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La proprietà — Hotel Farmgate
Hotel Farmgate is a no-frills, business-oriented 3-star in Dhaka’s Farmgate district, built for function over form. The lobby feels like a busy transit lounge: polished tiles, a reception desk staffed by efficient clerks, and a constant hum of guests checking in and out. It suits budget-conscious business travellers or solo tourists who need a clean, central base near the airport road and government offices, not leisure seekers looking for charm.
Cronache di Dhaka
Dhaka began as a Mughal trading outpost in the 17th century, named Jahangirnagar, and boomed as the centre of muslin production. Under British rule it became a provincial capital, and after Partition it grew explosively as East Pakistan’s nerve centre, then Bangladesh’s capital from 1971. Architecturally, the city is a chaotic jumble: Mughal mosques, crumbling colonial bungalows, and unregulated high-rises dominate. Today, Dhaka is one of the world’s most densely populated cities, its cultural identity defined by rickshaws, street food, and the relentless energy of the garment industry.
Il momento migliore per visitare
Guida completa di Dhaka →I migliori mesi
November to February: dry, cooler days (20–25°C), low humidity, and minimal monsoon disruption make it comfortable for sightseeing. Crowds still exist, but the weather is manageable.
Peak / Festival Surge
January and February are peak tourist months due to the mild climate and the Bengali Book Fair (February). Hotel prices at mid-range places like Hotel Farmgate can rise 20–30%. Events like Pohela Falgun (spring festival in mid-February) also draw domestic visitors.
Stagione di spalla
October and March offer good discounts (10–20% off peak rates), with post-monsoon greenery in October and the tail-end of cool weather in March. Fewer tourists and still comfortable if you can handle some humidity.
Meteo e imballaggio
Dhaka’s climate quirk is its intense monsoon from June to October: sudden, heavy downpours can flood streets within minutes. Pack a waterproof jacket and sandals that can handle puddles — leather shoes will not survive.
Briefing della città — Dhaka
- The Dhaka Metro’s MRT Line 6 now runs from Uttara to Motijheel, with a stop at Farmgate station, making hotel access from the airport smooth and avoiding traffic jams (takes about 30–40 minutes).
- Ongoing flyover construction on the Airport Road near Farmgate is causing lane closures and noise from 8am to 6pm, especially near the hotel entrance — request a room facing the rear for quieter stays.
- A new food market, ‘Panshi Restaurant’, opened two blocks from the hotel in June 2026, popular for affordable biryani and kebabs; queues are short on weekday afternoons.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Hotel Farmgate, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request rooms on floors 4 to 6, facing away from Green Road. These mid-floors reduce street noise while still getting decent natural light and are above the ground-floor bustle.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid ground-floor rooms (too close to lobby noise and street) and rooms directly facing Green Road on floors 1-3 — traffic honking and shop noise are relentless. Also skip rooms near the lift shaft or stairwell.
Best views
No real view worth noting — Green Road is a dense commercial strip. If you must have a window, choose a rear-facing room overlooking neighbouring buildings; it’s at least quieter.
Quietest floors
Floors 4 to 6, rear-facing (courtyard or side street side).
🔊 Noise notes
Green Road is a major thoroughfare in Dhaka, constant vehicle honking, rickshaw bells, and pedestrian crowds. Morning and evening rush hours are loudest. Nearby construction is common. The hotel’s own generator may hum on ground floor.
Insider tips
1. Arrive before 4pm for a quicker check-in — the lobby gets crowded with arriving tour groups. 2. If you’re driving, ask the front desk to reserve parking in advance; space is very tight on Green Road.
- 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
strutture alberghiere — Hotel Farmgate
Free WiFi included for all guests; speed adequate for browsing and email (approx. 10 Mbps). No login required – connects on first hit.
Single passenger lift serves all four guest floors; no stairs-only sections.
No digital newsstand; daily Bangladeshi newspapers (English and Bengali) at reception. No building heritage quirks.
Check-in from 14:00; early baggage drop allowed at reception. Late check-out until 18:00 costs 50% of the nightly rate; after 18:00, full night charged.
Free storage on departure day at front desk; no charge for up to 24 hours.
Step-free entry via ramp at main door; lift access to all floors. No dedicated wheelchair-accessible rooms; narrow corridors may challenge turning.
Free on-site parking for 10-12 cars on first-come-first-served basis. Nearest public car park: Gulshan Star City Car Parking (1.5 km away), BDT 150 per hour. No EV charging.
