Looking for ideas of what to do in Baku? There’s plenty to do in this vibrant city. I stayed for 3 nights and focussed my activities on the city centre. Read on for some ideas of things to do during your visit. What To Do in Baku Baku is very easy to explore on foot. A lovely area to explore is the promenade which is filled with things to enjoy such as lovely gardens, fountains, sculptures, cafes and a few attractions including; The Baku Eye, which is a large observation wheel sitting beside the Caspian Sea. It wasn’t actually finished… Read More »What to Do in Baku: My Best Activities & Sights Guide

Wondering where to stay in Baku? Read on for my top picks including a couple of top end options, a couple of great value but lovely alternative hotels and two amazing apartments. Or you could just start searching for hotels now using the map below 👇 Where To Stay in Baku I chose to stay outside of the main city centre, downtown area of Baku. I did this partly because of price and partly because I wanted to stay in a self catering apartment. There were some challenges with staying where I did – this mainly involved finding my way… Read More »Where To Stay in Baku: My Top Hotel Picks For You

If you are wondering how to get to Baku from the UK then read on to find your options for flights. Land connections are not so easy due to the war in Ukraine and the war on the Western side of Azerbaijan. Please check the Foreign Office travel advice before travelling to Azerbaijan Read on for details about how to get to Baku or just check flights right here👇 How to Get to Baku The easiest way to reach Baku is to fly. There are direct flights from London which will cost around 300 pounds for a return flight, depending… Read More »How to Get to Baku From the UK – Find Out Here

Wondering ‘Is Baku Expensive?’ Check out my experience of getting to Baku and the costs of staying there and activities. Baku can be great value once you are there. Is Baku Expensive To Visit? Getting There One of the biggest costs of getting to Baku is likely to be getting there. If you take direct flights from the UK then the airfare is likely to be several hundred pounds each way. However, there are ways to get there for much less. When I decided to visit Baku I did a reverse flight search and discovered there were flights from Istanbul… Read More »Is Baku Expensive? It Can Be Great Value

Wondering if it is safe to travel to Baku? Read on for my tips based on my solo female travel experience 👇 Is Baku Safe? I have traveled to Baku as a solo female traveler, and I felt safe all the time I was there. I stayed outside the city center in a residential area. Getting Lost I got lost walking back and ended up in a housing area. It was a bit ramshackle, with dogs running about everywhere. I was okay, just a little nervous because I had gotten lost. Public Transport I used the public transport system and… Read More »Is Baku Safe? You Need to Check Before Travelling

I was lucky enough to visit Baku at the end of 2019. I did it as a solo female traveller trip and as a two-destination trip with Istanbul. Here’s why I think Baku is worth visiting and why. (Please check the Foreign Office advice for visiting Azerbaijan before booking your visit) Is Baku Worth Visiting? – Here’s Why I Went The reasons that I decided to visit Baku weren’t very fancy or complicated. I watched an episode of The Grand Tour (the car show featuring Jeremy Clarkson and friends). Baku looked like a bit of a bonkers place and I… Read More »Is Baku Worth Visiting? Absolutely – It’s Very Unusual

I did a solo trip to Baku and it’s one of the most memorable trips I’ve done. Partly because Baku is a bit undiscovered and partly because it’s a crazy blend of ancient and modern. You will find a mix of futuristic architecture, alongside silk road inns and oil pumping wells for example! Check out my guide for all you need to know to plan your Baku holiday or use the link below to jump straight to everything you need for your Baku trip. Baku Holiday Let’s start with a quick summary of my visit to Baku. Baku Holiday –… Read More »Baku Holiday Guide 2026: Everything You Need to Know