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 Restaurant Moritz (An der Frauenkirche 13), Ayers Rock (Münzgasse 8) and Watzkes Wurstküche (Dr.-Külz-Ring 11). If you’re looking for affordable options, SCHWERELOS – Das Achterbahnrestaurant Dresden (Wiener Platz 10) and Wenzel Prager Bierstuben Dresden (Königstr. 1) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Café Milchmädchen (Grunaer Str. 27) and Restaurant 'Schwindts' (Bodenbacher Str. 120) 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 9 km from the city centre.
Train
Deutsche Bahn is the most popular train carrier serving Dresden, followed by FlixTrain. The train journey from Dresden to Berlin takes 1h 51m and costs around RM 80 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Frankfurt am Main, expect to pay about RM 2,122 for a 4h 37m trip. Located 1.5 km from the city centre, Dresden Hauptbahnhof is the busiest station in Dresden. Another popular train station is Dresden Neustadt, located 1.5 km from the centre.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Dresden, including FlixBus, Regiojet and STUDENT AGENCY. From Prague, the bus ride to Dresden takes 177 km and will cost you around RM 160. From Berlin, the ticket costs about RM 123 for a journey of 225 km. The most popular bus station is Dresden Reitbahnstraße, located 0.7 km from the city centre of Dresden. Dresden Ammonstrasse is also a commonly used station, and is 1.3 km 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 436 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to RM 658 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 160 to RM 1,377 per night. Neustadt is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Dresden are about 19% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.
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 110 per night.
Where to stay in popular areas of Dresden
Most booked hotels in Dresden
Hiring a car in Dresden
Expect to pay RM 8.92 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 106.96 and RM 142.62. 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, 69% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.