Sylhet Division · Bangladesh
Where to stay in Sylhet
Sylhet is a city in Sylhet Division, Bangladesh, home to about 480,000 people.
- Best months
- December to February
- Nearest airport
- ZYL7 km · Osmany International Airport
- Currency
- BDTBangladeshi taka
- Time zone
- Asia/Dhaka
- Language
- Bangla
About
About Sylhet
Sylhet is a metropolitan city in the northeastern region of Bangladesh. It serves as the administrative centre for both the Sylhet District and the Sylhet Division.
Nestled in the picturesque Surma Valley amidst scenic tea plantations and lush green tropical forests, greater Sylhet is a prime tourist destination. Sylhet has developed due to remittances from the expatriates living in Britain. Laying between the Khasia and the Jaintia hills on the north, and the Tripura hills on the south, Sylhet breaks the monotony of the flatness of this land by a multitude of terraced tea gardens, rolling countryside and the exotic flora and fauna.
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Things to do
What to see and do in Sylhet
See
- Ali Amjad's Clock
- Shah Jalal Dargah
- Shah Paran Dargah
- Museum of Rajas'
- Tilagor
- Bichanakandi
- Ratargul
Do
At day time you can visit all the major attractions. There is no night-life in Sylhet although some bars are available in major hotels and the Station club. Drinking is strictly prohibited in public areas. At evening it is a must see recommendation to visit Chadnighat area where you will enjoy a beautiful view of Surma river, Ali-Amazad clock along with iron made Kean bridge built in 1854.
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Where to stay
Which part of Sylhet to stay in
Sylhet has many hotels which offer decent accommodations at reasonable prices. Bargaining always helps.
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Where to stay
Hotels in Sylhet
12 hotels within 25 km of the centre, as recorded in Wikidata. Each name links to its encyclopedia article where there is one.
| Hotel | Opened | From centre |
|---|---|---|
| Britannia Hotel | 0.6 km | |
| Hotel Holy Gate | 0.3 km | |
| Hotel Metro International | 1.2 km | |
| Hotel Noorjahan Grand | 0.4 km | |
| Hotel Star Pacific | 0.3 km | |
| Hotel Supreme | 1.8 km | |
| Hotel Valley Garden | 1.7 km | |
| La Rose Hotel | 0.5 km | |
| Nazimgarh Garden Resort | 7.4 km | |
| Nirvana Inn | 0.8 km | |
| Richmond Hotel & Apartments | 0.3 km | |
| Rose View Hotel | 2.1 km |
When to go
The best time to visit Sylhet
The most comfortable months for a city stay in Sylhet are December to February. August is the warmest month, with average highs of 32 °C; July is the wettest, with about 623 mm of rain.
Comfortable means average daytime high between 18 °C and 29 °C and under 80 mm of rain in the month. Averages for 1991–2020 over the surrounding area, a grid square about 50 km across, so a coast or a nearby mountain can make the town itself warmer or cooler. Data: CRU TS v4.10, Climatic Research Unit, University of East Anglia (Open Database License).
Getting there
Getting to Sylhet: airports and arrival
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Osmany International Airport (ZYL), about 7.1 km from the city centre in a straight line; Shillong Airport (SHL, 90 km) and Silchar Airport (IXS, 112 km) are also within reach.
Getting around
Uber ride sharing service is available to travel within the city. A rental service called 'Jatri' also available to move around. Rickshaw ride could be a good option for short distances. CNG auto rickshaw widely available in the city to get around. Sylhet is not a walkable city. It lacks good quality footpaths.
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ZYL · Osmany International Airport
SHL · Shillong Airport
IXS · Silchar Airport
Local knowledge
Eating, drinking and staying safe in Sylhet
Eat
The two most well-known restaurants in Sylhet for Bengali food are Panshi and Panchbhai. Both restaurants are located in Jallarpar, Zindabazar. They are both very popular with people of all classes because of their affordable prices and good quality food. In addition to these two restaurants, there are several other restaurants of similar quality in this area. Light meals or foreign food restaurants can be found throughout Sylhet. However, there are more restaurants in Naya Sarak and Jail Road. This area has a variety of shops selling everything from drinks to local and foreign food. There are a few buffet restaurants in the city.
Drink
Alcohol is not readily accessible in Sylhet, with Porjoton Motel being the sole establishment featuring a bar, situated on Airport Road. It is recommended to refrain from consuming alcohol in public spaces.
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Questions
Sylhet: questions travellers ask
When is the best time to visit Sylhet?
The most comfortable months for a city stay in Sylhet are December to February. August is the warmest month, with average highs of 32 °C; July is the wettest, with about 623 mm of rain.
Which airport is closest to Sylhet?
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Osmany International Airport (ZYL), about 7.1 km from the city centre in a straight line; Shillong Airport (SHL, 90 km) and Silchar Airport (IXS, 112 km) are also within reach.
What currency is used in Sylhet?
Bangladeshi taka (BDT).
Nearby
Destinations near Sylhet
Sources: city facts from Wikidata and Wikipedia; airports from OurAirports; climate from CRU TS v4.10 (University of East Anglia Climatic Research Unit), 1991–2020 monthly means, 0.5° grid; places to stay, guest scores and amenities from each operator's own public pages. How this guide is made.