About Baghdad
Baghdad is the capital of Iraq, home to around 7,216,000 people.
Best time
November–March for cooler, drier conditions
Weather
Varies from tropical to temperate depending on the season
Experiences
Things to do in Baghdad
1
Baghdad Zoo
2
Firdos Square
3
National Museum of Iraq
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Baghdadi Museum
5
National Museum of Modern Art
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Baghdad Island Park
7
Souk al-Safafeer (Coppersmiths' Market)
Budget travel
Free things to do in Baghdad
Firdos Square
Baghdad Island Park
Souk al-Safafeer (Coppersmiths' Market)
Mostly free or pay-what-you-like — always double-check opening times and any seasonal fees before you go.
Plan your trip
Suggested itinerary
- 1
Day 1
Icons & landmarks
- Visit Baghdad Zoo
- Visit Firdos Square
- Visit National Museum of Iraq
- Eat at Saj Alreef Restaurant
- 2
Day 2
Culture & neighborhoods
- Visit Baghdadi Museum
- Visit National Museum of Modern Art
- Visit Baghdad Island Park
- Eat at Barley Restaurant
- 3
Day 3
Markets, parks & hidden corners
- Visit Souk al-Safafeer (Coppersmiths' Market)
- Eat at Samad Restaurant
Where to eat
Local favourites
Saj Alreef Restaurant
Older but popular Baghdad restaurant featuring local as well as Western and Chinese cuisine. Comfortable interior.
Barley Restaurant
This eatery has a kind of macabre distinction of naming their large shawarma things after landmines.
Samad Restaurant
Lots of kebabs and other meat here. Buffet.
Jadiriyah Floating Restaurant
Not many places where you can eat aboard a ship in the Tigris River. Pricey and a good place to take the honey probably for a memorable buff
Oyoon Baghdad Restaurant
Rather expensive, but suited to impress an audience or spoil oneself with its views over the Tigris River and elements of Iraqi culture in i
La Vinto
Posh, and expensive, steakhouse with a large variety of meat.
Where to stay
Tourist favourites & top-rated
Baghdad International Airport Hotel
A standard business hotel, but with quite a hefty price. On secure grounds at the airport and often used by people visiting on business.
Inter Hotel
Babylon Rotana Baghdad Hotel
Coral Baghdad Hotel
An upstart hotel that has quickly become one of the most popular higher-end hotels in Baghdad.
Cristal Grand Ishtar Hotel
A hotel in central Baghdad.
Shopping
- Baghdad Mall
Nightlife
- Shahbandar Café
Museums & culture
- National Museum of Iraq
- Baghdadi Museum
- National Museum of Modern Art
In pictures
Baghdad gallery
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