi hotel is ideally located in the central administrative district, in the heart of Sochi’s historical centre, right along the famous beachside promenade of Primorskaya Street. This new luxury landmark hotel on the Black Sea Riviera is minutes from the city’s main cultural and recreational institutions, passenger port, restaurants, high-end retail outlets, nightclubs and other attractions.
Adler Sochi Airport is just 20 kilometres away, making Hyatt Regency Sochi the pre-eminent destination for both business and leisure travellers. With panoramic views of the Black Sea, Hyatt Regency Sochi features 198 spacious guest rooms including 170 rooms and 28 suites. Contemporary guest rooms ranging in size from 37 to 195 sq m (398 to 2,098 sq ft) with floor-to-ceiling windows and balconies offer guests spectacular views of the Black Sea. All hotel guestrooms offer the latest services and facilities to meet the needs of today’s traveller.
Hyatt Regency Sochi offers guests a range of dining facilities catering to all tastes, including all-day dining, a speciality restaurant, a speciality bar and a pool deck bar. For those looking for rest and rejuvenation, guests can enjoy a wide selection of on-site activities, including an on-site spa facility with six spa treatment rooms, a banya, an outdoor swimming pool, a fully-equipped fitness centre with Turkish and Finnish saunas, and a hair and nail salon.
Beautiful rooms with a great terrace, and very professional and helpful staff!!! The pool area was very nice and with dj playing music every day. Nice to hang out. Short way to the beach where the hotel had a private area with towels and sunbed for the guests.
Beautiful rooms with a great terrace, and very professional and helpful staff!!! The pool area was very nice and with dj playing music every day. Nice to hang out. Short way to the beach where the hotel had a private area with towels and sunbed for the guests.
Excellent hotel in good location, walking distance from the Sochi Port and boardwalk, with all the restaurants and action. Hotel is fairly new, well appointed, with excellent bathroom and shower facilities. Breakfast is very good. Hotel has a nice large pool. It is not directly on the beach, but the beach is a relatively short walk away (some steps!). Definitely will stay there again should my travels bring me back to Sochi someday.
Located close to the Sochi beaches, as well as walking distance to the city centre, location of the hotel is very good. One can find the best restaurants in town nearby as well.
Rooms are very clean and modern. Very well equipped. The only problem is that the room service menu is only to be found on the TV which is a bit hard to navigate.
Staff are not as good as they could be though. They are trying to be helpful, but unfortunately, they do not know what they are doing. For example, I tried to get the WiFi working, and it took me 3 calls, and they finally sent someone here to get it fixed.
Check out was OK, but got my bills wrong.
Anyway, it was a nice stay overall, and I would not hesitate to stay there again.
How much does a room costs at Hyatt Regency Sochi ?
Prices start 192$/night for King Room. The Regency King Suite is 404$/room per night with breakfast included – if coming on a honeymoon this is the perfect choice for gay couples.
This air-conditioned suite offers a balcony with the Black Sea view. It includes a minibar and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. The modern bathroom has 2 entrances and comes with Pharmacopeia toiletries.
It features a living room and a bedroom
Where to book online – Hyatt Regency Sochi – Gay Friendly Hotels Sochi – you can find the best hotels deals in Sochi during Sochi Poker Festival which is celebrated with much enthusiasm in Sochi on Booking.com or Trip.com or Hotelscombined.com and see more reviews on TripAdvisor.
2. Pullman Sochi Centre Hotel 4* – LGBT Friendly Hotels Sochi
This hotel is located in the centre of Sochi, within a 2-minute walk of the Black Sea shore and a 5-minute walk of Festivals Concert Hall. An indoor and a seasonal outdoor pool, Fit and Spa Lounge and free WiFi are provided at Pullman Sochi Centre Hotel. During the summer season, the hotel offers an equipped beach.
The luxurious rooms are equipped with a king size bed, a flat-screen TV and a balcony. Complete with a minibar, the dining area also has tea & coffee facilities. Featuring a rain shower, private bathroom comes with a hairdryer and toiletries. Each room offers panoramic sea and city views. The room has a separate work area with a large desk and a laptop safe.
