Hotels in Bangladesh

Hotels in Bangladesh: your guide to where to stay

How much does a hotel in Bangladesh cost?

The price depends on the standard, the city and the dates. The table shows indicative nightly rates for a double room. Demand peaks in the cooler season from November to March. Booking ahead usually brings better rates.

Indicative rates, updated periodically. For exact prices and availability, select your dates in the search above.

Where to stay in Bangladesh: most popular cities

Most hotels are concentrated in Dhaka and by the sea. These are the destinations travellers choose most often:

• Dhaka. The capital and the most common choice, with the most hotels, including international chains. The main gateway to the country.
• Cox's Bazar. A resort on the Bay of Bengal with the longest beach in the world, with tourism-focused accommodation.
• Chittagong. The second city and main port, a base for the south-east of the country.
• Sylhet and Srimangal. The tea region with plantations and green hills.
• St. Martin's Island. The country's only coral island, with beaches and palm trees.

Nightly rates vary between cities. Here are indicative prices per night for a double room:

What to see in Bangladesh

Bangladesh combines cities, nature and heritage, so it is easy to match a trip to your interests.

• The Sundarbans. The world's largest mangrove forest, home to the Royal Bengal tiger, with boat trips and dolphin watching.
• Old Dhaka. A network of alleys and bazaars, the Ahsan Manzil palace and the 17th-century Lalbagh Fort.
• Cox's Bazar. The longest natural beach in the world on the Bay of Bengal.
• Kantanagar Temple. A Hindu monument from 1752 with rich terracotta decoration.
• Tea estates. The region around Srimangal is known for its green tea hills.

How much does a trip to Bangladesh cost

It is one of the cheapest countries. A meal at a local restaurant is about 1.75 dollars, a rickshaw ride starts at about 0.30 dollars. Cards are mainly accepted in Dhaka, while cash is better outside the capital. ATMs are in the larger cities, though not all take foreign cards. The currency is the taka.

When is the best time to visit Bangladesh

The best time is the cooler season from November to March, when temperatures are moderate. Summer brings the monsoon with heavy rains, which makes travel harder. The seaside and island season falls in winter.

Getting to and around Bangladesh

The main airport is Shah Jalal in Dhaka, with carriers such as Emirates, Turkish Airlines and Singapore Airlines. Trains and buses run from Kolkata in India. Within the country, rickshaws cover short trips, Intercity trains and long-distance buses such as Green Line run between cities. Car rental usually comes with a driver, as self-driving is difficult. Domestic flights are operated by Biman Bangladesh, Novoair and US-Bangla.

Example hotels in Bangladesh

A few recognisable properties from different cities for reference:

• Pan Pacific Sonargaon Dhaka and InterContinental Dhaka in the capital (from approx. BDT 12,000).
• Hotel The Cox Today in Cox's Bazar (beachside, from approx. BDT 5,000).
• Grand Sultan Tea Resort & Golf in Srimangal (tea region, from approx. BDT 9,000).