How to Find Cheap Hotels in Bangladesh

Bangladesh is a delightful destination located in Southern Asia. Filled with romantic canals and lazy rivers, the variety found in both the landscape and the climate offers a rich and distinct environment that will enchant even the most discriminating traveler.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderate

Things You’ll Need:

• Valid passport

Choose Your Lodging in Bangladesh

1. Book accommodations through the Bangladesh National Tourism Organization. Call 011 ([phone] or visit the Web site (see the Resources section below).
2. Investigate your options in the capital city. Dhaka offers hostels that start at the cheap rate of $10 per evening.
3. Check out the intimate option of a Bangladesh guesthouse. A cozy alternative to a hotel, these accommodations boast singles, doubles and even suites.
4. Peruse the want ads online. Some locals are willing to arrange a house swap with foreign travelers.
5. Volunteer yourself in exchange for housing. The Bangladeshi Work Camps Association lets you help others and live in a new environment, all at the same time.
6. Seek out cheap accommodations near the popular Inani Beach in Cox's Bazar. You can find a double room starting at $10 a night just a 15-minute stroll away.

Plan Your Transportation in Bangladesh

7. Plan to fly through one of the international airports at Dhaka, Chittagong or Sylhet.
8. Save cash by renting a car. Safer than the bus and cheaper than a cab, this is an effective way to get around this widespread city.
9. Consider getting around on a rickshaw or boat. Not for motion sickness sufferers, these cheap alternatives are adventurous and will save you a bundle on car rentals.

Get to Know Your Destination

10. Prepare to speak English. Although Bangla is the official language and locals will appreciate your attempts at conversation, they frequently speak English.
11. Save a bundle on your accommodations. The dollar is much stronger than the Taka, making it possible to live like a king.

Experience Local Customs

12. Try something new. The ilish, or hilsa shad fish, comes from the Bay of Bengal and is relished by the people of Bangladesh.
13. Cheer on the competitors at a kabaddi match. This national sport is a fascinating game centered around team tag.

Tips & Warnings

• Wait until you get to Bangladesh to find your accommodations. If you scour the papers, you can typically find houses or apartments available for short-term rentals.
• In phone numbers, all country codes are within parentheses and begin with a “+” sign.
• All phone numbers include the United States international prefix “011.” When calling internationally outside the United States, check the international prefix before dialing.
• Use caution when surrounded by a group. Dhaka, the capital city, is not a stranger to violence brought on by political demonstrations.
• Know the laws of the land. Refrain from drinking in public on a Friday, as it is a weekly holiday in Bangladesh.