Innere Altstadt Travel Guide
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
Dresden: The Original Night Watchman Tour in Lantern Light
Tickets to the Meissen Porcelain Factory
Dresden: Night Watchman Tour Through The Old Town
Dresden: Guided Walking Tour and Chocolate Museum Ticket
Top hotels in Innere Altstadt
Aparthotel Münzgasse
Location was great for our trip. Room was clean & great for family of 4. The view out our window was amazing! Christmas market below & city harbor view. Breathtaking.
Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026
HYPERION Hotel Dresden Am Schloss
Very clean and spacious. Our room was an effiency. Perfect for my husband and I.
Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026
Star G Hotel Premium Dresden Altmarkt
We stayed over the Christmas period and had a balcony room. This was the most magical experience. Laying in bed listening to the carols, bells, people laughing. The view was amazing. The property is old as most building in Europe but all amenities were great. Couldn’t fault besides from limited access ...
Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026
Hotel Taschenbergpalais Kempinski Dresden
Absolute best location!
Reviewed on 22 Jan 2026
Suitess - An der Frauenkirche
Incredible location, super comfortable bed, spa & sauna, amazing staff!! 10/10 experience.
Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026
Hampton By Hilton Dresden City Centre
The parking garage was not available and created challenges.
Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Innere Altstadt
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.
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.
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 Neustadt
Shopping, historical 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.
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
Get to know Johannstadt and its many features like its restaurants and historical sites. You might want to explore sights like Dresden Elbe Valley and Elbe, and you can jump on the metro at Permoserstrasse Station or Trinitatisplatz Station to get around the city.
