Baku Old City Travel Guide
Baku
Visit Baku Old City
Popular places to visit
Nizami Street
You can enjoy retail therapy at Nizami Street during your stay in Baku. Discover the museums and churches in this walkable area.
Baku City Circuit
You can take time to visit Baku City Circuit during your travels to Baku. While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside.
Maiden's Tower
Find out about the history of Baku when you spend time at Maiden's Tower. While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside.
Palace of the Shirvan Shahs
Find out about the history of Baku when you take a trip to Palace of the Shirvan Shahs. While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside.
Workshop Ali Shamsi
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Workshop Ali Shamsi during your trip to Baku. You can enjoy the restaurants while in the area.
Fountain Square
Find out about the history of Baku with a stop at Fountain Square. While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside.
Things to do
Baku: Stunning Walking Tour of Historical and Modern City
Gobustan and Absheron tour (All inclusive)
Baku: Half-Day Gobustan & Mud Volcanoes Tour (No Shopping)
Khizi Candy Mountains, Shahdagh Full Day Guided Tour
Baku: Candy Cane, Guba, Khinaliq village Tour
Top hotels in Baku Old City
Four Seasons Hotel Baku
SIMPLY THIS WAS AN A+ STAY.
Reviewed on 20 Nov 2025
Sunday Hotel
The location is convenient and easy to get around. I would definitely stay here again and highly recommend this hotel to anyone looking for comfort and good service.
Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026
Shah Palace Luxury Museum Hotel
Very good room Helpful staff
Reviewed on 6 Nov 2025
Boutique 19 Hotel
Very good hotel in great location with pleasant staff and excellent service
Reviewed on 8 Nov 2025
Perla De Mar Hotel
The indoor atrium with palm trees is stunning. İt feel like a tropical oasis. In middle of city. The pool area is great for families with children
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
Sands of Time
Great staff. Close to formula one entrance
Reviewed on 23 Sept 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Baku Old City
Bayil
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Bayil and surrounding area, you can visit Flame Towers and Azerbaijan Carpet Museum.
Yasamal
While Yasamal may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Fountain Square and Palace of the Shirvan Shahs.
Sabayil
If you're spending some time in Sabayil, Caspian Sea and Baku Crystal Hall are top sights worth seeing.
White City
While there might not be top attractions in White City, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Haydar Aliyev Cultural Center and Port Baku Mall.
Khatai
While visiting Khatai, you might make a stop by sights like Nizami Street and Caspian Sea.
Hökmali
Baku Mall is one noteworthy place to stop while you're exploring Hökmali and the surrounding area.
