Travel Proud is Booking.com's certification programme designed to identify accommodations that have committed to welcoming LGBTQ+ travellers with care, respect and competence. Each property displaying this label has trained its teams to provide a safe, attentive and discrimination-free stay, from the front desk to housekeeping. The selection brings together hotels, guesthouses and boutique addresses across the world, all sharing the same standard of inclusive hospitality. For travellers seeking peace of mind without compromising on comfort, this label has become a meaningful reference point.
Amsterdam — Noord-Holland, Netherlands Show the map
14 rooms 
Barcelona — Catalonia, Spain Show the map
90 rooms 
Bordeaux — Autoroute A89 - Autoroutes du sud de la France, France Show the map
5 rooms 
Bray — United Kingdom Show the map
44 rooms 
Cannes — France Show the map
75 rooms 
Deshaies — Guadeloupe Show the map
1 room(s) 
Ericeira — Portugal Show the map
14 rooms 
Estói — Portugal Show the map
77 rooms 
Faro — Portugal Show the map
9 rooms 
Faro — Portugal Show the map
8 rooms 
Fort Lauderdale — Broward County, U.S.A. Show the map
234 rooms 
Funchal — Madeira Island, Portugal Show the map
50 rooms 
Juan-les-Pins — France Show the map
52 rooms 
Key West — Dry Tortugas National Park, U.S.A. Show the map
118 rooms 
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria — Spain Show the map
8 rooms 
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria — Spain Show the map
5 rooms 
Le François — Fort-de-France, Martinique Show the map
4 rooms 
Lille — Nord-Pas-de-Calais, France Show the map
53 rooms 
Lille — Nord-Pas-de-Calais, France Show the map
88 rooms 
Lille — Nord-Pas-de-Calais, France Show the map
53 rooms 
London — Middlesex, United Kingdom Show the map
164 rooms 
London — Middlesex, United Kingdom Show the map
137 rooms 
Los Angeles — Los Angeles Metropolitan Area, U.S.A. Show the map
440 rooms 
Lugaignac — France Show the map
3 rooms 
Maspalomas — Spain Show the map
546 rooms 
Maspalomas — Spain Show the map
479 rooms 
Moncarapacho — Portugal Show the map
8 rooms 
Mikonos — Greece Show the map
48 rooms 
Orange — France Show the map
5 rooms 
Oxford — Oxfordshire, United Kingdom Show the map
150 rooms 
Paris — Ile de France, France Show the map
3 rooms 
Paris — Ile de France, France Show the map
24 rooms 
Paris — Ile de France, France Show the map
38 rooms 
Paris — Ile de France, France Show the map
37 rooms 
Paris — Ile de France, France Show the map
34 rooms Travel Proud is an initiative launched by Booking.com to recognise accommodation providers who have completed the Proud Hospitality training programme. This free course, developed in partnership with LGBTQ+ specialists, equips hotel teams with the knowledge and tools needed to host queer travellers with genuine sensitivity. The certification is not a simple marketing badge: it requires staff to engage with topics such as inclusive language, awareness of regional contexts and the small gestures that make a stay feel truly welcoming.
Properties listed under this label commit to a clear standard of behaviour, regardless of their size, category or location. From a family-run guesthouse to a design hotel in a major capital, the same baseline applies: travellers can expect to be treated with consistency and respect throughout their stay.
Choosing accommodation often involves more than comparing rates and amenities. For many queer travellers, the question of how a property will react to a same-sex couple, a non-binary guest or a trans visitor remains a real concern. The Travel Proud label offers a tangible answer by signalling that the team has been specifically prepared to handle these moments with professionalism.
This selection gathers addresses that have taken this step voluntarily, demonstrating an intention to go beyond passive tolerance. The result is a network of hotels where small details, such as the way a reservation is confirmed, the wording on registration forms or the response to a request for a single bed, reflect a thoughtful approach to inclusion.
One of the strengths of the Travel Proud programme lies in its international reach. Certified properties can be found in destinations with long-standing queer communities as well as in regions where LGBTQ+ visibility remains more discreet. This consistency is particularly valuable for travellers planning multi-stop itineraries or visiting places where local context calls for additional reassurance.
Hotels in this selection cover a wide range of styles and budgets, from urban boutique properties to coastal retreats and countryside escapes. The certification does not impose a particular aesthetic or price bracket; it focuses on the human experience of hospitality. Guests can therefore expect the same diversity of choice as on any major booking platform, with the added assurance that staff have been trained to provide a respectful welcome.
Practical elements such as room configurations, breakfast service, concierge recommendations and local guidance are delivered without assumptions about a guest's identity or relationship. This attention to detail often translates into a more relaxed stay, allowing travellers to focus on their journey rather than on potential awkward moments.
The Travel Proud network continues to expand as more hoteliers complete the training and join the programme. This momentum reflects a broader shift in the hospitality industry, where inclusive practice is increasingly seen as part of professional standards rather than an optional extra. Browsing this selection offers a practical way to support properties that have made this commitment, while planning a trip with confidence.