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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: 19.08.2026 · Editorial pick

  1. 01

    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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  2. 02

    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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  3. 03

    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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  4. 04

    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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  5. 05

    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.

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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.

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