Baku Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
capital of Azerbaijan
About Baku
Baku is on the coast of the Caspian Sea on the southern coast of the Absheron Peninsula. There are three major divisions in Baku:İçəri Şəhər(the Old Town), the Soviet-built city, and the newest part of the city. The population in 2020 was 2.3 million. The city of Baku is on the semi-arid and dusty Absheron peninsula. The center of Baku is a patch of green in a largely brown area because of the many liters of water that is piped daily to the city. The city has a metro, a well-developed bus and minibus network, and a large area for walking, including the Inner Walled City, The Boluvar, and Fountain Square. Reading the bookAli and Ninois a good way to get into the mood. A curious fact about Baku is that its average year-round temperature (14.2°C/57.6°F) matches the average temperature of thee
Top Attractions in Baku
Explore the best things to see and do in Baku:
- ★AF Beach Club
- ★Aga Mikayil Bath House (XVIII century hamami)
- ★Agha Mikayil bathhouse
- ★Alley of Honor
- ★Amburan Beach Club
- ★Aqua Park Baku
- ★Art exhibition
- ★Asco Arena
Where to Eat in Baku
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Anadolu
- 🍴Bizim Ev Restaurant & Cafe
- 🍴Buddha Bar Baku
- 🍴Cafe City Sahil
- 🍴Chinar
- 🍴Dolce Vita
Where to Stay in Baku
- 🏨12 Bulvar Inn Baku
- 🏨AF Hotel Aqua Park
- 🏨Altstadt Hotel
- 🏨Amburan Beach Club
- 🏨Atropat Old City Hotel Baku
- 🏨Caspian Hostel
Baku Travel Guide Sections
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