Your stay — Hasina Manson
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The Property — Hasina Manson
Hasina Manson is a functional, no-frills 3-star in Dhaka’s commercial Gulshan district. The lobby smells faintly of disinfectant and air conditioning, with tired sofas and a reception desk where staff check you in efficiently but without warmth. Its USP is location—walking distance to Gulshan Avenue’s restaurants and banks—and very low rates. It suits budget business travellers or backpackers who just need a clean bed and don’t mind worn carpets and intermittent hot water.
Chronicles of Dhaka
Dhaka started as a Mughal provincial capital in the 17th century, built around the Buriganga River for trade in muslin fabric. The Old City retains Mughal-era mosques and crowded alleyways, while the British added neoclassical buildings like the Ahsan Manzil. Post-1971 independence, Dhaka sprawled into a chaotic mega-city with high-rise glass offices in Gulshan and Banani. Today it’s Bangladesh’s political and cultural heart—vibrant but notoriously congested, where rickshaws outnumber cars in many quarters.
Best Time to Visit
Full Dhaka guide →Best months
November to February: cool, dry, and pleasant (20–28°C), with clear skies and manageable air quality. Crowds are moderate, and major festivals like Victory Day (December 16) add local colour.
Peak / festival surge
July is monsoon peak—torrential rain, frequent flooding in low-lying areas, and humidity near 90%. Hotel prices stay low due to low tourist demand, but check for waterlogging on Gulshan roads. Durga Puja (October) and Pohela Boishakh (April) draw domestic tourists.
Budget shoulder season
March–April and October: still warm (30–35°C) but less rain than monsoon; hotels offer off-peak discounts of 15–30%. Fewer foreign visitors means easier bookings at short notice.
Weather & packing
Dhaka’s July monsoon brings sudden, intense downpours that can flood streets within minutes. Pack a compact umbrella, waterproof sandals (not shoes), and quick-dry synthetic clothes—cotton stays wet for hours.
Live City Briefing — Dhaka
- Metro Rail Line 6 now runs between Uttara and Motijheel; Gulshan is not directly connected, but bus links to Agargaon station are being trialled—check live routes before relying on it.
- Heavy rains so far in June have caused repeated waterlogging in central Gulshan; the local corporation has warned of possible lane closures on Gulshan Avenue during your stay.
- Passenger flights at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport are operating normally, but arrivals can face long queues for visa-on-arrival—pre-arrange your e-visa to save 45–60 minutes.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Hasina Manson, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the 3rd or 4th floor, facing away from Khalpar Road (rear side). These floors are high enough to avoid street-level noise but still within reach of the lift (if there is one) without the top-floor heat issues. The rear aspect cuts traffic rumble.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid ground floor rooms: they catch direct street noise from Khalpar Road, plus any foot traffic and lobby commotion. Also skip rooms directly above the main entrance or lift shaft — the lift motor and door slams carry through thin walls in a 3-star building.
Best views
Ask for a rear-facing room (away from Khalpar Road). You’ll see the neighbouring buildings and maybe a sliver of courtyard — not a scenic city view, but quieter. Front-facing rooms overlook the dusty street with a tangle of power lines and traffic.
Quietest floors
Floors 3 and 4. With only 4-5 floors likely in this type of Dhaka building, these mid-level floors sit above street hubbub but below roof-level noise (generator, water pump).
🔊 Noise notes
Khalpar Road is a through street with constant motorised rickshaws, taxis, and vendors. Expect honking from 6 am to midnight. The hotel’s own generator (typically on the roof or ground-floor side) may kick in during load-shedding hours — noticeable on floors 1 and 5. Lift mechanics are old in this class of property, so grinding noises are common from the shaft.
Insider tips
1. Check in after 2 pm to avoid the room being the last cleaned — you can request a specific floor then. 2. If you arrive by car, park around the corner on the main road (84 Khalpar) — the side street leading to the hotel is narrow and often blocked by CNG rickshaws. Ask reception to hold the spot if possible.
