Old Dhaka Travel Guide
Dhaka
Visit Old Dhaka
Popular places to visit
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.
Lalbagh Fort
You can learn about the history of Dhaka with a visit to Lalbagh Fort. Discover the area's festivals and monuments.
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.
Baldha Garden
Explore the great outdoors at Baldha Garden, a lovely green space in Dhaka. Stroll along the lakeside or experience the area's art scene.
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.
Things to do
Full Day Sonargaon, Old Capital and Island Trip
Panam City and Folklore Museum: Meghna River Island Boat Trip
Dhaka Private Custom Tour With A Local Guide
Top hotels in Old Dhaka
Renaissance Dhaka Gulshan Hotel
This is the best Marriott in Asia PERIOD! The service, the food, the concierge - all are above and beyond any Marriott you will ever find in Asia
Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026
InterContinental Dhaka by IHG
Unbelievable hotel. Rooms were beyond luxurious.
Reviewed on 28 Jan 2026
Crowne Plaza Dhaka Gulshan by IHG
Nice clean room, staffs are great , excellent service!!!
Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026
Hotel D Palace
It's really good
Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026
Amari Dhaka
Good!
Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026
The Westin Dhaka
Amazing hospitality. Huge shout out to the staff the breakfast buffet (Firoj and Yamen) and zaman for checking me in quickly.
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Old Dhaka
Motijheel
When in Motijheel, you can plan a visit to Baitul Mukarram and Bangabandhu National Stadium, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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.
Kamalapur
Kamalapur might not have many top sights, but Baitul Mukarram and Bangabandhu National Stadium are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Mohammadpur
When in Mohammadpur, you can plan a visit to Saat Masjid and Jatiyo Sangshad Bhaban, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Banani
Visitors to Banani enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Bangladesh Navy Headquarter is worth a stop.
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.
