Welcome in advance to Sylhet – the city of devotion, peace, and greenery! As you have already decided to attend WordCamp Sylhet 2024, it’s high time you start preparing your itineraries.
As a city of shrines, and a place famous for all its tourist spots with breathtaking scenic beauties – it’s no surprise that you would be hoping to cover more than just WordCamp. And we’d be helping you plan everything from the start to the end.
But, let’s talk about the most important thing first. You and the other WordPress enthusiasts won’t be the only group cooking up similar plans on that weekend. As you know already, Sylhet is known for its shrines and tourist attractions. And the rush hour is usually on the weekends.
That’s why, it is crucial that you start making the hotel bookings and other preparations right away!
In the first instalment of these posts, we will help you out with a couple of hotels that you may consider while your stay in Sylhet. But more will follow, along with the most popular tourist activities in Sylhet, the must-try Sylheti dishes and where to find them, and more!
The best hotels to stay in Sylhet
So, we would be categorizing these hotels into a few different classes, to help you make your decision. Not just that, this year we have managed WordCamp Special Discounts on two of the hotels for your convenience.
Please keep in mind, the discounts will be applicable only if you make a reservation by directly communicating with the hotels (phone/Whatsapp.) In case of online booking via Agoda/Booking.com, discounts will not be possible. While making a reservation, please mention “WordCamp Sylhet” to avail the special rates.
Hotel Crystal Rose
Location: Amborkhana (6 KM from the venue, 30 minute’s taxi ride)
Pricing: ৳
Find on Map
Hotel Crystal Rose will be the best option for you if you are looking for a budget option located at the best possible intersection of the town. The hotel is 10 minute’s walking distance from the Hazrat Shahjalal (Ra) Mazar Sharif and 5 minute’s walk to the Amborkhana crossroads. It will be easy for you to grab a CNG autorickshaw from the Amborkhana intersection to get to Shahjalal University of Science and Technology. Not just that, no matter wherever you want to go in or outside of the town, Amborkhana intersection next to this hotel is the best option to start from.
Available Room Options:
| Room category | Rack rate (All inclusive, BDT) | Discounted rate (Up to 60% off) | Occupancy | Bed size |
| Single Deluxe | 7,590 | 2500-3000 | 1/2 | 1 Queen Bed |
| Super Deluxe | 9,488 | 4,000 | 2 | 1 Queen Bed with Balcony |
| Couple Twin | 9,488 | 4,000 | 1+1 | 2 Single Beds |
| Premium | 12,650 | 4,500 | 2 | 1 Queen/King Bed with Balcony |
| Executive Premium | 13,915 | 5,000 | 2+1 | 1 King + 1 Single Bed with Balcony |
| Family Suite | 17,078 | 8,000 | 4/5 | 1 Queen + 1 Single + 1 Single Bed with Balcony |
| Platinum Suite | 20,000 | 10,000 | 4/6 | 2 King Bed + 1 Sofa cum Bed with Balcony |
| Presidential Suite | 30,000 | 17,000 | 6/8 | 2 King Bed + 2 Sofa cum Bed with Balcony |
Booking contact
Phone:
+8801896096700
+8801896151202
Email:
info.hotelcrystalrose@gmail.com
Hotel Grand Akther
Location: West Pathantula, Madina Market (4 KM from the venue, 15 minute’s taxi ride)
Pricing: ৳
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The closest hotel from the venue is Hotel Grand Akther. Located right next to the Sunamganj Highway, this option is the only option that is not 5KM away from Shahjalal University of Science and Technology. The property also comes with a rooftop restaurant that may come in handy after a long day full of events.
Available Room Options:
- Royal Couple – 4500/- (Regular), Offer price 2200/- (👤👤)
- Family Room- 7000/- (Regular), Offer price 3500/- (👤👤👤👤)
- Royal Suite – 10000/- (Regular), Offer price 5000/- (👤👤👤👤)
Booking contact
Zubair Ahmad
Manager, Hotel Grand Akther
Phone:
+880 17 6655 5106
Other than these two hotels, there are plenty of other options to choose from. But as it would be around the weekend, we recommend to book a room as soon as possible.
