Note: this review is not sponsored. We chose, booked, and paid for our room ourselves.

I did a lot of hotel research before we visited Dresden recently, and while I found many great options, we decided on the Hyperion Hotel Dresden Am Schloss due to its prime location, large rooms, and affordable price. We weren’t disappointed!

Here’s our review of our 3-night stay.

Excellent Location

One of the best features of the Hyperion Hotel Dresden Am Schloss is its super location in the Altstadt (Old Town).

Right across the street from the castle and a stone’s throw from Dresden’s best sights, such as the Semper Oper, the Zwinger, the Frauenkirche, Brühl’s Terrace and the Christmas markets, you can’t find a better location for a short stay in the city. We loved that we could easily pop by our room anytime if we wanted to warm up, rest our feet or grab a healthy snack.

It’s also just a short walk to Dresden’s main pedestrian shopping street and grocery stores, and there are all kinds of cozy restaurants for every taste and budget everywhere you look. There’s also a bakery next to the hotel (we stopped there every day for tea, coffee, and a treat) and cafes all over the Old Town.

And, if you’re in Dresden in December, you’ll be right by the famous Streizelmarkt.

Terrific Amenities

Check-in was a fast and smooth process and the staff were super friendly and helpful. They even let us into our room 2 hours early, which was greatly appreciated, since we’d just arrived from Berlin with our luggage and it was a cold November day.

If you’re looking for a hotel with an elevator, look no further. We often took the elevator up to our room and walked down the stairs. You can use the elevator to access the guest rooms if you have a room key, which is a nice bit of added security, especially if you’re traveling alone.

Large, Quiet & Comfortable Room

Our room was much larger than we expected, especially since we were staying in the Old Town, and it was very comfortable for 2 people traveling with luggage.

I booked a “double bed” and was happy to see that translated to a King sized bed (sometimes it does, sometimes it doesn’t). The tall ceilings in the room made it feel even more spacious, yet it was a cozy place to relax in the evening after a long chilly day exploring the city.

The room came with expected amenities like a TV with cable, free wifi, a desk and chair (which was perfect for a Zoom meeting I had with a client), coffee and tea, a mini fridge, a safe, bathrobes, and toiletries.

I really liked the room colors and decorations – a nice change from standard hotel wallpaper. And the packet of gummy sheep they left on our pillows was a nice touch.

I’ve noticed more and more bathrooms like the one we had at this hotel, where the bathroom is more open to the room. The shower worked great, there was plenty of room for our stuff on the counter, and plenty of complementary toiletries.

Our room faced an interior courtyard and so it was nice and quiet, despite the hotel being in the heart of the city. The 2 sets of curtains on the huge window enabled us to choose whether we wanted light to stream in and fill the room or keep the room dark for better sleeping. We also loved being able to open the windows for fresh air (very German).

Is There Parking? What About Breakfast?

Hyperion Hotel Dresden Am Schloss also offers parking, a spa, fitness center, and a sauna. They also offer breakfast but we opted for a room without breakfast, since we’re not big breakfast eaters. We took a peak at the buffet, though, and it was fit for a king!

If you’re also not big on breakfast, you can easily make tea or coffee in the room using the electric kettle and espresso pod machine. And there’s enough room in the fridge for a couple yogurts. If you get snacky or thirsty, there’s an adequate mini bar selection in the room.

We opted to stop by the Edeka grocery store in the nearby mall for a few snacks and drinks and kept them in the mini fridge.

Is Staying in the Old Town Worth It?

If you’ve looked at accommodations in Dresden you’ve probably seen hotels from the train station to the Old Town. We recommend staying in the Old Town. The old town is charming and close to everything you’re going to want to see in Dresden.

After arriving in Dresden, we walked an easy 20 minutes from the train station to the Hyperion Hotel Dresden Am Schloss. You could also take take a taxi. Taking the tram will get you pretty close to the hotel but not all the way.

It’s really not that far to walk from the train station and we found it quick and easy to walk back to the station for our day trip to Bastei Bridge in Saxon Switzerland.

Any Downsides?

The only 2 we could think of were that the carpets looked a little worn and breakfast wasn’t included in the price of the room (for us when we booked, at least).

The Verdict? Highly Recommended!

You can’t beat the location, we slept well, and overall, we really enjoyed our stay at the Hyperion Hotel Dresden Am Schloss. We’d definitely stay there again!

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Where We Stayed

Hyperion Hotel Dresden Am Schloss

Pros:

• Prime Old Town location
• Spacious, quiet rooms
• Comfortable king-sized beds
• Fridge in room
• Breakfast buffet available
• On-site parking

Cons:

• Carpet was a bit worn

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We we were so pleased with our recent overnight stay at Hotel Sonne and highly recommend staying there. Click here to check availability and price or read on for our full review!

This is NOT a sponsored review. We paid for our own room at Hotel Sonne and are not being compensated by the hotel.

What We Loved About Hotel Sonne

• Location – right next to the main pedestrian zone in the Old Town
• Easy access to Neuschwanstein castle – take the bus or drive and arrive in 15- 25 minutes
• Parking – the hotel has their own private lot
• Beautiful rooms – large, comfortable, light-filled, quiet rooms
• Excellent breakfast – lots of delicious options at the buffet (we added breakfast when we booked and got a discount)
• Friendly staff and great amenities
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On our recent winter visit to Neuschwanstein and Hohenschwangau castles, we decided to spend the night in nearby Füssen. (While you can visit Neuschwanstein from Munich on a day trip, it’s harder in the winter when the days are so short.)

