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 family-friendly area.
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
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
A very nice girl checked me in and she asked if I would prefer a female only room since I was assigned a mixed room. And there were only two of us for six beds. The shower pressure was fabulous and it was perfectly heated water. There was a fair amount of noise in the hallways but luckily it calmed ...
Reviewed on 19 Dec 2025
Hotel Elbflorenz Dresden
The room was clean and serviceable.
Reviewed on 5 Dec 2025
Star G Hotel Premium Dresden Altmarkt
The hotel was the perfect location for viewing the Christmas market. It’s literally right outside the front door. The room was quiet, and the staff was friendly and helpful.
Reviewed on 22 Dec 2025
Occidental Dresden Newa
Convenience, clean, bed & pillow all good & comfort. Staffs are helpful & poilet, breakfast is good.
Reviewed on 26 Dec 2025
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.
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.
