The Best Hotels in Baku, Azerbaijan

Admire gorgeous views across the Caspian Sea on the front deck of the Baku Marriott Hotel Boulevard
Admire gorgeous views across the Caspian Sea on the front deck of the Baku Marriott Hotel Boulevard | Courtesy of Boulevard Hotel Baku Autograph Collection / Expedia
Richard Collett

Baku is a city that’s almost futuristic in design: distinctive flaming towers light up the night sky, and high-rise hotels define the modern skyline. But the capital of Azerbaijan has plenty of history too. The medieval Maiden Tower – a stone watchtower overlooking the Caspian Sea – dominates the Unesco-listed Old City, while Russian Imperial architecture and Soviet-era government buildings are dotted around it. Here’s our pick of where to stay – bookable with Culture Trip.

Four Seasons Hotel Baku

Independent Hotel, Bed and Breakfast, Spa Hotel

A light living area at the Four Seasons Hotel Baku, with arched windows, a chandelier, armchairs, a sofa, table and chairs
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Travellers seeking luxury and relaxation can enjoy Azeri hospitality at the Four Seasons Hotel Baku. The Four Seasons Hotel, on Baku’s promenade, is perfectly situated between the old stone walls of the 12th-century Maiden Tower and the swish, modern Flame Towers. Enjoy an Italian-inspired breakfast with a view from the terrace at Zafferano’s, then relax and unwind after a day sightseeing with a traditional Jaleh massage and a hammam, before retiring to a five-star hotel room with a private balcony and views over the Caspian Sea.

JW Marriott Absheron Baku

Suite Hotel, Spa Hotel

A light bedroom at JW Marriott Absheron Baku with a cushioned sofa, windows with city views, an armchair, desk and chair
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One for the luxury-loving traveller, the JW Marriott Absheron Baku provides five-star rooms with views over the Caspian Sea or panoramas of the central city skyline. With five restaurants, bars and cafes to choose from, you’ll be hard-pressed to leave this hotel when given the opportunity to dine on fresh seafood and fine cuts of steak at the Fireworks Urban Kitchen, unwind at the Chaikhana Tea Lounge and sample Azeri-inspired cocktails at the New York-style speakeasy bar. Be sure to book in for pampering at the Absheron Spa too.

Excelsior Hotel & Spa Baku

Business Hotel, Spa Hotel

A bedroom at Excelsior Hotel & Spa Baku, with two columns behind a cushioned bed, a mirror, TV, chandelier and red armchair
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Located in downtown Baku, within walking distance of the train station and the Heydar Aliyev Centre, the Excelsior Hotel & Spa Baku is one of the best options in the capital for business travellers. Schedule meetings in the private boardrooms, or take clients for a relaxed morning of tea, coffee and pastries at La Patisserie. After a hard day’s work, enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool and a cold drink and Azeri kebab at the Pool Bar and Grill, or go for a massage or sauna session in the Aura Spa and Fitness centre.

Art Gallery Hotel

Hotel, Luxury, Boutique Hotel

A stylish lobby at Art Gallery Hotel with a blue cushioned sofa, two bright prints, a light grey tiled floor and coffee table
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The Art Gallery Hotel is certainly one for art lovers, because this boutique hotel, as the name suggests, doubles up as an art gallery. Each of the 30 hotel rooms is decorated with artworks by Azeri and international artists, while the lobby and public spaces are decked out with even more paintings and sculptures from Azerbaijan and elsewhere. The location is superb, too, as you’re just a two-minute walk from the historic Maiden Tower.

Boulevard Hotel Baku Autograph Collection

Hotel, Luxury, Chain Hotel

An outside seating area with green cushions at Boulevard Hotel Baku Autograph Collection, covered by a tall white arch
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The Boulevard Hotel Baku Autograph Collection, in the new development of Baku White City, is a short walk from shopping malls, restaurants, conference centres and Baku’s seaside promenade. You can enjoy the 24-hour hotel gym and indoor swimming pool, or book in for a massage at the Blond Spa. The hotel has upwards of 800 rooms, with the pick being the Club and Terrace Room Sea Views that look out over the Caspian.

Park Inn By Radisson Baku Hotel, Baku

Hotel

An outside view of Park Inn By Radisson Baku Hotel, with street lamps shining onto the road and cars outside the hotel
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If you’re in Baku for views of the Caspian Sea, there’s no better place to stay than a sea-view room at the Park Inn By Radisson Baku. Offering all the comfort you’d expect from a Radisson, the hotel overlooks the long seafront boulevard, so you can stroll along the promenade to Icheri Sheher, Baku old town. You can enjoy breakfast, lunch and dinner with an Azeri twist at the Glory Restaurant, as well as hand-crafted cocktails late into the night at Victor’s Bar.

Old City Inn

Hotel

A light bedroom at Old City Inn, with a white cushioned bed and headboard, two bedside tables, a lamp, wardrobe and windows
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Often rated as one of the best hotels in Baku for its central location next to the Icheri Sheher (Inner City), Old City Inn Baku is a small hotel of just 15 comfortable rooms ranging from single, double and twin to triple. Expect the basics with views of either the sea or garden; some have a clear view of the Flame Towers. A buffet-style continental breakfast is included in the price. but the real draw of the Old City Inn is its location.

Central Baku Hotel, Baku

Hotel

A light and airy bedroom at Central Baku Hotel, with a white and red cushioned bed next to large windows
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If you’re here on a budget, the three-star Central Baku Hotel offers all the value you need, and it’s just a short walk from the best tourist attractions in Baku, including the National Museum of History, the Palace of the Shirvanshahs and the Maiden Tower. Central Baku Hotel offers homely rooms, an Azeri breakfast of fresh tomatoes, cucumber, cheese and eggs, as well as on-site kitchen facilities where you can cook your own meals.

Iva Hotel

Hotel

A dining area at Iva Hotel Old City Baku with large windows, a bar, chandeliers, tables and stylish green and cream chairs
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Iva Hotel Old City has a prime location in the centre of Icheri Sheher, Baku’s old city. The Palace of the Shirvanshahs, Maiden Tower and Muhammad Mosque are just minutes away on foot. Rooms have basic decor with cable TV, air conditioning, complimentary slippers and a desk. Everything from single rooms to quadruples, along with apartments with balconies, are available to suit every preference. The elegant on-site restaurant combines world-class cuisine with floor-to-ceiling windows for views of the Caspian Sea. Travellers rate this as one the best hotels in Baku for location.

Sam Bedford contributed additional reporting to this article.

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