The Best Hotels in Baku, Azerbaijan

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Baku is the capital and largest city of Azerbaijan, as well as the largest city on the Caspian Sea and of the Caucasus region. Baku is located 28 metres (92 ft) below sea level, which makes it the lowest lying national capital in the world and also the largest city in the world located below sea level.

The Inner City of Baku, along with the Shirvanshah's Palace and Maiden Tower, were inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2000. According to the Lonely Planet's ranking, Baku is also among the world's top ten destinations for urban nightlife.

The city is renowned for its harsh winds. This is reflected in the city's nickname, the "City of Winds".

The best hotels in Baku:

- Boulevard Hotel Baku Autograph Collection. Featuring a spa and wellness centre, Boulevard Hotel Baku Autograph Collection is situated a 5-minute walk from the Caspian Sea coast. The rooms come with air conditioning, a seating area, flat-screen TV with satellite channels.

- Fairmont Baku at the Flame Towers. Located in the Flame Towers Complex, 5-star Fairmont Baku Hotel features picturesque views of Baku City or Caspian Sea. Guests are offered rooms with iPod dock station and a coffee machine.

- Four Seasons Hotel Baku. Overlooking the Caspian Sea and Baku Old Town district with the Shirvanshahs’ Palace, this 5-star hotel features a restaurant and lounge, a bar and an indoor swimming pool. Rooms come with air conditioning.

- Premier Old Gates Hotel. Offering a terrace, 24-hour front desk, tour desk and free WiFi, Premier Old Gates Hotel is set a 3-minute walk from Icheri Sheher Metro Station in Baku. Maiden Tower is 300 m away.

- Sultan Inn Boutique Hotel. Located next to the Maiden’s Tower in the heart of Baku’s Old City, this elegant 5-star hotel offers unique décor, a traditional Azerbaijan restaurant with garden terrace, and free Wi-Fi.