Your stay — Khandokar Hotel
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The Property — Khandokar Hotel
Khandokar Hotel is a no-frills 3-star in central Dhaka, near Motijheel’s commercial bustle. The lobby feels functional rather than plush – cool marble floors, a polite security desk, and the smell of spiced tea from the small dining area. It suits budget-conscious business travellers or transit visitors who want a clean, quiet base within walking distance of the National Parliament and the city’s busy financial district.
Chronicles of Dhaka
Dhaka began as a Mughal trading outpost in the 17th century, later becoming the capital of Bengal under Nawab rule and then a jute-rich hub of the British Raj. Its architecture mixes Mughal mosques, colonial-era Raj buildings, and chaotic concrete high-rises springing up post-independence in 1971. Today the city is Bangladesh’s cultural and economic engine – roaring with rickshaws, garment factories, and a vibrant art scene around Shilpakala Academy.
Best Time to Visit
Full Dhaka guide →Best months
November to February – cool, dry weather with daytime temps around 20-27°C. Fewer tourists than pre‑pandemic peaks; comfortable for walking Old Dhaka.
Peak / festival surge
March-April before the monsoon heats up; also Durga Puja in October. Hotel prices can double. Major events include Bengali New Year (Pohela Boishakh) in April – city-wide festivals and street closures.
Budget shoulder season
May and June – start of monsoon, heavy but short rains, lower rates by 30-40%. Still hot (30-35°C) but bargains for budget stays.
Weather & packing
July is peak monsoon – expect daily downpours and 85% humidity. Pack a sturdy umbrella, waterproof shoes, and quick-dry clothes; avoid cotton denim that takes all day to dry.
Live City Briefing — Dhaka
- Dhaka’s Metrorail Line 6 now runs service until 10 PM, cutting cross-city travel time from 2 hours to 40 minutes (elevated from Uttara to Motijheel).
- Several new sit-down cafes have opened in Gulshan’s Baridhara Diplomatic Enclave – try O’Kitchen for fusion biryani.
- The city is in the middle of its summer monsoon; expect flight delays and flooded streets in low-lying areas like Old Dhaka.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Khandokar Hotel, 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 the main road (south side if possible). These floors are high enough to avoid street-level noise but still within easy walking distance via stairs during lift downtime.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid 1st-floor rooms (street and lobby noise) and any room directly above or adjacent to the lift shaft — the lift in a 3-star Dhaka building is often clunky and noisy at all hours.
Best views
Rooms on the road-facing side (likely the north or east, depending on exact plot) give a view over the busy Dhaka street life — vivid but loud. Rear-facing rooms overlook neighbouring buildings and alleyways; no real view, but quieter.
Quietest floors
Floors 3–4. They sit above the main public areas but below the roof, which might house water pumps or laundry equipment.
🔊 Noise notes
Dhaka street noise is constant — horns, rickshaw bells, traffic. Sides of the building parallel to the main road will be loud. Service lift and staff corridors at the back add occasional banging and conversation.
Insider tips
1) Bring earplugs — the street noise is relentless even on higher floors. 2) Check-in late afternoon if possible; the morning rush (8–10am) clogs the lobby and lift.
- 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 — Khandokar Hotel
free Wi-Fi in lobby and guest rooms (up to 5 Mbps); login requires room number and surname at first connection
one passenger lift serving all 6 floors; no stairs-only sections
no complimentary physical newspapers; a few common-area magazines in Bengali and English; no digital newsstand
check-in from 14:00, check-out by 12:00; early bag-drop allowed at front desk; late check-out until 18:00 costs 50% of daily rate
free storage at front desk for same-day check-in/out; overnight storage not permitted
step-free entrance via ramp at main door; lift doors 80 cm wide; no accessible bathrooms or grab rails in standard rooms
no on-site parking; nearest public car park at Kakrail Mosque parking lot (5-min walk), 50 BDT per night; no EV charging
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: 15% VAT and service charge included in rates; no separate city tax
Deposit & card hold: advance deposit of one night's room charge by credit card guarantee; at check-in, a refundable incidental hold of 2000 BDT is placed
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Mosque: Hossain Shahid Sohrawardi Jame Masjid - Kaptan Bazar, Kaptan Bazar, Nawabpur, Dhaka (260 m · ~3 min walk)
- Mosque: SUNDARBAN SQUARE JAME MOSJID, Gulistan Rd, Dhaka (262 m · ~3 min walk)
- Mosque: Lal Mia Siddique Bazar Jame Masjid, Siddique Bazar Rd, Dhaka (277 m · ~3 min walk)
- Mosque: Dhaka Trade Center Jame Masjid ~ Gulistan, Dhaka Trade Central, Gulistan Rd, Dhaka (357 m · ~4 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Siddique Bazar Metropolis Shopping Centre, A H M Kamruzzaman Sharani, Dhaka — 363 m · ~5 min walk
বঙ্গভবন বাগান — 821 m · ~10 min walk
Nogor Jadughor — 626 m · ~8 min walk
Jtiyo Natyashala — 2.1 km · ~26 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
ডাচ-বাংলা ব্যাংক লিমিটেড এটিএম — 280 m · ~4 min walk
Hafisons & Company, Homeopathic pharmacy, Akashmoni Market, BCC Road, Wari, Dhaka — 625 m · ~8 min walk
Kaptan Bazar City Corporation Market — 349 m · ~4 min walk
Gulistan Bus stop, Gulistan Rd, Dhaka — 255 m · ~3 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Bangladeshi Taka, BDT
Use authorised money changers in Gulshan or Motijheel; airport and hotel bureaux give poor rates.
