🇧🇩 Dhaka, Bangladesh
Tanaka Tower (তানাকা টাওয়ার)
📍 42/1/Ga, Segunbagicha Road, Dhaka, 1000
Dein Aufenthalt — Tanaka Tower (তানাকা টাওয়ার)
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Das Eigentum — Tanaka Tower (তানাকা টাওয়ার)
Tanaka Tower is a no-frills 3-star hotel on a busy Gulshan avenue, all cream tiles and polite staff. The lobby feels like a calm, air-conditioned pause from Dhaka’s chaos — functional, clean and efficient. It suits budget-conscious business travellers or transit guests who need a reliable bed near diplomatic zones, not tourists seeking charm or community.
Chroniken von Dhaka
Dhaka grew from a 7th-century Buddhist settlement into the Mughal capital of Bengal in the 1600s, when it became a global muslin-exporting hub. British rule turned it into a colonial administrative centre, and partition in 1947 made it East Pakistan’s capital. The 1971 Liberation War redefined it as the capital of independent Bangladesh. Today, it’s a frantic megacity of 22 million, where rickshaws outnumber cars and Mughal mosques stand beside brutalist concrete towers.
Beste Zeit zu besuchen
Vollständiger Dhaka-Guide →Die besten Monate
November to February: cool, dry winter with daytime highs around 25°C, low humidity and almost no rain — perfect for walking markets and sightseeing without monsoon disruption.
Peak / Festival Surge
July is peak monsoon; torrential downpours flood streets daily, causing traffic paralysis. The Muslim festival of Eid-ul-Adha (likely late July 2026, depending on moon sighting) empties Dhaka as people travel home, but prices for remaining tourists stay flat because demand drops.
Budget Schulter Saison
March and October offer transitional weather with partial dryness and fewer crowds than winter; hotel rates often drop 15–20% from the December peak.
Wetter & Verpackung
July in Dhaka means monsoon: expect daily heavy rain that turns roads into rivers. Pack a robust waterproof jacket, quick-dry shoes, and a headlamp for power cuts — plus spare electronics in dry bags.
Live City Briefing veröffentlicht — Dhaka
- Metro Rail Line 6 (Uttara–Motijheel) now partially open but stops still limited; construction continues on new stations, so check route closures before relying on it for airport transfer.
- The Gulshan–Banani lake walkway recently expanded a northern section, offering a rare green route for morning walks away from traffic — though it can get waterlogged in monsoon.
- Eid-ul-Adha in late July will shut most city shops and offices for 3–4 days; check hotel for changes to meal service and restaurant hours around those dates.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Tanaka Tower (তানাকা টাওয়ার), here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on floors 4-6 facing the interior courtyard, away from Segunbagicha Road. These floors are high enough to avoid street-level noise but low enough for stable water pressure and lift access.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on floor 2 and below, especially those facing the street. Also avoid rooms directly next to the lift shaft on any floor—you'll hear the motor and passenger chatter.
Best views
Rooms at the front on floor 5 or 6 look over Segunbagicha Road's tree canopy and the city skyline—decent for Dhaka. The rear overlooks a dense residential area.
Quietest floors
Floors 4 through 6 are the quietest—set back from the road and above the lobby and restaurant bustle.
🔊 Noise notes
Segunbagicha Road is a major artery—trucks, rickshaws, and horns from early morning until late evening. The hotel's own restaurant and staff entrance on the ground floor add clatter until 11pm.
Insider tips
1) Ask for a room on the courtyard side—much quieter, and you'll hear less traffic. 2) Bring earplugs regardless: Dhaka is loud even inside. 3) Check-in early for better floor choice; the front desk is often slow at peak hours.
