What are the best things to do in Cox's Bazar?
Explore local landmarks, neighbourhoods and day trips around Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh. This guide covers attractions, food and where to stay.
Photo: Syedhasibulhasan · CC BY-SA 4.0
Why visit Cox's Bazar
Travel guide for Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh — practical tips, places to visit, and planning help.
Cox's Bazar is a stop in Bangladesh, not a country-in-a-weekend. Most people stay 2–4 days. Mid-range ground costs are about 20–60 USD per person per day, excluding international flights. Best time: November–March for cooler, drier conditions. Rankings, stay length and cost bands on this page come from Global Itinerary’s trip-planning models.
Best time
November–March for cooler, drier conditions
Weather
Varies from tropical to temperate depending on the season
Budget
Cox's Bazar trip cost
Budget
USD 15–35
per person / day
Mid-range
USD 20–60
per person / day
Luxury
USD 70–115+
per person / day
Typical on-the-ground spend in Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh. Hostel/guesthouse + local meals ≈ budget; comfortable hotels + mix of dining ≈ mid-range; luxury hotels and fine dining ≈ luxury. Figures exclude international flights.
Trip budget estimator
Typical mid-range for Cox's Bazar
Estimated total (USD)
$1,655
≈ $828 per person · $236 per day group total
Ground costs ≈ $45/person/day (lodging + food + transport + activities)
Defaults match Cox's Bazar mid-range ground costs (budget 15–35 · mid 20–60 · luxury 70–115+ USD/day). Edit freely — flights vary by origin.
Where to eat
Local favourites
Mermaid Café
Sea Stone Café
Rannaghar Restaurant
Where to stay
Tourist favourites & top-rated
Seagull Hotel
Hotel Sea Crown
Mermaid Beach Resort
Royal Tulip Sea Pearl Beach Resort & Spa
Long Beach Hotel Cox's Bazar
Shopping
- All Result BD
In pictures
Cox's Bazar gallery
Photos: Syedhasibulhasan, CAPTAIN RAJU, Mehediabedin — via Wikimedia Commons
Good to know
Cox's Bazar travel FAQs
When is the best time to visit Cox's Bazar?
November–March for cooler, drier conditions.
How many days do I need in Cox's Bazar?
Most travellers spend 2–4 days in Cox's Bazar, depending on how many day trips you want in Bangladesh.
Where should I stay in Cox's Bazar?
Popular stays in Cox's Bazar include Seagull Hotel, Hotel Sea Crown, Mermaid Beach Resort. Book central areas if you want to walk to major sights.
How much does a trip to Cox's Bazar cost?
On the ground in Cox's Bazar (excluding international flights), budget travellers often spend about 15–35 per person per day, mid-range about 20–60, and luxury about 70–115+ (USD). Typical on-the-ground spend in Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh. Hostel/guesthouse + local meals ≈ budget; comfortable hotels + mix of dining ≈ mid-range; luxury hotels and fine dining ≈ luxury.
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