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

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Panam City and Folklore Museum: Meghna River Island Boat Trip

฿2,493
per adult
Panam City and Folklore Museum: Meghna River Island Boat Trip
Old Dhaka City Tour

Old Dhaka City Tour

฿2,484
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

฿3,116
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

฿1,644
per adult
Dhaka Private Custom Tour With A Local Guide
Panam City

Full Day Sonargaon, Old Capital and Island Trip

฿4,362
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

฿3,936
per adult
Dhaka Street & Culture Photography – Private Full-Day Tour
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Top hotels in Old Dhaka

The Westin Dhaka

The Westin Dhaka

5 out of 5
Main Gulshan Avenue Dhaka
The price is ฿4,854 per night from 23 Oct to 24 Oct
฿4,854
฿6,352 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
Pan Pacific Sonargaon Dhaka

Pan Pacific Sonargaon Dhaka

5 out of 5
107 Kazi Nazrul Islam Avenue Dhaka
The price is ฿2,048 per night from 25 Oct to 26 Oct
฿2,048
฿2,681 total
25 Oct - 26 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! (343 reviews)
"Clean, safe, transportation"

Reviewed on 5 Jul 2026

Pan Pacific Sonargaon Dhaka
Renaissance Dhaka Gulshan Hotel

Renaissance Dhaka Gulshan Hotel

5 out of 5
78 Gulshan Avenue Dhaka
The price is ฿4,980 per night from 2 Oct to 3 Oct
฿4,980
฿6,518 total
2 Oct - 3 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! (90 reviews)
"An ideal location for my business meetings. The service team from the reception to the restaurant was excellent, as was the professional team on the 17th club floor. I tried the spa and salon since I had leisure time after my late check-out before going to the airport. It was an enjoyable trip!"

Reviewed on 16 Sept 2026

Renaissance Dhaka Gulshan Hotel
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 ฿1,545 per night from 8 Oct to 9 Oct
฿1,545
฿1,966 total
8 Oct - 9 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
Hyatt Place Dhaka Uttara

Hyatt Place Dhaka Uttara

4 out of 5
2 Jashimuddin Road Dhaka Dhaka
The price is ฿3,343 per night from 23 Oct to 24 Oct
฿3,343
฿4,389 total
23 Oct - 24 Oct
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
Best Western Plus Maple Leaf

Best Western Plus Maple Leaf

4.5 out of 5
Plot 1B, Road 1, Sector 1 Dhaka
The price is ฿2,324 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
฿2,324
฿3,260 total
12 Oct - 13 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Dhaka. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Aarong Flagship Outlet and Update Tower are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (187 reviews)
"Very good"

Reviewed on 24 Aug 2026

Best Western Plus Maple Leaf
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Where to stay in Old Dhaka

Find the best Old Dhaka areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A cityscape with multi-story residential buildings under a cloudy sky.

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