Looking For A Hotel In Baku, Azerbaijan? 5 Great Places To Stay

Azerbaijan may not be everyone's first choice of destination, but it does have tourists, as well as a large number of visitors working in the energy sector as the Azeri oil boom continues. If you are looking for a hotel in Baku, here are a few places to look into.

1000 Camels Hostel Baku

For travellers on a budget and looking to be at the heart of the action, the 1000 Camels Hostel is the number one choice. Set in the old town and within walking distance of the Shirvanshah Palace, Maiden's Town, Fountain Square and the Caspian Sea, it is ideally located as a base to explore the city. With only eight beds, however, the hostel fills up fast. The rooms are bunk rooms which lead to a shared kitchen, and there is a computer available for free internet use. The hostel has a very friendly atmosphere and it is a great place to pick up onward travel tips to Tbilisi or the ferries to Turkmenistan and Kazakhstan.

Metropol Hotel

The Metropol Hotel is a modernist boutique hotel which opened in 2005. Located in the Bulvar district and offering fifteen standard and two deluxe rooms, the hotel is in a quiet street close to the business district and therefore popular with businessmen. With a modern blend of Asian and European flair, the Metropol offers high-speed Internet, controlled lighting and futuristic showers. The hotel has a reputation for excellent service and its fusion restaurant, Taboo, is worth a visit.

Boutique Palace Hotel

With its claims for five-star luxury service, a stay at the Boutique Palace Hotel is not light on the wallet, but it does have a certain elegance for those where money is no object. Adjoining a part of the twelfth century city wall, the hotel offers a historical, not least with portraits of fearsome historical leaders adorning the walls of the deluxe rooms. With luxury facilities at every turn, the hotel does a good job of blending the historical with the modern comfort of an all-suite hotel, complete with hot tubs.
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Hotel Hale Kai

A must-stay for fans of the renowned architect Frank Lloyd Wright is the 23-room Hotel Hale Kai, which is American-run and within walking distance of Fountain Square, the old city and the business district. Wright "expressed his versatile talent and genius through stone masterpieces and unique organic creations while designing “for the growth of the soul.” Wright revolutionized the philosophy of architecture and his radical perspective and innovative use of materials continue to influence people today," according to the hotel's website. It is arguably the only hotel in Baku which claims to American Health Safety Environment (HSE) requirements.

Atropat Hotel

Named after a military commander in 4th Century BC Ancient Atropatena, the Atropat Hotel enjoys a great historical location in the old city. Within walking distance of the sea, the aforementioned attractions and the main shopping drag, the Atropat is a good value option for business or tourism. There are 26 standard rooms and four suites, all equipped with fast Internet connection.

Whether you are looking for a little luxury after a spell offshore or a cheap base from which to explore the fascinating Caucasus region, the hotels of Baku have something for everyone.
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