🇩🇪 Dresden, Germany
Ferienhaus Dresden
📍 21, Gompitzer Straße, Dresden, 01157
Your stay — Ferienhaus Dresden
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The Property — Ferienhaus Dresden
Ferienhaus Dresden is a modest 3-star guesthouse in a converted townhouse on the quiet north side of the Elbe. Entry feels like arriving at a friend’s spare flat: creaky wooden stairs, potted plants on the windowsill, and a sideboard stacked with local bus timetables. The clientele is mostly German families and cyclists headed along the Elbe trail, not the Neustadt party crowd. It suits self-sufficient travellers who want a clean, quiet bed and a solid buffet breakfast rather than hotel polish.
Chronicles of Dresden
Dresden began as a Slavic fishing village, then became the Saxon royal seat in the 15th century, when the Wettin dynasty built the Residenzschloss. Augustus the Strong transformed it into a baroque showpiece in the 18th century, adding the Zwinger and Frauenkirche. Firebombing in February 1945 levelled the city; the Frauenkirche lay in rubble for 50 years before reconstruction. Today Dresden is both a memorial to war and a living cultural capital, with world-class museums, a rebuilt old town, and a famously brash nightlife scene in Neustadt across the river.
Best Time to Visit
Full Dresden guide →Best months
May, June and September – warm enough for terrace cafés and Elbe walks, with long daylight hours. June has the Dresden Festival of contemporary music and theatre; May and September avoid the school-holiday crush of July–August.
Peak / festival surge
July and August are the busiest months, driven by European summer holidays and the Dresden City Beats festival in July. Hotel rates rise 30-50% on average; book this 3-star well in advance to avoid the €120-140 per night trap. The Elbe flood risk is minimal in July but the humidity can be oppressive.
Budget shoulder season
April and October offer the best budget window. April is still cool (8-15°C) but the city is quiet, and hotel prices drop 20-30% below summer. October has golden foliage along the Elbe and fewer crowds, though the Christmas markets haven’t started yet.
Weather & packing
Dresden is a rain-shadow city but can still get sudden summer downpours from the Erzgebirge range. Pack a lightweight rain jacket and one good layering piece even in July – the evenings can drop to 12°C after a 30°C day.
Live City Briefing — Dresden
- Dresden has introduced a low-emission zone covering the Altstadt and most of Neustadt; from 2026 all vehicles must display a green emissions sticker (can be bought online or at local garages).
- The Elbe river ferry service between Johannstadt and Neustadt has been suspended until September 2026 due to dock repairs; use bus route 74 as a substitute.
- The new ‘Kunsthofpassage’ in Neustadt opened a permanent exhibition of the original courtyard art installations in May 2026 – entry is free on Thursdays.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Ferienhaus Dresden, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Rooms on the higher floors (4th floor and above) are recommended as they are less prone to street noise from Gompitzer Straße. Additionally, rooms facing the rear of the hotel may have less noise from the service entrance and surrounding streets.
Rooms to avoid
Rooms on the lower floors (1st-2nd floor) may be noisier due to proximity to the service entrance and potential street noise from Gompitzer Straße.
Best views
There are no specific view options mentioned in the property data, but rooms on higher floors may offer a view of the surrounding rooftops or cityscape.
Quietest floors
3rd floor and 4th floor
🔊 Noise notes
Gompitzer Straße is a moderately busy street with occasional traffic noise, which may be noticeable in lower floors. The service entrance is also located on the ground level, potentially causing some noise on lower floors.
Insider tips
When checking in, consider arriving early to secure a room on a higher floor for a quieter stay. If you're driving, be aware that parking options may be limited in the surrounding area, so it's a good idea to research nearby parking garages or lots ahead of time.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
Hotel Facilities — Ferienhaus Dresden
free 'Basic' tier (1 Mbps) and paid 'Premium' tier (10 Mbps) €5 per day; no login constraints
serves all floors, no historic sections with stairs-only access
complimentary physical newspapers in the lobby, no PressReader or FT access
2 pm - 8 pm, no early bag-drop, late check-out until 12 pm (€20 fee)
available at reception, €5 per bag per day
step-free access to the main entrance, wheelchair-accessible rooms available upon request, no structural limitations
on-site parking available for €15 per night, nearest public car park 'P+R Neustadt' €8 per day, no EV charging
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: €1.80 per person per night (mandatory city tax)
Deposit & card hold: €50 advance deposit + €50 incidental card hold at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Philippuskirche (1.7 km · ~21 min walk)
- Church: Obergorbitzer Kapelle (2.0 km · ~24 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
dresden.karree — 705 m · ~9 min walk
Stadtblickpark — 1.6 km · ~20 min walk
Mühlenmuseum — 1.7 km · ~21 min walk
Puppentheater — 1.7 km · ~21 min walk
Forsythienstraße 13 / Kamillenweg 20 — 629 m · ~8 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Sparkasse — 665 m · ~8 min walk
Center Apotheke — 726 m · ~9 min walk
Dresden-Cotta — 3.2 km · ~39 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Use ATMs from bank-affiliated machines (Sparkasse, Commerzbank) for the best rates; avoid exchange bureaux at Dresden Airport or tourist areas, which have poor rates and high fees.
