Old Dhaka Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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.
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.
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.
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.
Activities
Explore Dhaka City in a Local Way !!
Private Guided Tour to Kawran's Bazar with Pick Up.
Dhaka Private Custom Tour With A Local Guide
Full Day Sonargaon, Old Capital and Island Trip
Our pick of the best Old Dhaka Hotel Deals
Best Western Plus Maple Leaf
Nice hotel very near airport. Good food in restaurant. Staff very friendly
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026
InterContinental Dhaka by IHG
It was a great experience
Reviewed on 21 Feb 2026
Le Meridien Dhaka
Pan Pacific Sonargaon Dhaka
room was good as well as staff is good
Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026
Renaissance Dhaka Gulshan Hotel
No access to the bar because of an event. No access to the gym because a sports team was using it.
Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026
Crowne Plaza Dhaka Gulshan by IHG
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 Hatir Jheel.
