Dresden

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Dresden showing a square or plaza
Procession of Princes
Dresden featuring street scenes
New Market Square which includes a church or cathedral
Martin Luther Church showing a church or cathedral

This lovingly redeveloped German city charms with its history, culture and streetscape. Discover its architecture, thriving festival scene and picturesque river.

In 2006, Dresden celebrated its 800th year as a city. Before being devastated by World War II bombs, it was a hub of art, classical music and glorious architecture. Gradually, the city has regenerated and today it’s home to more than 40 museums, 13,000 cultural monuments, and a host of concerts and events throughout the year.Dresden’s great buildings continue to rise from the ashes. The lavish Katholische Hofkirche church was reconstructed in the mid 1980s. So too was the early Renaissance and Baroque-style Semperoper opera house. In 2005, rebuilding of the magnificently domed Dresden Frauenkirche was completed. Other photogenic highlights include Zwinger Palace and the city’s Baroque Quarter.Dresden is one of Europe’s most important museum cities. Delve into the city’s past at the Dresden City Museum. Marvel at the invaluable collection of European treasures in the Green Vault. Learn more about who you are at the German Hygiene Museum, which has exhibitions about the human body. Gaze at the paintings, spanning from the Romantic period to now, which hang in the Albertinum.Dresden knows how to throw a party. May’s Dixieland Festival is one of the biggest jazz gatherings in Europe. In the summer, the Filmnächte season screens cinema on the banks of the Elbe. Dresden’s Neustadt area comes alive in June with the Bunte Republik Neustadt street festival. Winter brings the Striezelmarkt, one of Germany’s oldest Christmas markets. Dresden nightlife is perennially buzzing, especially in Neustadt. For local crafts, souvenirs and antiques, hit the Altmarkt, Hauptstraße, Heinrichstraße or Königstraße.For a break away from the city center, head for Dresdner Heide. This municipal nature reserve borders the northeast fringe of the city. It consists of 15,155 acres (6,133 hectares) of forestland plenty of space to hike or cycle.Peak season in Dresden is between June and August the average high is about 72 F (22 C). Because there’s so much to do indoors, a visit in the off-season still guarantees plenty to do. Dresden Airport is located about 6 miles (10 kilometers) from the city center. Probably the fastest, and certainly cheapest, way to make the journey is by the S-Bahn from the station. Trains depart regularly, and take about 20 minutes to reach Dresden’s central station.

Where to stay in Dresden

Heidelberg Castle which includes heritage architecture and landscape views

Altstadt Dresden

5/5(185 area reviews)

Travelers love Altstadt Dresden for its popular shops, and you can see more of Dresden by jumping on the metro at Theaterplatz Station or Altmarkt Station. You might spend time checking out top sights like Green Vault and Dresden Cathedral.

Altstadt Dresden
Neustadt showing street scenes

Neustadt

Museums, shopping, and historic sites highlight some notable features of Neustadt. Make a stop by Kunsthof-Passage or Alter Schlachthof while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Waldschloesschen Station or Nordstrasse Station to get around town.

Neustadt
Saxony which includes farmland

Innere Altstadt

If you're spending time in Innere Altstadt, check out sights like Altmarkt or Old Market Square and hop on the metro to see more the city at Altmarkt Station or Postplatz Station.

Innere Altstadt
Neustadt Market Hall showing heritage elements

Innere Neustadt

Shopping, historic sites, and river views highlight some notable features of Innere Neustadt. Make a stop by Movie Nights at the Elbe or Dresden Elbe Valley while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Carolaplatz Station or Albertplatz Station to get around town.

Innere Neustadt
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Blasewitz

5/5(2 area reviews)

Check out the historic sites while you're in Blasewitz. Hop on the metro at Gottleubaer Strasse Station and Altenberger Strasse Station to see top sights like Dresden Elbe Valley and Dresden Racecourse.

Blasewitz
Blue Wonder Bridge which includes a bridge

Loschwitz

5/5(4 area reviews)

You might enjoy the historic sites while in Loschwitz. Dresden Funicular Railway is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Mordgrundbruecke Station or Plattleite Station to see more of the city.

Loschwitz
Star G Hotel Premium Dresden Altmarkt
Star G Hotel Premium Dresden Altmarkt
3.5 out of 5
Altmarkt 4, Dresden, SN
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Dresden. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,103 reviews)
"Very nice hotel, 5 mins walk from all attractions Breakfast available but at €20 each was a little expensive"

Reviewed on Jul 7, 2025

Star G Hotel Premium Dresden Altmarkt
ibis Dresden Zentrum
ibis Dresden Zentrum
3 out of 5
Prager Strasse 5, Dresden, SN
$61 nightly
The price is $69 total per night from Jul 20 to Jul 21
$69 total
Jul 20 - Jul 21
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 3-star eco-certified hotel in Dresden. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
"Very convenient location, right at the centre close to parking spots (of the hotel and other parking providers), with the added benefit of bicycle storage space behind the hotel. The staff is polite and the overall stay has added to our positive experience in Dresden. The breakfast buffet has got ..."

Reviewed on Jul 6, 2025

ibis Dresden Zentrum
Maritim Hotel & Internationales Congress Center Dresden
Maritim Hotel & Internationales Congress Center Dresden
Devreintstraße 10-12 / Ostra-Ufer 2, Dresden, SN
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$93 nightly
The price is $105 total per night from Jul 13 to Jul 14
$105 total
Jul 13 - Jul 14
Total includes taxes and fees
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Dresden. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (874 reviews)
"The lobby looks lovely and room were very nice and clean"

Reviewed on Jun 7, 2025

Maritim Hotel & Internationales Congress Center Dresden
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Aparthotel Münzgasse
Aparthotel Münzgasse
Muenzgasse 10, Dresden, SN
Stay at this aparthotel in Dresden. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Church of Our Lady and Semper Opera ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,080 reviews)
"Charming Hotel in the Heart of Dresden Although the hotel was small and in an older building, it was very clean and well maintained. The atmosphere had a unique charm, and everything was comfortable and tidy. The best part was the location — right in the city center, directly across from the beautiful ..."

Reviewed on Jul 4, 2025

Aparthotel Münzgasse
Aparthotel Neumarkt
Aparthotel Neumarkt
Neumarkt 7, Dresden, SN
Stay at this aparthotel in Dresden. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the property condition in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,125 reviews)
A fabulous apartment.
"A fabulous apartment. Big, spacious. Clean and in an excellent location, close to all of the sights in the old town. Staff were very friendly and helpful when I had a bit of an emergency. Would visit again."

Reviewed on Apr 4, 2025

Aparthotel Neumarkt
Aparthotel am Schloss
Aparthotel am Schloss
Schössergasse 16, Dresden, SN
Stay at this aparthotel in Dresden. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Church of Our Lady and Semper Opera ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (527 reviews)
"Exceeded my expectations in every way. Our family of 6 was extremely comfortable, and the location cannot be beat. We felt very much a part of the city, even when in the apartment. I would absolutely stay here again and recommend to anyone."

Reviewed on Jul 5, 2025

Aparthotel am Schloss
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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