Absheron Region Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

The Heydar Aliyev Centre was built in 2012 under the guidance of the legendary Iraqi-British architect Zaha Hadid (1950-2016). The building is famous for its smooth forms without sharp corners.  #Azerbaijan  #Architecture  #ReDiscover  #Trovember
The Heydar Aliyev Centre was built in 2012 under the guidance of the legendary Iraqi-British architect Zaha Hadid (1950-2016). The building is famous for its smooth forms without sharp corners.  #Azerbaijan  #Architecture  #ReDiscover  #Trovember
This original fountain reflects Fountain Square (city centre).  #Azerbaijan
Cohabitation of old and new.  #Azerbaijan  #Trovember
A lot of fountains freshen up the city centre. This one is situated in the Baku Seaside Park.  #Azerbaijan  #TroveOnTuesday

Where to stay in Absheron Region

Baku old town with Flame Towers in the Background, Azerbaijan

Baku Old City

4.5/5(13 area reviews)

Unique features of Baku Old City include the historical sites and restaurants. Make a stop by Maiden's Tower or Palace of the Shirvan Shahs while you're exploring the area.

Baku Old City
Ruins of Sabayil castle in Shirvanshahs Palace, Baku city

Sabayil

If you're spending some time in Sabayil, Baku Crystal Hall and Caspian Sea are top sights worth seeing.

Sabayil
Baku, Azerbaijan - July 2019: Baku cityscape with Caspian Sea, Flame Towers and car traffic

Khatai

While visiting Khatai, you might make a stop by sights like Nizami Street and Caspian Sea.

Khatai
Baku Panoramic View, Discovering the attractions of Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan

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 Fountain Square and Baku City Circuit.

Yasamal
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White City

While there might not be top attractions in White City, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Azure Shopping Center and Haydar Aliyev Cultural Center.

White City
View over 20th Zone neighbourhood of Baku, Azerbaijan.

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.

Bayil
Baku Marriott Hotel Boulevard

Baku Marriott Hotel Boulevard

5 out of 5
Khagani Rustamov Street 4C Baku
The price is 1.832.679 ₫ per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
1.832.679 ₫
2.214.181 ₫ total
1 Mar - 2 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Baku. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (505 reviews)
I am an Israeli traveler who was visiting Azerbaijan and unfortunately lost my passport. After thinking it through, I realized that it was left with a taxi driver I had ordered. I tried calling the driver several times, but since my number was Israeli, he did not answer. The shift manager immediately ...

Reviewed on 22 Jan 2026

Baku Marriott Hotel Boulevard
Courtyard by Marriott Baku

Courtyard by Marriott Baku

4 out of 5
300-303 Quarter, Nasimi District Baku
The price is 1.889.950 ₫ per night from 16 Feb to 17 Feb
1.889.950 ₫
2.294.285 ₫ total
16 Feb - 17 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Baku. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (282 reviews)
Brilliant hotel.! Fantastic staff with attention to detail who went above and beyond to assist us. Good amenities and central location to the old city. We loved our stay and wouldn’t hesitate to return.

Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026

Courtyard by Marriott Baku
Sheraton Baku Intourist

Sheraton Baku Intourist

5 out of 5
Mikail Useynov Avenue, 51 Baku
The price is 2.061.916 ₫ per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
2.061.916 ₫
2.466.660 ₫ total
22 Feb - 23 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Baku. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Nizami Street and Baku Eye are located ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (145 reviews)
Breakfast was terrific, and the staff was too. The rooms we got were spotless. Great stay!

Reviewed on 28 Dec 2025

Sheraton Baku Intourist
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Golden Horn Apart Hotel

Golden Horn Apart Hotel

3 out of 5
36 Atatürk Prospekti Baku
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Baku. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Nizami Street and Ganjlik Mall ...
I want to address my experience with Gold Horn Apart Hotel in Baku (36 Ataturk Avenue). I booked to stay at this hotel with my daughter as she attends the International Astronautical Congress 2023 in Baku using Expedia. On the 5th night of our stay, my daughter and I were watching TV around 12:30am ...

Reviewed on 10 Oct 2023

Golden Horn Apart Hotel
Pilot Apart Hotel

Pilot Apart Hotel

5 out of 5
103 Vaqif prospekti Baku Nasimi
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Baku. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Nizami Street and Tofik Bakhramov Stadium are ...
Pilot Apart Hotel
Homebridge Hotel Apartments

Homebridge Hotel Apartments

3 out of 5
Salyan Higway 14 Baku
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Baku. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Nizami Street and Bibi Heybat Mosque ...
Apartments are fantastic, spotlessly clean, staff are very friendly and helpful. apartments are outside the city by about 15 mins but there is a free shuttle several times a day or taxis are cheap and the service bus which stops outside is even cheaper. I would recommend a visit and loved Baku.

Reviewed on 2 Jun 2019

Homebridge Hotel Apartments
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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