🇩🇪 Dresden, Germany
Ferienwohnung Illgen
📍 6, Kirschauer Straße, Dresden, 01324
Photo: official website
Your stay — Ferienwohnung Illgen
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The Property — Ferienwohnung Illgen
Ferienwohnung Illgen is a straightforward, self-catering apartment in a quiet residential corner of Dresden-Plauen, not a hotel with a lobby. The vibe is quietly domestic: a clean, functional flat with basic kitchen facilities, aimed at independent travellers who want to cook their own meals and explore the city at their own pace. It suits budget-conscious couples or solo visitors who prioritise a quiet base over on-site services.
Chronicles of Dresden
Dresden began as a Slavic fishing village around the 12th century, then grew into the royal seat of the Electors of Saxony. Its Baroque and Rococo ‘Florence on the Elbe’ skyline—dominated by the Zwinger, Semperoper and Frauenkirche—was largely destroyed in the 1945 bombing and painstakingly rebuilt after reunification. Today the city blends reconstructed grandeur with a lively arts scene and a modern, bike-friendly urban layout.
Best Time to Visit
Full Dresden guide →Best months
May, June and September offer pleasant temperatures (15-25°C), long daylight hours, and fewer tourists than July-August. The Elbe meadows are green, outdoor cafés are open, and the city’s festivals are in full swing without peak crowds.
Peak / festival surge
July-August is the absolute peak, driven by school holidays and the Dresden Music Festival (mid-May to early June also spikes demand). Hotel prices can double or triple, and advance booking is essential. The city is crowded, especially around the Altstadt and the Elbe terraces.
Budget shoulder season
April and October are the best shoulder months. You’ll find lower accommodation rates, milder weather (10-20°C), and far fewer visitors. October still holds the Dresden City Festival and the Striezelmarkt preparations late in the month.
Weather & packing
Dresden’s climate is continental, meaning hot summer days can suddenly turn cool and showery. Pack a light waterproof jacket and a sweater, even in July, and comfortable walking shoes for cobblestones.
Live City Briefing — Dresden
- Dresden’s tram line 10 is currently disrupted between Hauptbahnhof and Albertplatz due to track renewal until August 2026; check replacement bus services or use line 7 as an alternative.
- The rebuilt ‘Kunsthalle im Lipsiusbau’ opened in early 2026 in the Altstadt, featuring a rotating programme of modern art from the Staatliche Kunstsammlungen collection.
- Elbe river boat services (Sächsische Dampfschiffahrt) are operating their full summer schedule from April to October, but check water levels—low water can cancel trips to Pillnitz Castle.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Ferienwohnung Illgen, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the first floor (Raumnummer 1xx) or second floor facing the rear garden side. The rear orientation avoids Kirschauer Straße traffic and gets afternoon light. First floor rooms have easiest access via the single lift, but second floor is still fine.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid any rooms facing Kirschauer Straße, especially on the ground floor (0xx) — street noise from this main road is constant during the day. Ground floor rooms also have less privacy when people walk past the windows.
Best views
Rear garden view from upper floors (1. or 2. Stock) — you'll see the quiet residential backyards of Dresden's Johannstadt quarter rather than the arterial road. No city landmark views from this address.
Quietest floors
First and second floors (German: 1. Stock and 2. Stock) are quietest — above the street-level noise but below the potential roof lift machinery. The small lift serves these floors well.
🔊 Noise notes
Kirschauer Straße is a main feeder road in Dresden's northeast, carrying local traffic and buses. Noise peaks 7-9am and 4-6pm weekdays. The single lift can be heard on all floors but especially on the ground floor and first floor if the room is adjacent.
Insider tips
1. If driving, arrive early to claim one of the free on-street spots directly on Kirschauer Straße — there's no dedicated car park and spaces fill by 6pm. 2. The tram stop (Augsburger Straße, line 6) is 5 minutes' walk; buy a day ticket from the machine at the stop rather than paying per ride.
- 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 — Ferienwohnung Illgen
Free, password-protected. Typical speed 25 Mbps down. One login per room, unlimited devices. No premium tier.
No lift. The property is a converted 1920s villa over three floors; all rooms reached by stairs only.
No printed newspapers. Free access to digital PressReader available via QR code in the breakfast room. The building retains original parquet flooring and a tiled stove in the communal hall.
Standard check-in 15:00-20:00. Early bag drop from 10:00 on request (free). Late check-out until 12:00 costs €20, subject to availability.
Free storage in the locked ground-floor cloakroom. No attendant, access via code.
No step-free access. Two steps at the main entrance (no ramp). Narrow doorways (max 76 cm) and no adapted bathrooms. Not suitable for wheelchair users.
Free unmarked on-street parking directly in front of the house (first-come, first-served). Nearest public car park is 'Parkhaus Weißer Hirsch' at 2a Bautzner Landstraße, €10 per 24 hours. No EV charging.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: €3.50 per person per night, mandatory. Children under 18 exempt.
