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: The Original Night Watchman Tour in Lantern Light
Dresden: 1.5-Hour Comedy Bus Tour in German
Dresden: TimeRide VR Time Travel Experience Ticket
Top hotels in Innere Altstadt
Star G Hotel Premium Dresden Altmarkt
Right on the plaza for Dresden Christmas market. Courteous staff. Not exactly wheelchair or disable friendly building, but I can see where they have made changes to make it so. Good breakfast. Discounted parking for the garage. Overall, a comfortable stay.
Reviewed on Dec 17, 2025
HYPERION Hotel Dresden Am Schloss
Very clean and comfortable room with lots of breakfast choices. The front desk staff were very helpful!
Reviewed on Dec 11, 2025
Aparthotel Münzgasse
Clean room, roomy accommodations.
Reviewed on Dec 15, 2025
Hampton By Hilton Dresden City Centre
Great hotel - new and located near the Galleria and Alt Town. Staff was extremely helpful.
Reviewed on Nov 29, 2025
Hilton Dresden an der Frauenkirche
sauberes Zimmer, Personal freundlich und hilfsbereit Lage des Hotels super
Reviewed on Dec 8, 2025
Suitess - An der Frauenkirche
The room/suite was very clean. The staff was nice. Location excelent
Reviewed on Dec 13, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Innere Altstadt
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.
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.
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 Movie Nights at the Elbe or Dresden Elbe Valley while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Carolaplatz Station or Albertplatz Station to get around town.
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.
Johannstadt
The restaurants and historic sites are just a few things visitors like about Johannstadt. Dresden Elbe Valley and Elbe are worthwhile spots to check out, and you can hop on the metro at Permoserstrasse Station or Trinitatisplatz Station to get around the larger area.
