Dresden travel guide
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You're Going to Love Dresden
With a population of 486,854, Dresden is a must-see destination in Saxony, Germany. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Dresden deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Where to Eat in Dresden
Altstadt is the neighbourhood with the most restaurants in Dresden. These include popular favourites such as Ayers Rock (Münzgasse 8), Restaurant Moritz (An der Frauenkirche 13) and Watzkes Wurstküche (Dr.-Külz-Ring 11). If you’re looking for affordable options, SCHWERELOS – Das Achterbahnrestaurant Dresden (Wiener Platz 10) and Café Milchmädchen (Grunaer Str. 27) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Restaurant 'Schwindts' (Bodenbacher Str. 120) and Makamaka (Bautzner Straße 6) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Dresden.
When to visit Dresden
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Dresden in July, when the average temperature is 17 °C, and the highest can go up to 22 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is February, when it can get as cold as -3 °C, with an average temperature of -1 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 150 mm. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Dresden, with an average rainfall of 20 mm.
How to Get to Dresden
Plane
When flying to Dresden, you’ll arrive at Dresden Airport (DRS), which is located 9 km from the city centre.
Train
Deutsche Bahn is the most popular train carrier serving Dresden, followed by FlixTrain. The train journey from Dresden to Frankfurt am Main takes 4h 37m and costs around S$ 613 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Munich, expect to pay about S$ 125 for a 6h 30m trip. Located 1.5 km from the city centre, Dresden Hauptbahnhof is the busiest station in Dresden. Another popular train station is Dresden Neustadt, located 1.5 km from the centre.
Car
Another option to get to Dresden is to pick up a car hire from Berlin, which is about 165 km from Dresden. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Alamo, among others, in Berlin.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Dresden, including FlixBus, Arda Tur and STUDENT AGENCY. From Leipzig, the bus ride to Dresden takes 145 km and will cost you around S$ 35. From Prague, the ticket costs about S$ 18 for a journey of 185 km. The most popular bus station is Dresden Reitbahnstraße, located 0.7 km from the city centre of Dresden. Dresden Ammonstrasse is also a commonly used station, and is 1.3 km from the city centre.
Airlines serving Dresden
Where to stay in Dresden
From 5-star hotels such as the Relais & Châteaux Hotel Bülow Palais to great affordable options like the Aparthotel Münzgasse, Dresden offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around S$ 127 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to S$ 209 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include B&B Hotel Dresden and Jugendgastehaus Dresden - Hostel. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Dresden, with prices from S$ 47 to S$ 403 per night. Neustadt is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Dresden are about 13% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.
Where to stay in popular areas of Dresden
Most booked hotels in Dresden
Hiring a car in Dresden
Expect to pay S$ 2.70 per litre in Dresden (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between S$ 32.38 and S$ 43.17. The most frequently booked car type in Dresden is Luxury (Mercedes-Benz E-Class or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Volkswagen Golf or similar) is, on average, 68% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.