based on 8 experiences from female travelers
Veta
Ukraine
ok, dresden is quite an expensive city but in a week I was able to spend about 100€ (maybe it's cheap for you), there are a lot of youth events where different freaks gather (I advise you to go to the park in Neustadt!!) also if you are interested be sure to go to the open space, these guys sometimes organize cool meetings and be sure to TRY THEIR SHAWARMA. the downsides are the rather expensive city transport and the constant problems with trains (definitely buy tickets on Flixtrain!! they are much cheaper there) and I strongly advise against walking alone at night, there are a lot of drunk men there who can harass you.
Posted: May 7, 2025Lea
Germany
I traveled with a bunch of female friends. In our group I always felt safe, because I had people around me. If I were travelling alone I would have probably not gone out late, because Dresen still is a big city. We stayed at the AO Hostel. It’s very recommended. Cheap, nice rooms, good breakfast even and close to the city Center. But I’m sure staying at a hostel in Neustadt is even more of an experience. When visiting Dresden you definitely have to check out Neustadt for bar hopping. Spending the afternoon/ evening at the Elbufer, ordering food and having a chat when the weather is warm must be one of the best things to do. I can highly recommend “Falscher Hase” when you want to eat in a nice and cozy atmosphere and enjoy an amazing vegan cuisine! Getting around in DD is no problem. You have many train stations and bus stops. Simply count in longer waiting periods for the night.
Posted: June 27, 2024Izabella
United States
I visited Dresden solo for 3 days and felt super safe the entirety of my trip although I was mostly out during daylight. I took the train in and used public transportation to get around which was easy and got me everywhere I needed to. I stayed at Lollis Homestay, a cozy hostel in the Neustadt neighborhood close to plenty of bars and restaurants. The Frauenkirche church in the city center is breathtaking inside and a must see. The Molkerei Pfund dairy shop was so crowded but beautiful and necessary for me to see as a fan of The Grand Budapest Hotel. I also rented a bike a couple of times and rode through some nice big parks in the city.
Posted: February 28, 2024Experienced: April, 2023Really nice if small city, lots to do and beautiful to walk around. Felt very safe, lots of good veggie food options too. I stayed in Lollis home stay hostel with was very social, would recommend for solo travellers!
Posted: October 24, 2023Experienced: October, 2023Based on 37 local experiences
Based on 37 local experiences
Dresden is a really aware and open city. I have never experienced any crime in my close surroundings I just read about them sometimes in the news, but I feel safe and especially in the Neustadt you don’t have to worry. Public transport is also really reliable and I feel okay driving at night but I’m always in company and If not I have friends who have my location just in case, but nothing has ever happened! :)
Posted: June 24, 2025There are nice areas and Bad ones. Wouldn‘t Walk alone around Gorbits and Prohlis. New City Part is chill with Friends and also Not Bad alone. Old City i feel always Save. Most areas around Dresden i feel pretty Save. For example Radebeul,Cossebaude, Blasewitz
Posted: June 18, 2025