Your stay — Summit Hasan Lodge
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Faith & Dietary Nearby
- 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)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
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-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 139 m · ~2 min walk
One Pharma — 251 m · ~3 min walk
বাংলাদেশ সচিবালয় — 398 m · ~5 min walk
Money & Currency
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.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a 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 Summit Hasan Lodge
🕒 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 →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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is check-in at Summit Hasan Lodge?
Check-in at Summit Hasan Lodge is from null. Check-out is by null.
Where can I eat cheaply near Summit Hasan Lodge?
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 Summit Hasan Lodge?
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).
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.