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.
Top hotels in Innere Altstadt
Star G Hotel Premium Dresden Altmarkt
Location was perfect . The rooms design was strange a room with 2 queen beds but the shower didn't had a door , so if you are not really close family or friends it is not nice to have a open shower. also the cushions were not comfortable
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
HYPERION Hotel Dresden Am Schloss
The breakfast was good. The location was great.
Reviewed on 30 Oct 2025
Hampton By Hilton Dresden City Centre
Great hotel - new and located near the Galleria and Alt Town. Staff was extremely helpful.
Reviewed on 29 Nov 2025
Premier Inn Dresden City Centre
We will def stay here again!
Reviewed on 29 Nov 2025
Hilton Dresden an der Frauenkirche
Great location. Front desk staff very friendly and helpful
Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025
Aparthotel Münzgasse
Excellent
Reviewed on 27 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Innere Altstadt
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.
Seevorstadt
You might take some time to check out the abundant dining options in Seevorstadt. Spend some time visiting top spots like Rudolf-Harbig-Stadion, and catch the metro at Walpurgisstrasse Station or Hauptbahnhof Nord Station to see more of the area.
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 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.
Altstadt Dresden
Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Green Vault to Stallhof Dresden – discover Altstadt Dresden, a destination also famous for its shopping.
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.
