Innere Altstadt Travel Guide
Dresden
Visit Innere Altstadt
Popular places to visit
Semper Opera House
Saxony’s state opera house is resplendent with three styles of architecture. Take in a ballet or opera performance in its opulent theater.
Church of Our Lady
Listen to a vocal ensemble, climb to the viewing platform at the top of the dome and learn about the church’s long reconstruction at Dresden’s major Lutheran place of worship.
Zwinger Palace
Wander through sprawling gardens, explore decadent courtyards and see important collections of art at this Baroque masterpiece.
Dresden Castle
A former Royal Palace located in the historic heart of Dresden is today a major cultural attraction and home to some of Germany’s oldest art collections.
Old Market Square
Winter, spring, summer or fall, you’ll always find something going on in this recently revitalized cultural space in the center of the city.
New Market Square
Dresden’s historic square is host to a traditional Christmas market, alfresco dining and one of the city’s largest churches.
Things to do
Dresden: Guided tour VW factory , test drive & food
Public guided tour of the old town including a tour of the Frauenkirche
Historischer Stadtrundgang Dresden und Semperoper
Dresden: The Original Night Watchman Tour in Lantern Light
Dresden: 1.5-Hour Comedy Bus Tour in German
Top hotels in Innere Altstadt
Star G Hotel Premium Dresden Altmarkt
Hotel in the middle of this city. This is the main reason I have chosen to stay. Clean, city view from my window. BUT I don't have towels in the room. Not, even one. Big question. There's no phone to call front desk. I was so tired that took a shower and put on my pajama on a wet body😂
Reviewed on 15 Oct 2025
Hampton By Hilton Dresden City Centre
Good hotel. Only criticism was lack of space on a busy Sunday for breakfast so ended up taking my food to the room. Friendly staff. Great location and very comfortable bed.
Reviewed on 20 Oct 2025
NH Collection Dresden Altmarkt
Clean room.
Reviewed on 28 Oct 2025
HYPERION Hotel Dresden Am Schloss
Wonderful hotel with a very spacious room and great amenities right near the castle, opera theater and Old Masters Gallery
Reviewed on 8 Oct 2025
Aparthotel Münzgasse
great location, walkable
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025
INNSiDE by Meliá Dresden
No complaints!
Reviewed on 28 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Innere Altstadt
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.
Seevorstadt
You might take some time to check out the abundant dining options in Seevorstadt. Spend some time visiting top spots like German Hygiene Museum, and catch the metro at Walpurgisstrasse Station or Hauptbahnhof Nord Station to see more of the area.
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 Neustadt
Shopping, historical sites and river views highlight some notable features of Innere Neustadt. Make a stop by Saxon State Chamber or Movie Nights at the Elbe while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Carolaplatz Station or Albertplatz Station to get around town.
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.
Suedvorstadt
The shopping and restaurants are a few things visitors like about Suedvorstadt. Check out Russian Orthodox Church while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Reichenbachstrasse Station or Nuernberger Platz Station to get around town.
