Old Dhaka Travel Guide

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A historic building with domed towers, a central archway, and a symmetrical garden with trimmed hedges.
A historic building with domes and arches, a central pool, and a well-maintained garden.
A historic building with domes and minarets, a central courtyard with a water feature, and a cityscape in the background.
A large, historic building with domes and arches, surrounded by a well-maintained garden and a swimming pool.
A busy street with rickshaws and bicycles, some covered with colorful fabrics.

Stay near popular Old Dhaka attractions

Lalbagh Fort

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

Mesmerizing Tour in Sajek Valley

Mesmerizing Tour in Sajek Valley

Rp1.806.085
per adult
Mesmerizing Tour in Sajek Valley
panam nagar

Panam City and Folklore Museum: Meghna River Island Boat Trip

Rp1.330.836
per adult
Panam City and Folklore Museum: Meghna River Island Boat Trip
Lalbag

Private Day Trip: History of Dhaka

Rp1.666.965
per adult
Private Day Trip: History of Dhaka
Panam City

Full Day Sonargaon, Old Capital and Island Trip

Rp2.328.963
per adult
Full Day Sonargaon, Old Capital and Island Trip
Private custom tour with a local guide Dhaka

Dhaka Private Custom Tour With A Local Guide

Rp876.263
per adult
Dhaka Private Custom Tour With A Local Guide
Dhaka City Tour

Dhaka City Tour

Rp1.751.100
per adult
Dhaka City Tour
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Where to stay in Old Dhaka

Find the best Old Dhaka areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A cityscape with multi-story residential buildings under a cloudy sky.

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.

A densely packed urban skyline with a variety of building styles, including modern high-rises and older, lower-rise structures.

Uttara

Discover Uttara, memorable for its restaurants. Popular attractions in Uttara include Aarong Flagship Outlet and Update Tower, and you can see more of the area by hopping on the metro at Uttara North Station.

A pedestrian bridge with a metal framework and wooden walkway, overlooking a river and dense greenery.

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.

A brightly lit bridge with a reflective water surface at night.

Basundhara Residential Area

While Basundhara Residential Area may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Jamuna Future Park and Bangladesh Army Stadium.

A cityscape with a mix of high-rise buildings and mid-rise structures, including a construction site with a crane.

Banani

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

Old Dhaka Travel Guide