About Baku
Baku is the capital of Azerbaijan, home to around 2,351,300 people.
Best time
November–March for cooler, drier conditions
Weather
Varies from tropical to temperate depending on the season
Experiences
Things to do in Baku
1
Old City (Icherisheher) UNESCO
2
Flame Towers viewpoint
3
Maiden Tower
4
Heydar Aliyev Center
5
Baku Boulevard (Caspian waterfront)
6
Palace of the Shirvanshahs
7
Fountain Square
8
Day trip to Gobustan mud volcanoes
Budget travel
Free things to do in Baku
Old City (Icherisheher) UNESCO
Flame Towers viewpoint
Baku Boulevard (Caspian waterfront)
Fountain Square
Saray Mosque
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 The Palace of the Shirvan Shahs
- Visit Saray Mosque
- Visit Maiden's Tower
- Eat at Half Way Inn
- 2
Day 2
Culture & neighborhoods
- Visit Fortress walls and towers
- Visit National Opera and Ballet
- Visit Aqua Park Baku
- Eat at Nergiz Restaurant
Where to eat
Local favourites
Half Way Inn
International cuisine.
Nergiz Restaurant
Bizim Ev Restaurant & Cafe
Doner House
Lavas Bistro / Fasali Cafe
Two take-away places, one next to the other, run by the same people. Do a wide range of usual Azeri/Turkish take-away food - but good qualit
Lezzet Taste Shop
Where to stay
Tourist favourites & top-rated
Guest House Inn
This hotel is in the center of Old Town in a calm area, 10 minutes on foot to the nearest metro station, very friendly staff.
Atropat Old City Hotel Baku
Altstadt Hotel
A "better" two-star hotel, with buffet breakfast, spotless private facilities, A/C, Wi-Fi, TV. Offers excursions, helps with visas if necess
Consul Hotel
This is a hotel option in the Genclik district.
Days Hotel Baku
15 minutes' drive from the Heydar Aliyev International Airport and 10 minutes from the city center. 102 rooms with Wi-fi Internet access, on
Shopping
- Mega Memi
- Chiraq bookstore
- Taza Bazaar
- Sabunchu Flea Market
- AF MALL
- Park Bulvar Shopping Mall
Nightlife
- Aroma Cafe
- Azza Cafe
- Baku Roasting Company
- Chocolates Cafe Baku
- The Lounge & Bar
- Caspian Bar
Museums & culture
- The Palace of the Shirvan Shahs
- Saray Mosque
In pictures
Baku gallery
Keep exploring
