Dresden has a long and fascinating heritage, and as the capital of the Saxony region of now modern Germany a history that has great importance in both regional and European history. After surviving a devastating 20th century, which included being 75% destroyed by allied bombing in WW2, and the subsequent Soviet occupation, Dresden still remains an important city in Europe. Visitors pour in to see the famed surviving or rebuilt architecture. Arguably the most popular and beautiful of which is the stunning Frauenkirche, also well worth the visit, is the equally breathtaking Opera House and Zwinger Palace. Dresden has 10 million annual visitors and many of those will use the city as a hopping point to other destinations, check out our vacation rentals in nearby Prague and Berlin. Apartments and bed and breakfasts in Dresden are plentiful, an typical Dresden apartment offers more space and freedom than a guesthouse but Dresden bed and breakfasts tend to be right on the door stop of the main attractions. During the Christmas period accommodation can be hard to find as the city hosts its annual Striezelmarkt, Germany's oldest Christmas market. For this period make sure you book your Dresden apartments early. During the summer the city also hosts Europe’s largest Jazz festival and bed and breakfasts in Dresden centre tend to be booked very early.
Use Wimdu to find your ideal apartment in Dresden
The most affordable and spacious Dresden apartments are often found in the suburbs. Here you can mingle with real locals and see the city away from the tourist thoroughfare. Excellent transport links can speedily take you from you Dresden apartment in the suburb straight to the your favourite attractions. If you are on a budget try taking a room in a hosts own apartment in Dresden. Cheaper and more comfortable than a hotel stay. On top of affordability the social and cultural benefits are also enormous. Your host will be on hand to show you the best markets and hidden gems the city has to offer. After enjoying your stay with a host you will be hooked on social travel, so why not also check out our homestays in nearby Munich and Leipzig, and begin to see the real side of these intriguing cities.
Be in the heart of the action with a Dresden bed and breakfast
Often travellers just prefer to be in the mix of the international tourist areas, but instead of heading to the same generic hotel chain look for a typical Dresden bed and breakfast through Wimdu. Combining a local feel but in handy areas, bed and breakfasts in Dresden are a very popular option. Your host can help you avoid the tourist traps and advise you on the best attractions to see. Start your day with a fabulous homemade breakfast. German bed and breakfast are notoriously hospitable so why not also head to one in Cologne or Hamburg. Wimdu lists the very best accommodation not only in Germany but around the world and with over 150,000 properties to choose from it will be very hard not to find somewhere to fall in love with.
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