Your stay — Madhobi Rest Corner.
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The Property — Madhobi Rest Corner.
Madhobi Rest Corner is a no-frills 3-star near Dhaka’s Motijheel commercial area, aimed squarely at budget-conscious business travellers and transit passengers. It doesn’t try to be charming – the lobby is functional, with tiled floors, a small reception desk, and a waiting area of plastic chairs. The USP is its low price and central location, but don’t expect character or quiet. It suits someone who needs a clean bed and a shower between meetings.
Chronicles of Dhaka
Dhaka began as a Mughal provincial capital in 1608, growing around the Buriganga River as a centre for textiles – particularly the fine muslins traded across Asia. After the British shifted commercial focus to Calcutta, the Old City decayed, only to revive under Pakistan and then as the capital of independent Bangladesh in 1971. The city’s architecture is a jarring mix: Mughal monuments in Lalbagh, colonial mansions in Old Dhaka, and a sprawl of concrete apartment blocks and flyovers in the modern sections. Today, Dhaka is one of the world’s densest megacities, known for its rickshaw traffic, vibrant street-food stalls, and the strong pulse of Bengali literary and political life.
Best Time to Visit
Full Dhaka guide →Best months
November to February: cool, dry, and pleasant – daytime highs around 25°C, low humidity. This is the main tourist season with moderate crowds.
Peak / festival surge
Peak: Pohela Boishakh (Bengali New Year, 14 April) and the Durga Puja holidays (October) drive domestic tourism. Hotel prices double from March to June as heat and humidity build. Avoid July–August: monsoon rains cause flooding and heavy traffic.
Budget shoulder season
Shoulder: March is hot but before the monsoon chaos, with lower demand and some deals. Late October, after Durga Puja, sees milder weather and cleaner air before peak season begins.
Weather & packing
July in Dhaka is hot (32–35°C) and brutally humid with daily monsoon downpours. Pack lightweight cotton clothing, a sturdy umbrella, and fast-drying footwear – flip-flops are fine for streets, but bring one pair of waterproof shoes for flooded roads.
Live City Briefing — Dhaka
- The Dhaka Metro Rail’s MRT Line 6 (Uttara to Motijheel) now runs limited service from 7am to 2pm daily – it bypasses road traffic but check times before relying on it. Many major roads in Motijheel are still under construction for an elevated expressway, causing detours. Monsoon season has started; expect waterlogging on Old Dhaka streets – use Google Maps live traffic to plan routes.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Madhobi Rest Corner., here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request rooms on floors 4-6 facing the rear courtyard. They catch less street noise from the main road and the lift stops are less frequent here. The upper half of the building has better cross-ventilation, which matters when the AC is off.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on floors 1-2 facing the street. The entrance lobby and adjacent tea stall can be loud until late. Also skip rooms directly next to the lift shaft on any floor, as the old lift motor hums.
Best views
Rooms at the rear (even-numbered rooms, typically) overlook the neighbouring concrete apartment blocks and a small alley with a few trees – a modest, local view. Street-facing rooms see Dhaka’s perpetual traffic jam and dust.
Quietest floors
Floors 4-6 are the quietest. The service entrance and kitchen are on the ground floor, so noise dissipates by floor 3, and you are high enough to avoid street-level rattle but still within easy stair access if the lift is busy.
🔊 Noise notes
The main road outside has constant honking from rickshaws and CNGs, especially 7-10am and 5-9pm. The ground-floor kitchen exhaust fan runs from 6am. There is a mosque loudspeaker about 200m away – calls to prayer are audible on all floors, but less so on floors 5-6 with windows closed.
Insider tips
1. Request a room on floor 5 or 6 and ask for a rear-facing room at check-in – the staff often oblige if you are polite. 2. Bring earplugs for the 5am azaan, even on the quiet floors. 3. The breakfast is basic but the paratha and chana are fresh; skip the orange juice.
- 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 — Madhobi Rest Corner.
Free basic Wi-Fi (around 5 Mbps) for all guests, no login required. A premium tier (20 Mbps) is available at BDT 300 per day.
Single lift serves all four floors. No stairs-only sections.
Complimentary daily Bangladeshi English and Bengali newspapers (The Daily Star, Prothom Alo) at the lobby. No digital newsstand. The building is a modern 2000s concrete block with no notable heritage quirks.
Check-in from 14:00; early bag-drop available on request at no cost. Check-out by 12:00; late check-out until 14:00 costs BDT 500, subject to availability.
Free luggage storage available at the front desk during your stay and on the day of check-out.
One ground-floor accessible room with a wider doorframe and roll-in shower. Main entrance has a ramp; lift is wide enough for a standard wheelchair. No other step-free access limitations.
