Old Dhaka Travel Guide

Dhaka

The daily craziness around old Dhaka with about 400,000 rickshaws competing for very little space.
The daily craziness around old Dhaka with about 400,000 rickshaws competing for very little space.
Night time at Sadarghat.
One of the great historical place in dhaka
Lalbagh Fort (Bengali: লালবাগ দূর্গ) (also known as "Fort Aurangabad") is an incomplete Mughal palace fortress at the Buriganga River in the southwestern part of Dhaka, Bangladesh. Construction was commenced in 1678 by Prince Muhammad Azam during his 15-month long vice-royalty of Bengal, but before the work could complete, he was recalled by Aurangzeb. His successor, Shaista Khan, did not complete the work, though he stayed in Dhaka up to 1688. His daughter Iran Dukht nicknamed Pari Bibi (Fairy Lady) died here in 1684 and this led him to consider the fort to be ominous. Lalbagh Fort is also the witness of the revolt of the native soldiers against the British during the Great Rebellion of 1857. As in the Red Fort in India, they were defeated by the force led by the East India Company. They and the soldiers who fled from Meerat were hanged to death at the Victoria Park. In 1858 the declaration of Queen Victoria of taking over the administrative control of India from the Company was read out at the Victoria park, latter renamed Bahadur Shah Park after the name of the last Mughal Emperor who led that greatest rebellion against then British empire.

Popular places to visit

Modern Architectural abstract colorful background at jamuna future park, Dhaka

Jamuna Future Park

4/5(2 reviews)

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.

Jamuna Future Park
Unique view in Bashundhara Shopping mall, Bangladesh.

Bashundhara City Mall

4/5(4 reviews)

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.

Bashundhara City Mall
Aerial view of a roundabout with a lily point water fountain during Covid-19 lockdown, empty road in Dhaka, Bangladesh.

Gulshan Circle 1

4.5/5(4 reviews)

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.

Gulshan Circle 1
India, Gulbarga, Haft Gumbad tomb

Saat Masjid

5/5(1 review)

Find out about the history of Dhaka with a stop at Saat Masjid. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Saat Masjid

New Market

3/5(3 reviews)

During your trip to Dhaka, you can enjoy retail therapy at New Market. Stroll along the lakeside or experience the area's art scene.

New Market

Lalbagh Fort

4.5/5(2 reviews)

You can learn about the history of Dhaka with a visit to Lalbagh Fort. Discover the area's festivals and monuments.

Lalbagh Fort

Top hotels in Old Dhaka

Renaissance Dhaka Gulshan Hotel

Renaissance Dhaka Gulshan Hotel

5 out of 5
78 Gulshan Avenue Dhaka
The price is 3.011.652 ₫ per night from 18 Mar to 19 Mar
3.011.652 ₫
3.941.500 ₫ total
18 Mar - 19 Mar
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! (77 reviews)
Very nice location with great service and atmosphere

Reviewed on 21 Feb 2026

Renaissance Dhaka Gulshan Hotel
InterContinental Dhaka by IHG

InterContinental Dhaka by IHG

5 out of 5
1 Minto Road Dhaka Dhaka
The price is 2.592.414 ₫ per night from 20 Mar to 21 Mar
2.592.414 ₫
3.392.822 ₫ total
20 Mar - 21 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Dhaka. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition in ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (157 reviews)
It was a great experience

Reviewed on 21 Feb 2026

InterContinental Dhaka by IHG
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 1.169.150 ₫ per night from 28 Mar to 29 Mar
1.169.150 ₫
1.487.743 ₫ total
28 Mar - 29 Mar
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 Baridhara ...
8/10 Very Good! (27 reviews)
Clean modem hotel with restaurant and gym, very comfortable and secure

Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026

The Midori By Lakeshore
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 1.634.069 ₫ per night from 27 Feb to 28 Feb
1.634.069 ₫
2.373.485 ₫ total
27 Feb - 28 Feb
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! (172 reviews)
Staff was great.

Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026

Best Western Plus Maple Leaf
Hotel D Palace

Hotel D Palace

3 out of 5
27 Ashkona College Rd Dhaka Dhaka Division
The price is 204.895 ₫ per night from 26 Feb to 27 Feb
204.895 ₫
260.728 ₫ total
26 Feb - 27 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Dhaka. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Aarong Flagship Outlet and Update Tower ...
5.2/10 (11 reviews)
It's really good

Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026

Hotel D Palace
Crowne Plaza Dhaka Gulshan by IHG

Crowne Plaza Dhaka Gulshan by IHG

4.5 out of 5
6A North Avenue Commercial Area Dhaka Dhaka Division
The price is 2.426.133 ₫ per night from 27 Feb to 28 Feb
2.426.133 ₫
3.163.071 ₫ total
27 Feb - 28 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Dhaka. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Gulshan Ladies Park and Baridhara Park are located ...
Crowne Plaza Dhaka Gulshan by IHG
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Other neighbourhoods around Old Dhaka

Aerial view of bustling urban landscape with high-rise buildings and railway in a vibrant business district, Motijheel Thana, Dhaka, Bangladesh.

Motijheel

When in Motijheel, you can plan a visit to Baitul Mukarram and Banga Bhaban, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Motijheel
Man on a footbridge

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.

Dhanmondi
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Kamalapur

Kamalapur might not have many top sights, but Baitul Mukarram and Banga Bhaban are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Kamalapur
Aerial view of densely populated Mohammadpur Geneva refugee camp, known as Bihari Camp in Dhaka, Bangladesh.

Mohammadpur

When in Mohammadpur, you can plan a visit to Saat Masjid and Jatiyo Sangshad Bhaban, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Mohammadpur
Dhaka CityScape from Top of 16th Floor at Banani

Banani

Visitors to Banani enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Bangladesh Navy Headquarter is worth a stop.

Banani
View over Khulna in Bangladesh

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.

Gulshan

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