Dresden travel guide
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You're Going to Love Dresden
With a population of 486,854, Dresden is a must-see destination in Saxony, Germany. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country.
Where to Eat in Dresden
Altstadt is the neighbourhood with the most restaurants in Dresden. These include popular favourites such as Ayers Rock (Münzgasse 8), Restaurant Moritz (An der Frauenkirche 13) and Watzkes Wurstküche (Dr.-Külz-Ring 11). If you’re looking for affordable options, SCHWERELOS – Das Achterbahnrestaurant Dresden (Wiener Platz 10) and Café Milchmädchen (Grunaer Str. 27) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Restaurant 'Schwindts' (Bodenbacher Str. 120) and Makamaka (Bautzner Straße 6) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Dresden.
When to visit Dresden
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Dresden in July, when the average temperature is 17 °C, and the highest can go up to 22 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is February, when it can get as cold as -3 °C, with an average temperature of -1 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 150 mm. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Dresden, with an average rainfall of 20 mm.
How to Get to Dresden
Plane
When flying to Dresden, you’ll arrive at Dresden Airport (DRS), which is located 6 miles from the city centre.
Train
FlixTrain is the most popular train carrier serving Dresden, followed by Deutsche Bahn. The train journey from Dresden to Berlin takes 1h 46m and costs around RM 38 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Hamburg, expect to pay about RM 124 for a 11h 29m trip. Located 0.9 miles from the city centre, Dresden Hauptbahnhof is the busiest station in Dresden. Another popular train station is Dresden Neustadt, located 0.9 miles from the centre.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Dresden, including FlixBus, STUDENT AGENCY and Arda Tur. From Prague, the bus ride to Dresden takes 89 miles and will cost you around RM 110. From Leipzig, the ticket costs about RM 119 for a journey of 90 miles. The most popular bus station is Dresden Reitbahnstraße, located 0.5 miles from the city centre of Dresden. Dresden Ammonstrasse is also a commonly used station, and is 0.8 miles from the city centre.
Airlines serving Dresden
Where to stay in Dresden
From 5-star hotels such as the Relais & Châteaux Hotel Bülow Palais to great affordable options like the Aparthotel Münzgasse, Dresden offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around RM 443 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to RM 716 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include B&B Hotel Dresden and Jugendgastehaus Dresden - Hostel. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Dresden, with prices from RM 162 to RM 1,413 per night. Neustadt is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Dresden are about 14% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.
Plauen - Here you’ll find travellers’ favourites such as Achat Hotel Dresden Altstadt, Holiday Inn Dresden - City South and A&O Dresden Hauptbahnhof. The average nightly price for a double room in Plauen is RM 423.
Altstadt - Leonardo Hotel Dresden Altstadt, Hotel Aviv Dresden and Motel One Dresden am Zwinger have some of the best reviews among hotels in this area. A 3-star room in Altstadt will cost you about RM 326 per night.
Where to stay in popular areas of Dresden
Most booked hotels in Dresden
Hiring a car in Dresden
Expect to pay RM 9.46 per litre in Dresden (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between RM 113.45 and RM 151.27. The most frequently booked car type in Dresden is Luxury (Audi A4 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Jeep Renegade or similar) is, on average, 51% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.