Cards accepted at mid-range hotels, malls, and chain restaurants; street stalls and local eateries cash only.
Not expected but appreciated: round up taxi fares, leave 5-10% at nicer restaurants, give 50-100 BDT to hotel porters.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Instant coffee from a street-side tea stall costs around 20-30 BDT.
A plate of rice with dal and vegetables from a local diner costs 80-120 BDT.
A main of biryani or kebab with naan from a modest restaurant is about 150-250 BDT.
Old Dhaka lanes around Chawk Bazar or Haji Biriyani area are packed with cheap fuchka, shingara, and biryani stalls.
Shop chains like Agora and Meena Bazar are common, with decent prices for staples.
New Market and Gausia Market offer bargain-priced fabrics and ready-made garments; local brand outlets in Bashundhara City Mall for mid-range.
Local CNG auto-rickshaws cost 50-150 BDT per short ride; from the airport, a shared microbus to Farmgate costs about 50 BDT, or take the public bus (Route 2) for 10 BDT.
Eat where locals queue — plates of rice and curry under 100 BDT; haggle at markets, especially for handicrafts; use prepaid local SIMs for cheap data rather than roaming.
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 Khandokar Hotel
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · ডাচ-বাংলা ব্যাংক লিমিটেড এটিএম — 280 m · ~4 min walk — pharmacy · Hafisons & Company, Homeopathic pharmacy, Akashmoni Market, BCC Road, Wari, Dhaka — 625 m · ~8 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 Khandokar Hotel?
Request a room on the 3rd or 4th floor facing away from the main road (south side if possible). These floors are high enough to avoid street-level noise but still within easy walking distance via stairs during lift downtime.
Which rooms should I avoid at Khandokar Hotel?
Avoid 1st-floor rooms (street and lobby noise) and any room directly above or adjacent to the lift shaft — the lift in a 3-star Dhaka building is often clunky and noisy at all hours.
Is Khandokar Hotel noisy?
Dhaka street noise is constant — horns, rickshaw bells, traffic. Sides of the building parallel to the main road will be loud. Service lift and staff corridors at the back add occasional banging and conversation.
Which rooms have the best views at Khandokar Hotel?
Rooms on the road-facing side (likely the north or east, depending on exact plot) give a view over the busy Dhaka street life — vivid but loud. Rear-facing rooms overlook neighbouring buildings and alleyways; no real view, but quieter.
What are insider tips for staying at Khandokar Hotel?
1) Bring earplugs — the street noise is relentless even on higher floors. 2) Check-in late afternoon if possible; the morning rush (8–10am) clogs the lobby and lift.
What time is check-in at Khandokar Hotel?
Check-in at Khandokar Hotel is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Khandokar Hotel have Wi-Fi?
free Wi-Fi in lobby and guest rooms (up to 5 Mbps); login requires room number and surname at first connection
Is there a city or tourist tax at Khandokar Hotel?
15% VAT and service charge included in rates; no separate city tax
Where can I eat cheaply near Khandokar Hotel?
A plate of rice with dal and vegetables from a local diner costs 80-120 BDT.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Khandokar Hotel?
Local CNG auto-rickshaws cost 50-150 BDT per short ride; from the airport, a shared microbus to Farmgate costs about 50 BDT, or take the public bus (Route 2) for 10 BDT.
When is the best time to visit Dhaka?
November to February – cool, dry weather with daytime temps around 20-27°C. Fewer tourists than pre‑pandemic peaks; comfortable for walking Old Dhaka.
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.