🇧🇩 Khulna, Bangladesh
The Grand Placid
📍 4/5, Sher-E-Bangla Road, Khulna, 9100
Your stay — The Grand Placid
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Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Mosque: Al Hera jamemosjid (117 m · ~1 min walk)
- Mosque: City College Mosque (245 m · ~3 min walk)
- Hindu temple: Shetola Bari Mondir (498 m · ~6 min walk)
- Mosque: Moti Mosjid (501 m · ~6 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Jolil Tower — 869 m · ~11 min walk
United Nation Park — 177 m · ~2 min walk
খুলনা বিভাগীয় জাদুঘর — 2.0 km · ~25 min walk
Bangladesh Bank Colony & School Playground — 161 m · ~2 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 5 m · ~1 min walk
Habib medical — 113 m · ~1 min walk
Shanti Dham Morh — 270 m · ~3 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Bangladeshi Taka, BDT
Exchange money at private banks or licensed money changers in town; avoid airport counters for poor rates.
Visa and Mastercard are accepted at mid-range hotels and larger stores; local shops and street vendors are cash-only.
Restaurants often add a service charge; if not, 5-10% is fine. Taxi drivers don't expect tips; hotel porters may take 20-50 BDT.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Instant coffee at a basic tea stall costs around 10-15 BDT; filter coffee is rare.
A filling thali or rice-dal at a local eatery costs 60-100 BDT.
A main dish like biryani or paratha-vegetable at a simple restaurant runs 80-120 BDT.
Focused around the main bus stand and Gollamari area for fuchka, chotpoti, and grilled corn.
Agora and Meena Bazar are the main budget supermarket chains in Khulna city.
Badamtala and Lower Jessore Road markets offer cheap ready-made clothes and local textiles.
Cycle-rickshaws cost 20-50 BDT for short rides; the cheapest from Khulna airport is a CNG auto (shared, around 30 BDT).
Eat at 'hotel' (bangla-style eateries) for meals under 150 BDT; use rickshaws over CNGs for short trips; buy water at local shops (half the price of hotels).
Emergency Contacts
KhulnaFor tourist assistance, contact the Khulna City Corporation at 041-2833222 or the local police station for non-emergency help.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Khulna, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at The Grand Placid
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 5 m · ~1 min walk — pharmacy · Habib medical — 113 m · ~1 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Titan International Hotel → Shiromoni or Gollamari areas
💡 Negotiate CNG fares upfront – from the hotel to the ferry ghat should be 60-80 BDT. Rickshaws are fine for short hops but avoid during heavy rain.
Dhaka Railway Station (Kamalapur) → Khulna Railway Station
💡 Get a window seat on the left side for views of the Padma River. From the station, take a rickshaw (30 BDT) to the hotel.
Shahjalal International Airport (DAC) → Titan International Hotel, Khulna
💡 Pre-book through the hotel or a local agency like Uber to avoid overcharging; the road via the Rupsha Bridge is faster, but expect delays near Jessore.
Kamlapur Bus Stand, Dhaka → Bus Terminal, Khulna (near Titan International)
💡 Get off at the Sonadanga stop, not the main terminal – it's a 5-minute walk to the hotel. Book your seat a day ahead during holidays.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is check-in at The Grand Placid?
Check-in at The Grand Placid is from null. Check-out is by null.
Where can I eat cheaply near The Grand Placid?
A filling thali or rice-dal at a local eatery costs 60-100 BDT.
What is the cheapest way to get around from The Grand Placid?
Cycle-rickshaws cost 20-50 BDT for short rides; the cheapest from Khulna airport is a CNG auto (shared, around 30 BDT).
Top Attractions in Khulna
💡 Go late afternoon – the light makes the lake look decent, and you’ll see families having picnics. Bring your own water.
💡 Take off your shoes before the courtyard. The imam is friendly and might show you the small pond behind the mosque. Best visited during non-prayer hours.
💡 Bring mosquito repellent. The food stalls at the north end sell fresh puffed rice and chickpeas for 10 BDT – honest local street food.
💡 Visit at sunrise to avoid crowds and see the domes reflect in the water. The caretaker may unlock a side door for a closer look inside.
💡 Pay by cash – they don't accept cards. The best exhibits are the detailed models of traditional boats and a life-size tiger dummy.