The 6 Best Hostels in Dresden, Germany

Louise 20 is located in the groovy Dresden-Neustadt neighborhood, the vibrant pub quarter of Dresden, making it a top choice for young backpackers. As it is only 800 meters away from Dresden-Neustadt railway station, accessibility is a breeze. The hostel offers clean, basic single and double private rooms with shared bath, and multi-bed dorms at some of the lowest prices in the city. Guests opting for the €7 (US$8) breakfast agree that it is great value. What’s more, you can enjoy complimentary tea and cakes any time of the day. Remember though, Wi-Fi (free) is available only in the common room.

If your purpose for visiting Dresden is to explore the magnificent Saxon Switzerland National Park or hit some of the best hiking trails in this part of the country, check out 4Lions Hostel. It is 40km away from Dresden city center (35 minutes by train) but only a few miles to the national park and the Elbe riverside. Don’t expect anything fancy at 4Lions; they offer clean, very basic private rooms and dorms. If you are traveling on a shoestring budget, you can even rent a sleeping place in this hostel and use your own sleeping bag.

If you would rather stay close to Dresden city, Kangaroo Stop is a great choice for backpackers as well as families. It’s a mere three minutes from the railway station Dresden-Neustadt and a short stroll to the old town of Dresden where many tourist attractions are clustered. What’s more, a five-minute walk will bring you to the cool party quarter of Dresden where you can mingle with locals and travelers in cozy bars and cafés or dance the night away. Barbecue nights and bonfires at the hostel also give guests a great opportunity to have fun and bond with fellow hostel-mates.