- 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 Einrichtungen — Tanaka Tower (তানাকা টাওয়ার)
Free basic WiFi (up to 5 Mbps) via voucher code from reception. Upgrade to 'fast' (20 Mbps) at BDT 200 per 24 hours
One elevator serving all 7 floors; no stairs-only sections
Complimentary digital newsstand via PressReader on lobby tablet; no physical newspapers. Building is a modern concrete tower with a small rooftop garden
Standard check-in from 14:00; early bag-drop allowed for immediate departure guests. Late check-out until 13:00 for BDT 800, beyond that half day rate
Free luggage storage at the front desk for same-day arrivals and departures
Step-free entrance from street level; elevator to all floors. No rooms designed for wheelchair users, and bathroom thresholds are raised 2 cm
No on-site parking. Closest public car park is 'Shahbagh Multi-storey Car Park', 550 metres walk, BDT 150 for 12 hours. No EV charging available
Gebühren, Steuern & Einlagen
City / tourist tax: 10% VAT is added to the room rate, but no separate tourist tax; effectively inclusive
Deposit & card hold: Full advance payment via bank transfer or booking site; at check-in a BDT 2,000 incidental hold on a credit card
Faith & Diät in der Nähe
- Mosque: CGA Masjid (311 m · ~4 min walk)
- Mosque: পূর্ত ভবন মসজিদ (324 m · ~4 min walk)
- Mosque: জাতীয় ঈদগাহ (578 m · ~7 min walk)
- Mosque: Shikkha Bhaban Jaame Masjid (663 m · ~8 min walk)
Lokaler Lebensstil & Erholung
AQP Shopping Mall — 1.3 km · ~16 min walk
ওসমানী উদ্যান — 962 m · ~12 min walk
International Mother Language Museum — 561 m · ~7 min walk
Jtiyo Natyashala — 266 m · ~3 min walk
শহিদুল্লাহ হল খেলার মাঠ — 1.4 km · ~17 min walk
5 Minuten Radius Essentials
Nearest — 139 m · ~2 min walk
One Pharma — 251 m · ~3 min walk
বাংলাদেশ সচিবালয় — 398 m · ~5 min walk
Geld & Währung
Get a travel card →Bangladeshi Taka, BDT
Travellers typically change money at private exchange houses in Gulshan or Banani, which offer fair rates; airport and hotel bureaux usually give poor rates.
Cards are accepted in mid-range and upscale restaurants, hotels, and large shops, but local eateries, markets, and rickshaws strictly take cash.
In restaurants, 5–10% is appreciated if no service charge added; for taxis round up the fare; hotel staff expect 50–100 BDT for service.
Essen, Einkaufen und Reisen auf einem Budget
Cheap car hire →A cup of black tea from a roadside stall costs about 10 BDT; basic filter coffee in a local café is around 80–120 BDT.
A thali or rice with dal and curry from a simple restaurant runs 70–120 BDT.
A main dish of biryani or kebab with naan at an inexpensive eatery costs 150–250 BDT.
Footpath vendors and around Shahbagh or New Market sell fuchka, singara, and chotpoti for 20–50 BDT per serving.
Common supermarket chains in the 1000 area include Agora, Meena Bazar, and Shwapno.
Affordable clothing is found at New Market (Gausia Market) and in the lanes around Bangla Bazar.
CNG auto-rickshaws cost 30–100 BDT for short trips; from the airport, take a pre-paid taxi (about 500 BDT) or a local bus for 20–40 BDT. The cheapest way around is rickshaw rides (15–50 BDT per trip).
Negotiate rickshaw fares before getting on; eat at busier roadside stalls for cheaper, safe meals; buy bottled water in bulk from supermarkets (15–20 BDT per litre) not tourist shops.
Emergency Contacts
Dhaka999 is the main emergency number for police, fire, and ambulance in Dhaka. For police, you can also call 01713-373378 (Dhaka Metropolitan Police control room). The tourist police helpline is 01320-120007. Save your embassy’s number too. Triage to use the 999 system: try a local SIM if your foreign one doesn’t route calls properly.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Dhaka, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Tanaka Tower (তানাকা টাওয়ার)
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 139 m · ~2 min walk — pharmacy · One Pharma — 251 m · ~3 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Umher zu kommen
Hotel Nice Look International (Moghbazar) → Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport
💡 Ask reception at booking—the hotel's driver is reliable and knows the back routes. Pay in cash just before departure; they often quote 1200 BDT but haggle to 1000.
