Things to Do in Baku
Top attractions, best neighborhoods to wander, and the food you shouldn't skip in Baku, Azerbaijan — 2026 traveler picks.
Top places to see
Old City (İçəri Şəhər) + Maiden Tower
UNESCO walled medieval old town + 12th-century Maiden Tower (AZN 15 entry). Free walking. Pre-2003 Bond film "The World Is Not Enough" was filmed here.
Flame Towers + Highland Park
Iconic 3-tower complex lit by flames at night (LEDs, since 2012). Highland Park nearby for the best photo from above. Free walking.
Baku Boulevard + Caspian Sea
4km waterfront promenade along the Caspian Sea. Carpet Museum (AZN 7) is in a iconic rolled-carpet-shaped building. Free walking.
Heydar Aliyev Center (Zaha Hadid)
Zaha Hadid's iconic curving white building (2012). AZN 15 entry. One of the world's most-photographed contemporary buildings.
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Things to do in Baku
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Plov + dolma (stuffed grape leaves) at any traditional restaurant. Khash (soup) at Khash House. Caspian sturgeon at Sahil Restaurant. Lunch AZN 25-50 (€13-26).
Local tip
GYD is 25km from centre — Bolt + Yandex Go work in Baku and are cheaper than official taxis. Caspian winds can be very strong — secure hats/scarves. Azerbaijani Manat (AZN) only — limited card acceptance outside hotels.
Where to stay
Hotels across Baku — filter by neighborhood + budget on the map below.