Plauen Travel Guide
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 romantic area.
Saxon State Library
Saxon State Library is just one of the places to see in Dresden, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this walkable area.
Russian Orthodox Church
You can learn about the history of Dresden with a visit to Russian Orthodox Church. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.
beach near Gostritz
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at beach near Gostritz during your trip to Dresden? Discover the area's museums and shops.
Things to do
Tickets to the Meissen Porcelain Factory
Dresden: Unterwegs mit dem geheimnisvollen Nachtwächter
Public guided tour of the old town including a tour of the Frauenkirche
Dresden: 1.5-Hour Comedy Bus Tour in German
Dresden: Guided Walking Tour and Chocolate Museum Ticket
Dresden: Night Watchman Tour Through The Old Town
Top hotels in Plauen
a&o Dresden Hauptbahnhof - Hostel
"Excellent place."
Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026
ACHAT Hotel Dresden Altstadt
"Very nice and attentive staff on the desk. Good customer service."
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026
Dormero Hotel Dresden Airport
"One room was nice. The other room smelled heavily of cigarette smoke. We requested a taxi for 4:15 am. The desk clerk said he would arrange it. The taxi never came and the nighttime contact numbers were recordings. We were luckily able to catch a bus to the airport."
Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026
Barceló Dresden Newa
"Handy location and walkable distance to old town, attraction and restaurants."
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026
Radisson Blu Park Hotel & Conference Centre
"We’ve come here every year, it’s family friendly, has good connections to public transport and is in a green, lovely location. Disappointing service this time, the room did not get cleaned, apparently you have to book room cleaning?! Even with booking the room wasn’t cleaned, no clean towels or soap ..."
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Holiday Inn Express Dresden Zentrum by IHG
"Breakfast was great. Good selections and fresh."
Reviewed on 3 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Plauen
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.
Neustadt
Museums, shopping and historical sites highlight some notable features of Neustadt. Make a stop by Kunsthof-Passage or Movie Nights at the Elbe while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Waldschloesschen Station or Nordstrasse Station to get around town.
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.
Blasewitz
Check out the historical sites while you're in Blasewitz. Hop on the metro at Gottleubaer Strasse Station and Altenberger Strasse Station to see top sights like Dresden Racecourse and Dresden Elbe Valley.
Loschwitz
You might enjoy the historical sites while in Loschwitz. Dresden Funicular Railway is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Mordgrundbruecke Station or Plattleite Station to see more of the city.
