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

Dresden: The Original Night Watchman Tour in Lantern Light

Dresden: Paddle Steamer Winter Cruise to Pillnitz

Dresden: Night Watchman Tour Through The Old Town

Dresden: Guided Walking Tour and Chocolate Museum Ticket
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
Friendly staff, great breakfast, clean rooms
Reviewed on 23 Jan 2026

Radisson Blu Park Hotel & Conference Centre
Great staff, good and location
Reviewed on 6 Nov 2025

ibis Dresden Zentrum
Good location, clean and convenient
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026

Bilderberg Bellevue Hotel Dresden
my stay was wonderful and the breakfast was delicious!
Reviewed on 21 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.

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.

Cotta
Get to know Cotta and its many features like its gardens and riverfront. You might want to explore sights like Dresden Elbe Valley and Elbamare, and you can jump on the metro at Merianplatz Station or Kirschenstrasse Station to get around the city.


