Old Dhaka Travel Guide

Dhaka

A historic building with domed towers, a central archway, and a symmetrical garden with trimmed hedges.
A historic building with domes and arches, a central pool, and a well-maintained garden.
A historic building with domes and minarets, a central courtyard with a water feature, and a cityscape in the background.
A large, historic building with domes and arches, surrounded by a well-maintained garden and a swimming pool.
A busy street with rickshaws and bicycles, some covered with colorful fabrics.

Stay near popular Old Dhaka attractions

Lalbagh Fort

9.0/10 (15 reviews)
You can learn about the history of Dhaka with a visit to Lalbagh Fort. Discover the area's festivals and monuments.
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Things to do

Old Dhaka City Tour

Old Dhaka City Tour

฿2,472
per adult
Old Dhaka City Tour
Our guest from the USA enjoying a serene boat ride on the historic Buriganga River, soaking up the sights, sounds, and stories of Bangladesh.

Authentic Old Dhaka Day Tour with Shipyard Visit

฿3,172
per adult
Authentic Old Dhaka Day Tour with Shipyard Visit
Private custom tour with a local guide Dhaka

Dhaka Private Custom Tour With A Local Guide

฿1,635
per adult
Dhaka Private Custom Tour With A Local Guide
Dhaka Street & Culture Photography – Private Full-Day Tour

Dhaka Street & Culture Photography – Private Full-Day Tour

฿4,006
per adult
Dhaka Street & Culture Photography – Private Full-Day Tour
Sonargaon ,Panam ,Jamdani village Cultural and Heritage Tour

Sonargaon ,Panam ,Jamdani village Cultural and Heritage Tour

฿3,706
per adult
Sonargaon ,Panam ,Jamdani village Cultural and Heritage Tour
Private Tour: Dhaka Heritage & Cultural Tour - Full Day

Private Tour: Dhaka Heritage & Cultural Tour - Full Day

฿2,922
per adult
Private Tour: Dhaka Heritage & Cultural Tour - Full Day
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Top hotels in Old Dhaka

Pan Pacific Sonargaon Dhaka

Pan Pacific Sonargaon Dhaka

5 out of 5
107 Kazi Nazrul Islam Avenue Dhaka
The price is ฿2,562 per night from 21 Oct to 22 Oct
฿2,562
฿3,353 total
21 Oct - 22 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Dhaka. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Bashundhara City Mall and Bangladesh National ...
Pan Pacific Sonargaon Dhaka
Renaissance Dhaka Gulshan Hotel

Renaissance Dhaka Gulshan Hotel

5 out of 5
78 Gulshan Avenue Dhaka
The price is ฿4,330 per night from 20 Oct to 21 Oct
฿4,330
฿5,667 total
20 Oct - 21 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Dhaka. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Gulshan Circle 1 and Gulshan Lake are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (92 reviews)
"I love this hotel. My favourite in Dhaka. Lovely staff, great breakfast, clean rooms dm the most wonderful shower. Make sure you use the rooftop pool"

Reviewed on 11 Oct 2026

Renaissance Dhaka Gulshan Hotel
Hotel Family Inn

Hotel Family Inn

2.5 out of 5
House-10,Road-13,Sector-1 Dhaka Uttara
The price is ฿318 per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
฿318
฿403 total
18 Oct - 19 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Dhaka. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Rajuk Trade Center Shopping Mall and Army Golf Club ...
Hotel Family Inn
Radisson Blu Dhaka Water Garden

Radisson Blu Dhaka Water Garden

5 out of 5
Airport Road Dhaka
The price is ฿5,287 per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
฿5,287
฿6,919 total
18 Oct - 19 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Dhaka. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Army Golf Club and Bangladesh Army Stadium are ...
Radisson Blu Dhaka Water Garden
The Westin Dhaka

The Westin Dhaka

5 out of 5
Main Gulshan Avenue Dhaka
The price is ฿4,666 per night from 23 Oct to 24 Oct
฿4,666
฿6,106 total
23 Oct - 24 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Dhaka. Enjoy free parking, a full-service spa and 5 restaurants. Popular attractions Gulshan Lake and Gulshan Ladies Park are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (136 reviews)
"My stay was very nice, and I found the staff extremely helpful and courteous."

Reviewed on 23 Sept 2026

The Westin Dhaka
Hyatt Place Dhaka Uttara

Hyatt Place Dhaka Uttara

4 out of 5
2 Jashimuddin Road Dhaka Dhaka
The price is ฿3,599 per night from 31 Oct to 1 Nov
฿3,599
฿4,726 total
31 Oct - 1 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Dhaka. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Aarong Flagship Outlet and Update Tower are located ...
Hyatt Place Dhaka Uttara
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Where to stay in Old Dhaka

Find the best Old Dhaka areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A densely populated urban area with a river running through it.

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.

A densely packed urban skyline with a variety of building styles, including modern high-rises and older, lower-rise structures.

Uttara

Discover Uttara, memorable for its restaurants. Popular attractions in Uttara include Update Tower and Aarong Flagship Outlet, and you can see more of the area by hopping on the metro at Uttara North Station.

A pedestrian bridge with a metal framework and wooden walkway, overlooking a river and dense greenery.

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 Bashundhara City Mall and New Market.

A cityscape with a mix of high-rise buildings and mid-rise structures, including a construction site with a crane.

Banani

Visitors to Banani enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Bangladesh Navy Headquarter is worth a stop.

A brightly lit bridge with a reflective water surface at night.

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.

Old Dhaka Travel Guide