Hotels in Gulshan

Exploring Gulshan

Gulshan is a glitzy, upper-end neighbourhood in Dhaka, a relatively affluent area where many foreign businesses, cell phone companies, embassies and expats are based. It is more laidback than the more tourist-oriented city centre and Old Dhaka areas, though is home to a decent spread of hotels, shopping malls, restaurants and bars. In addition, Gulshan is close to the airport near where there are many good hotels, like the Radisson Blu Water Garden Hotel Dhaka, and is a better alternative for families visiting Dhaka for easier transfers.

Gulshan is mainly a commercial centre, though it does come with an inordinate number of mosques to take in. Two of the most prominent are the Banani Bazaar Mosque and the Gulshan Azad Mosque. There are also many churches in this area and one or two semi-interesting parks—the Gulshan Ladies Park coming complete with a lake and jogging track. Shopping is Gulshan’s biggest draw, however, with dozens of boutiques, along with many bazaars. For air-conditioned comfort, the likes of Pink City, Shopper's World or the ABC Shopping Mall are ideal.

Accommodations in Gulshan

There is a range of options for all travelers. The most popular hotel in Gulshan is the Rafflesia Serviced Apartments, which has been booked 5 times from our Hotels.com verified guests. Our guests also highly recommended Galesia Hotel & Resort Ltd in Gulshan as it has been reserved 5 times.

There are a number of luxury hotels where guests will be pampered and enjoy amazing facilities and services. Check out Amari Dhaka and The Palace.

Sightseeing in Gulshan

- Gulshan Ladies Park

Contrary to what its name may suggest, the park is not exclusive for women only. Open everyday from 7am until 8pm, guests can relax and take in the views of the lake and the flora and fauna that populate this beautiful park.

- National Museum of Science and Technology

Off to the west in the Agargaon area of town is this fun and modern learning centre with static and working exhibits. It is split into three sections—technology, biological and physical science—through all sorts of inventions and experiments, such as energy, light electric, magnetism, sound, force, and so on. The history of space flight is also documented, along with more mundane things such as the study of minerals.

Transportation in Gulshan

Gulshan is quite straightforward to get about, since it’s a smaller area on a grid pattern, with three main avenues served by frequent buses. Cycle rickshaws and auto-rickshaws can provide more localised transport, though meter taxis are more popular in this area than in Old Dhaka and they group up around the shopping malls. Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport is close by and best served by taxi.