You may be surprised to find that, despite Bangladesh's reputation as a low-cost country, much of the accommodation is higher-cost than many nearby destinations, like Thailand and India, and not always up to international standards.

Traveller Inn is the exception to all of the stereotypes you have of Bangladesh: it is cheap, spotless, with screened windows, sprayed nightly, with personal service, good location, internet access and excellent food cooked to order on site. Price per night for an air-conditioned room is US$12 per person per night, plus VAT (15% at July 2007).

If you like a "homey" feel: this is it! Traveller Inn is a house with 3 bedrooms, with 2 staff on site. In the prestigious Uttara area, about 15 minutes from the airport, shopping and transport are just a rickshaw ride away. The Inn also has a rental car service at US$30 per day.

The food - western or Bangladeshi - cooked to your order, is absolutely magnificent. Despite all the... more