Dresden
This romantic castle set in its own riverside park east of the Neustadt is a breathtaking place to stay. Rooms in the Schloss itself are pricier and have…
Must-see hotels in Saxony
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Steigenberger Grandhotel Handelshof
Leipzig
Behind the imposing historic facade of a 1909 municipal trading hall, this exclusive boutique-luxury joint outclasses most of Leipzig's hotels with its…
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Saxon Switzerland
This charmingly located hotel occupies an impressive mock castle on a hilltop above Rathen. There are romantically decked-out rooms, a great restaurant…
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Saxon Switzerland
Ferdinands Homestay is a small and friendly riverside hostel and camping ground in a secluded, remote spot on the northern bank of the Elbe, with some…
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Dresden
Revamped as a boutique hotel a few years ago, the stunning Gewandhaus, an 18th-century trading house of tailors and fabric merchants that burned down in…
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Leipzig
Somewhere between a hotel and a designer Airbnb loft, this selection of minimalist but style-conscious rooms is inside a massive converted factory that…
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Dresden
This is a textbook backpacker hostel: friendly, communicative, casual and with neatly designed themed rooms (Cinema, Desert, Giants), including a rather…
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Hotel Taschenbergpalais Kempinski
Dresden
You might never get around to sightseeing when staying at this swanky 18th-century mansion, where luxury is taken very seriously. Checking in here buys…
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Dresden
This excellent option has bright, functional and spacious apartments with kitchens that even come equipped with Nespresso machines. Units are spread over…
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Leipzig
In this musically themed marvel, you'll sleep sweetly in sleek rooms decorated with sound-sculpture lamps, Bach manuscript wallpaper and colours ranging…
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Dresden
This place occupying one of Dresden's oldest townhouses is a class act, from the welcome drink to the spacious gold-and-crimson-hued rooms cloaked in…
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Dresden
If you don't mind a 20-minute tram ride to the centre, this 1697 half-timbered ferrymaster's house, facing Blue Wonder bridge in the riverside villa…
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Leipzig
A tiny B&B hiding in the courtyard of a large Stalin-esque edifice on Rossplatz, Gwuni Mopera is a subtly atmospheric option with creaky wooden floors,…
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Leipzig
This excellent option offers self-contained suites with some awesome views right in the heart of Leipzig. Spacious and modern luxury units feature Italian…
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Dresden
This small, family-run hotel in a quiet residential district, a short wander from the Neustadt's bars, has plenty of easy Saxon charm. There are 30 decent…
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Leipzig
If you are up for some decadent (and kitschy) chic at affordable prices and you don't mind a 20-minute tram ride to the centre, these rooms - tucked in…
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Dresden
In the heart of the Outer Neustadt, this friendly and well-run hostel is an obvious choice for travellers wanting to hang out and take in the spirit of…
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Leipzig
The grande dame of the Leipzig hotel scene, with a 200-year-old pedigree, this understated place is the haunt of a low-key, old-money crowd. It has…
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Leipzig
If you're interested in exploring Leipzig's alternative scene, this is a great option, in the western district of Plagwitz a young and arty slice of town…
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Dresden
A funky location in the thick of the Äussere Neustadt is the main draw of this out-of-this-world hostel-bar-cafe (with cheap drinks). Each playful room is…
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Leipzig
The building oozes old-world flair but the roomy apartments with full kitchens are state-of-the-art and pack plenty of modern design cachet. Some units…
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Saxony
Everything works like a well-oiled machine behind the cheerful yellow facade of this 17th-century inn near the Markt. Rooms are a harmonious blend of…
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Leipzig
The older of two Motel One outposts in Leipzig has a five-star location opposite the Nikolaikirche and also gets most other things right, from the smart…
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Saxon Switzerland
The Lindenhof, in the centre of Bad Schandau, is a popular choice for weekenders wanting urban comfort within easy reach of the mountains. There's also a…
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Saxon Switzerland
On the hillside above Rathen's main street, this charming alpine-style chalet has several modern and spacious rooms with balconies. It's a short clamber…
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Saxony
This friendly, family-run riverside hostel is 1.5km south of the Markt, and is the best budget accommodation in Meissen. Add €2 per day for bed sheets and…
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Dresden
With an Australian theme throughout, this superb hostel is spread over two buildings: one for backpackers, the other for families. Some rooms have sinks,…
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Leipzig
This top-rated hostel gets our thumbs up with its clean and cheerfully painted en-suite rooms, supercentral location and clued-up staff. Every budget is…
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Dresden
Fifty rooms with big windows, wooden floors and Biedermeier-inspired furnishings combine with an attractive winter garden and a smiley welcome to make a…
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Leipzig
This low-key hostel adjacent to the train station has basic but clean four- to eight-bed dorms and private rooms (some with private facilities) spread…
