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A mix of city sights, food stops and coastal escapes.

All places in Baku(20)

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Agabala

Centre, Baku

Explore traditional Azerbaijani cooking at this Baku restaurant. Check the venue’s current menu and reserve directly for your preferred date.

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CHAYKI Restaurant

Centre, Baku

A garden-style setting with a contemporary approach to Azerbaijani cuisine. Consider it for a meal between city sightseeing stops.

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Etiler Meat House

Baku

A dining option focused on Turkish dishes and grilled meats. Ask the venue about current menus, seating and reservations.

Turkish cuisineGrills
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Tribeca Restaurant & Bar

Baku

Explore this restaurant at The Ritz-Carlton, Baku for a hotel dining experience. Confirm menus and reservations with the venue.

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Chörəkdə Café

White City, Baku

A White City café to consider for breakfast. Check its current opening times before adding a morning visit to your itinerary.

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Coffee Port

Baku

A coffee stop in Baku with an espresso-bar focus. Use the operator’s information to choose a branch and check its current menu.

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360 Bar at Hilton Baku

Waterfront, Baku

An elevated bar at Hilton Baku overlooking the city and Caspian Sea. Confirm access, reservations and the current drinks menu.

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Fetiche Wine Music Tapas

Baku

A wine-and-music venue included in Azerbaijan’s official nightlife guide. Check directly for the latest opening arrangements and programme.

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Bilgah coast

Absheron, Baku

Plan a coastal outing to Bilgah on the Absheron Peninsula. Public access, beach-club facilities and seasonal services depend on your chosen spot.

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Mardakan coast

Absheron, Baku

Explore Mardakan’s stretch of the Absheron coast as a separate outing from city sightseeing. Check the specific beach’s access and facilities before travelling.

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Baku Boulevard

Waterfront, Baku

Follow the Caspian waterfront for a relaxed city walk. Combine a section of the promenade with nearby cultural stops and allow time for breaks.

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Highland Park

Baku

A viewpoint to include when planning views across Baku Bay. Consider the route and steps when visiting with children or anyone with limited mobility.

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Icherisheher — Old City

Old City, Baku

Explore Baku’s historic core through its narrow lanes and heritage landmarks. Allow time for the Maiden Tower and Palace area rather than rushing through.

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Maiden Tower

Old City, Baku

Include this landmark in an Old City walking route. Check the current visitor arrangements and admission information before planning an interior visit.

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Palace of the Shirvanshahs

Old City, Baku

Discover the palace complex within Icherisheher. Give the visit its own time in your walking itinerary and confirm current access details.

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Heydar Aliyev Centre

Baku

Explore a distinctive work of architecture designed by Zaha Hadid. Check current exhibitions and admission arrangements to plan your visit.

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ETUD Cafe & Bar

Centre, Baku

Explore Baku’s live-music scene at ETUD. Programmes change, so confirm the event, start time and any admission conditions directly with the venue.

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CHiNAR

Baku

A dining and evening venue included in the official nightlife guide. Check the programme and reservation arrangements for the night you plan to visit.

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Baku Crystal Hall

Waterfront, Baku

A waterfront venue for concerts and other large events. Visit the official programme for dated events and ticket information; this listing is a venue guide.

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International Mugham Center

Waterfront, Baku

Discover a cultural venue dedicated to Azerbaijan’s mugham tradition. Check its current programme before planning a performance visit.

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Frequently asked questions

Your guide to Baku, Azerbaijan

Baku brings together Old City streets, contemporary architecture and life beside the Caspian Sea. Begin with Icherisheher, then make time for the waterfront and neighbourhood dining. This guide groups places by category so you can plan around your interests.

For restaurants and cafés, compare cuisine and location before checking the latest menu with the venue. For nightlife and cultural events, confirm the programme for your travel dates. A coastal trip to Absheron deserves its own time in your itinerary.

Each place page links to a venue or official tourism source and a map search. Images marked as illustrations show the category, not the individual venue. Plan accommodation and transport from the Baku travel guide.