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LaLeLu Hostel Dresden is located in Dresden, 2 km from International Congress Center Dresden.

Some rooms include a seating area to relax in after a busy day. The rooms include a shared bathroom. LaLeLu Hostel Dresden features free WiFi .

This is an excellent hostel close to the old town/city centre. Easy check-in at the café next-door. The rooms are large and in a very good shape. Different rooms have different decor. A very nice kitchen with a large table. Large and fresh shower rooms. Tram stop outside the door and S-bahnstation within 5 min walk. I recommend this hostel to everyone planning to visit Dresden.

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8.7
Excellent
1,137 reviews
Price from
$43
per night

Surrounded by colourful cafés and pubs, this brightly designed hostel is located in Dresden's Neustadt district. It offers individually furnished rooms and free WiFi internet.

The Hostel Lollis Homestay Dresden provides unique rooms, a fully equipped communal kitchen and free tea and coffee. If needed, linen can be rented at the hostel.

good location, nice staff , free coffee

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8.5
Very Good
1,672 reviews
Price from
$22
per night

This friendly and comfortable hostel is in the middle of the pub district of Dresden-Neustadt, not far from the historical city centre. Free WiFi is available in public areas.

This area is also the cultural centre of Dresden, and the hostel is situated right above the popular pub, Planwirtschaft.

The staff is really warm and makes you feel at home. They do have free tea and a few other free things in the fridge. It's also really central.

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8.3
Very Good
1,093 reviews
Price from
$22
per night

Located in the vibrant art quarter of Dresden-Neustadt, this brightly decorated hostel boasts a unique flair with individually painted rooms, just a 6-minute tram ride from Dresdens Old Town.

The Hostel Mondpalast offers rooms and dormitories which have been designed by different Dresden artists. Towels can be borrowed for a surcharge on request.

The location is great, there are a lot of cafes, bars and restaurants around the hostel. Also few tram stops that can take you anywhere. You can walk to the old town. The hostel was clean, there's a kitchen, where you can find free tea and coffee. Also great breakfast for 7.50 👍🏽

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8.5
Very Good
1,185 reviews
Price from
$20
per night

Situated in Dresden, 2 km from Brühl's Terrace, Hostel kangaroo-stop features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and a tour desk, along with free WiFi throughout the property. Guests can make use of a bar.

Everything especially the staff, the guests the location the staff again , the location and it was one of the best hostels I’ve ever stayed at!

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8.7
Excellent
328 reviews
Price from
$27
per night

Hp Freiberger Straße tram stop is a 2-minute walk from the hostel, and Dresden Main Station is just a 15-minute walk away.

The World Trade Center Dresden is around the corner from DJH Jugendherberge Dresden - Jugendgästehaus, and many shops, supermarkets and restaurants can be found nearby. The hostel is 1 km from the Prager Straße shopping street and 3 km from the Technical University Dresden.

The location of the hostel is great. I took the tram (number 7 or 10) for just one or two stations and I was in the city center. Which was fantastic. The breakfast was delicious. The room was clean and the bed is comfortable, however the pillow was not the best quality and gave me a pain in my neck. but otherwise everything was great.

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7.7
Good
1,723 reviews
Price from
$64
per night

This hotel and hostel is located 400 metres from the Dresden Train and Bus Station, just 2 km from the Old Town. It offers both private and shared rooms, a shared games room, and sky bar with views over Dresden.

The a&o Dresden Hauptbahnhof hotel and hostel offers a wide choice of modern, comfortable room types, ranging from single to 6-bed dormitories.

Had a very good stay here. Also the tram and bus stations nearby can be quickly reached on foot :)

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6.8
Review score
6,438 reviews
Price from
$19
per night

Centrally located in the Old Town of Dresden, this accommodation provides rooms and apartments with free WiFi. A garden with barbecue facilities is also offered at Zimmerfrei-Dresden mit Bad-Miniküche Self Check In 24-7.

It's a surprise there is kitchenette in the room.

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6.9
Review score
619 reviews
Price from
$28
per night

Attractively situated in the Neustadt district of Dresden, Kulturschutzgebiet is situated 2.5 km from Brühl's Terrace, 3 km from Frauenkirche Dresden and 3.4 km from Semperoper. The property is located 3.4 km from Old Masters Picture Gallery, 3.4 km from Old and New Green Vault and 3.5 km from Zwinger. The accommodation features a shared kitchen and free WiFi throughout the property.