Visa and Mastercard are widely accepted in supermarkets, restaurants, and shops; contactless and Apple Pay/Google Pay work in most places, but many smaller cafes and street stalls prefer cash.
Rounding up the bill is standard: 5–10% for good service in restaurants, rounding up to the nearest euro for taxis, and a few euros for hotel housekeeping per night.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A standard filter coffee from a bakery or corner cafe costs around €2–3; a cappuccino is about €3–3.50.
A sausage roll or slice of pizza from a bakery or Imbiss (snack stall) with a drink runs about €5–7.
A main course at a modest German restaurant (like Schnitzel with potatoes) costs €10–14.
The Neustadt district near Alaunplatz has clusters of food stalls and cheap eateries; also look for Döner kebab shops and Vietnamese snack bars around Prager Straße.
Discounters like Lidl, Aldi, and Netto are common; also Rewe for slightly more selection.
H&M, C&A, and Primark are on Prager Straße; the Altmarkt-Galerie mall has mid-range chains.
A single tram/train ticket costs €2.80, but a day ticket for the inner city zone is €6.80; from Dresden Airport, use tram line 7 for €2.80 or get a day pass for €6.80 instead of taxis.
Good to know — Dresden
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Emergency Contacts
Dresden112 is the single EU-wide emergency number. For non-urgent police assistance, call 0351 4830 from a landline or 110 for urgent matters. The main police station is at Schießgasse 7, 01067 Dresden.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
Book a table →💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Dresden, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Ferienhaus Dresden
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Sparkasse — 665 m · ~8 min walk — pharmacy · Center Apotheke — 726 m · ~9 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Find train tickets →Dresden Airport (DRS) → Taste Hotel Dresden (Altstadt)
💡 Book via the mytaxi app for a fixed price; avoid airport touts charging over 35 EUR.
Dresden Hauptbahnhof (Hbf) → Taste Hotel Dresden (Altmarkt stop)
💡 Get off at Altmarkt, not Postplatz; the hotel is a 2-minute walk from there, not 10.
Dresden Neustadt station → Dresden Hauptbahnhof (Hbf)
💡 Use the S1 only for a direct Neustadt-to-Hbf hop; for the hotel, combine with Tram 3 from Hbf – a day pass is 8 EUR.
Dresden Airport (DRS) → Taste Hotel Dresden (Altstadt)
💡 Buy a single ticket at the airport machine; validate it before boarding. The S2 platform is signposted from arrivals.
Dresden Hauptbahnhof → Lindenschänke Hotel
💡 Day pass (€8) is best value. Tram 4 runs direct to 'Fetscherplatz' – exit at rear doors. Avoid tram 9 after 22:00 as it runs less frequently.
Dresden Airport (DRS) → Dresden Hauptbahnhof
💡 Buy a single ticket for €2.50 at the airport vending machine. From Hauptbahnhof, take tram 4 or 9 to 'Fetscherplatz', then walk 5 minutes to Lindenschänke. Much cheaper than a taxi.
Dresden Airport (DRS) → Lindenschänke Hotel
💡 Bus 80 from airport to 'Infineon Süd' then change to tram 4 towards 'Laubegast' – get off at 'Fetscherplatz'. Tickets cover both buses and trams (valid 60 mins).
Dresden city centre (Postplatz) → Villa Weltemühle (Weißer Hirsch)
💡 From Postplatz, take tram 11 towards Weißer Hirsch. Get off at the terminus 'Weißer Hirsch' and walk two minutes downhill. A single ticket covers the whole route.
