Old Dhaka
Dhaka
Visit Old Dhaka
Popular places to visit
New Market
During your trip to Dhaka, you can search for that perfect souvenir 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 trip to Dhaka. Wander the gardens and lakeside while you're in the area.
Things to do
Full Day Sonargaon, Old Capital and Island Trip
Private Guided Tour to Kawran's Bazar with Pick Up.
Top hotels in Old Dhaka
Best Western Plus Maple Leaf
Nice hotel very near airport. Good food in restaurant. Staff very friendly
Reviewed on Feb 28, 2026
InterContinental Dhaka by IHG
It was a great experience
Reviewed on Feb 21, 2026
Le Meridien Dhaka
Pan Pacific Sonargaon Dhaka
room was good as well as staff is good
Reviewed on Feb 19, 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 Mar 21, 2026
Crowne Plaza Dhaka Gulshan by IHG
Other neighbourhoods around Old Dhaka
Motijheel
While Motijheel might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Baitul Mukarram and Banga Bhaban.
Dhanmondi
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Dhanmondi and surrounding area, you can visit Jatiyo Sangshad Bhaban and Bashundhara City Mall.
Kamalapur
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Kamalapur and surrounding area, you can visit Baitul Mukarram and Banga Bhaban.
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.
