The name is derived from "Neue Königliche Stadt" (New Royal City), the name given to the former district of Altendresden when it was rebuilt after a fire before 1732.

The streets leading to these bridges cross the Innere Neustadt and join at Albertplatz (Albert Place), at the northern end of the district (originally called Bautzner Platz).

The historically important complex of buildings survived the wartime destruction of Dresden and now forms the central part of what is currently the Hotel Bellevue.

Along the banks of the river Elbe are the government buildings of the so-called 'government quarter' and the Japanisches Palais.

The famous statue of August the Strong (known locally as the Golden Rider) stands at the south end of the Hauptstrasse.

The largest fully automatic public parking garage is in the Innere Neustadt.

The western district around Königstrasse survived more successfully and retains the majority of its historic character.

The Innere Neustadt is bordered in the west by the railway arches holding the rail line connecting Dresden to Leipzig.

The local office for the entire Neustadt (Innere and Äußere) is located in this part of town.