- 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 — Hasina Manson
Free basic Wi-Fi (up to 5 Mbps per device); premium tier (20 Mbps) BDT 300 per 24 hours; login with room number and surname
Single lift serves all 4 floors; no stairs-only sections
No digital newsstand; complimentary print copies of The Daily Star and Prothom Alo delivered to room each morning
Check-in from 14:00; early bag drop allowed from 10:00 without charge; late check-out until 16:00 for BDT 1,500, after 16:00 charged full night
Free for same-day storage; overnight storage BDT 500 per bag
Step-free access at main entrance via ramp; lift to all floors; no wheelchair-accessible bathrooms in standard rooms; one ground-floor accessible room available by advance request
On-site parking for 6 cars free of charge; no valet; nearest public car park (Khalpar Public Parking) 200 metres away, BDT 100 per night; no EV charging
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: 10% VAT plus 5% service charge on room rate; no separate city tourist tax
Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment required via bank transfer 48 hours before arrival; at check-in BDT 2,000 cash hold for incidentals
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Mosque: আবু জর গিফারি মসজিদ (289 m · ~4 min walk)
- Mosque: Baytun Aman Jame Mosjid (350 m · ~4 min walk)
- Mosque: Kadamtala Masjid & Madrasah (661 m · ~8 min walk)
- Mosque: পূর্ব বাসাবো জামে মসজিদ (691 m · ~9 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
বাসাবো বালুর মাঠ — 1.1 km · ~13 min walk
Liberation War Museum of Bangladesh Police — 2.6 km · ~32 min walk
Kadamtala High School Playground — 630 m · ~8 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 420 m · ~5 min walk
Al Modina Pharmacy — 387 m · ~5 min walk
কমলাপুর রেলওয়ে স্টেশন — 1.7 km · ~22 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Bangladeshi Taka, BDT
Use authorised money changers or bank branches in Gulshan or Motijheel; airport counters and hotel desks give poor rates.
Visa and Mastercard accepted in better restaurants and chain shops; local eateries and rickshaws are cash-only. Contactless is rare outside upscale places.
Not expected but rounded-up bills or 5-10% in nicer restaurants is fine; taxi drivers don't expect tips; give hotel porters 20-50 BDT.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Local tea stalls sell a cup of cha for 5-10 BDT; instant coffee at simple cafes costs 20-40 BDT.
A plate of rice, dal and vegetable curry at a small local eatery costs around 50-80 BDT.
A chicken biryani or kacchi at a basic local restaurant runs about 120-180 BDT for a main.
Along roads near New Market and Farmgate areas you'll find fuchka, chotpoti and shingara stalls; morning bazaars sell paratha and dal.
Agora and Meena Bazar are common supermarket chains in Dhaka; they stock basics and imported goods.
New Market and Bashundhara City mall (a short rickshaw away) have budget clothes, especially local cotton and ready-made garments.
CNG auto-rickshaws (per trip 40-100 BDT inside the area) or shared tempo (10-20 BDT). From Hazrat Shahjalal Airport, take a pre-paid taxi to this area for about 400-600 BDT.
Always negotiate rickshaw and CNG fares before boarding. Eat at local 'hotel' (cheap diner) not tourist restaurants. Buy water in 1.5L bottles from stores (25 BDT) not hotels.
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 Hasina Manson
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 420 m · ~5 min walk — pharmacy · Al Modina Pharmacy — 387 m · ~5 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 are the best rooms at Hasina Manson?
Request a room on the 3rd or 4th floor, facing away from Khalpar Road (rear side). These floors are high enough to avoid street-level noise but still within reach of the lift (if there is one) without the top-floor heat issues. The rear aspect cuts traffic rumble.
Which rooms should I avoid at Hasina Manson?
Avoid ground floor rooms: they catch direct street noise from Khalpar Road, plus any foot traffic and lobby commotion. Also skip rooms directly above the main entrance or lift shaft — the lift motor and door slams carry through thin walls in a 3-star building.
Is Hasina Manson noisy?
Khalpar Road is a through street with constant motorised rickshaws, taxis, and vendors. Expect honking from 6 am to midnight. The hotel’s own generator (typically on the roof or ground-floor side) may kick in during load-shedding hours — noticeable on floors 1 and 5. Lift mechanics are old in this class of property, so grinding noises are common from the shaft.
Which rooms have the best views at Hasina Manson?
Ask for a rear-facing room (away from Khalpar Road). You’ll see the neighbouring buildings and maybe a sliver of courtyard — not a scenic city view, but quieter. Front-facing rooms overlook the dusty street with a tangle of power lines and traffic.
What are insider tips for staying at Hasina Manson?
1. Check in after 2 pm to avoid the room being the last cleaned — you can request a specific floor then. 2. If you arrive by car, park around the corner on the main road (84 Khalpar) — the side street leading to the hotel is narrow and often blocked by CNG rickshaws. Ask reception to hold the spot if possible.
What time is check-in at Hasina Manson?
Check-in at Hasina Manson is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Hasina Manson have Wi-Fi?
Free basic Wi-Fi (up to 5 Mbps per device); premium tier (20 Mbps) BDT 300 per 24 hours; login with room number and surname
Is there a city or tourist tax at Hasina Manson?
10% VAT plus 5% service charge on room rate; no separate city tourist tax
Where can I eat cheaply near Hasina Manson?
A plate of rice, dal and vegetable curry at a small local eatery costs around 50-80 BDT.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Hasina Manson?
CNG auto-rickshaws (per trip 40-100 BDT inside the area) or shared tempo (10-20 BDT). From Hazrat Shahjalal Airport, take a pre-paid taxi to this area for about 400-600 BDT.
When is the best time to visit Dhaka?
November to February: cool, dry, and pleasant (20–28°C), with clear skies and manageable air quality. Crowds are moderate, and major festivals like Victory Day (December 16) add local colour.
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.