Your stay — Garden View
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Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Mosque: Panthapath Jaame Masjid, Panthapath, Dhaka (265 m · ~3 min walk)
- Mosque: Market Mosque (699 m · ~9 min walk)
- Mosque: Biggan College Masjid (833 m · ~10 min walk)
- Mosque: Masjid Saleha Jame Masjid, Sonargaon Road, Dhaka (840 m · ~11 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Motalib Plaza Shopping Complex, Shopping mall, Poribagh Rd Number 2, Dhaka — 1.5 km · ~18 min walk
ধানমন্ডি লেক পার্ক — 1.6 km · ~21 min walk
বাংলাদেশ সামরিক যাদুঘর — 1.8 km · ~22 min walk
TCB Auditorium — 621 m · ~8 min walk
Lt. Sheikh Jamal Dhanmondi Club Ltd. — 1.6 km · ~20 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
ডাচ-বাংলা ব্যাংক লিমিটেড এটিএম — 218 m · ~3 min walk
হামদর্দ (ওয়াকফ) লিমিটেড — 501 m · ~6 min walk
Leatherex Footwear — 547 m · ~7 min walk
কারওয়ান বাজার — 287 m · ~4 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Bangladeshi Taka, BDT
Use local banks or licensed exchange counters in Gulshan or Banani for fair rates; avoid the high-fee booths at Hazrat Shahjalal Airport.
Cards work in upscale hotels, malls, and some restaurants; most local eateries and rickshaws take only cash.
Not expected but appreciated — round up the bill in restaurants (5-10%), give small change to rickshaw drivers, and tip hotel porters 50-100 BDT.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Instant coffee or a basic shop filter coffee from a roadside stall: 30-50 BDT.
Thali or rice-and-dal plate from a local cafe: 100-150 BDT.
Paratha and curry from a local dhaba: 120-180 BDT for a main.
The area around Gulshan DIT Road and Banani Lake Drive has many vendors selling phuchka, singara, and kebabs for 20-50 BDT each.
Agora and Meena Bazar are the common budget supermarket chains here.
Banani Road and Gulshan Avenue have markets for ready-made traditional wear and casual items at 300-800 BDT.
Rickshaw rides within 1215 area: 30-80 BDT per trip. From the airport, take a shared CNG (auto-rickshaw) for about 150-200 BDT, or the local bus for 20 BDT.
Eat at dhaba-style eateries instead of restaurants; use rickshaws for short hops and always negotiate fare before riding; avoid buying water bottles from hotels — street shops sell them for 10-15 BDT.
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 Garden View
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · ডাচ-বাংলা ব্যাংক লিমিটেড এটিএম — 218 m · ~3 min walk — pharmacy · হামদর্দ (ওয়াকফ) লিমিটেড — 501 m · ~6 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
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.
About Dhaka
Wikipedia ↗
Dhaka ( DAH-kə or DAK-ə; Bengali: ঢাকা, romanized: Ḍhākā, pronounced [ˈɖʱaka] ), formerly known as Dacca, is the capital and largest city of Bangladesh. With an estimated population of 36.6 million, Dhaka is the second largest city by population in the world, and is widely considered to be the most...
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is check-in at Garden View?
Check-in at Garden View is from null. Check-out is by null.
Where can I eat cheaply near Garden View?
Thali or rice-and-dal plate from a local cafe: 100-150 BDT.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Garden View?
Rickshaw rides within 1215 area: 30-80 BDT per trip. From the airport, take a shared CNG (auto-rickshaw) for about 150-200 BDT, or the local bus for 20 BDT.
Top Attractions 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.