Innere Altstadt
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.
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.
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.
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
Big Sightseeing Tour in Dresden with Liveguide
Dresden: City & Semperoper Guided Walking Tour
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
Very clean and beautiful
Reviewed on Nov 6, 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 Oct 20, 2025
NH Collection Dresden Altmarkt
wonderful stay. I would love to go back.
Reviewed on Nov 9, 2025
HYPERION Hotel Dresden Am Schloss
The breakfast was good. The location was great.
Reviewed on Oct 30, 2025
Aparthotel Münzgasse
great location, walkable
Reviewed on Nov 2, 2025
INNSiDE by Meliá Dresden
We travelled with two small children. The free minibar was only set up for two guests and not anythung for children. We ask for it but hat t was rudly rejected.
Reviewed on Nov 7, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Innere Altstadt
Pirnaische Vorstadt
Noted for its bars and historic 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
Consider a visit to German Hygiene Museum and take some time to enjoy the abundant dining options during your time in Seevorstadt. If you want to see more of the city, jump on the metro at Walpurgisstrasse Station or Hauptbahnhof Nord Station.
Wilsdruffer Vorstadt/Seevorstadt-West
Noted for its art galleries and historic 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, historic 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
Travelers love Altstadt Dresden for its popular shops, and you can see more of Dresden by jumping on the metro at Theaterplatz Station or Altmarkt Station. You might spend time checking out top sights like Green Vault and Dresden Cathedral.
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.