Dresden Neustadt station → Villa Weltemühle (Weißer Hirsch)
💡 Bus 63 stops right outside Neustadt station (exit towards Bismarckplatz). It runs directly up to Weißer Hirsch without changes — save time by using this over the tram if you're coming from the main station or airport.
Dresden Airport (DRS) → Windsor Hotel (Altstadt)
💡 Book through the hotel concierge to avoid surcharges – a flat rate to the Altstadt is standard, but only if you pre-arrange.
Dresden Airport (DRS) → Lindenschänke Hotel
💡 Book via Taxi Dresden app for fixed price. Traffic on B6 can add 10 minutes at peak hours. Cash only in most cabs.
Dresden Hauptbahnhof → Windsor Hotel (Postplatz stop)
💡 Get the DVB app for mobile tickets – you can validate on board. The walk from Postplatz to the hotel is flat, past the Altmarkt, but the pavement gets icy in winter.
About Dresden
Wikipedia ↗
Dresden ( DREZ-den; German: [ˈdʁeːsdn̩] ; Upper Saxon: Dräsdn; Upper Sorbian: Drježdźany, pronounced [ˈdʁʲɛʒdʒanɨ]) is the capital city of the German state of Saxony and its second most populous city after Leipzig. It is the 12th most populous city of Germany, the fourth largest by area (after Berli...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Ferienhaus Dresden?
Rooms on the higher floors (4th floor and above) are recommended as they are less prone to street noise from Gompitzer Straße. Additionally, rooms facing the rear of the hotel may have less noise from the service entrance and surrounding streets.
Which rooms should I avoid at Ferienhaus Dresden?
Rooms on the lower floors (1st-2nd floor) may be noisier due to proximity to the service entrance and potential street noise from Gompitzer Straße.
Is Ferienhaus Dresden noisy?
Gompitzer Straße is a moderately busy street with occasional traffic noise, which may be noticeable in lower floors. The service entrance is also located on the ground level, potentially causing some noise on lower floors.
Which rooms have the best views at Ferienhaus Dresden?
There are no specific view options mentioned in the property data, but rooms on higher floors may offer a view of the surrounding rooftops or cityscape.
What are insider tips for staying at Ferienhaus Dresden?
When checking in, consider arriving early to secure a room on a higher floor for a quieter stay. If you're driving, be aware that parking options may be limited in the surrounding area, so it's a good idea to research nearby parking garages or lots ahead of time.
What time is check-in at Ferienhaus Dresden?
Check-in at Ferienhaus Dresden is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Ferienhaus Dresden have Wi-Fi?
free 'Basic' tier (1 Mbps) and paid 'Premium' tier (10 Mbps) €5 per day; no login constraints
Is there a city or tourist tax at Ferienhaus Dresden?
€1.80 per person per night (mandatory city tax)
Where can I eat cheaply near Ferienhaus Dresden?
A sausage roll or slice of pizza from a bakery or Imbiss (snack stall) with a drink runs about €5–7.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Ferienhaus Dresden?
A single tram/train ticket costs €2.80, but a day ticket for the inner city zone is €6.80; from Dresden Airport, use tram line 7 for €2.80 or get a day pass for €6.80 instead of taxis.
When is the best time to visit Dresden?
May, June and September – warm enough for terrace cafés and Elbe walks, with long daylight hours. June has the Dresden Festival of contemporary music and theatre; May and September avoid the school-holiday crush of July–August.
Top Attractions in Dresden
💡 Go just before noon. The carillon plays on the hour, and there’s usually a free organ recital at 12:00 on Saturdays.
💡 Start at the Augustus Bridge and head east. By foot, reach the Blaues Wunder bridge in 30 minutes—great spot for a beer at a kiosk.
💡 Start at the stairway near the Albertinum. At one end you’ll find the open-air café at the Kunsthalle—pricey, but worth the view of the Elbe.
💡 Go for the free organ recitals on Saturday afternoons — the acoustics are stunning.
💡 Arrive at sunrise for a quiet stroll without crowds; the light on the cathedral is beautiful.
💡 Go on a sunny morning—crowds are thinner. The courtyard at Hohenthalstraße 22 has a rain installation that sounds different at different times of day.
💡 Visit on a rainy day to hear the pipes play; combine with a cheap coffee at nearby Café Riesa.
💡 Visit the mini-train (Parkeisenbahn) that runs through the park. It’s a loop of about 2 km—€2 for adults, runs on weekends and school holidays.