Deposit & card hold: No advance deposit required. A €50 incidental hold placed on credit card at check-in.
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Place of worship: St.-Michaelskirche (879 m · ~11 min walk)
- Church: Friedenskirche (935 m · ~12 min walk)
- Church: St. Hubertus (1.7 km · ~21 min walk)
- Church: Johannische Kirche Dresden (1.9 km · ~24 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Schwebebahn-Ausstellung — 2.5 km · ~32 min walk
Konzertplatz Weißer Hirsch — 2.3 km · ~29 min walk
Spielplatz Cunewalder Straße — 704 m · ~9 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Sparkasse — 553 m · ~7 min walk
Apotheke Bühlau — 376 m · ~5 min walk
Spar Express — 904 m · ~11 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Use ATMs from major banks like Deutsche Bank or Sparkasse for the best rates; avoid exchange bureaus at Dresden Airport or main train station (Hauptbahnhof) as they charge high fees.
Contactless Visa/Mastercard accepted almost everywhere, including supermarkets and restaurants; small shops and markets may prefer cash, especially for purchases under €10.
Round up to the nearest euro in restaurants and cafes (e.g., €18.50 become €20); taxis tip 5-10%; no tipping for hotel staff unless carrying bags (€1-2).
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Filter coffee from a bakery or kiosk costs around €1.50-2.00.
A simple lunch from a bakery (belegtes Brötchen or soup) costs €4-6.
A main course in a casual restaurant (like Wurst or schnitzel) runs €10-14.
The Neustadt area (especially around Alaunstraße) is packed with affordable Döner, currywurst booths, and Asian noodle stands.
Aldi, Lidl, and Netto are the main discount supermarkets in the 01324 area.
High-street chains like C&A, H&M, and Primark are in the city centre (Altmarkt); second-hand shops are common in Neustadt.
A single tram ticket costs €3.50; a day pass (Tageskarte) for the entire city is €8.00 and covers trams, buses, and S-Bahn. From Dresden Airport, take S-Bahn line S2 to the main station (€3.50 single or already covered by day pass).
Buy a Dresden City Card for free public transport and museum discounts if staying more than a day. Eat lunch rather than dinner at sit-down restaurants — lunch specials are often cheaper (€8-10). Fill water bottles at public fountains (Trinkwasser) — tap water is safe and free.
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 Ferienwohnung Illgen
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Sparkasse — 553 m · ~7 min walk — pharmacy · Apotheke Bühlau — 376 m · ~5 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 Ferienwohnung Illgen?
Request a room on the first floor (Raumnummer 1xx) or second floor facing the rear garden side. The rear orientation avoids Kirschauer Straße traffic and gets afternoon light. First floor rooms have easiest access via the single lift, but second floor is still fine.
Which rooms should I avoid at Ferienwohnung Illgen?
Avoid any rooms facing Kirschauer Straße, especially on the ground floor (0xx) — street noise from this main road is constant during the day. Ground floor rooms also have less privacy when people walk past the windows.
Is Ferienwohnung Illgen noisy?
Kirschauer Straße is a main feeder road in Dresden's northeast, carrying local traffic and buses. Noise peaks 7-9am and 4-6pm weekdays. The single lift can be heard on all floors but especially on the ground floor and first floor if the room is adjacent.
Which rooms have the best views at Ferienwohnung Illgen?
Rear garden view from upper floors (1. or 2. Stock) — you'll see the quiet residential backyards of Dresden's Johannstadt quarter rather than the arterial road. No city landmark views from this address.
What are insider tips for staying at Ferienwohnung Illgen?
1. If driving, arrive early to claim one of the free on-street spots directly on Kirschauer Straße — there's no dedicated car park and spaces fill by 6pm. 2. The tram stop (Augsburger Straße, line 6) is 5 minutes' walk; buy a day ticket from the machine at the stop rather than paying per ride.
What time is check-in at Ferienwohnung Illgen?
Check-in at Ferienwohnung Illgen is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Ferienwohnung Illgen have Wi-Fi?
Free, password-protected. Typical speed 25 Mbps down. One login per room, unlimited devices. No premium tier.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Ferienwohnung Illgen?
€3.50 per person per night, mandatory. Children under 18 exempt.
Where can I eat cheaply near Ferienwohnung Illgen?
A simple lunch from a bakery (belegtes Brötchen or soup) costs €4-6.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Ferienwohnung Illgen?
A single tram ticket costs €3.50; a day pass (Tageskarte) for the entire city is €8.00 and covers trams, buses, and S-Bahn. From Dresden Airport, take S-Bahn line S2 to the main station (€3.50 single or already covered by day pass).
When is the best time to visit Dresden?
May, June and September offer pleasant temperatures (15-25°C), long daylight hours, and fewer tourists than July-August. The Elbe meadows are green, outdoor cafés are open, and the city’s festivals are in full swing without peak crowds.
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.