Baku for a weekend
Baku is where a medieval walled city meets futuristic towers on the Caspian shore. Stroll the Old City’s lanes, walk the long seaside boulevard and watch the Flame Towers glow at night.
What to see in two days
- Icherisheher, the walled Old City
- Maiden Tower and the Palace of the Shirvanshahs
- Seaside Boulevard on the Caspian
- Heydar Aliyev Center
- Flame Towers lit up at night
Where to stay
- Old City (Icherisheher): Boutique hotels inside the walls Hotels on the map
- Fountain Square and Nizami Street: Shops and restaurants, next to the Old City Hotels on the map
- Seaside Boulevard: Sea views, walk to the centre Hotels on the map
Neighbourhood advice only: we do not earn from hotel bookings.
From the airport
The H1 Aeroexpress bus runs 24/7 to 28 May metro and the railway station (about 30 min). Pay with a BakuCard from the machines outside the terminal.
Official transport sites: Baku Airport: Aeroexpress · BakıKart
When to go
Best: April–June and September–October. Summers are hot and winters cool; Baku is known as the windy city all year.
Average weather by month
Averages for 2016–2025: daytime high and days with rain (1 mm or more) per month. Source: Open-Meteo (ERA5).
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