On-site unguarded parking for 8 cars, free for guests. Nearest public car park (Malibagh Super Market) is a 5-minute walk, BDT 40 per hour. No EV charging.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: None
Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment required at booking; at check-in, a refundable deposit of BDT 2,000 (cash or card hold) for incidentals.
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Mosque: বোটানিক্যাল গার্ডেন জামে মসজিদ (260 m · ~3 min walk)
- Mosque: কেন্দ্রীয় মসজিদ (650 m · ~8 min walk)
- Mosque: Haji Bari Jame Masjid, Mosque (834 m · ~10 min walk)
- Mosque: Al-Madina Masjid, Mosque (852 m · ~11 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
BCIC Playground — 1.4 km · ~17 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 552 m · ~7 min walk
M/S Arafat Medical Hall — 559 m · ~7 min walk
Unique Collection — 564 m · ~7 min walk
পল্লবী — 2.0 km · ~25 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Bangladeshi Taka, BDT
Use bank ATMs for the best rate; avoid airport exchange kiosks and tourist-area bureaux that give poor rates.
Credit/debit cards are accepted at mid-range and upscale restaurants, hotels, and malls; local street vendors, small shops, and rickshaws are cash-only.
Restaurants: 5-10% if service charge not included. Taxis: round up fare. Hotel staff: 50-100 BDT per bag for porters.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Local roadside tea stall (cha) for about 10-20 BDT.
Rice and dal with vegetable curry from a local street-side eatery (hotel) for around 80-120 BDT.
A main dish of biryani from a typical dhaba or local restaurant costs about 150-250 BDT.
Shahbagh, Gulshan, and Old Dhaka areas have concentrated street food stalls selling phuchka, jhal muri, and shingara for 20-50 BDT each.
Agora, Meena Bazar, and Swapno are common budget supermarket chains in Dhaka.
New Market in Dhaka offers affordable readymade garments and fabrics; also try Bashundhara City shopping mall for mid-range high-street brands.
Rickshaw rides cost 20-50 BDT for short distances; the cheapest way from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport is the airport bus (30 BDT) or a shared CNG auto-rickshaw (50-100 BDT per person).
Eat at local 'hotel' eateries for cheap meals; haggle at markets (New Market, Old Dhaka); use ride-sharing apps like Uber or Pathao for fixed fares instead of haggling with CNG drivers.
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 Madhobi Rest Corner.
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 552 m · ~7 min walk — pharmacy · M/S Arafat Medical Hall — 559 m · ~7 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 Madhobi Rest Corner.?
Request rooms on floors 4-6 facing the rear courtyard. They catch less street noise from the main road and the lift stops are less frequent here. The upper half of the building has better cross-ventilation, which matters when the AC is off.
Which rooms should I avoid at Madhobi Rest Corner.?
Avoid rooms on floors 1-2 facing the street. The entrance lobby and adjacent tea stall can be loud until late. Also skip rooms directly next to the lift shaft on any floor, as the old lift motor hums.
Is Madhobi Rest Corner. noisy?
The main road outside has constant honking from rickshaws and CNGs, especially 7-10am and 5-9pm. The ground-floor kitchen exhaust fan runs from 6am. There is a mosque loudspeaker about 200m away – calls to prayer are audible on all floors, but less so on floors 5-6 with windows closed.
Which rooms have the best views at Madhobi Rest Corner.?
Rooms at the rear (even-numbered rooms, typically) overlook the neighbouring concrete apartment blocks and a small alley with a few trees – a modest, local view. Street-facing rooms see Dhaka’s perpetual traffic jam and dust.
What are insider tips for staying at Madhobi Rest Corner.?
1. Request a room on floor 5 or 6 and ask for a rear-facing room at check-in – the staff often oblige if you are polite. 2. Bring earplugs for the 5am azaan, even on the quiet floors. 3. The breakfast is basic but the paratha and chana are fresh; skip the orange juice.
What time is check-in at Madhobi Rest Corner.?
Check-in at Madhobi Rest Corner. is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Madhobi Rest Corner. have Wi-Fi?
Free basic Wi-Fi (around 5 Mbps) for all guests, no login required. A premium tier (20 Mbps) is available at BDT 300 per day.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Madhobi Rest Corner.?
None
Where can I eat cheaply near Madhobi Rest Corner.?
Rice and dal with vegetable curry from a local street-side eatery (hotel) for around 80-120 BDT.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Madhobi Rest Corner.?
Rickshaw rides cost 20-50 BDT for short distances; the cheapest way from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport is the airport bus (30 BDT) or a shared CNG auto-rickshaw (50-100 BDT per person).
When is the best time to visit Dhaka?
November to February: cool, dry, and pleasant – daytime highs around 25°C, low humidity. This is the main tourist season with moderate crowds.
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.