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

Rp1.863.224
per adult
Mesmerizing Tour in Sajek Valley
panam nagar

Panam City and Folklore Museum: Meghna River Island Boat Trip

Rp1.372.940
per adult
Panam City and Folklore Museum: Meghna River Island Boat Trip
Panam City

Full Day Sonargaon, Old Capital and Island Trip

Rp2.402.645
per adult
Full Day Sonargaon, Old Capital and Island Trip
Lalbag

Private Day Trip: History of Dhaka

Rp1.716.175
per adult
Private Day Trip: History of Dhaka
Private custom tour with a local guide Dhaka

Dhaka Private Custom Tour With A Local Guide

Rp886.752
per adult
Dhaka Private Custom Tour With A Local Guide
Dhaka City Tour

Dhaka City Tour

Rp1.806.500
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 sunset over a lake with buildings and trees in the background.
Photo by Nadia Hossain
Open Photo by Nadia Hossain

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

Uttara is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Update Tower and North Tower.

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 Jatiyo Sangshad Bhaban and Bashundhara City Mall.

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.

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.

Old Dhaka Travel Guide