Where to Stay

Dresden, the capital of the federal state Saxony is an excellent stay not only because of the baroque atmosphere of the city, but also as you are sure of luxurious and comfortable lodgings. In this field, Dresden, with its numerous boroughs, offers places to stay of all shapes and sizes. The scope ranges from a small room in a pension to a luxurious suite in a first-class hotel. That means there is a bed for the night for every taste and for every budget.

Klotzsche

Those who land at the airport in Klotzsche can find several hotels and pensions in the surrounding area. A good stop for tired travellers is the Pension Schmiedeschänke on Boltenhagener Street. Those who would prefer the comfort of a first-class-hotel are exactly at the right address with the Best Western Airport Hotel with its numerous rooms and suites. It is only a short way from the airport to this four-star hotel.

Neustadt

The Holiday Inn Dresden and the Comfort Hotel are also situated not far from the airport, but rather closer to the city-center. The neighboring hotels supplement each other perfectly with their special services. The traveler can, for example, explore the city by bike or make use of the hotel-run shuttle bus service. The Park Plaza Hotel, also in this area, is particularly notable first and foremost for its interior design. The hotel's in-house restaurant and pub mean that it is a popular choice for guests who plan to stay in town a bit longer. In Neustadt visitors to Dresden find themselves in the heart of the action. It is but a stone's throw to the main district for all the bars, restaurants and cafes. Nevertheless, being sufficiently out of the way, the hotels in this region can still guarantee a quiet night's rest. Good options in the area are: Hotel Ingeburg, the Astron Hotel Dresden or the Hotel Tulip Inn.

There is also a good smattering of cheaper lodgings to be found in this borough such as Pension Edith or Hotel-Pension Ermitage. Those who want to stay in Dresden for next to nothing and aren't fussed if a few creature comforts are lacking can always find a place to sleep in the youth-orientated hotel Die Boofe or the hostel Mondpalast. If you are planning a slightly lengthier trip to Dresden it is possible to rent an apartment (varying sizes available) in the Hotel Martha-Hospiz or the Apart Hotel Akzent. Many a worthwhile hotel is hidden in the narrow streets of Neustadt. One special address is the Bülow Residenz Hotel Dresden. The establishment is enchanting just for its façade but the inner court is also fascinating. The Hotel Martha-Hospiz is reputedly the oldest place to stay in Dresden and stands out due to its selection of rooms fitted for disabled people. Furthermore, a visit to the nearby ethnic restaurant In the potato cellar should not be neglected.

People who arrive by train at the station Neustadt only have to walk a few metres to check into the Hotel Bayerischer Hof Dresden. Due to the individual care for its guests, this 4-star hotel proves that smaller establishments do have a lot to offer. Hotel am Terrassenufer and the Westin Bellevue are both popular with guests due to their positioning-right on the river Elbe. Both hotels offer a high degree of comfort coupled with a tremendous view over the river and the skyline of the old city of Dresden.

Altstadt

Of course there is ample opportunity to find accommodation in the heart of the old city. Do you fancy staying next to the Frauenkirche? Then the Hilton is exactly the right address for you. Or, should you prefer something really grand, there's always the former residence of the Countess Cosel, the Kempinski Taschenbergpalais! Both hotels pamper their guests with all the mod cons and fabulous facilities. The art'otel is another very comfortable hotel with a certain artistic flair, situated next to the Zwinger. The guests here also have the advantage of being close to the city centre.

Another luxury-hotel is the Gewandhaus Hotel Dresden at Pirnaische Square. Its exterior appearance is striking and guests here can relax in the beautiful rooms and suites in the style of Biedermeier.

On the shopping mile, the Prager Street, the range of hotels is so wide that really every traveller can find the perfect place to stay. The Ibis Hotel Dresden itself has three huge blocks containing no less than 306 rooms apiece! In addition, there is the Hotel Mercure Newa Dresden, considered by many as the key to the city. This is partly due to its proximity to the city's main train station but first and foremost because of the special way in which the hotel introduces Dresden. Loschwitz & White Stark

People who attach less importance to the distance to the city-centre, yet pay attention to stylish accommodation in the city's exclusive residential districts should look for a hotel or pension in the boroughs Loschwitz or White Stark. Pension Andreas and the Hotel Am Blauen Wunder are both situated next to the Blaues Wunder (literally, 'Blue wonder'), a huge metal bridge. If you walk over the bridge, you will also find Gästehaus Loschwitz or the Pension Landhaus Maria. Meanwhile, Hotel Schöne Aussicht does business from the banks of the river Elbe. Indeed the name of the establishment somehow lets the cat out of the bag as to the hotel's main merit, meaning 'A beautiful view'. You really have a wonderful view from here over the valley of the Elbe. Other hotels lucky enough to be situated in the exclusive residential district of White Stark are the Hotel Villa Emma (directly on the heath in Dresden) as well as the Pension Arcade and the Hotel-Pension Zu den Linden. Booking into any accommodation in this area is a passport to a quiet location and a view of impressive villas.

The absolute highlight on the banks of the river Elbe is Hotel Schloss Eckberg. This luxury-hotel is a true fairy-tale castle and turns every stay in Dresden into a special event.