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.
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.
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.
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: The Original Night Watchman Tour in Lantern Light
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
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
Bilderberg Bellevue Hotel Dresden
Nice suite. The bed was incredibly comfortable, the pillows so soft, the shower was perfect. We are coming back
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
Radisson Blu Park Hotel & Conference Centre
Superb hotel, stayed here many times
Reviewed on 13 May 2026
HYPERION Hotel Dresden Am Schloss
Fantastic, perfect location in the old centerof Dresden. Very nice and helpful staff. I had a lovely large room (upgraded - thank you!). Great shower, comfy bed, and more. Some minor complaints - the lighting in the main sitting area could have been improved with some lights in the ceiling. I thought ...
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
Premier Inn Dresden City Centre
The staff was friendly and room was clean, the property is in a central and safe location.
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Plauen
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.
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 Dresden Elbe Valley and Elbe 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 Elbe, and you can jump on the metro at Merianplatz Station or Kirschenstrasse Station to get around the city.
