Plauen
Dresden





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Popular places to visit

Dresden University of Technology
Walk around the campus at Dresden University of Technology as part of your travels around Dresden. Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this walkable area.
Heidenschanze
Learn about the local history of Dresden with a stop at Heidenschanze. Discover the fascinating museums in this walkable area or seek out the local tours.
Railway Museum Dresden-Altstadt
You can study the exhibits at Railway Museum Dresden-Altstadt, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Dresden. Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this family-friendly area.
Things to do

Dresden: The Original Night Watchman Tour in Lantern Light

Dresden: Paddle Steamer Winter Cruise to Pillnitz

Big Sightseeing Tour in Dresden with Liveguide

Dresden: TimeRide VR Time Travel Experience Ticket

Dresden: Gala Concert in the Dresden Zwinger

Dresden: Night Watchman Tour Through The Old Town
Top hotels in Plauen

ACHAT Hotel Dresden Altstadt
Friendly and helpful staff, very nice breakfast
Reviewed on 19 Dec, 2025

B&B HOTEL Dresden City-Süd
Rooms were comfy but bathtub would not drain. Someone put a stopper in so deep it couldn't be retrieved
Reviewed on 18 Oct, 2025

a&o Dresden Hauptbahnhof - Hostel
Friendly staff, great breakfast, clean rooms
Reviewed on 23 Jan, 2026

Aparthotel Münzgasse
Location was great for our trip. Room was clean & great for family of 4. The view out our window was amazing! Christmas market below & city harbor view. Breathtaking.
Reviewed on 3 Jan, 2026

Hotel Elbflorenz Dresden
BEST HOTEL
Reviewed on 1 Jan, 2026

HYPERION Hotel Dresden Am Schloss
Very clean and spacious. Our room was an effiency. Perfect for my husband and I.
Reviewed on 3 Jan, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Plauen

Südvorstadt-Ost
While you're in Südvorstadt-Ost, take in top sights like Dresden Zoo or Rudolf-Harbig-Stadion, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Querallee Station or Zoo Station.

Wilsdruffer Vorstadt/Seevorstadt-West
Noted for its art galleries and historical sites, there's plenty to explore in Wilsdruffer Vorstadt/Seevorstadt-West. Top attractions like International Congress Center Dresden and Dresden Elbe Valley are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Schweriner Strasse Station or Dresden Freiberger Straße S-Bahn to see more of the city.

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 of the city at Altmarkt Station or Postplatz Station.

Pirnaische Vorstadt
Noted for its bars and historical sites, there's plenty to explore in Pirnaische Vorstadt. Top attractions like Dresden Elbe Valley and Elbe are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Deutsches Hygiene-Museum Station or Synagoge Station to see more of the city.

Altstadt Dresden
Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Green Vault to Dresden Cathedral – discover Altstadt Dresden, a destination also famous for its shopping.

Cotta
Get to know Cotta and its many features like its gardens and riverfront. You might want to explore sights like Dresden Elbe Valley and Elbamare, and you can jump on the metro at Merianplatz Station or Kirschenstrasse Station to get around the city.
