Old Dhaka Travel Guide
Dhaka
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.
Things to do
Full Day Sonargaon, Old Capital and Island Trip
Dhaka Private Custom Tour With A Local Guide
Top hotels in Old Dhaka
Renaissance Dhaka Gulshan Hotel
Staff courtesy stood out. Breakfast was excellent.
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026
InterContinental Dhaka by IHG
Unbelievable hotel. Rooms were beyond luxurious.
Reviewed on 28 Jan 2026
The Midori By Lakeshore
Clean modem hotel with restaurant and gym, very comfortable and secure
Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026
Pan Pacific Sonargaon Dhaka
room was good as well as staff is good
Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026
Best Western Plus Maple Leaf
Staff was great.
Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026
Crowne Plaza Dhaka Gulshan by IHG
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.
