Hotels in Dhaka

Dhaka runs on rickshaws, riverboats and some of the densest traffic in the world, so the neighbourhood you choose matters more here than almost anywhere else in South Asia. Gulshan, Banani and Baridhara hold most of the international hotels, embassies and business towers, while Old Dhaka around Lalbagh Fort and the Buriganga River keeps the historic bazaars and narrow lanes. Hotels in the diplomatic enclaves tend to have the pools, gyms and quieter streets that make the humid climate bearable, while a base near Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport suits short transit stays. Whichever district you pick, expect journeys across the city to take longer than the map suggests, so weigh proximity to your actual plans before booking on price alone.