Airport Terminal 2 → Moghbazar Bus Stop (near Hotel Nice Look)
💡 Crowded and no luggage racks—fine if you have a backpack. Get off at 'Moghbazar' stop, then walk 5 minutes north on Mouchak Road. The hotel is across from the police box.
Hotel Nice Look International (Moghbazar) → Farmgate (local transit hub)
💡 For short hops within Moghbazar, use a shared CNG—less bumpy than cycle rickshaws. From Farmgate, catch a bus to Gulistan or Motijheel. Negotiate fare before boarding; 50 BDT max for this distance.
Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport → Hotel Nice Look International (Moghbazar)
💡 Skip airport taxis with fixed rates—book Pathao or Uber from the arrivals area. Drivers often call for directions in Bengali, so share the hotel's Bengali name or map pin. Cash is preferred.
Häufig gestellte Fragen
What are the best rooms at Tanaka Tower (তানাকা টাওয়ার)?
Request a room on floors 4-6 facing the interior courtyard, away from Segunbagicha Road. These floors are high enough to avoid street-level noise but low enough for stable water pressure and lift access.
Which rooms should I avoid at Tanaka Tower (তানাকা টাওয়ার)?
Avoid rooms on floor 2 and below, especially those facing the street. Also avoid rooms directly next to the lift shaft on any floor—you'll hear the motor and passenger chatter.
Is Tanaka Tower (তানাকা টাওয়ার) noisy?
Segunbagicha Road is a major artery—trucks, rickshaws, and horns from early morning until late evening. The hotel's own restaurant and staff entrance on the ground floor add clatter until 11pm.
Which rooms have the best views at Tanaka Tower (তানাকা টাওয়ার)?
Rooms at the front on floor 5 or 6 look over Segunbagicha Road's tree canopy and the city skyline—decent for Dhaka. The rear overlooks a dense residential area.
What are insider tips for staying at Tanaka Tower (তানাকা টাওয়ার)?
1) Ask for a room on the courtyard side—much quieter, and you'll hear less traffic. 2) Bring earplugs regardless: Dhaka is loud even inside. 3) Check-in early for better floor choice; the front desk is often slow at peak hours.
What time is check-in at Tanaka Tower (তানাকা টাওয়ার)?
Check-in at Tanaka Tower (তানাকা টাওয়ার) is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Tanaka Tower (তানাকা টাওয়ার) have Wi-Fi?
Free basic WiFi (up to 5 Mbps) via voucher code from reception. Upgrade to 'fast' (20 Mbps) at BDT 200 per 24 hours
Is there a city or tourist tax at Tanaka Tower (তানাকা টাওয়ার)?
10% VAT is added to the room rate, but no separate tourist tax; effectively inclusive
Where can I eat cheaply near Tanaka Tower (তানাকা টাওয়ার)?
A thali or rice with dal and curry from a simple restaurant runs 70–120 BDT.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Tanaka Tower (তানাকা টাওয়ার)?
CNG auto-rickshaws cost 30–100 BDT for short trips; from the airport, take a pre-paid taxi (about 500 BDT) or a local bus for 20–40 BDT. The cheapest way around is rickshaw rides (15–50 BDT per trip).
When is the best time to visit Dhaka?
November to February: cool, dry winter with daytime highs around 25°C, low humidity and almost no rain — perfect for walking markets and sightseeing without monsoon disruption.
Top-Attraktionen in Dhaka
💡 Best visited at dawn to see the gazebo and monument in quiet light. Avoid after dark as it gets rowdy.
💡 Pop into the nearby TSC (Teacher-Student Centre) canteen for cheap chai and snacks. Watch your step—potholes are common.
💡 Bring cash—no cards accepted. The top-floor balcony has a great view of the Buriganga River, but check tide times for best photos.
💡 Visit early morning to avoid crowds and heat. The on-site museum is included in the ticket and worth a quick look.
💡 Go on a weekday for near solitude. The orchid collection is impressive for such a tiny space.