Old Dhaka Travel Guide
Dhaka
Visit Old Dhaka
Popular places to visit
Jamuna Future Park
During your trip to Dhaka, you can do some window-shopping at Jamuna Future Park. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the temples while you're in the area.
Bashundhara City Mall
During your visit to Dhaka, you can enjoy retail therapy at Bashundhara City Mall. Stroll along the lakeside or experience the area's art scene.
Gulshan Circle 1
Find out about the history of Dhaka with a stop at Gulshan Circle 1. While in the area, you can find time to visit its shops.
Saat Masjid
Find out about the history of Dhaka with a stop at Saat Masjid. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
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.
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.
Top hotels in Old Dhaka
Renaissance Dhaka Gulshan Hotel
I took uber. The airport shuttle is almost 10 times more.
Reviewed on 19 Apr 2026
Hotel D Palace
It's really good
Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026
Amari Dhaka
Safe and clean.
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026
Monsoon Courtyard Luxury Hotel
Good
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026
InterContinental Dhaka by IHG
The hotel was nice. The staff were very professional and helpful. Would definitely stay here again.
Reviewed on 21 Apr 2026
The Westin Dhaka
Other neighbourhoods around Old Dhaka
Motijheel
When in Motijheel, you can plan a visit to Baitul Mukarram and Banga Bhaban, 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 Banga Bhaban 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 Gulshan South Paka Market D.N.C.C..
