Dhaka — Neighborhood Guide
Gulshan is Dhaka's diplomatic and business enclave — a tree-lined residential district of embassies, international restaurants, and Dhaka's finest hotels, insulated from the city's urban intensity by its own internal road system and lakes.
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Gulshan is Dhaka's diplomatic and business enclave — a tree-lined residential district of embassies, international restaurants, and Dhaka's finest hotels, insulated from the city's urban intensity by its own internal road system and lakes.
5 hotels reviewed · Price range: $$$, $$ · Last updated March 2026
About This Guide
Gulshan 1 and Gulshan 2 together form the most internationally oriented neighbourhood in Bangladesh — a district of consistently good restaurants, reliable transport links, and the highest concentration of quality hotels in the country. The Gulshan Lake and the adjacent BRAC area provide pleasant walking environments in a city where pedestrian infrastructure is otherwise challenging.
Insider Tips
The rooftop restaurants of Gulshan 2 are Dhaka's best dining experience — book a table at sunset.
Walk the Gulshan Lake circuit in the early morning for a pleasant contrast to the city's usual intensity.
Ask your hotel concierge for the most current restaurant recommendations — Dhaka's dining scene evolves quickly.
Our Picks
5 hotels · Updated February 2026
Gulshan
The Amari Dhaka is the finest new hotel in Gulshan — a contemporary Thai-brand property that brings Amari's signature warmth and design sensibility to Dhaka's diplomatic district. The rooftop pool and bar are the most scenic in the city; the Mosaic restaurant's international and Bangladeshi menus are consistently excellent; and the location on the Gulshan 2 circle is among the most convenient in the city.
Gulshan
Le Méridien brings its European Art Deco sensibility and culturally inspired programming to Gulshan's most prominent hotel position — the coffee bar doubles as an art gallery, the bar's cocktail menu is the most creative in Dhaka, and the spa's treatments use Bangladeshi mustard oil and neem leaf therapies that draw on the subcontinent's deepest wellness traditions.
Gulshan
The finest locally owned boutique hotel in Dhaka — Six Seasons has built an exceptional reputation over two decades for genuinely personal service, beautiful contemporary interiors using local Bangladeshi craftsmanship, and a restaurant (Nineteen) considered among the finest in the country. It is a particular favourite with the development community and NGO professionals who return season after season.
Gulshan
The Westin brings Marriott's signature Heavenly Bed and wellness programming to a polished tower hotel in the Gulshan commercial district — reliable international standards, the WestinWORKOUT gym, and the Seasonal Tastes restaurant's buffet are consistent highlights. The rooftop pool is among Gulshan's most pleasant escapes from the city's ambient energy.
Gulshan
Lakeshore is Gulshan's finest apartment-hotel hybrid — spacious suites with full kitchens overlooking the Gulshan Lake, making it a natural choice for extended stays. The Flames rooftop restaurant is one of Gulshan's most popular evening venues, and the lakeside position provides a genuinely tranquil environment within the most convenient neighbourhood in the city.
Common Questions
Gulshan is the recommended base for business travellers and first-time visitors who want safety, reliable infrastructure, and easy access to Dhaka's best restaurants.
The diplomatic enclave, Gulshan Lake, the finest restaurant cluster in Bangladesh, and the BRAC development organisation headquarters.
Gulshan is about 45 minutes from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport by taxi. The new Dhaka Metro Rail connects to Agargaon and is extending toward Gulshan.
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