Eastern Saxony
Four-poster beds, sparkling glass chandeliers, marble bathrooms, patterned parquet floors and elegant antiques are the hallmarks of this stylish hotel in…
Must-see hotels in Saxony
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Eastern Saxony
Cross the footbridge onto the Polish side of the Neisse River, turn right and wander up the hill and you'll find this superb value-for-money option. There…
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…
Leipzig & Western Saxony
On the 5th and 6th floor of a GDR-era office building, this fantastic place is affordable for most visitors. Centrally located Biendo pitches itself…
Dresden
This excellent option has bright, functional and spacious apartments with kitchens that even come equipped with Nespresso machines. Units are spread over…
Leipzig
In this musically themed marvel, you'll sleep sweetly in sleek rooms decorated with sound-sculpture lamps, Bach manuscript wallpaper and colours ranging…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Leipzig & Western Saxony
Clearly not a purpose-built hotel, this 15th-century building off the main square used to house an orphanage, a wartime ration-card dispensary and a…
Eastern Saxony
In the most coveted rooms at this posh Renaissance charmer near the Peterskirche, you'll be sleeping beneath richly painted baroque ceilings, but others…
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…
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…
Leipzig & Western Saxony
With front-row views of the historic opera house, this renovated hotel spells comfort in soothing, good-sized rooms furnished in vanilla and chocolate…
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…
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…
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…
Eastern Saxony
This one-time brewery on Zittau's pedestrianised commercial strip is a solid pick, with an old-school style – even if the green and gold colour schemes…
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…
Eastern Saxony
A winner for fans of retro touches such as writing paper, quill and ink in your room, the 'Golden Feather' harmoniously mixes modern and vintage…
Leipzig & Western Saxony
If you like your hostels with a dash of quirk and history, this industrial-flavoured contender in a former converting station in the town centre should…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
Eastern Saxony
This vast and modern hostel behind a historic facade is squarely aimed at groups. While it does boast an excellent Altstadt location, plenty of public and…
