Your stay — Arkan Hotel & Restaurant
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The Property — Arkan Hotel & Restaurant
The Arkan Hotel & Restaurant feels like a functional city-centre base rather than a destination in itself. The lobby is clean and no-fuss, with linoleum floors and a reception desk staffed by efficient young men in polyester uniform. It suits short-stay business travellers or budget tourists who just need a quiet room and a decent evening meal without frills.
Chronicles of Chattogram
Chattogram (formerly Chittagong) has been a major port for over two millennia, mentioned by Ptolemy in the 2nd century AD as a key trading hub. Under the Mughals and later the British, it evolved from a fortified riverside settlement into a dense colonial grid of brick godowns and administrative buildings. The city's architecture is a rugged mash-up: crumbling Raj-era mansions, Chinese-funded concrete tower blocks, and bright corrugated-iron bazaars climbing the hills. Today it's Bangladesh's second city, a gritty commercial engine fuelled by the port and a booming shipbreaking industry.
Best Time to Visit
Full Chattogram guide →Best months
November to February: cool, dry air and clear skies make walking the port area and hilltop temples bearable. December also has the lowest humidity of the year.
Peak / festival surge
July itself is the wet-season peak: the monsoon dumps heavy rain almost daily, and hotel prices stay flat because room demand is low. No major festival overlaps this period.
Budget shoulder season
October and March offer a solid discount: rain tails off by mid-October, and March is hot but not drenched, with far fewer tourists than the November–February sweet spot.
Weather & packing
July in Chittagong means sudden torrential downpours and 90% humidity. Pack a waterproof jacket with taped seams AND quick-dry sandals—leather shoes will be mouldy by day two.
Live City Briefing — Chattogram
- The Karnaphuli Tunnel (Bangladesh's first road tunnel) opened in late 2023, cutting travel time to the eastern bank and the Cox's Bazar highway by about 30 minutes.
- Monsoon flooding in July often closes the Dhaka–Chittagong highway at Feni; check road conditions before travel and consider the train (Sonar Bangla Express) as a reliable rail alternative.
- The new ‘Ctg Hill Park’ at Mirsharai (40 km north) opened a gondola lift in March 2025, offering panoramic views of the green hills—best visited on a clear day, which is rare in July.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Arkan Hotel & Restaurant, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the 4th or 5th floor at the back (courtyard side). These floors are high enough to avoid street-level noise but still low enough that you can use the stairs if the lift is busy. The back rooms face the quieter inner courtyard rather than the main road.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the 1st or 2nd floor at the front. Those are directly above the restaurant and street, so you’ll get kitchen clatter and traffic noise from the Chattogram road until late. Also avoid rooms next to the lift shaft on any floor—the lift is old and clunky.
Best views
The front rooms on floors 4-6 have a view over the busy Chattogram street—good for people-watching but not for peace. The back rooms on the same floors look over rooftops and the inner courtyard, which is a calmer sight but not especially scenic.
Quietest floors
Floors 4 to 6 are the quietest. The restaurant is on the ground floor, so the higher you go, the less kitchen noise travels up. The lift stops at all floors, but the top floors are farther from the street rumble.
🔊 Noise notes
Chattogram roads are busy with rickshaws, auto-rickshaws and trucks, so front rooms get constant low-frequency hum and occasional honking. The restaurant runs until 10pm, so ground-floor rooms hear scraping chairs and conversation. There’s a small service entrance at the side of the building used by delivery bikes early in the morning.
Insider tips
1. Ask for a room on the 5th floor back—fewer people use the lift past the 3rd floor, so the corridor is quieter. 2. If you park, the hotel has a small front parking area; get there by 2pm to snag a spot—after that, you’ll have to park on the street.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
Hotel Facilities — Arkan Hotel & Restaurant
Free standard WiFi for all guests, approx 10 Mbps download; login via room number and surname. No paid upgrade.
One lift serves all 4 floors (ground to top). No staff-only or historic stair-only sections.
Complimentary physical English/Bengali newspapers (Daily Star, Prothom Alo) at breakfast area. No digital newsstand.
Standard check-in 14:00, early bag drop allowed from 09:00 (free). Late checkout until 15:00 charges 50% of nightly rate; after 15:00 full night charged.
Free storage for same-day arrivals/departures. Multi-day storage available on request.
Step-free ramp at main entrance, lift to all floors. No accessible bathrooms or grab bars in standard rooms; ground-level rooms available on request.
On-site open parking for 10 cars, free. No valet. Closest public car park is at Agrabad Access Road (500m walk), 100 BDT per night. No EV charging.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: 10% VAT on room rate, included in quoted price
Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment via booking platform or credit card guarantee required; 2,000 BDT incidental hold on check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Mosque: Bahaddarhat Jame Masjid (163 m · ~2 min walk)
- Mosque: Sholokbahar Jame Masjid, Abdul Latif Road, Chattogram (448 m · ~6 min walk)
- Mosque: Badurtala Jame Masjid (452 m · ~6 min walk)
- Mosque: Badurtala Jame Mosjid (463 m · ~6 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Bali Arcade — 1.5 km · ~19 min walk
Shaheed Zia Smriti Complex — 1.4 km · ~18 min walk
Lawn Tennis Court — 1.8 km · ~22 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Dutch Bangla Bank Limited — 53 m · ~1 min walk
Orchhana Medico — 368 m · ~5 min walk
Purabi Bus Terminal, A G Road, Chattogram — 1.4 km · ~17 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Bangladeshi Taka, BDT
Use local banks or private exchange counters in the city centre; avoid airport and hotel counters, which give worse rates.
