Hotels near Baku Old City, Baku

The hotel is in the old part of the city, next to the Shirwanshakhov Palace and the Girl Tower. Go to the hotel on foot and find easy. The room is clean, the towels are snowy, the room has tea, water, teapot. Health in the bathroom: shampoo, shower gel, toothbrushes - all there are. The floors are warm, we even lowered the battery temperature and opened the window (November) so warm in the room. Very attentive and responsive staff, told the restaurant where to eat. One day for breakfast came to the very end, and Aitan prepared us separate eggs in addition to common dishes. It was very pleasant.

Review of Oldcity Inn Hotel, Baku, Azerbaijan I recently stayed at the Oldcity Inn Hotel in Baku, located in the heart of the historical Old City. While the location is undeniably charming, right in the center of Baku’s historical landmarks, my experience left much to be desired. Pros: Location: The hotel is situated in the very center of Baku's historical Old City, which offers a unique atmosphere with its ancient architecture and cultural significance. Reception Staff: The staff at the reception were incredibly friendly and welcoming. I liked the girl at the hotel reception, who was very kind with the cat. The hotel had a very cute cat, who came into the hotel in the evening and left in the morning. However, despite their kindness, they were unable to provide much help with guest problems such as transportation and logistics. Cons: Cleanliness: The hotel did not provide daily cleaning services, which was disappointing and below the standards I expect from any accommodation. Accessibility Issues: Check-in/Check-out Stress: My biggest issue was with the overall experience of entering and leaving the Old City area. Police and security guards surround the area with barriers, preventing taxis or any other transportation from entering without paying bribes. Tourists are forced to carry their heavy luggage for 2-3 kilometers, which is incredibly difficult, especially after long flights. After an hour of negotiation and paying a 12 AZN bribe (with no receipt or clear explanation), I was finally allowed to enter the area. Similarly, during checkout, the police fined a taxi driver 100 AZN just for waiting outside the Old City to pick me up. This created an extremely stressful situation that overshadowed the beauty of the location. Corruption and Mismanagement: The corruption among local police and security guards was shocking and disappointing. Tourists are regularly stopped and extorted for bribes, making the experience feel hostile and unwelcoming. There were no clear guidelines on how tourists are supposed to manage transportation in and out of the Old City, and no support from the hotel or authorities on this matter. Conclusion: While the Old City is undeniably a historical gem, I cannot recommend staying at the Oldcity Inn Hotel or any other accommodation within this area due to the severe accessibility challenges, the corrupt practices of local authorities, and the overall stress it creates for tourists. If you plan to visit Baku, I suggest staying outside the Old City and visiting the area during the day to enjoy its history without dealing with these logistical nightmares.

The hotel is in a good location. It takes about half an hour by taxi from the airport at night. It is right in the ancient city. I woke up the next day and started shopping in the ancient city. The room is a little tight for two people with two suitcases, but it is enough. It is clean and tidy. The building is probably built in the 1980s, so it has a bit of antique style from the outside to the inside. The breakfast is unexpectedly good, with meat/eggs/hot and cold drinks/fruits/noodles, and even porridge. It is very rich for an ordinary daily breakfast.

It was great stay in the heart of Baku. Great location and great service . Stuff at the Reception were super friendly and helpful- big thanks. Highly recommended Hotel

The Merchant Hotel is a new luxury hotel in the heart of the old town, right on a pedestrian street lined with cafes and restaurants. We had a luxurious room with a balcony and a view of the local Arbat. We had a delicious morning breakfast. The hotel employs beautiful, smiling people who treat Russians well and always meet any request of the guest.

We will forever leave this hotel and the guys who work there! The excellent manager named Edwin, met us as kindly as possible, told about the most delicious restaurants, what sights to visit and where to exchange money. It is very sad to leave, such hospitality we have not met anywhere yet! On the respiratory work is a very nice guy named Ibrahim, he will meet you as kindly. The owner of the hotel also paid special attention to us, treated wine and told a lot of interesting, every evening we spent time in the general company and it was very, very cool! In general, friends, if you are looking for a hotel - definitely choose this place! We recommend choosing rooms on the second floor, the hotel has a beautiful balcony , the rooms are clean and regular cleaning is underway. Guys, you're just the best 🔥

Decided to pay a little extra and go with this hotel and we weren’t disappointed. The room was big and comfortable, the breakfast was delicious and the gym is good 👍. Only downside was that the pool is either too cold or too windy. Given the fact that the main recent we booked it was for the pool, it is a shame that we didn’t get to swim much! Staff are very friendly.

There is a construction site in the hotel now, so if cleanliness and quiet are important, it is better not to stay here, the location is good, 10 minutes walk to the train station and metro. The Heydar Aliyev Museum (a must-see) is 10 minutes walk away. By metro, 2 metro stops to the old city. The embankment is about 30-40 minutes walk away, the road to the sea is comfortable. The rooms are different - there are small and large rooms. The plumbing is old. The room is ok, but there are construction materials in the corridors. The price is great, especially for singles.