RAMADA Hotel Dresden Dresden

Dresden

Comfortable 4-star hotel in an excellent location

The RAMADA Hotel Dresden is on the outskirts of Dresden's old city in an attractive and quiet area. The city centre is a convenient 25 minutes away from the hotel by bus; the stop is right in front of the hotel. Excursions in the city, to the opera or a museum – from the RAMADA Hotel Dresden you can reach most of the city's attractions conveniently by bus, without the annoying search for a parking space.

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Attractions in Dresden's old city

Frauenkirche
The most important protestant Baroque building in Germany: The world-famous Frauenkirche with its free-standing sandstone dome is the landmark of the regional capital. www.frauenkirche-dresden.de

Semperoper
The Semperoper Dresden is one of the most beautiful opera houses in the world: Experience modern productions in a building rich in tradition, which was constructed in the style of the Italian high renaissance. If you do not wish to watch a performance,you can book a tour during the day. www.semperoper.de

Zwinger (Bailey)
The world famous festival site impresses with the complete harmony of the late Baroque. Dresden Zwinger houses the Dresden State Art Collection: The art galleries display the old masters from Albrecht Dürer to Tizian. www.besuchen-sie-dresden.de

Residenzschloss (Dresden Castle)
The Residenzschloss is built in neo-renaissance style and is today one of the most important constructions in Dresden. You have an impressive view of the city from the Hausmannsturm.

The Grüne Gewölbe (Green Vault)
Germany's most extensive and valuable treasury museum in the Residenzschloss. Marvel at the precious treasures of Augustus the Strong made of gold, precious stones, mother-of-pearl and amber!

Italienisches Dörfchen (Italian village)
This historic inn is situated directly at the Theaterplatz in the historic city centre of Dresden, opposite the Semperoper and Zwinger (Bailey). In this building soaked in history, you enjoy regional specialities from Saxony and fine Italian cuisine. With a fantastic view of the Elbe or Theaterplatz.

Procession of Princes
The Procession of Princes is considered the largest porcelain image in the world. The 102-metre long mural portrays the 1,000-year history of the Saxon regents, the Wettiner, in a larger-than-life horseback procession.

Castle Pillnitz
The former summer residence of the royal family is the largest castle complex in Europe built in a Chinese style and houses more than 2,000 trees and shrubs and over 600 pot plants. The romantic castle park invites you to take a pleasant stroll at any time of the year, mainly to see the over 230-year old camellias, which are in full bloom in the spring. www.schloesser-dresden.de

Steam boat trip on the Elbe
Enjoy a wonderful trip on a nostalgic paddle steamer: You cross the Dresden Elbtal, one of the most beautiful river landscapes in Europe, between Meissen and Bad Schandau in Sächsische Schweiz (Saxon Switzerland).

Dresden Neustadt (New City)
Baroque town houses, museums and cultural institutions, Neustädter Markt with the world-famous Golden Rider statue – there are many important buildings and cosy cafés at the heart of the new city. Apart from that, the new city is one of the most lively districts of Dresden: Colourful façades, the Kunsthofpassagen and unusual shops attract many artists and give this newly gentrified district its special charm.

Moritzburg with Moritzburg Castle and game enclosure
The 18th century hunting lodge was built by August the Strong and is situated around 13 km outside Dresden. The game enclosure and high-rope garden is an attraction for young and old.

Meissen with its porcelain manufacturing and Albrechtsburg castle
Meissen cathedral and Albrechtsburg dominate the silhouette of the beautiful town.

Sächsische Schweiz (Saxon Switzerland) with Königstein Fort
Sächsische Schweiz is a paradise for hikers, climbers and nature fans. Königstein Fort is situated in the middle of the Elbe Sandstone Mountains and is one of the largest in Europe.

Distance to sights and attractions:

  • Old city with Semperoper, Zwinger (Bailey) and castle: 5 km
  • Elbe and steam boat trip: 5 km
  • Prager Strasse shopping street 5 km
  • Sächsische Schweiz (Saxon Switzerland)/Rathen: 30 km
  • City of Meissen/Meissen porcelain manufacture 40 km
  • Dresden Neustadt/artists' quarter: 9 km