The 5 best hotels in Baku
From seafront palaces overlooking the Caspian to boutique addresses inside the Old City walls — five hotels that best express Baku’s hospitality. Curated and regularly updated by our local editors.
Updated: · Editorial pick
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Four Seasons Hotel Baku
4.9 ₼₼₼₼ Neftçilər prospekti 77/79
Still Baku’s number one for precision of service and location.
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Fairmont Baku, Flame Towers
4.8 ₼₼₼₼ Mehdi Hüseyn küçəsi 1A
A hotel inside the Flame Towers, the city’s modern symbol: all of Baku and the Caspian spread out beneath your window.
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JW Marriott Absheron Baku
4.7 ₼₼₼₼ Azadlıq meydanı 674
A business classic on Azadliq Square: generous rooms, a panoramic rooftop bar and one of the city’s best Sunday brunches.
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Shah Palace Hotel
4.6 ₼₼ İçərişəhər, Salyan qapısı
A boutique hotel within the Old City’s stone walls: handwoven carpets, carved wood and the quiet of fortress mornings.
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Hilton Baku
4.6 ₼₼₼ Azadlıq prospekti 1B
A dependable five-star opposite the boulevard: a revolving rooftop restaurant, a big pool and sea-view rooms.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is the best hotel in Baku?
According to our editors, Four Seasons Hotel Baku takes first place. A Beaux-Arts palace above the seafront boulevard: the city’s most polished service, a spa with a glass-roofed pool, and the Old City a step away.
How was this list made?
The list is curated by our local editors: we visited every place ourselves, the ranking is based on quality alone, and a spot on the list cannot be bought.
How often is the list updated?
Each five is re-checked quarterly; places that close or slip in quality are removed from the list.