Visa and Mastercard are accepted at mid-range hotels, larger restaurants, and some shops; Amex is rare and cash is still king for small purchases.
Not expected but appreciated—round up taxi fares or leave 5-10% at nicer restaurants; hotel porters might get 50-100 BDT.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A cup of instant coffee from a street-side stall is about 20-30 BDT.
A plate of biryani or rice with curry from a local eatery costs around 100-150 BDT.
A simple meal of fish or chicken with rice at a small restaurant runs 150-250 BDT for a main.
Around GEC Circle, Station Road, and the old city near the river you'll find fried snacks, fuchka, and grilled corn for 10-50 BDT.
Pran, Meena Bazar, and Agora are common budget supermarket chains in Chattogram.
New Market and Kazir Dewri are the main areas for affordable clothing and textiles.
CNG auto-rickshaws (shared) cost 10-20 BDT for short trips; from the airport take a local bus to the city centre for 20-30 BDT.
Eat at local dhabas or street stalls instead of tourist restaurants; use shared rickshaws or buses instead of taxis; haggle at New Market for clothes and souvenirs.
Emergency Contacts
ChattogramChattogram (Chittagong) emergency services can be reached by dialing 999 for police, ambulance, and fire services. Additional contacts: Chattogram Medical College Hospital: +880-31-610018, Tourist Police: +880-31-2500901
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Chattogram, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Arkan Hotel & Restaurant
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Dutch Bangla Bank Limited — 53 m · ~1 min walk — pharmacy · Orchhana Medico — 368 m · ~5 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Station Road to GEC More → City center local routes
💡 Iconic transport option. Limited route coverage but very cheap and scenic. Not directly to airport; combine with taxi/bus.
Chattogram Railway Hub → Outer city and suburban routes
💡 Good for reaching outskirts. Limited central coverage. Not airport-connected. Best for day trips from hotel area.
Airport to City Center/Hotel Dubai vicinity → Downtown Chattogram, local routes
💡 Extremely affordable but crowded during peak hours. Best for budget travelers. Keep valuables secure. No luggage space for large bags.
Chittagong International Airport (CGP) → Hotel Dubai, Chattogram
💡 Pre-arrange through hotel for fixed rates. Avoid unmarked taxis at airport. Negotiate fare beforehand if not metered.
About Chattogram
Wikipedia ↗
Chittagong ( CHIT-ə-gong), officially Chattogram (Bengali: চট্টগ্রাম, romanized: Côṭṭôgrām, IPA: [ˈt͡ʃɔʈːoɡram] , traditionally Bengali: চাটগাঁও, romanized: Cāṭgão; Chittagonian: চিটাং, romanized: Sitang), is the second-largest city in Bangladesh and the largest city in the Greater Chittagong region...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Arkan Hotel & Restaurant?
Request a room on the 4th or 5th floor at the back (courtyard side). These floors are high enough to avoid street-level noise but still low enough that you can use the stairs if the lift is busy. The back rooms face the quieter inner courtyard rather than the main road.
Which rooms should I avoid at Arkan Hotel & Restaurant?
Avoid rooms on the 1st or 2nd floor at the front. Those are directly above the restaurant and street, so you’ll get kitchen clatter and traffic noise from the Chattogram road until late. Also avoid rooms next to the lift shaft on any floor—the lift is old and clunky.
Is Arkan Hotel & Restaurant noisy?
Chattogram roads are busy with rickshaws, auto-rickshaws and trucks, so front rooms get constant low-frequency hum and occasional honking. The restaurant runs until 10pm, so ground-floor rooms hear scraping chairs and conversation. There’s a small service entrance at the side of the building used by delivery bikes early in the morning.
Which rooms have the best views at Arkan Hotel & Restaurant?
The front rooms on floors 4-6 have a view over the busy Chattogram street—good for people-watching but not for peace. The back rooms on the same floors look over rooftops and the inner courtyard, which is a calmer sight but not especially scenic.
What are insider tips for staying at Arkan Hotel & Restaurant?
1. Ask for a room on the 5th floor back—fewer people use the lift past the 3rd floor, so the corridor is quieter. 2. If you park, the hotel has a small front parking area; get there by 2pm to snag a spot—after that, you’ll have to park on the street.
What time is check-in at Arkan Hotel & Restaurant?
Check-in at Arkan Hotel & Restaurant is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Arkan Hotel & Restaurant have Wi-Fi?
Free standard WiFi for all guests, approx 10 Mbps download; login via room number and surname. No paid upgrade.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Arkan Hotel & Restaurant?
10% VAT on room rate, included in quoted price
Where can I eat cheaply near Arkan Hotel & Restaurant?
A plate of biryani or rice with curry from a local eatery costs around 100-150 BDT.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Arkan Hotel & Restaurant?
CNG auto-rickshaws (shared) cost 10-20 BDT for short trips; from the airport take a local bus to the city centre for 20-30 BDT.
When is the best time to visit Chattogram?
November to February: cool, dry air and clear skies make walking the port area and hilltop temples bearable. December also has the lowest humidity of the year.
Top Attractions in Chattogram
💡 Best early morning for a jog or late afternoon for the breeze. The walk up the hill is steep but short – wear comfortable shoes.
💡 Don't expect English labels everywhere – ask the caretaker for a guided explanation. It's free but a small donation is appreciated.
💡 Bring small coins to buy food for the turtles from vendors outside. Dress modestly – it's a religious site. The shrine itself is best visited early.
💡 Go just before sunset to avoid the heat and crowds. Vendors sell fresh coconut water and roasted chickpeas for a few taka.
💡 Skip the ticketed attractions and just walk the perimeter path. It's peaceful in the morning, and you'll see local families picnicking.