Sel Marin Restaurant serves Mediterranean cuisine, and a variety of drinks is offered at the lobby bar.
The spa centre located on the 16th floor offers panoramic sea views and a variety of beauty treatments. A sauna and a hammam are also available for guests.
Set 3 km from Sochi train station, this contemporary conference hotel with views of the Black Sea is a 13-minute walk from the Singing Fountains and 2 km from Sochi Arboretum.
Featuring balconies, the modern rooms offer Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs, plus desks, mini fridges, and tea and coffeemakers. Upgraded rooms and suites add sea views, while suites feature sitting areas. Room service is offered.
There’s a stylish Mediterranean restaurant and a 24-hour bar. Other amenities include a gym, an indoor and a seasonal outdoor pool, a spa.
The modern 5* Pullman Sochi Center hotel is ideal for both business and leisure. The stylish design and exceptional service will satisfy the needs of any guest. With its 150 rooms with balconies (non-smoking), sea view, stylish restaurant serving Mediterranean cuisine, art bar, business center, Fit and Spa Lounge fitness center with infinity pool on the 16th floor, this hotel has everything you need for a relaxing stay.
Great staying and wonderful experience. We were indeed happy to spend a week in Pullman Sochi Center and would like to express our deepest gratitude. The staff in the hotel was extremely friendly and supportive. Each and every request was fulfilled almost immediately.
The facilities met our expectations and the pull was just extraordinary recreational zone. Also, the gym with the outstanding view was convenient and well equipped, we enjoyed our morning workouts, as well as cozy hammam and sauna.
Amazing hotel. Room with a beautiful view of the sea and the city. I was more than satisfied. Our holiday was successful. Thank you!! Definitely recommend this hotel. Everything is at the highest level.
Hotel is located in an excellent location on the beach. Rooms are big and clean, bed is very comfortable. Great breakfast. The staff are very friendly and helpful. I will surely come back to this hotel in the future.
Pullman has the best location in Sochi since it is in walking distance from the marina and the beach. The rooms have a good size and all facilities of a 5 star property. There is an outdoor pool and an indoor pool with the most amazing view.
It’s brand new, modern, airy and spacious situated right by the sea and the promenade. The hotel has two pools, one outside and another on the roof with a breathtaking view!
The rooms were cozy, comfortable with great amenities!
The staff was friendly and helpful. Plenty of food for breakfast! A nice outside seating space for breakfast!
The hotel is very close to all restaurants and venues, there is also a small park just outside and a beautiful cathedral a few minutes away.
How much does a room costs at Pullman Sochi Centre Hotel ?
Prices start 199$/night for King Room. The Executive King Room with Sea View is 252$/room per night with breakfast included – if coming on a honeymoon this is the perfect choice for gay couples.
This luxurious room has a balcony with a sea view and flat-screen TV. A coffee machine and a minibar with free non-alcoholic drinks are featured. A private bathroom comes with free toiletries.
Guests are granted free fitness centre, hammam, sauna and swimming pool access. Seaview lounge access with free drinks and snacks is also available. The room is located on one of the top floors.
Where to book online – Pullman Sochi Centre Hotel – Gay Friendly Hotels Sochi – you can find the best hotels deals in Sochi during Sochi Poker Festival which is celebrated with much enthusiasm in Sochi on Booking.com or Trip.com or Hotelscombined.com and see more reviews on TripAdvisor.
3. Mercure Sochi Centre Hotel 4* – Gay Friendly Hotels Sochi Russia
This hotel is located in the centre of Sochi, within a 2-minute walk of the Black Sea shore and a 5-minute walk of Festivals Concert Hall. A restaurant serving modern Russian cuisine and free WiFi are provided at Mercure Sochi Centre Hotel. During the summer season the property offers an equipped beach.
Rooms here will provide you with an air conditioning, electric kettle and flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Featuring a tropical shower, private bathrooms come with a hairdryer and free toiletries. Rooms feature either a sea, or a city view. Extras include a separate working area with a desk and a safety deposit box for laptops.