After looking at several hotel options in Schwangau and Füssen, we chose Hotel Sonne due to its excellent location, comfortable and beautiful rooms, delicious breakfast, friendly staff, and affordable prices.

While you can stay very close to the castle in Schwangau, we recommend staying in Füssen. It’s bigger than Schwangau and has more options for restaurants, cafes, and shops. It’s also absolutely lovely and is worth spending a couple hours wandering around delightful Füssen.

If you take the train from Munich, you’ll arrive in Füssen. To reach Neuschwanstein castle, you can hop on a bus (or take a taxi) and be at the base of the castle in 15 minutes. Füssen is the perfect “home base” for visiting Neuschwanstein.

Ideal Location

Our overnight trip to Füssen was packed with castle visits, snowy hikes, and as much exploring as we could pack into 24 hours.

So when we arrived in Füssen an hour late due to a train delay, we were so grateful that Hotel Sonne was only a quick 5-minute walk from the train station.

We were able to quickly check in, drop our bags in our room, freshen up, and still catch our bus to Neuschwanstein in plenty of time to be at the castle for our timed entry tour.

Later, when we were ready for dinner, we were spoiled for choice because Hotel Sonne is right on the pedestrian zone. So there were tons of options just a short stroll from the hotel. We were happy about that we didn’t have to go far because it was super cold when we were there!

Comfortable & Stylish

We immediately loved the decor of the lobby and the look of our very comfortable and spacious room. We don’t typically choose hotels based on decor (we’re more concerned with location, comfortable beds, and price) so we were pleasantly surprised by the attention given the hotel’s style and vibe.

Look how beautiful our room was! Not only was it spacious, there was a huge bed, couch, desk, TV, wardrobe, and large bathroom.

There was plenty of room for both of us to unpack and each have a good amount of space. And it was lovely having the couch to sit on in addition to the bed.

We loved the colors, furniture and overall kinda funky style. Not your standard, boring hotel room, that’s for sure!

When we got back from touring Neuschwanstein we were so happy to hole up in our spacious yet cozy room for an hour to warm up and relax after a busy and very cold day!

Calm, Quiet & Comfortable Room

Even though Hotel Sonne is in the middle of Füssen, our room was calm and quiet. The bed, pillows, and duvet were all comfortable, so we slept soundly.

Getting ready the next morning was a treat given the huge shower, lots of hot water, separate toilet, and the towel warmers! We also had robes, fluffy towels, and toiletries at our disposal.

The only thing that surprised us was that there were only curtains and no doors to the shower/sink area. That wasn’t a problem for us but it’s something to be aware of if you prefer doors that close or lock.

We like having separate rooms for the toilet and shower/sink, because it’s then easier for 2 people to get ready in the morning, so we were happy to see that was the set up in our room.

Amazing Breakfast

We don’t always add breakfast to our hotel rooms but we did on this trip – and we were so glad we did. The breakfast at Hotel Sonne was outstanding!

We were not only impressed by the wide selection of food and drinks but also the quality.

No matter what you prefer to eat for breakfast, you’ll leave happy and satisfied.

A few things we enjoyed: made-to-order eggs and omelets, sausages, bacon, potatoes, smoked salmon, pastries, Brötchen, yogurt, fresh fruits and veggies, grilled veggies, cheeses, cold cuts, jams and spreads, cereals and müseli, local specialities like Kaiserschmarrn with vanilla sauce (so good!)…and much, much more.

They also offer a wide variety of beverages including juices, waters, espresso drinks, hot chocolate, and teas. There were even carafes of fresh, hot coffee you could take to your table. It’s all self-serve so you can enjoy as much as you’d like.

We highly recommend adding breakfast to your room to save time in the morning and have an enjoyable, stress-free start to the day.

Tip: save money by adding breakfast at the time of booking rather than when you check in. We got breakfast half off by adding it when we booked our room.

Friendly Staff & Amenities

Everyone we interacted with were friendly, welcoming, and helpful. We were pleasantly surprised that they let us into our room since we arrived before the usual check in time. We didn’t expect that and greatly appreciated it.

Hotel Sonne also had some fun amenities, including a small shop with drinks and snacks (see photo above) and a wellness area with swinging chairs and themed relaxation rooms (see photo below).

The only disappointing thing about Hotel Sonne is that we didn’t realize the wellness area was only open in the evening, so we missed our chance to experience it. Don’t make the same mistake because the area looked so inviting when we peered through the glass doors!

There you have it! We loved our stay at Hotel Sonne and highly recommend this hotel in Füssen. We booked our room here and didn’t have to pay until we checked into the hotel. Click here to book your room – don’t forget to add breakfast!

Our Pick (where we stayed)

Hotel Sonne

Pros:

• Spacious rooms
• Ensuite bathroom with large shower
• Comfortable bed
• Amazing breakfast
• Walk to bus/trains and restaurants & shops
• On-site parking

Cons:

• No pool

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