Hotel Taschenbergpalais Kempinski
By the Top3Hotels editorial team. Based on Booking.com guest scores and reviews, location data and reference prices. We did not stay at this hotel. Updated 2026-10-24.
Hotel Taschenbergpalais Kempinski is the one to book in Dresden if you want five stars and the shortest possible walk to the Altstadt sights, and you accept paying about twice the city median. Skip it if a calm breakfast matters more to you than location, or if you just need a clean bed near the centre.
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This is our Luxury pick in Dresden. It suits couples on a city break, opera and gallery visitors, and anyone who wants to step out of the door and be at the main sights in minutes.
Families may also look here: the property lists family rooms, a pool, a spa and a gym. Pets appear in the listing tags, but the pet policy and any fees are not confirmed, so check before you bring an animal.
Skip it if you are watching your budget. At about €242 a night it costs roughly double the €118 median we saw across the city sample. If you mainly need somewhere to sleep, our other two picks cover the same old town for far less.
Location and getting around
The address is Taschenberg 3, in the Altstadt. Guests rate the location 9.9 out of 10, the highest sub-score in the data.
Straight-line estimates put the Gemäldegalerie Alte Meister about 100 metres away, roughly a minute on foot. The Semperoper is about 300 metres, around 4 minutes. The Frauenkirche is about 400 metres, around 5 minutes.
Those times have not been checked on foot, but with distances this short you will not need transport for the core sights. For anything further out, check routes for your own plans.
What guests say
The hotel scores 9.4 out of 10 across 1,931 reviews. Guests single out the central setting within walking distance of the Semper Opera, the Zwinger and other historic sites.
Staff get strong comments too. Reviewers describe a friendly, professional team with attentive service and a warm welcome.
The weak point is breakfast service. Guests like the extensive buffet and the quality of the food, but say service can be chaotic with long queues. If you are on a tight morning schedule, aim to eat early or late.
Price compared with our other two Dresden picks
The reference price was about €242 a night, so close to €484 for two nights. That is a reference price seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 for 2 adults, not a live quote. Check today's price for your dates.
Our budget pick, Prize by Radisson, Dresden Mitte, was about €74 a night with a score of 8.1 and three stars. Our Best Value pick, NH Collection Dresden Altmarkt, was about €118 a night with 8.9 and four stars.
What the extra money buys here is five official stars, the top guest score in the sample, a spa and pool, and a near-zero walk to the main sights. Whether that is worth more than double the Best Value price depends on how much time you will spend in the hotel.
Why it made our top 3
We compared 13 eligible hotels in Dresden. This one ranked joint first on guest score. Our Luxury slot gives priority to official five-star hotels, and this one has both the stars and the reviews to back them.
The volume of reviews, nearly 2,000, makes the 9.4 more reliable than a high score from a handful of stays.
Before you book
Room size, noise, renovation condition and cancellation terms have not been assessed. Read the room description and the cancellation rules for your rate.
Breakfast options listed are vegetarian, gluten-free and buffet. Whether breakfast is included in your rate is not confirmed. Spa and pool opening times and any fees are also not confirmed, so ask the hotel if you plan to use them.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Questions travellers ask
How far is Hotel Taschenbergpalais Kempinski from the Semperoper?
About 300 metres, roughly 4 minutes on foot as a straight-line estimate. The Frauenkirche is about 5 minutes away.
Does Hotel Taschenbergpalais Kempinski have a pool and spa?
Yes, the property lists a pool, a spa and a gym. Opening times and any extra fees are not confirmed, so check for your dates.
Is breakfast good at Hotel Taschenbergpalais Kempinski?
Guests praise the extensive, high-quality buffet. Some mention chaotic service and long queues, and inclusion in your rate is not confirmed.
Is Hotel Taschenbergpalais Kempinski pet friendly?
Pets appear in the listing tags. The exact pet policy and any charges are not confirmed, so contact the hotel before booking.
How much does Hotel Taschenbergpalais Kempinski cost?
About €242 a night in a reference search for a 2-night stay in November 2026 for 2 adults. Prices change, so check today's price for your dates.