Old Dhaka Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
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.
University of Dhaka
Enjoy the student vibe when you visit University of Dhaka during your trip to Dhaka. Experience the area's art scene and festivals.
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.
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.
Lalbagh Fort
You can learn about the history of Dhaka with a visit to Lalbagh Fort. Discover the area's festivals and monuments.
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.
Top hotels in Old Dhaka
Crowne Plaza Dhaka Gulshan by IHG
Breakfast, laundry service were excellent
Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025
Pan Pacific Sonargaon Dhaka
The staff make this place a great hotel. I would not agree that the property is 5* anymore, but I think that the staff at the front desk are absolutely amazing. Helpful, kind and supportive. The staff make a decent hotel into a 5* experience
Reviewed on 26 Oct 2025
Renaissance Dhaka Gulshan Hotel
We had a great one week stay. Excellent breakfast buffet and all staff were very friendly and helpful.
Reviewed on 13 Nov 2025
Amari Dhaka
Drink and food cost way too much
Reviewed on 2 May 2025
Blossom Hotel Dhaka
It is ok to stay for a night
Reviewed on 16 Nov 2025
InterContinental Dhaka by IHG
Deepti and her colleague did a great job keeping room 717 and 718 clean.
Reviewed on 12 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Old Dhaka
Motijheel
When in Motijheel, you can plan a visit to Bangabandhu National Stadium and Baitul Mukarram, 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.
Old Dhaka Travel Guide
- Ahsan Manzil
- Dhakeshwari Temple
- Baldha Garden
- Chawk Mosque
- Holy Rosary Church
- Hoseni Dalan
- Jamuna Future Park
- Bashundhara City Mall
- Bangladesh Army Stadium
- Gulshan Circle 1
- Square Hospital Limited
- International Convention City Bashundhara
- Baridhara Park
- Sher-e-Bangla Cricket Stadium
- Hatir Jheel
- Ramna Park
- Baitul Mukarram
- Gulshan Ladies Park
- Curzon Hall
- Kurmitola General Hospital
- United Hospital
- Bangladesh National Museum
