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
Panam City

Full Day Sonargaon, Old Capital and Island Trip

฿4,440
per adult
Full Day Sonargaon, Old Capital and Island Trip
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
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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 ฿3,165 per night from 27 Oct to 28 Oct
฿3,165
฿4,142 total
27 Oct - 28 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 ...
8.2/10 Very good! (350 reviews)
"Excellent staff! Thank you, ALL!"

Reviewed on 20 Oct 2026

Pan Pacific Sonargaon Dhaka
Renaissance Dhaka Gulshan Hotel

Renaissance Dhaka Gulshan Hotel

5 out of 5
78 Gulshan Avenue Dhaka
The price is ฿5,031 per night from 30 Oct to 31 Oct
฿5,031
฿6,584 total
30 Oct - 31 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 ...
Renaissance Dhaka Gulshan Hotel
Hyatt Place Dhaka Uttara

Hyatt Place Dhaka Uttara

4 out of 5
2 Jashimuddin Road Dhaka Dhaka
The price is ฿3,917 per night from 8 Nov to 9 Nov
฿3,917
฿5,143 total
8 Nov - 9 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 ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (19 reviews)
"The Hyatt Place Dhaka Uttara is a great hotel. This was my third stay and it was just at as enjoyable as the first two. Mr Rakibul at the front desk is a very professional and helpful man, as are all the staff I had interactions with. Their command of the English language is amazing and so I never ..."

Reviewed on 25 Oct 2026

Hyatt Place Dhaka Uttara
Radisson Blu Dhaka Water Garden

Radisson Blu Dhaka Water Garden

5 out of 5
Airport Road Dhaka
The price is ฿5,166 per night from 6 Nov to 7 Nov
฿5,166
฿6,761 total
6 Nov - 7 Nov
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 Midori By Lakeshore

The Midori By Lakeshore

3 out of 5
11/B, Road No 86, Gulshan-2 Dhaka Dhaka Division
The price is ฿1,584 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
฿1,584
฿2,016 total
26 Oct - 27 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Dhaka. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 24-hour room service. Popular attractions Gulshan Ladies Park and Gulshan Lake ...
The Midori By Lakeshore
Grand Palace Hotel & Resorts Dhaka

Grand Palace Hotel & Resorts Dhaka

3 out of 5
S.A. Point, 22 Kakrail Dhaka Dhaka Division
The price is ฿1,611 per night from 27 Oct to 28 Oct
฿1,611
฿2,049 total
27 Oct - 28 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Dhaka. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Baily Road and Ramna Park are located nearby.
9/10 Wonderful! (12 reviews)
"The room was very clean, and the hotel had an excellent gym. The quality of room service was also good. The staff were very friendly and helpful. Breakfast was average. They offered a pick up service for which they charged me double because my plane was delayed, despite them taking the flight details ..."

Reviewed on 12 Sept 2026

Grand Palace Hotel & Resorts Dhaka
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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.

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