Hotel Noorjahan Grand
Location: Dargah Gate (6 KM from the venue, 30 minute’s taxi ride)
Pricing: ৳৳
Find on Map | Book here
Hotel Noorjahan Grand could be a very good option for teams traveling to Sylhet in large groups. Compared to a few other options, it might seem a bit expensive, but given the location of this hotel, it would be a good deal. The hotel is 5 minute’s walking distance from the Hazrat Shahjalal (Ra) Mazar Sharif and 5 minute’s walk to the Amborkhana crossroads.
Available Room Options:
- Deluxe Double Room (👤👤)
- Twin-bed Room (👤👤)
- Family Room (👤👤👤👤)
- King Room (👤👤)
Hotel Star Pacific
Location: Dargah Gate (6 KM from the venue, 30 minute’s taxi ride)
Pricing: ৳৳৳৳৳
Find on Map | Book here
Keep all the facilities and perks available in the previous item and add a bucket-load of luxurious options to it – that’s what you would enjoy in Hotel Star Pacific. This place is also very close to the Hazrat Shahjalal (Ra) Mazar Sharif and Amborkhana point. You have to keep in mind that the luxurious options come with a higher price tag too.
Available Room Options:
- Standard Single Room (👤)
- Deluxe Double Room (👤👤)
- Twin-bed Room (👤👤)
- Superior Double Room (👤👤)
- Superior Twin-bed Room (👤👤)
- Deluxe Family Suite (👤👤👤👤)
- Superior Family Room (👤👤👤👤)
- Executive Suite (👤👤)
- Presidential Suite (👤👤)
Grand Sylhet Hotel & Resort
Location: Airport Road (11 KM from the venue, 35-40 minute’s taxi ride)
Pricing: ৳৳৳৳৳
Find on Map | Book here
This option is a bit different than all the other ones in this list. Outside of the crowd and hassles of the town, Grand Sylhet Hotel & Resort is situated in the comparatively calm and peaceful location. This hotel also offers a luxury stay with a steep price tag, but that would be completely worth it if you consider the location.
If you are traveling to and from Sylhet via air, this would be a perfect choice for you as the property is right next to the Sylhet Osmani International Airport.
Available Room Options:
- Deluxe King Room (👤👤)
- Deluxe Twin Room (👤👤)
- Presidential Suite (👤👤)
Nirvana Inn
Location: Mirzazangal Road (6.5 KM from the venue, 25 minute’s taxi ride)
Pricing: ৳৳৳
Find on Map | Book here
Located near Zindabazar – the city center of Sylhet, Nirvana Inn is a perfect blend of pleasant experience and budget-stay. Offering luxurious features for a reasonable price- that’s how this business is welcoming its guests.
Picking this hotel might save you both time and money as it’s located almost in the center of everything – event venue, rail station, busstand, Sylhet’s most popular restaurants and what not!
Available Room Options:
- Deluxe Single Room (👤)
- Deluxe Double Room (👤👤)
- Deluxe Family Suite (👤👤)
- Superior Family Suite (👤👤)
- Superior Queen Suite (👤👤👤👤)
- Superior King Suite (👤👤)
La Rose Hotel
Location: Police Line Road, Mirer Moydan (5.5 KM from the venue, 20 minute’s taxi ride)
Pricing: ৳৳
Find on Map | Book here
If you are looking for a decent stay without breaking your bank- you can opt for La Rose Hotel. Situated close to the event venue, this place is clean, comfortable, and secure. The best feature of them all – the room rents are pretty reasonable compared to what they have to offer.
Available Room Options:
- Deluxe Single Room (👤)
- Deluxe Couple Room (👤👤)
- Deluxe Twin Room (👤👤)
- Crystal Deluxe (👤👤)
- Executive Suite (👤👤)
- Premium Deluxe (👤👤)
More hotels to choose from
Other than the hotels mentioned above, you may also consider a few hotels that might provide a comfortable experience while charging a reasonable price. Make sure you research them properly online before booking your room.
Off-beat stays you may consider
Other than all the hotels that you might choose from, Sylhet also offers a handful of resorts that are worth your attention. But you should keep in mind that all these places are far away from the town. You may consider staying at these places before or after the event day; but not when you have to attend the contributors’ day or the conference day.
That’s all for today. Hope you get a good deal on your room rents. And more importantly, don’t slack off! Secure your room booking as soon as possible.
** All the images used in this post were collected from the respected properties’ official website.
