Must-see hotels in Bangladesh

  • Mermaid Eco-Resort

    Bangladesh

    One of Bangladesh's most exciting and innovative accommodation options, the Mermaid Eco-Resort is a series of low-impact coastal bungalows raised on…

  • Executive Inn

    Dhaka

    This brand new hotel markets itself for the business crowd but is tricked out like a funky boutique number. Stylish furniture and wall decorations give a…

  • Radisson Blu Water Garden Hotel

    Dhaka

    Perfectly located for the airport and Cantonment train station, the Radisson Blu might look close to a busy highway, but the rooms themselves mostly look…

  • Lakeshore

    Dhaka

    Everything about this small but top-quality hotel, from the modern glass bathroom fittings to the rooftop pool and the excellent restaurant, is simply…

  • Viator

    Dhaka

    A relaxed and friendly guesthouse, Viator has spotless rooms, which come with bags of space, plenty of natural light and comfortable, quality furniture…

  • Sabrina’s

    Dhaka

    A homely apartment converted into a backpacker hostel by a Chinese expat. There are only four rooms (so make sure you book), two with en suite, one…

  • Hotel Pacific

    Dhaka

    Pacific is about as close to a backpackers hotel as you get in this part of Dhaka. Staff members are welcoming, very helpful and speak decent English. The…

  • White House Hotel

    Dhaka

    This modest hotel is very welcoming, its pleasant rooms containing rattan furniture and comfortable mattresses. A couple of the rooms facing the road are…

  • Hotel Grand Park

    Bangladesh

    Somewhat incongruous for a place like Barisal, this gigantic operation conjures images of Las Vegas right in the heart of this tropical waterworld. Rooms…

  • Banchte Shekha

    Bangladesh

    Helping fund a local NGO-run women’s training centre, this welcoming guesthouse on the peaceful outskirts of town is easily the nicest and best-value…

  • Western Inn International

    Bangladesh

    Clearly the best hotel in Khulna, this place has huge suite-like rooms that feature soft beds and spotless bathrooms with sit-down loos and bathtubs. The…

  • Mermaid Beach Resort

    Bangladesh

    The Mermaid Beach Resort is a stunning high-end beach resort about 15km south of Cox's Bazar. Luxurious thatched bungalows are secluded among the trees…

  • Westin

    Dhaka

    A landmark hotel towering in blue glass near Gulshan II Circle, the Westin is one of Dhaka's most recognisable – and classiest – business hotels…

  • Green Goose Guesthouse

    Dhaka

    Super-sized rooms with bizarre, but kind of cool, wood panelling over the walls. The little kitchenettes make this a good one for long-stay guests (but…

  • Eastern House

    Dhaka

    It might look like a private residence but it is in fact a small hotel, and a pretty good one at that. The comfortable front rooms have balconies, while…

  • Royal Park

    Dhaka

    Refitted from top to toe in 2014, this small business hotel offers good facilities and excellent service. Rates include wi-fi, airport pick-up, as well as…

  • Pan Pacific Sonargaon

    Dhaka

    Leave the chaos of the outside world behind and step into the tranquillity of the Pan Pacific. It has everything you’d expect of a top-dog hotel – large…

  • Hotel Sarina

    Dhaka

    Modern but refined business hotel with plenty of class. Small enough to feel intimate, but big enough to house four restaurants, a cafe, bar and a small…

  • Laurel Hotels

    Dhaka

    Laurel has the look of a business-class hotel, but without the formality. It’s large, airy, and sunshine-bright rooms are kept spotless. A joint…

  • Hotel Golden Deer

    Dhaka

    Tucked down a leafy lane you'll find the enigmatically named Golden Deer. This creature offers plush white-tiled rooms, but the attraction are the views…

  • Tropical Daisy

    Dhaka

    A slightly gloomy lobby belies brighter rooms at this Gulshan hotel tucked away down a quiet street. Accommodation is very spacious, and a couple have…

  • Red Roof Inn

    Bangladesh

    This tall modern hotel is Comilla's best sleeping option. Rooms are well turned out and comfortable, and a few even have small balconies. There's a good…

  • Quality Inn

    Dhaka

    Popular with aid agency officials visiting Dhaka on short-term projects, this pleasant hotel is located down a leafy street within easy walking distance…

  • Parjatan Hotel

    Bangladesh

    Also known as Hotel Pashur, this is the nicest place to stay in Mongla. It’s across the river (Tk 3 by ferry) from town, by the main bus stand. Set in…

  • Banani Palace

    Bangladesh

    Set beside a small pond, Banani has clean, white-tiled rooms with TV, sofa, coffee table and a small attached bathroom with sit-down toilet. The cheapest…

  • Noor International

    Bangladesh

    Shiny and newly commissioned, this mint-fresh place (as of now) has airy and bright rooms done up in colourful upholstery. The toilets with sit-down loos…

  • Hotel City Inn

    Bangladesh

    A new establishment that opened its doors in 2015, this smart hotel has spacious rooms and clean bathrooms with bathtubs and sit-down loos. Single women…

  • Hotel Jalico

    Bangladesh

    Run by a friendly manager who personally oversees housekeeping operations, Jalico is one of the best-value hotels in Khulna, with large, spotless rooms…

  • Hotel Castle Salam

    Bangladesh

    The rooms here are fairly spacious and well-appointed, though some of the cheaper ones are surprisingly low on ventilation. Nonetheless, it's one of…

  • YWCA

    Bangladesh

    This well-looked-after hostel is a bit concrete-y from the outside but has clean, tidy rooms that overlook an attractive garden with a bamboo pergola…

  • Hotel Neelanjana

    Bangladesh

    Painted in bold red and blue on the outside, this place has clean, comfortable rooms with private balconies and sit-down toilets in sparkling bathrooms…

  • Hotel Sedona International

    Bangladesh

    A welcome addition to Barisal's midrange segment, this place opened shop in 2015 and has a string of small but well-appointed rooms with plenty of light,…

  • Hotel Royal International

    Bangladesh

    Clearly a shadow of its stately past, this upscale place has a good offering of rooms, many of which are done up in snazzy faux-muslin upholstery. It's…

  • Hotel Rose View

    Bangladesh

    Easily the smartest place by Kushtia's standards, this hotel on the upper floors of a commercial building has a string of home-style rooms that are clean,…

  • Hotel Magpie

    Bangladesh

    The only deal-breaker here is the high-decibel noise from the streets below. If you're carrying earplugs, however, feel free to stay the night in one of…

  • Hotel Hasan International

    Bangladesh

    Clearly the best hotel in town (for lack of adequate competition), this central place has large air-con rooms, hot water, in-room wi-fi and satellite TV…

  • Hotel Athena International

    Bangladesh

    Athena makes you an offer you simply can't refuse for the price. The rooms with comfy beds and sit-down loos are well-maintained, and the English-speaking…

  • Hotel Washington

    Dhaka

    A tall hotel easy to locate on Gulshan Circle I, the Hotel Washington is a crisp and smart modern hotel, with comfy rooms to burrow into after the end of…

  • Imperial Hotel International

    Dhaka

    A large old-school hotel facing the enormous Baitul Mukarram Mosque. The singles are a little cramped, but in terms of the price tag it's good enough…

  • Hotel Farmgate

    Dhaka

    Small but spotlessly clean rooms are good value in this straight-laced budget hotel. The restaurant on the ground floor is very popular, and there’s a…

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