Looking for ideas of what to do in Baku? Here are some ideas for you based on what I did during my stay. Check it out now and get planning your activities. 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 when I visited but it is now. Tickets are 5… Read More »What To Do in Baku – Here’s What I Did There

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. Check them out now! 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 there and back. However, these challenges were pretty minor and… Read More »Here’s Where To Stay in Baku – Great Hotels & Apartments

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. 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 on the date that you want to travel. The flight time is 5.5 hours from the UK. Azerbaijan Airlines flies direct from London to Baku, which is… Read More »How to Get to Baku From the UK

Wondering ‘Is Baku Expensive?’ Check out my experience of getting to Baku and the costs of staying there and activities. Is Baku Expensive To Visit? 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 for 30 pounds on the budget division of the Baku airline.… Read More »Is Baku Expensive? Here’s My Experience

Wondering if it is safe to travel to Baku? Here are my tips based on my visit as a solo female traveller. Read on for everything you need to know about whether Baku is safe. 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… Read More »Is Baku Safe? Here’s What You Need to Know

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. Recommended Reading 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 decided I wanted to see it for myself. I also wanted… Read More »Is Baku Worth Visiting? Absolutely and Here’s Why

Baku is the capital of Azerbaijan, located beside the Caspian Sea. It’s a crazy blend of the old and the new. You will find a mix of futuristic architecture, alongside silk road inns and oil pumping wells. Baku is not visited much by tourists, so it feels a bit undiscovered. Check out my guide for all you need to know to plan your Baku holiday. Baku Holiday Let’s start with a quick summary of my visit to Baku. Baku Holiday – Summary of Visit 1 = Poor, 5 = Excellent Comments Personal Safety 5 Safe walking anywhere at anytime Cleanliness… Read More »Baku Holiday Review – All You Need to Plan Your Visit