The rooms in the hostel are fitted with a coffee machine. At Kulturschutzgebiet rooms have a shared bathroom and bed linen.

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7.6
Good
14 reviews
Price from
$42
per night

Situated in Freital and within 7.1 km of Central Station Dresden, Hostel Am Windberg has a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi. The property is set 8.4 km from Zwinger, 8.4 km from Old and New Green Vault and 8.5 km from Dresden Royal Palace. The hostel features family rooms.

Brand new furnitures, totally clean, receptionist patiently helped me during check-in (2 am), enough parking spots,

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8.4
Very Good
242 reviews
Price from
$85
per night

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Budget travelers know there's no better way to make the most of their trip than by staying at a hostel: Save money for exploring during the day, and swap stories with fellow backpackers in the shared kitchen or bar in the evening. Dorm-style bedrooms with shared bathrooms are standard hostel fare, but private rooms are also available for those willing to pay a little more.
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  • Avg. price/night: $94.07
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,672 reviews
    The room at the Hostel was very clean and the receptionist was kind and helpful. The common area clean, quiet with free tea and coffee 24/7. Almost every day there were some activity/dinner/games to do with all the guests. Considering that I was traveling alone, that was an occasion to meet new people and create community. I super recommend this hostel.
    Anna
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $76.91
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 6,885 reviews
    The staff was very friendly and helpful. The dormitory room is far more than a hostel. It was clean, reception and common hall were also nice to spend time in.
    Gunes Evrim
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $94.07
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,672 reviews
    Really cute hostel with an amazing vibe. The night I arrived they had free food night, so I didn’t have to pay for food. Also they have a telegram channel where they share all the activities and they take the guests to different locations. Really cool, especially when you don’t know the city and want to socialize. One of the best hostels I’ve ever stayed.
    Aleksandr
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $76.91
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 6,885 reviews
    The quality of the furniture and overall fitout is very good. If not the fact I was sharing the room with strangers - in a dorm - it'd be easy to forget it's a hostel. The bunk bed was very comfortable and sturdy so it didn't bother me in the slightest when my bunk-mate climbed up late at night. The room was of a decent size and there was an aircon that made a huge difference with the recent heatwave. The kitchen was well equipped and the common area by the reception was nice to sit in.
    Jar3kC
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $100.73
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 2,538 reviews
    location is great if you travel by car - less than 10 mins to city center, cheap parking in garage or free in nearby streets. Quiet and safe area, groceries around. Hotel is rather small, cozy. Rooms have AC, big windows, bath, good water current, comfortable bed. Delicious breakfast (fresh juices, waffles, pies, tasty coffee from Franke Machine, fruits). We received an upgrade to better room with a minibar. Receptionists were helpful and friendly. Babies can play with toys on ground floor, have plenty of eating chairs.
    Aleksey
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: $94.07
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,672 reviews
    Nice dorm room, privacy curtains on the bunk beds, good breakfast, social atmosphere easy to meet other travelers. The hostel is close to the bars and clubs. And old town is pleasant walk.
    Kimberly
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $43.30
    5.8
    Scored 5.8
    Above average
    Rated okay
     · 793 reviews
    It is very cheap and is tending to the "hostel crowd" with the illusion of having privacy. Staff was very nice! There is a vending machine for coffee & snacks. It has a fridge and an additional shower in the sleeping room (in case the bathroom is blocked)
    Baronowa
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $94.07
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,672 reviews
    Staff super helpful and friendly. Great location, good hang out spot also to meet new nice people in the hostel too. Fantastic rooms. Loved it, will be back soon.
    Katharina
    Young couple
  • 8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 3,139 reviews
    I was hesitant at first about the place, thinking it may be too youth hostel oriented. But I was very pleased. Very clean, inexpensive parking, proximity to town, great staff, very good breakfast and a great value.
    Kurt
    Solo traveler
  • 8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 3,139 reviews
    Clean, modern, safe. Great location.
    Tamara Claire
    Travelers with friends

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