From elegant hotels in Dresden’s historic heart, to brand new design hotels and budget-friendly motels, here are the best places to stay in Dresden.
1. Hotel Suitess Dresden
The 5 star Hotel Suitess in the heart of Dresden has been voted among Germany’s best hotels by guides such as Feinschmecker or the Michelin Guide. The hotel features impeccable service, a spa overlooking Dresden’s Old Town, and luxurious rooms decorated in Biedermeier style with French and Belgian furniture, silk wallpaper, dark woods, and marble. You can enjoy the cuisine of Michelin-starred chef André Muelfriedel in the hotel’s gourmet restaurant, on the roof top terrace, or in your own private dining room. Personal butlers, chauffeur and limousine service available.
Rooms start at 190 Euros.
2. QF Quartier an der Frauenkirche
Modern 5 star boutique hotel in the old part of Dresden, right next to the iconic Frauenkirche and in walking distance to all the other attractions in Dresden. The sleek and spacious rooms are equipped with flat screen TVs, air conditioning, extra long beds and Italian natural stone bathrooms. Breakfast is served in the elegant salon and on the rooftop terrace. If you want to splurge, get the 2-room Neumarkt Suite, which offers views of the Frauenkirche. Rooms start around 130 Euros.
3. Innside by Melia Dresden
A modern and budget-friendly alternative is the Innside by Melia hotel, also located in walking distance to the Frauenkirche and many other Dresden sights. Opened in 2010, the hotel features stylish crème colored rooms, and a restaurant and cocktail bar with a separate smoker’s lounge on its rooftop. The wellness area offers sauna, steam bath, and solarium, as well as massage treatments. Rooms start at 105 Euros.
4. Hotel Klosterhof Dresden
The family-run Hotel Klosterhof, which dates back to the 11th century, is one of the oldest houses in Dresden; its rooms are clean and decked out with antique wooden furniture, and the suite under the roof has a four poster bed. There is a wonderful on-site restaurant and beer garden, both popular for their traditional Saxon cuisine and beer. The Klosterhof is located outside of the city center, but a bus station is only a couple of minutes away and you’ll reach Dresden’s historic middle within 20 minutes. Rooms start at 55 Euros.5. Motel One Dresden
Motel One is a great bargain. The 2 star boutique motel offers small, but well designed and functional rooms, which are equipped with a flat screen TV, mobile desk, air conditioning, and wireless internet. Centrally located, it’s a 15-minute walk into the Old Town of Dresden. Rooms start at 59 Euros.