Old Dhaka Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Old Dhaka
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.
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.
Star Mosque
Star Mosque is just one of the places to see in Dhaka, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the lakeside or visit the monuments while you're in the area.
Activities
Explore Dhaka City in a Local Way !!
Dhaka Private Custom Tour With A Local Guide
Full Day Sonargaon, Old Capital and Island Trip
Private Guided Tour to Kawran's Bazar with Pick Up.
Our pick of the best Old Dhaka Hotel Deals
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
Crowne Plaza Dhaka Gulshan by IHG
Very good service and view from room. I felt at home.
Reviewed on 18 Dec 2025
InterContinental Dhaka by IHG
Deepti and her colleague did a great job keeping room 717 and 718 clean.
Reviewed on 12 Nov 2025
Amari Dhaka
Clean room, good and helful staff, in room food service
Reviewed on 9 Dec 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
Blossom Hotel Dhaka
It is ok to stay for a night
Reviewed on 16 Nov 2025
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 Bashundhara City Mall and Saat Masjid.
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 Bashundhara City Mall, 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.