Kruzheva Restaurant serves Russian and European cuisine, and a variety of drinks is offered at the lobby bar.
Set in a modern, glass-fronted building overlooking the Black Sea, this refined hotel is a 3-minute walk from a bus stop, a 13-minute walk from the Singing Fountains and 2 km from the Sochi arboretum.
Contemporary rooms come with Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs and rainfall showers, plus sea or city views. Upgraded rooms add sofabeds; suites have separate living rooms and balconies. Room service is available 24/7.
Parking is complimentary, and breakfast is available for a fee. There’s a chic restaurant and a laid-back bar. Other amenities include a private beach, in addition to a seasonal outdoor pool, a fitness room and a sauna.
hotel is located in the heart of the city next to the Black sea. Relax after work or a day at the beach in any of our 200 spacious rooms (non-smoking). Enjoy the sophisticated contemporary design, a view of the sea or the cityand exceptional service. The Mercure hotel is ideally located within walking distance of the water park, sea port, concert hall, Winter Theater and shopping centers.”,”viewport”:”DESKTOP”}]}”>
Probably the best price/quality ratio one can get in Sochi. Great breakfast, polite and obliging room service, comfortable rooms and out of the window views to die for.
Private beach with all the amenities. A choice of restaurants inside the hotel building. And all this nearly in the center of Sochi, a few minutes walk to the port with many restaurants, shops, etc. Highly recommended.
I thought the outdoor pool was exceptionally nice. Breakfast is substantial with a good variety. The location is great — very near the promenade and a 10-minute walk to the picturesque old sea terminal.
Internet access requires getting a code sent to your cell phone by text or voice message; text did not work for me so I had to go with the voice message, which was in Russian. This would be problematic if you don’t speak the language, of course.
Very good location , private beach , underground parking , nice rooms , gym & spa are in the next door Pullman hotel on the 16th floor with a stunning breathtaking view . This hotel is a 4 star and is twice cheaper than 5 star pullman hotel but since you almost get the same perks as in Pullman , you can save some money and choose Mercure.
There is a outdoor swimming pool and they charge you 1000 rub extra for it . There are many restaurants and bars and nice promenade by the sea . Free transfer to the mountains is included , so if you re staying for a longer time make sure to hop on that bus.
The staff was very helpful and courteous and the hotel is in an excellent location – close to the centre, beachfront promenade, easily accessible from the airport (taxi 35-40 min) and very close to the sea ( mind the 11 flights of stairs). The hotel room provide you with a comfortable bed, sitting area with comfy armchair, writing desk, mini fridge, tea-coffee facilities, TV, wardrobe and luggage rack.
Bathroom is well appointed with all shiny and perfectly working fixtures, taps, showers, hair dryer etc etc. All bathroom towels are crispy clean and changed daily.
Breakfast is more than sufficient – it’s delicious, tasteful, elegantly presented and contains all you need for the morning meal, yet in comparison with the last year I found a selection of fruits to be weak.
One addition to their beach facilities – VIP bungalows.5 in total, located on the left and right sides of the beach area – they are free for guests staying in Presidential Suite Pullman, 5k RUB for other hotel guests and 6k RUB for walk-ins. VIP bungalow amenities include beach towels, fruit salad, mineral water and everything else available for other guests – lockers, shower, toilet, changing rooms, wifi, lifeguard and medical service.
As usual, Mercure is a guarantee of quality in each detail: from the 1st floor with reading corner and fragrant cappuccino till a room with wonderful sea view.
How much does a room costs at Mercure Sochi Centre Hotel ?
Prices start 113$/night for Standard Double Room with City View. The Privilege Double Room with Balcony – Sea View is 179$/room per night with breakfast included – if coming on a honeymoon this is the perfect choice for gay couples.
This double room has air conditioning, electric kettle and soundproofing.
Where to book online – Mercure Sochi Centre Hotel – Gay Friendly Hotels Sochi – you can find the best hotels deals in Sochi during Sochi Poker Festival which is celebrated with much enthusiasm in Sochi on Booking.com or Trip.com or Hotelscombined.com and see more reviews on TripAdvisor.
