Must-see hotels in Saxony

  • Hotel Schloss Eckberg

    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…

  • 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…

  • Burg Altrathen

    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…

  • Ferdinands Homestay

    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…

  • Gewandhaus Hotel

    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…

  • Meisterzimmer

    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…

  • Lollis Homestay

    Dresden

    This is a textbook backpacker hostel: friendly, communicative, casual and with neatly designed themed rooms (Cinema, Desert, Giants), including a rather…

  • 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…

  • Aparthotel am Zwinger

    Dresden

    This excellent option has bright, functional and spacious apartments with kitchens that even come equipped with Nespresso machines. Units are spread over…

  • arcona Living Bach14

    Leipzig

    In this musically themed marvel, you'll sleep sweetly in sleek rooms decorated with sound-sculpture lamps, Bach manuscript wallpaper and colours ranging…

  • Hotel Bülow Residenz

    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…

  • Pensione la Campagnola

    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…

  • Gwuni Mopera

    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,…

  • Abito Suites

    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…

  • Hotel Privat

    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…

  • Don Giovanni

    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…

  • Hostel Louise 20

    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…

  • Hotel Fürstenhof

    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…

  • Hostel Blauer Stern

    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…

  • Hostel Mondpalast

    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…

  • Quartier M

    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…

  • Hotel Goldener Löwe

    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…

  • Motel One

    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…

  • Lindenhof

    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…

  • Villa Zeissig

    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…

  • Herberge Orange

    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…

  • Kangaroo-Stop

    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,…

  • Hostel Sleepy Lion

    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…

  • Hotel Martha Dresden

    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…

  • Central Globetrotter

    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…