Baku Old City Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Baku Old City
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
Flame Towers
Flame Towers is just one of the places to see in Baku, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the museums and churches in this walkable area.
28 Mall
During your trip to Nasimi, you can search for that perfect souvenir at 28 Mall. While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside.
Activities
Baku: Half-Day Gobustan & Mud Volcanoes Tour (No Shopping)
Baku:Gobustan Mud Volcanoes Temple & Entry tickets included
Baku: Pink Lake, Candy Cane & Beshbarmaq & Street Food Bite
Explore Baku: A Journey Through History and Modern Life
Khizi Candy Mountains, Shahdagh Full Day Guided Tour
Our pick of the best Baku Old City Hotel Deals
Four Seasons Hotel Baku
"The entire staff at 4Seasons Baku make this iconic Baku hotel even more special and memorable! They helped us coordinate our visa to Baku before arriving due to the portal link not working. The staff had a birthday cake for our adult son as Baku was part of his birthday trip. The concierge's dinner ..."
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Shirvanshah Hotel
"Helpful staff, generous breakfast. The only thing that bothered was the bad acousitcs"
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Shah Palace Luxury Museum Hotel
Old City Inn Hotel
"Perfect location at/in Old Town. Breakfast area had excellent views"
Reviewed on 25 May 2026
Sands of Time
"Idéal room based in old town. Only thing I would say is to add to hotel website that cars can’t access it so you have to get dropped off on the outskirts of old town."
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
Sunday Hotel
"Cheap, good location, staff generally good. Housekeeping poor; shower runs hot & cold (no thermostatic valve); plumbing very noisy; toilet seat loose; wet carpet; no bedside light; overhead lights very bright and only one switch by door; no instructions for room safe; only two coat hangers. BEST ..."
Reviewed on 13 May 2026
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 Baku Mall and Fountain Square.
Sabayil
If you're spending some time in Sabayil, Baku Crystal Hall and Caspian Sea 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.
