Compare and book 5 Star hotels in Dresden, Saxony

With a skyline of ornate spires and domed palaces, Dresden has earned the nickname, Florence on the Elbe. It's crammed with historic and cultural attractions, such as the 18th-century Zwinger Palace, the Semper Opera House and Frauenkirche, the Baroque Church of Our Lady, and is the perfect place for some five-star luxury.

Five-Star Hotels in Dresden

Dresden’s Altstadt, its historic old town, is easy to explore on foot, and many sights are within ten minutes' walk of Neumarkt, Dresden’s colourful main square. It’s also where you’ll find most of Dresden’s five-star hotels, including several in grand historical buildings. Many luxury hotels in Dresden offer on-site spas, indoor pools and fine-dining restaurants, as well as some of the most iconic views of the city.

Upmarket Stays near Dresden's Cultural Attractions

Some of the finest museums and arts centres in Germany are in culturally rich Dresden. Visit the 17th-century Dresden Castle, a royal palace-turned-museum complex which has the fascinating historic Green Vaults treasury museum.

For something a little more contemporary, spend an hour or two in the Albertinum, the city's modern art museum housed in an imposing Renaissance Revival building on Brühl's Terrace. Take time to wander and people watch on Brühl's Terrace, one of Dresden’s most popular spots.

A Night at the Opera in Dresden

Book a five-star hotel in Dresden’s Altstadt and you'll be moments from the city’s finest Saxon restaurants. Head to the upmarket restaurants and bistros off Theaterplatz and Taschenberg and sample the best Saxon cuisine from the region's top chefs.

For a special evening, plan ahead and book tickets for an opera or ballet performance in the 19th-century Semper Opera House on Theaterplatz, which famously launched the premieres of Wagner and Strauss back in the 1800s.

From modern design-led apartments to five-star luxury hotels with pools and spas, Dresden has some truly luxurious places to stay. Use Expedia's search tools to find the best deals on Dresden’s five-star hotels for your next visit to German.