Travel
Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD) is the main gateway, about 45 minutes from central Baku by car. Direct flights connect from most European hubs like London, Frankfurt and Istanbul.
Here's a short list of hotels across price points. Most are within walking distance of the Old City, downtown and the wedding events.
Michelin Guide · Old City
Exceptional
2,438 reviews · Booking.com
Reviewers consistently call out the exceptional service, beautifully restored rooms and unbeatable Old City location (rated 9.9). The clear favourite if you want character and quiet inside Icherisheher.
Michelin Guide · City Centre
Wonderful
318 reviews · Booking.com
Once home to Azerbaijan's top athletes, Dinamo Hotel is set in a 1930s constructivist building, with rich Art Deco interiors and great city views. Travellers love its spacious rooms and excellent service. A short walk to Fountains Square, the seaside boulevard and the Old City.
Baku Boulevard · waterfront
Wonderful
2,665 reviews · Booking.com
Guests rave about the warm, attentive staff (9.5) and the very good breakfast, with sweeping Caspian views from the curved waterfront facade. A reliable five-star base a short walk from the Old City.
Azadliq Square · central
Wonderful
991 reviews · Booking.com
Reviewers love the spacious, spotless rooms, the excellent breakfast and the indoor pool with panoramic Caspian views. Sail-shaped landmark right on Azadliq Square, a five-minute walk from Fountains Square.
Baku Boulevard · waterfront
Exceptional
656 reviews · Booking.com
Reviewers single out the exceptional breakfast, flawless service and stunning sea-view rooms overlooking the Old Town. Widely considered the best stay in Baku — splurge-worthy.
Old City · 55 Kichik Qala
Wonderful
34 reviews · Booking.com
An intimate boutique hotel tucked inside the Old City walls on Kichik Qala. Tastefully designed rooms, warm hospitality and steps from Içərişəhər's landmarks.