Neustadt

Dresden

Neustadt showing street scenes
Neustadt
Neustadt featuring heritage architecture
Neustadt featuring a fountain and a garden
Neustadt which includes 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 P5,518 per night from 18 May to 19 May
P5,518
P6,258 total
includes taxes & fees
May 18 - May 19
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Dresden. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
"Clean room. Friendly staff. Excellent breakfast. Good location"

Reviewed on Mar 14, 2025

Bilderberg Bellevue Hotel Dresden
Best Western Plus Hotel Dresden City
Best Western Plus Hotel Dresden City
3 out of 5
Melanchthonstr. 2, Dresden, SN
The price is P4,499 per night from 11 May to 12 May
P4,499
P5,103 total
includes taxes & fees
May 11 - May 12
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Dresden. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (481 reviews)
"Good clean"

Reviewed on Apr 30, 2025

Best Western Plus Hotel Dresden City
ARCOTEL HafenCity Dresden
ARCOTEL HafenCity Dresden
4 out of 5
Leipziger Straße 29, Dresden
The price is P5,741 per night from 11 May to 12 May
P5,741
P6,511 total
includes taxes & fees
May 11 - May 12
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Dresden. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (133 reviews)
"Cutest hotel ever! We liked that it was not in the touristy area, but only a short tram ride away from it, or a nice walk away. It was in new town and the restaurants on this side of the bridge are so diverse and wonderful."

Reviewed on Sep 30, 2024

ARCOTEL HafenCity Dresden
Moxy Dresden Neustadt
Moxy Dresden Neustadt
DR FRIEDRICH-WOLF STRASSE 8, Dresden
The price is P3,951 per night from 25 May to 26 May
P3,951
P4,481 total
includes taxes & fees
May 25 - May 26
Stay at this hotel in Dresden. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (249 reviews)
"Fantastic staff"

Reviewed on Apr 23, 2025

Moxy Dresden Neustadt
mightyTwice Hotel Dresden
mightyTwice Hotel Dresden
Koenigsbruecker Str. 121a, Dresden, SN
The price is P4,690 per night from 1 Jun to 2 Jun
P4,690
P5,319 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 1 - Jun 2
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Dresden. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (174 reviews)
Vinyl on the walls.
"Business trip to Dresden. Nice, quirky hotel. Good breakfast. Close to tram."

Reviewed on Apr 29, 2025

mightyTwice Hotel Dresden
Bayerischer Hof Dresden
Bayerischer Hof Dresden
4 out of 5
Antonstr. 33-35, Dresden, SN
The price is P6,527 per night from 18 May to 19 May
P6,527
P7,403 total
includes taxes & fees
May 18 - May 19
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Dresden. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (372 reviews)
"We had a really nice stay at the Bayerischer Hof! The location was really convenient for us traveling with a toddler so we were able to take the train in and out of the Neustadt station basically across the street. The breakfast was really nice and they let us add it on the day of which was helpful ..."

Reviewed on Dec 29, 2024

Bayerischer Hof Dresden
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Other neighbourhoods around Neustadt

Neustadt showing a fountain

Albertstadt

Get to know Albertstadt and its many features like its bars and museums. You might want to explore sights like Dresden Elbe Valley and Kulturzentrum Strasse E, and you can jump on the metro at Dresden Industrial Estate S-Bahn or Heeresbaeckerei Station to get around the city.

Albertstadt
Kunsthof-Passage featuring street scenes

Outer Neustadt

Outer Neustadt is a destination travelers like for its coffeehouses, and you might hop aboard the metro at Alaunplatz Station or Bischofsweg Station to explore sights like Kunsthof-Passage.

Outer Neustadt
Neustadt Market Hall showing heritage elements

Innere Neustadt

Shopping, historic 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.

Innere Neustadt
Good Morning Dresden

Johannstadt

The restaurants and historic sites are just a few things visitors like about Johannstadt. Dresden Elbe Valley and Elbe are worthwhile spots to check out, and you can hop on the metro at Permoserstrasse Station or Trinitatisplatz Station to get around the larger area.

Johannstadt
New Market Square featuring a square or plaza

Innere Vorstadt

You might take some time to check out the abundant dining options in Innere Vorstadt. Spend some time visiting top spots like Movie Nights at the Elbe, and catch the metro at Carolaplatz Station or Neustaedter Markt Station to see more of the area.

Innere Vorstadt
Blue Wonder Bridge which includes a bridge

Loschwitz

You might enjoy the historic 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

Neustadt