Neustadt Travel Guide

Dresden

Neustadt featuring street scenes
Neustadt
Neustadt showing heritage architecture
Neustadt showing a fountain and a garden
Neustadt showing outdoor art

Go on a walking tour around Dresden’s preserved 18th-century quarter, which offers an insight into how the city appeared before its 1940s bombardment.

Neustadt (New City) was the name given to the settlement on the northern banks of the Elbe after a fire destroyed the former district of Altendresden in 1685. Starting anew, the district was reconstructed as a sumptuous Baroque quarter and has a beautifully preserved streetscape. Find out how Neustadt merges old and new when you explore cobbled alleys adorned with street art and murals, and check out the wide array of cultural institutions.

A good place to begin your travels is Innere Neustadt, the section of the district that was initially built within the old city walls. Cross the Elbe River via the historic Augustus Bridge (Augustusbrücke) and reach the old town square, Neustädter Markt. Heralded by a golden statue of August the Strong on horseback, this market square is the perfect introduction to Neustadt. Stroll down the main street and admire the heritage storefronts, which now house boutiques and cafés. To the west, find a beautifully preserved street lined with Baroque townhouses showing a glimpse of prewar Dresden. Don’t miss seeing the Baroque glory of Dreikönigskirche and its bomb-scarred sandstone altar.

Visit the Kügelgenhaus-Museum der Dresdner Romantikand learn about the city’s fascinating cultural history. In the superb Japanese Palace on the banks of the Elbe, you’ll find the Museum of Ethnology. For more local heritage, check out the Museum for Saxon Folk Art within the Jägerhof.

Continue north to Albertplatz, the district’s central square. Beyond the boundary of the old city walls lies Äußere Neustadt (Outer New City). Check out the preserved architecture of Martin Luther Church and Pfund’s Dairy and visit the Old Jewish Cemetery. Sumptuous Baroque treasures are held in the Green Vault, while contemporary arts are showcased in KunsthofpassageOpens in a new window. Renowned for its nightlife and dining scene, Äußer Neustadt is a great spot to spend the evening.

Neustadt can be reached via Dresden’s train and trolleybus network. Four bridges make road and pedestrian access easy. The district has a wide range of accommodations, from budget hotels to lavish villa lodgings. Visit in summer to check out open-air film screenings on the grassy riverbank or in winter for the pretty Weihnachten (Christmas) festivities.


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Top hotels in Neustadt

Bilderberg Bellevue Hotel Dresden
Bilderberg Bellevue Hotel Dresden
Grosse Meissner Str. 15, Dresden, SN
The price is ₹8,554 per night from 13 Jul to 14 Jul
₹8,554
₹9,702 total
13 Jul - 14 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Dresden. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
"Great location Historic"

Reviewed on 13 Jun 2025

Bilderberg Bellevue Hotel Dresden
ARCOTEL HafenCity Dresden
ARCOTEL HafenCity Dresden
4.5 out of 5
Leipziger Straße 29, Dresden
The price is ₹10,724 per night from 20 Jul to 21 Jul
₹10,724
₹12,162 total
20 Jul - 21 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Dresden. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (150 reviews)
Great front desk help!
"The front desk staff were so kind to us. This was our first time in Germany and they assisted us with getting directions and telling us about great day trips. I had a medical emergency during the trip and one of the front desk agents called multiple pharmacies for me at night, trying their best to ..."

Reviewed on 28 Jun 2025

ARCOTEL HafenCity Dresden
Best Western Plus Hotel Dresden City
Best Western Plus Hotel Dresden City
3.5 out of 5
Melanchthonstr. 2, Dresden, SN
The price is ₹7,910 per night from 28 Jul to 29 Jul
₹7,910
₹8,972 total
28 Jul - 29 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Dresden. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (518 reviews)
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Reviewed on 30 May 2025

Best Western Plus Hotel Dresden City
Relais & Châteaux Hotel Bülow Palais
Relais & Châteaux Hotel Bülow Palais
5 out of 5
Koenigstr. 14, Dresden, SN
The price is ₹11,083 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
₹11,083
₹12,570 total
27 Jul - 28 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Dresden. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (396 reviews)
"Was amazing!"

Reviewed on 1 Jul 2025

Relais & Châteaux Hotel Bülow Palais
Moxy Dresden Neustadt
Moxy Dresden Neustadt
DR FRIEDRICH-WOLF STRASSE 8, Dresden
The price is ₹6,298 per night from 28 Jul to 29 Jul
₹6,298
₹7,143 total
28 Jul - 29 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Dresden. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (264 reviews)
"Fantastic staff"

Reviewed on 23 Apr 2025

Moxy Dresden Neustadt
mightyTwice Hotel Dresden
mightyTwice Hotel Dresden
Koenigsbruecker Str. 121a, Dresden, SN
The price is ₹7,446 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
₹7,446
₹8,445 total
27 Jul - 28 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Dresden. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (181 reviews)
Handy location
"Business trip."

Reviewed on 25 Jun 2025

mightyTwice Hotel Dresden
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Other neighbourhoods around Neustadt

Neustadt featuring a fountain

Albertstadt

Albertstadt is well liked for its bars and museums. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Dresden Elbe Valley and Kulturzentrum Strasse E are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Dresden Industrial Estate S-Bahn or Heeresbaeckerei Station to get around.

Albertstadt
Kunsthof-Passage showing street scenes

Outer Neustadt

You might enjoy the coffee shops while in Outer Neustadt. Kunsthof-Passage is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Alaunplatz Station or Bischofsweg Station to see more of the city.

Outer Neustadt
Neustadt Market Hall showing heritage elements

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.

Innere Neustadt
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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.

Johannstadt
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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.

Pirnaische Vorstadt
Blue Wonder Bridge featuring a bridge

Loschwitz

You might enjoy the historical sites while in Loschwitz. Dresden Funicular Railway is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Mordgrundbruecke Station or Plattleite Station to see more of the city.

Loschwitz

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