Reviews of Bangladesh Travel Homes

27 April 2012 Anthony would recommend this property

Liked: The agency staff were very friendly and helpful but there was some confusion over my booking and what was on offer. i was upgraded to a solo room for free. The food in the hotel was good but somewhat overpriced and the room was comfortable.

Disliked: Staff had no idea of my arrival and after an early morning flight from Sri Lanka, this was very frustrating. Website advertises wifi and booking desk, both were not available. There were frequent power cuts also.

01 March 2012 mikhail would recommend this property

Liked: Hostel and the room of good and spacious.

Disliked: Inconvenient location. I recommend to use the buses and pay a dollar, while receiving the surrender. It is very convenient, so that the conductor is very happy and grateful.

19 February 2012 Cornelis would recommend this property

Liked: The service was excellent, people really kind and willing to help you. The location is next to hotel also travel agency and are willing to help you arranging your travels around Bangladesh, and really affordable!

Disliked: Cornelis left no negative feedback.

24 July 2010 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: The staff were very helpful and kind.

Disliked: They kind of riped me off when I should pay, they said that 1 dollar was 75 taka, but it is actually 70.

21 June 2010 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: It was an overall pleasant experience.I would like to thank hostelbookers to provide me with such a great opportunity.

Disliked: Customer left no negative feedback.

10 June 2010 Will would recommend this property

Liked: Perfectly fine place, if a little pricey for Bangladesh. There were no westerners staying here when i was here and judging by the fact that a couple of members of staff took pictures of me, presumably because of my skin and hair, I'd say they are a rarity. In my 4 days in Dhaka I have not seen a single white person, so it is perfect for immersing yourself in Bangladeshi life. Just stay somewhere closer to the centre if you can. But this is a good place if you can't.

Disliked: Will left no negative feedback.

05 June 2010 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: close to the airport

Disliked: Customer left no negative feedback.

01 June 2010 Ege would recommend this property

Liked: Finding Bangladesh Travel Homes from the internet was a lucky stroke of fate for us, because for a backpacker finding affordable housing in Dhaka is quite a challenge. Also, nowhere else in Asia had we experienced so much helpfulness in one hostel. When we needed to change the booking they had no problem doing it and then, when we still arrived on the day we had already cancelled, they still bargained a good taxi price for us at 6 AM in the morning and welcomed us in their hostel. The rooms are clean; showers are hot; generator works when there’s no electricity; cable TV has channels for every taste; room service is more than helpful; the sheets and towels are super clean and food is good. The hostel itself is situated quite far from the sights and the old town, but there are plenty of rickshaws to take and the hostel staff is always willing to help you find a taxi. Also there is a shopping mall very close to the hostel and an internet café with good connections and a back up generator for when the power goes again. There’s even a little pizza place nearby for the ones craving comfort food.We, as many others before us, had heaps of prejudice about Bangladesh, but it all went up in smoke as soon as we crossed the border in Siliguri. Bangladesh people are so kind, so sweet, so nice and helpful. Even if they don’t speak English, they try to help you. Bangladesh is so much cleaner than India, the people are calmer and the food is better and less spicy. Tourists in Bangladesh are rare, so you are sure to feel like you are off the beaten track, well… all the time.If you book through Hostelbookers you are sure to meet Mr Milan, the man who has his heart set on getting tourists to come and see Bangladesh to drop all stereotypes you may have. He is also the one who will help you with everything you might think of asking or needing (he is even willing to help you with your visas). As we were only passing through we opted for the one day Dhaka city tour. Dhaka is huge and hot, so seeing it with a car with AC is the only humane option. The traffic is crazy, so a lot of time will be spent in traffic jams, but the times you really manage to see something are worth the effort. Mr Milan is more than happy to tailor-make the tour, so be informed and ask what you would like. Also, don’t be afraid to eat delicious local food (be careful with the ice though). And one more word of warning, if you manage to get the oh-so-handsome cricketer as your guide, it is quite likely that instead of Dhaka you will be looking at him all the time :)

Disliked: Ege left no negative feedback.

25 December 2009 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: very helpful staff, provide guests wih excellent local guide named Imran, very safe and secure location in newer part of city,

Disliked: Customer left no negative feedback.

29 June 2009 Christian would recommend this property

Liked: Very convenient to/from Airport but quite far from downtown. Maybe a good choice when you want to escape the crowds. Room service was thoughout available. Manager Milan is very helpful in every aspect. Good value for money. Always recommendable! Chris Rommel, Hong Kong

Disliked: Christian left no negative feedback.

14 April 2009 David would recommend this property

Liked: Friendly and efficient staff

Disliked: David left no negative feedback.

22 October 2008 humbert would recommend this property

Liked: Friendly services at all time.

Disliked: humbert left no negative feedback.

18 April 2008

Disliked: Customer left no negative feedback.

23 March 2008 William would recommend this property

Liked: The manager could not be any nicer or obliging or efficient. To start with, I made a mistake abut the date and booked for February instead of March which of course mucked him around, waiting for me at the airport and not having me turn up. He emailed me to see what I was doing and rebooked for the March date. Then when I did arrive the airline ended up delivering me at 03.00 instead of the original time of 11'30 the previous day. Nevertheless, the car was waiting for me and everyone was very helpful and kind on my arrival. This lost me a day of sightseeing so Milan Azad arranged a half-day tour and came with me. He is very knowledgeable and has excellent English. He then helped with transport and accommodation bookings for travel to Cox's Bazar and St Martins and checked along the way to see if everything was going to plan. It was my lucky day when I booked Bangladesh Travel Homes and I knew nothing about them. You can feel confident about recommending them to anyone. William Rogers

Disliked: William left no negative feedback.

01 June 2007 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: the staff tried to answer all my questions and were very helpful

Disliked: Customer left no negative feedback.

07 May 2007 Jonathan would recommend this property

Liked: The staff members were all very eager to assist me and discuss with me their opinions on where Bangladesh was on the current world stage, so I was glad to have chosen this facility. Although it was a bit far from the centre of the city, I feel that was a boon because it would have been quite noisy to stay down there, and additionally the restaurant in the hostel was quality and well-priced. I would certainly stay here again.

Disliked: Jonathan left no negative feedback.