Gabala Garden Hostel

No taxi driver at the Gabala bus terminal knew where it was, and the address listed online was inaccurate (you need the number "Nizami 9"). The surrounding area is a residential area, and it looks like a normal house, but there are no signs, so it's very difficult to find on your own. It's more like a private lodging than a hostal. The accommodation is a separate building in the garden, and there is no "garden" with flowers as described online, only a bleak courtyard with laundry hanging out to dry. I booked a double room with a shower, but the bathroom had a terrible smell, and when I took a shower, I got soaked all over. The room was not clean, and there was only a worn-out blanket and no new sheets. There was no key, and no Wi-Fi. There was someone who could speak a little English at check-in, but after that there was no one who could speak English, and it was difficult to ask for bath towels or toilet paper. The breakfast was 3 slices of bread, cheese, eggs, and tea bags, which seems presumptuous to call it "breakfast included." The surroundings are very quiet, and restaurants are at least 20 minutes walk away, but it was nice that there was a supermarket about 5 minutes walk away. It is about 3km from the Gabala bus stop (about 10 minutes by taxi), and about 15 minutes walk to the center of town. It's fine for a place to stay, but it is not cheap and very expensive, so I can't recommend it.