Must-see hotels in Bangladesh

  • Nazimgarh Garden Resort

    Sylhet

    Built on six acres of impeccably landscaped greens and located about 6km east of town amid bucolic surroundings, Nazimgarh is a superb getaway that offers…

  • Grand Sultan Tea Resort

    Srimangal & Around

    Don't be thwarted by its gigantic size. Step in and you'll see that this fantastic resort has been designed to blend seamlessly with the lush surroundings…

  • Nishorgo Nirob Ecoresort

    Srimangal & Around

    This community-based project developed by Nishorgo Network offers the perfect mix of rustic experiences and modern lodging amenities, all set in a…

  • 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…

  • RDRS Guesthouse

    Rajshahi & Rangpur

    Run by a highly deserving NGO that works on health, educational and agricultural projects, this fabulous guesthouse housed in an ivy-clad red-brick…

  • 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…

  • Hillside Resort

    Chittagong Hill Tracts

    Thrown haphazardly across a steep jungle-smothered hillside, this wonderful guesthouse, run by Guide Tours, is a treat. Cottages are fun and comfortable,…

  • 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…

  • Radisson Blu Bay View

    Chittagong

    This freshly minted hotel is Chittagong's first international five-star offering. It's a lovely place, with delightful starlight effect lighting on each…

  • 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…

  • Hermitage Guest House

    Srimangal & Around

    Run by the affable Dhaka-based advocate Sultana, this excellent guesthouse on the far end of Radhanagar village has a handful of comfortable rooms with…

  • Archaeological Rest House

    Rajshahi & Rangpur

    For an off-beat experience, you could try negotiating with officials at the Somapuri Vihara complex to open one of the two rooms at the adjoining…

  • Sea Palace Hotel

    Cox's Bazar

    This monster-sized complex is divided into two hotels. The Western Plaza is the cheaper of the two blocks and has slightly tired but otherwise clean and…

  • Chez Razzak

    Rajshahi & Rangpur

    Preferred by foreign NGO staff and aid agency officials, this 'guesthouse' is a seven-storey affair with state-of-the-art rooms that pack in large comfy…

  • Hotel Dalas International

    Rajshahi & Rangpur

    This is the best midrange option in town by some distance, and the just-completed renovation job makes it an even better choice. The colourfully themed…

  • Nishorgo Litchibari Ecoresort

    Srimangal & Around

    Developed by Nishorgo Network as part of a community development project, this complex has a mix of concrete and bamboo cottages that are impeccably…

  • 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…

  • Hotel Naz Garden

    Rajshahi & Rangpur

    Catering largely to foreign business travellers and aid agency officials, this upscale place offers good-value rooms with requisite creature comforts and…

  • Surma Valley Rest House

    Sylhet

    Once a preferred address for state VIPs visiting Sylhet, this guesthouse-like oldie tucked away in the chaos of Bandar Bazar offers fantastic home-style…

  • Hotel Star Pacific

    Sylhet

    Central Sylhet's flagship hotel is sharp, modern and stylish, its comfortable rooms boasting a smattering of luxe creature comforts. The atmospheric…

  • Peninsula Chittagong

    Chittagong

    The Peninsula ruled the roost as Chittagong's flashest hotel for quite some time, although recent competing developments have threatened its status. Rooms…

  • Hotel Valley Garden

    Sylhet

    A new address in town targeted primarily at business travellers, this pleasant hotel has squeaky clean rooms boasting tiled bathrooms and tasteful…

  • Parjatan Motel

    Rajshahi & Rangpur

    Located on the main road to Bogra, this excellent government lodge stands amid pleasant flower gardens and offers a string of universally clean and…

  • Hotel Rose View

    Sylhet

    This is the closest one can possibly get to five-star comfort in Sylhet, and the price tag is thus arguably justified. On offer at this swish and…

  • 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…

  • Red Chillies Guest House

    Rajshahi & Rangpur

    This well-run place probably has the most comfortable beds in town. The rooms are smallish but impeccably appointed, with floral printed linen, faux-cedar…

  • 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…

  • Ocean Paradise

    Cox's Bazar

    Easily one of the best hotels in town, offering both excellent service and facilities. Rooms are immaculate and there’s a good choice of restaurants. The…

  • Hotel Royal

    Chittagong Hill Tracts

    The best-value accommodation in Bandarban, the Royal is a simple, friendly hotel that gets the small things right. The rooms are modest but cosy and kept…

  • 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…

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