Tasse, imposte e depositi
City / tourist tax: 10% VAT plus 10% service charge on total bill (included in quoted rates by most OTAs)
Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment required for online reservations; at check-in, a BDT 2000-3000 hold on a credit/debit card for incidentals
Faith & Dietary vicino
- Mosque: Khejur Bagan Jame Mosque (237 m · ~3 min walk)
- Mosque: Khejur Bagan Jame Mosque (239 m · ~3 min walk)
- Mosque: খেজুর বাগান জামে মসজিদ (243 m · ~3 min walk)
- Mosque: Anowara Uddayn Masjid (504 m · ~6 min walk)
Stile di vita e ricreazione locale
Lion Shopping Complex, Shopping mall — 541 m · ~7 min walk
সংসদ ভবন পার্ক — 899 m · ~11 min walk
বাংলাদেশ সামরিক জাদুঘর — 353 m · ~4 min walk
Museum Amphitheatre — 269 m · ~3 min walk
T&T Field — 538 m · ~7 min walk
5 minuti di radio essenziali
Nearest — 168 m · ~2 min walk
মা মেডিকেল ডিপার্টমেন্টাল স্টোর — 558 m · ~7 min walk
Ngen Mobile — 536 m · ~7 min walk
ফার্মগেট মেট্রো স্টেশন — 434 m · ~5 min walk
Moneta e moneta
Get a travel card →Bangladeshi Taka, BDT
Most travellers bring USD or GBP and exchange at local banks or currency exchange counters in the Gulshan/Banani area; avoid airport counters which give poor rates.
Cards are accepted at mid-range and upmarket restaurants and hotels, but cash is king for street food, rickshaws, and small shops; contactless is rare.
Not expected but appreciated: round up the bill at restaurants (5-10% for good service), give 20-50 BDT to hotel porters, taxi drivers don't expect tips.
Mangiare, fare shopping e viaggiare su un budget
Cheap car hire →A cup of local tea (cha) or Nescafe from a street stall costs around 20 BDT; coffee shops near Gulshan charge 150-250 BDT.
A thali or biryani lunch at a local eatery costs 150-250 BDT.
A simple dal-rice or chicken curry with roti at a cheap restaurant runs 200-300 BDT.
Green Road and the lanes around New Market are packed with stalls selling fuchka, chotpoti, and jhalmuri; prices start at 20-50 BDT.
Agora and Meena Bazar supermarkets are common in this area for packaged goods and produce.
New Market and its surrounding lanes offer affordable clothing and fabrics; bargaining is normal.
Rickshaws are the cheapest way for short trips (20-50 BDT); for longer journeys, use a ride-hailing app like Uber or Pathao (100-300 BDT). From the airport, take a pre-paid taxi (around 800-1200 BDT) or use Pathao/Uber for less.
Eat at street stalls instead of sit-down restaurants for huge savings; use ride-sharing apps instead of hailing taxis on the street; buy bottled water from supermarkets (15-20 BDT) rather than tourist spots (30-40 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 Hotel Farmgate
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 168 m · ~2 min walk — pharmacy · মা মেডিকেল ডিপার্টমেন্টাল স্টোর — 558 m · ~7 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Girare intorno
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.
Informazioni su 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...
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What are the best rooms at Hotel Farmgate?
Request rooms on floors 4 to 6, facing away from Green Road. These mid-floors reduce street noise while still getting decent natural light and are above the ground-floor bustle.
Which rooms should I avoid at Hotel Farmgate?
Avoid ground-floor rooms (too close to lobby noise and street) and rooms directly facing Green Road on floors 1-3 — traffic honking and shop noise are relentless. Also skip rooms near the lift shaft or stairwell.
Is Hotel Farmgate noisy?
Green Road is a major thoroughfare in Dhaka, constant vehicle honking, rickshaw bells, and pedestrian crowds. Morning and evening rush hours are loudest. Nearby construction is common. The hotel’s own generator may hum on ground floor.
Which rooms have the best views at Hotel Farmgate?
No real view worth noting — Green Road is a dense commercial strip. If you must have a window, choose a rear-facing room overlooking neighbouring buildings; it’s at least quieter.
What are insider tips for staying at Hotel Farmgate?
1. Arrive before 4pm for a quicker check-in — the lobby gets crowded with arriving tour groups. 2. If you’re driving, ask the front desk to reserve parking in advance; space is very tight on Green Road.
What time is check-in at Hotel Farmgate?
Check-in at Hotel Farmgate is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Hotel Farmgate have Wi-Fi?
Free WiFi included for all guests; speed adequate for browsing and email (approx. 10 Mbps). No login required – connects on first hit.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Hotel Farmgate?
10% VAT plus 10% service charge on total bill (included in quoted rates by most OTAs)
Where can I eat cheaply near Hotel Farmgate?
A thali or biryani lunch at a local eatery costs 150-250 BDT.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Hotel Farmgate?
Rickshaws are the cheapest way for short trips (20-50 BDT); for longer journeys, use a ride-hailing app like Uber or Pathao (100-300 BDT). From the airport, take a pre-paid taxi (around 800-1200 BDT) or use Pathao/Uber for less.
When is the best time to visit Dhaka?
November to February: dry, cooler days (20–25°C), low humidity, and minimal monsoon disruption make it comfortable for sightseeing. Crowds still exist, but the weather is manageable.
Principali attrazioni a 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.