Old Dhaka Travel Guide
Dhaka
Visit Old Dhaka
Popular places to visit
Lalbagh Fort
You can learn about the history of Dhaka with a visit to Lalbagh Fort. Discover the area's festivals and monuments.
New Market
During your trip to Dhaka, you can enjoy retail therapy at New Market. Stroll along the lakeside or experience the area's art scene.
Ahsan Manzil
You can study the exhibits at Ahsan Manzil, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Dhaka. Amble around the area's gardens or visit its monuments.
Dhakeshwari Temple
Dhakeshwari Temple is just one of the places to see in Dhaka, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander the gardens and lakeside while you're in the area.
Liberation War Museum
You can study the exhibits at Liberation War Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Dhaka. Wander the gardens and lakeside while you're in the area.
1857 Memorial
You can learn about the history of Dhaka with a stop at 1857 Memorial. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the monuments while you're in the area.
Things to do
Panam City and Folklore Museum: Meghna River Island Boat Trip
Full Day Sonargaon, Old Capital and Island Trip
Dhaka Private Custom Tour With A Local Guide
Authentic Old Dhaka Day Tour with Shipyard Visit
Top hotels in Old Dhaka
InterContinental Dhaka by IHG
"Clean room Very accommodating staff Great variety of food Spa is the best"
Reviewed on 22 Jun 2026
Hotel D Palace
Renaissance Dhaka Gulshan Hotel
The Westin Dhaka
"I stay in Dhaka often and this was my first time at the Westin. The Buffet was mediocre and the hotel was very busy and not in a good way. As a female solo traveller for work I prefer other hotels in the area as they are more attentive to guests."
Reviewed on 20 May 2026
Blossom Hotel Dhaka
"Room was clean"
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Le Meridien Dhaka
Where to stay in Old Dhaka
Gulshan
You'll enjoy the lake views and zoo in Gulshan. You might want to make time for a stop at Gulshan Circle 1 or Hatir Jheel.
Uttara
Uttara is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Update Tower and North Tower.
Basundhara Residential Area
While Basundhara Residential Area may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Jamuna Future Park and Bangladesh Army Stadium.
Banani
Visitors to Banani enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Bangladesh Navy Headquarter is worth a stop.
Dhanmondi
While Dhanmondi may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Jatiyo Sangshad Bhaban and Bashundhara City Mall.
