About this property
This hotel is just a 5-minute walk from Königstein Fortress and the River Elbe. The Neue Schänke has a café and beer garden offering scenic views of the Saxon Switzerland region. The bright rooms at the Hotel Neue Schänke feature classic design and country-style wooden furniture. Each room includes a flat-screen TV, a wardrobe and a private bathroom. Breakfast and a selection of Saxon and international dishes are served in the traditional restaurant with its traditional, wood-panelled bar. The Neue Schänke is an ideal base for exploring the unique sandstone cliffs of the Sächsische Schweiz (Saxon Switzerland) Nature Park or cycling along the Elbe. Königstein boat jetty is just 2 km away, and there is an 18-hole minigolf course next door. On-site parking is free, and the historic city of Dresden is just a 30-minute drive away.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Private parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Family rooms
- Free WiFi
- Room service
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Douglas
United Kingdom
“Luxurious room overlooking the castle, and a restaurant/ inn feel at the front, where with the other guests we could drink and eat, and enjoy the quiet evenings after all the castle visitors have headed off. Very extensive breakfast buffet in the...” - Nataliia
Germany
“All in all a pleasant stay, close to Königstein Fortress. The room had linens, towels, soap and shampoo, hair dryer. For an additional fee, you can order breakfast - 13 euros per person ( not included). Also near the hotel is a kiosk where you can...” - Ray
Germany
“Sehr nettes Personal Sehr gutes, reichhaltiges Frühstück” - Terschluesen
Germany
“Wir waren vom 19. - 22.06.2025 im Landgasthof Neue Schänke und haben uns rundherum einfach nur wohlgefühlt. In wunderschöner Lage direkt am Fuß der Festung Königsstein gelegen, mit schönen gemütlichen Zimmern, einem reichhaltigen Frühstücksbuffet...” - Andreas
Austria
“Die Lage, am Fuß der Festung, ist absolut toll. Die Bastei erreicht man nach einer halben Stunde Fahrzeit. Das Essen war tatsächlich ausgezeichnet und der Service war ebenfalls hervorragend. Zum Gasthof gehört auch noch eine kleine Minigolf...” - Armin
Germany
“Super Gegend 👍 gut zum spazieren gehen Und die Burg ist sehr schön 😃” - Albrecht
Germany
“Sehr freundliche Gastgeber . Sehr zuvorkommend .Zimmer sauber und sehr gut ausgestattet. Frühstück übertrifft Erwartung . Jeder Zeit sehr gern wieder!!!!!!!!!!!!!” - Harald
Germany
“waren eher da, konnten gleich auf das Zimmer und demzufolge früher die Festung Königstein erobern” - Andreas
Germany
“Die Nähe zur Festung Königstein ist optimal und das Personal ist sehr freundlich.” - Nele
Germany
“Alle super nett Essen mit aufs Zimmer nehmen war gar kein Problem Gemütliches Zimmer”
Hotel surroundings
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 3 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
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Cot and extra bed policies
Prices for cots are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cots are subject to availability.




The fine print
Please note that the restaurant is closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays.