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Baku, also known as Baky or Bakı, is the largest city in the [wiki=e3d4f321dadf1cb755c8eb2678cd2507]Caucasus[/wiki] and the capital of [wiki=7176f8c3bccfdf02322c73f7a0bc9688]Azerbaijan[/wiki]. Baku is on the coast of the Caspian Sea on the southern tip of the Absheron Peninsula. There are three major divisions in Baku: İçəri Şəhər (the ancient city), the Soviet built city, and the newest part of the city. The population as of January 2012 was 2 137,200.
- Climate
  
  A curious fact about Baku is that its average year-round temperature (14.2°C/57.6°F)) matches the average temperature of the entire landmass of the earth to within a tenth of degree. Summers are hot and humid, winters cool, wet and breezy. However, seasonal temperature excursions are less than in many continental regions at this latitude (about 40 degrees north) owing to the presence of the Caspian Sea.
Get in
- By plane
  
  Heydar Aliyev International Airport [url=http://www.airport.az/]] is situated 25 km (15 mi) from Baku city centre. It is served by major airlines including Aeroflot, Austrian Airlines, Azerbaijan Airlines (AZAL), British Airways, Turkish Airlines, Lufthansa and Qatar Airways, and a whole host of smaller airlines. One of the least expensive ways to get between Baku and [[Europe[/url]] is via Aeroflot, with inexpensive flights to/from [wiki=7e35e74e610188414ad24235dd787c78]Moscow[/wiki] daily. Air Baltic also offers flights with good prices from/via Riga; Turkish low-cost carrier Pegasus Airlines has flights from Istanbul's Sabiha Gokcen Airport, however these are code-shared with Azeri flag-carrier Azal, and start from around $130 one-way. WizzAir offers a low-cost option from Budapest to Baku (from 39EUR one-way) - this was stopped in March 2015, but fortunately will resume again in March 2016.[https://wizzair.com/en-GB/about_us/news/wizzen358].
  
  Be aware a new terminal is about to be completed at the airport towards the end of 2014, and some flights already depart/arrive there (Azal in particular). The old and new terminals are very close though and easily walkable with luggage, so it shouldn't be a major problem.
  
  Minibus 116 runs between the airport and Samed Vurgun Park, in the heart of Baku. The trip costs 0.40 AZN and takes over an hour.
  
  Minibus 135 runs between the airport traffic circle (15-min walk from the airport) and the 28 May Metro Station. The journey takes an hour and costs 0.40AZN.
  
  Getting a smooth ride from the airport to town can be a hassle. The lowest price you can get for a taxi to the centre should be around 15 Manat (old Lada, unmarked taxi). Be aware that there is one single taxi company that is allowed to officially do business at the airport. Police occasionally force out all cab drivers trying to do business on the fringes of the airport, leaving you stuck with a high fare. Taxis don't have meters so you must negotiate in advance. If you are not finding a reasonable price, go out of the airport, past the taxi stand, and ask the cabbies in the far end of the parking lot. Be cautious since the majority of Baku cabs are unmarked. Don't let the cab driver renegotiate the price with you. It is a common trick to ask for much more on arrival to your destination. You are not obligated to pay what they demand.
  
  As of September 2014, a trip from Baku Airport to the city center cost 20 to 25 Manats (taxi driver will always ask for ridiculous price like "40 Manats", just stay firm with 20 Manats and they will always accept it) - ask the driver to get a signed invoice which states the agreed price from the little kiosk by the airport exit road, then you will avoid being charged more on arrival at your destination - some will offer to get this for you anyway. Official taxis are dark purple.
  
  For 5 Manat you can take a cab from the airport to Metro Koroglu (former Azizbeyov). From there it's four to six stations to the city centre - but only from 6AM until midnight.
- By train
  
  Overnight trains are avalible from [wiki=5feb168ca8fb495dcc89b1208cdeb919]Russia[/wiki] and [wiki=f01fc92b23faa973f3492a23d5a705c5]Ukraine[/wiki] on a regular basis. Moscow (60 h) has departures three times a week, there is also a once-weekly train leaving [wiki=030731390dab949e28d2e3fa11a3b6f3]Saint Petersburg[/wiki] (70 h) on Sundays. Other cities with less frequent connections include [wiki=f38c039e89b151ba91c0ca6a990ae9ba]Novosibirsk[/wiki] (80 h) and [wiki=f4e6a69a8ad28a7626085d92488fb2c0]Yekaterinburg[/wiki] (75 h). [wiki=c5c12fffd30a23e3468076da2e046b90]Kiev[/wiki] (68 h) has a service leaving every Saturday, with carriges added from several other cities. Also, on some occasions there is a direct train from the Belarusian city of [wiki=5019e8e50cd99f74b805959c3b1fedf0]Brest[/wiki] (81 h) which also stops in [wiki=8787a878258ef18bb38d9163f41b846c]Minsk[/wiki] (76 h).
  There is an overnight sleeper from [wiki=532531fe87971119dd0c1c2acbcbde56]Tbilisi[/wiki] in neighboring [wiki=657bb1b09f0524e7840f9691358dae1f]Georgia[/wiki] leaving three times a week. Journey times is 17 hours. The train makes stop-overs in [wiki=946ea8ee182687b01adf0c8e746d8907]Lankaran[/wiki], [wiki=1b74404581e8aed7ce83f37ebb5a85b4]Sheki[/wiki], [wiki=9b08fc24a2450f920429cb8338e01888]Xachmaz[/wiki] and [wiki=87cd20277cbcff48e78bf96673ff8b99]Ganja[/wiki]. A journey in second class from Tbilisi will set you back 58 laris.
  
  Domestic trains are very cheap, most journeys cost less then 3AZN which makes it cheaper then staying in an hostel.
  
  However, it is important to note that the border between Russia and Azerbaijan is closed for non-CIS nationals for the forseeable future. So unless you're a national of CIS then this journey is impossible.
- By bus
  
  Buses run between Baku and [wiki=946ea8ee182687b01adf0c8e746d8907]Lankaran[/wiki] (departs: 11:50AM, 3PM, 4PM, 5PM), Sheki (hourly, 4AZN, 7-hr trip). International buses also operate from destinations in [wiki=21fc68909a9eb8692e84cf64e495213e]Iran[/wiki], [wiki=221cdfb73049678e244380b45872cbb2]Turkey[/wiki] and from Tbilisi. A common rule of thumb for bus rates in Azerbaijan seems to be about 1AZN per hour ride. Example: Agstafa is about 7 or 8 hours away from Baku. About 8AZN.
- By minibus
  
  Minbuses operate between Baku and Sheki (6 hr), [wiki=946ea8ee182687b01adf0c8e746d8907]Lankaran[/wiki] (5 hr), Xachmaz (3 hr), [wiki=da27c78cbd801c841efb28e1adc768ac]Saatli[/wiki] (5 hr), and [wiki=de75dd9bef3733f9c58c77aadad8853c]Imishli[/wiki] (4 hr).
- By ferry
  
  The phone number of the sea terminal (Daniz Vagzal) is 994 12 447 7314.
  
  Ferries operate between Baku and Russia, Iran, [wiki=7c1a943bf29d2c753fb935e99428482c]Kazakhstan[/wiki], (Irregularly, approximately every 7-10 days), and [wiki=4378f8f0aac2380fd8f3642f9ac98979]Turkmenbashi[/wiki], [wiki=f5d993d8e89c037d614ec8dc2559e4b7]Turkmenistan[/wiki] (steerage bed, US$50, 2-day trip, bring food).
  
  Make sure you have appropriate visas before embarking, if necessary.
Get around
- By car
  
  Road traffic in Baku is quite heavy and the style of driving is a bit aggressive for both private and public service.
  
  Rent a car offices:
  
  * AVIS Rent a Car provides cars, SUV and 4WD. Airport pick up and delivery service is also available.
- By taxi
  
  London taxi cabs have been recently introduced in Baku, and travel fees are 0.70AZN per km.A taxi costs 4-10AZN for trips within the centre of Baku, and to the airport cost 14AZN on the meter - albeit at 6am with little traffic. You are anyway suggested to agree or double-check the price for the service before getting on the car.
  
  * Offers online booking and printed receipts/invoices for airport transfers between downtown and Heydar Aliyev International. English is spoken.
  
  * Airport to city costs 15-25AZN depending on your destination in the city.
- By bike
  
  A great way to cover a lot of ground is to use a bicycle. But because of its lunatic car drivers and the chaotic traffic, Baku is not really a great town to get around in by bicycle. Except for the up-town, the city, including old town (İçəri Şəhər) and downtown is almost dead flat, and though there are some streets that are safe to ride, there is almost always a chaotic and dangerous amount of traffic on the road.
  
  There are no separate bike lanes on the streets, no way of using the sidewalk with super high gutters (10"+) curbed in stone and no pram or stroller ramps so the streets are not designed for rolling objects. So cars and cyclists are forced to share the streets of Baku. The city centre is considered not to be bike-friendly and the locals strongly advise against it. The traffic over the past few years has become seriously chaotic and congested with hostile, incompetent and completely inconsiderate drivers. There were more than 285 deaths and 1185 injuries recorded last year (2012) just for pedestrian crossings. The actual figure for deaths is estimated to be closer to 1000+. The reason for this ridiculously high figure can be seen on any street in Baku. Its been estimated that more than 40% of drivers have never actually sat and passed their drivers licence test, but simply just 'acquired' one.
  
  While cycling on the street is not recommended, except for the clinically insane, the Boulevard on the other hand offers an amazing place to stretch out. The new area of the Seaside Boulevard was opened in May 2012 and extends from the 'Baku Sports Palace' (Bakı İdman Sarayı) to the 'National Flag Square'. There is a car park near the Sports Palace and is the perfect starting point. The length of the new boulevard is approximately 5kms. There are wide open terraces to explore all the way up to the flag with lovely restaurants, pubs and lounge-cafe's all along the way. This is soon to be extended in the other direction once the new Holiday Inn is completed on the foreshore and this will provide up to 10kms of scenic and traffic-free biking. Bike and pedal car rental is available on the Boulevard at a cost of 3AZN for 2hrs and 1AZN per hour after that. Pedal cars cost slightly more.
  
  While Baku is a safe place, make sure to get a good lock (or two), and to use it if you intend to stop. If you are looking for a road, mountain or trekking bike, then there is a bicycle rental shop at the city centre called MyBike (Address: Asef Zeynalli Street, Ichari Shahar). If you want to know the best routes, you should get a copy of the beautifully designed 'Baku by Bike' plan, which is available at all bike rental points of MyBike. Bike rental costs about 10-20AZN per day (approximately, AZN 1 = €1, as of 2012).
  
  A passport or identity card must be shown and a refundable deposit is required. While this service is quite convenient, be sure to bring ID or passport and contact information, including hotel phone number, to speed up the paperwork.
  
  There are a lot of English and American ex-pats here in Baku so Mountain Biking is popular and there are some great rides to be had further out of town in the foothills. While these will test your ability on the other hand they will provide a stunning view of Baku city and the Caspian.
  
  There are a number of 'clubs' or organised rides along the boulevard and into the hills. The bike shops can provide more details.
  
  While different to back home, bike riding in Baku can be one of the most rewarding past times ever.
- By bus/minibus
  
  Buses and minibuses cost 0.20AZN per person and can take you to almost any place within Baku. Destinations are usually posted on the front and the right side of the bus. The website http://www.niim.az/en/bus-info shows the route and current location of every bus on an interactive map.
  
  Unfortunately buses are not handicap-friendly, if you are on a wheelchair or you are limited in walking, you will find impossible or very difficult, to get on a bus due to the high steps to get on board.
  The style of driving for the bus drivers is very aggressive, sudden breaking or accelerations may occur, you are suggested to hang safely once on board.
- By metro
  
  The metro goes to many places throughout Baku and it costs only 0.20AZN. It is the least expensive way to get around Baku besides walking. Ask a cashier or attendant. You must obtain a Bakı Metropiliten Kart (2AZN refundable deposit) and load it like a normal metro pass. Alternatively, you can use a Azerbaycan Sosial Kartı like the ones on some Azerbaijani ATM cards. The metro workers will be more than happy to help if spoken to in either Azeri or Russian, and some may understand English.
  
  Be careful when transferring trains at the transfer stations (28 May and Jafar Jabbarli) as the signage is not easy to spot, the final destination of the train is on a display on each platform. At the exchange stations a display in the aisle will show the final destination of the upcoming trains, in such stations there is no need to move to another level to change the metro line. At the transfer stations, on the same platform, usually they alternate runs for the different lines so, there is one train for the red line after one run of the green one and so on.
  During peak hours, the metro can be really crowded so it might be common that you cannot get into the train and wait for the next two or three runs before you can. You are suggested to plan your travel keeping in mind that you could be delayed due to this issue.
  
  There have been reports of people being arrested while taking photographs of the metro station.
  
  The stations are not handicap-friendly, if you are on a wheelchair or if you are limited in walking, bear in mind that there are no elevators to get to the platforms and the road-level is connected only by escalators.
  
  Metro-etiquette
  
  When entering in any station the metro staff will check your bags with a metal detector, you are requested to cooperate if they need to check the bag content.
  
  Queues are not well respected, either if you are getting off or on the train, it is frequent to see travelers just got in to stop right in front of the exit, rather than moving aside or, those arriving at the platform, quickly jump into the train with no regard for the people already waiting there.
  
  Step aside or wait in the aisle if you're not going to catch the upcoming train.
  
  While into the train, seats are for women of any age and seniors, men are usually keen in offering their seat to them when they spot someone standing.
  
  Due to the crowding of the metro you will be frequently bumped and pushed, especially at a station if you are near the exit, no one is going to make his/her excuses and they are not expecting yours when pushing others.
- By train
  
  The Baku electric train runs through several parts of Baku and the surrounding area including [wiki=546e4758404217c611800a65805f8ab6]Sumqait[/wiki]. 1AZN.
- On foot
  
  It is possible to get around Fountain Square, the Boulevard, and the old city by foot, but the entire city cannot be covered on foot.
  The Azeri government recognises its traffic problems and hazards for pedestrians in Baku and has built an extensive network of underground pedestrian walkways to ensure pedestrians do not attempt to cross the roads. Numerous deaths and near misses have been recorded of people attempting to cross the road without using the underground walkways. They are everywhere in the city, especially near the Boulevard and look like subway entrances often with escalators, stairs and pram or stroller ramps. It is highly recommended you locate them and use them.
  According to roadworks and ongoing building renovations, you may find that the sidewalk is suddenly interrupted with no choice than going back and find an alternate route.
Talk

English and Russian are understood in many places throughout Baku, but it wise to still either bring an Azeri phrase book and/or brush up on your Azeri/Turkish/Russian before arriving. However, about 80% of population at least understands Russian, and about half the people under the age of 35 will speak at least a little English. Turkish is mutually intelligible with Azerbaijani, so people will likely understand you as long as you stick to simple words and speak slowly, although it may be a little bit harder for Turkish speakers to understand Azerbaijani than the other way around.

English is well catered for in most shops, restaurants and bars as a result of 15+ years of expats from the oil industry. Very easy to make yourself understood with little local language skills.

See also:

* [wiki=4cf7998a158aeb21b228a6851cff2600]Azerbaijani phrasebook[/wiki]
* [wiki=1a96ae15852cb301bb47bab58c8ae5b8]Turkish phrasebook[/wiki]
* [wiki=6777b01110836f77ba72e2ec0c0d5b31]Russian phrasebook[/wiki]
See
- Museums and galleries
  
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  * This is a pedestrian street along the center of Baku that has many shopping, dining, and sitting places.
  
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  * Tourist wanting to see the oil rock complex need to get previous authorization from the State Oil Company of Azerbaijan.
  
  * Built in 1912 and inspired by the Monte Carlo Casino. Houses the Azerbaijan State Symphony Orchestra amongst others.
  
  * This brand new mall has many trendy shops, summer lounge with tropic garden and pool on rooftop opening by the end of 2011.
  
  * This brand new mall has many trendy shops, a cinema, a planetarium, a bowling alley and many cozy cafes. There are many famous fast food chains located there, such as KFC and Sbarro.
- Itineraries
  
  [wiki=b63a09bcf7ff18d947ba1a8706caca4d]A weekend in Baku[/wiki]
Do
Offered from the Baku Blvd. Lasts 40 minutes.

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* Baku Entertainment center has been around for more than half a decade. It has a shopping center, bowling alley certified by AMF, health club, conference venue with a capacity of 350 people, and various restaurants and clubs.

* Public Baths (Hamamlar). This is the oldest public bath in Baku located near the Icharishahar metro station, inside the walls of the old city. There are men's and women's days at this public bath, Mondays and Fridays are for women, the rest of the days are for men. Hamam Mehellesi is in the Old Town. From the station, enter the gate to the old city, turn right and go down the street. The hamam will be a few blocks down, on the left side of the street, you will see a note on one of the walls "hamam mehellesi" and a little further - the bath's domes - this will be the place.

* This is a small amusement park for kids and adults.

* You can take this funicular train up to the Alley of the Marytrs. it's free.

* Public Baths (Hamamlar). This public bath is in the old town and is a male only hamam. They have different types of baths (Finnish, Turkish, etc), so it may be a bit pricier than the other public baths in Baku.

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- Beaches
  
  This complex has 5 swimming pools, fast food, restaurant with cooks from Azerbaijan and Europe, Disco, Game Hall, Wi-Fi, Water Sports, Beach Volley, Beach Football, Entertainments, Professional Animation Team .
  
  * This complex has a 3 swimming pool, fast food outlets, restaurant with cooks from Azerbaijan and Europe, Disco, Game Hall, Wi-Fi, Water Sports, Beach Volley, Beach Football, Entertainments, Professional Animation Team .
  
  There are a couple of beaches including Shikhov Beach, but they are polluted by sewage and industrial waste. Outside the city, however, there are a few very nice sandy beaches on the Caspian. In particular Bilgəh and Amburan beaches, on the north coast of the Absheron Peninsula are great spots to cool off from heat.
- Festivals
  
  Organised by famous saxophonist and Baku resident Rain Sultanov to showcase Azerbaijan's love of Jazz which grew during the Soviet era when it was banned by the authorities. Features acts from around the world, the annual festival lasts for a week, and will run from 7-14 Jun (in 2007).
Buy
Antiques from Old City (İçəri Şəhər)
* Rugs
* Apples from [wiki=ae46c44da7fca5babba9ef88db1b88fc]Quba[/wiki]
* Tea and lemon from [wiki=946ea8ee182687b01adf0c8e746d8907]Lankaran[/wiki]
* Halva from [wiki=1b74404581e8aed7ce83f37ebb5a85b4]Sheki[/wiki]
* Traditional dolls created by ladies' groups in [wiki=d55b6e5966a8d58b3eac2a5bdb642a8a]Barda[/wiki]
* Traditional breads from [wiki=87cd20277cbcff48e78bf96673ff8b99]Ganja[/wiki]
- ATMs
  
  Bankomats (ATMs) are available all around the city, mainly in downtown and metro stations exits. If you have a cell phone with either a Bakcell or Azercell sim card, you can recharge your account balance using various ATMs. The International Bank of Azerbaijan has a list [http://www.ibar.az/section.php?menuid=11&submenuid=16&lang=en] of their ATMs in Baku. Some of them have Euros and US Dollars available.
Eat
There are a great deal of restaurants in Baku.
- Budget
  
  International Cuisine
  
  * European and Azeri Cuisine
  
  * Lebanese Cuisine located on fountain square
  
  * Greek and International Cuisine
  
  * Georgian Cuisine
- Splurge
  
  Pan-Asian cuisine, modern tea house and late night cocktail bar.
  
  * International and Azeri Cuisine.
  
  * Mediterranean Cuisine.
  
  * Chinese fare.
  
  * European and Azeri Cuisine.
  
  * European Restaurant.
  
  * Italian Cuisine.
Drink
- Tea Houses (Çayxanalar)
  
  There are many outdoor tea houses (çayxanalar) that serve tea and sweets to people in their own individual nooks. Going to them can be a great way to get a sense of the local culture. If you are adventurous, try challenging a local Bakuvian to a game of backgammon (nard) or dominoes.
- Cafés
  
  There is a good selection of cafés dispersed throughout Baku. Expect to pay Western prices for your coffee.
  
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- Bars and pubs
  
  Although tea houses (çay xanalar) (found throughout Azerbaijan) serve local beer (piva) - draft at 50 qapick/glass or bottles at 70 qapick/bottle or vodka (araq) at 2AZN/bottle, for anything exotic (e.g. tequila, gin, or rum), you will have to go to a normal bar or hotel and pay Western prices there.
  
  * it closed, go to castle if you want a sports bar
  
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  * Next to History Museum. Free wifi. Biggest choice of beer in town, including Irish & English,Bavarian stouts,ales, porters & lagers. Good beer prices and Happy Hour offers. Specials prices every day. Nurenberg sausages, Fresh Caspian shrimps, Choice of Pies, Fish & chips.Live Music Wed & Sat nights.
  
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  * Offers a familiar pub atmosphere with photos and memorabilia from Scotland. Screens for watching sporting events.
- Nightclubs
  
  You might not expect it, but Baku has a great jazz tradition of its own and this is the place to go. No entrance fee and has a free, western-style toilet. Updated as of October 2013, this is no longer located at 4 Aliyev St and has moved to another unknown location in Baku
  
  * An upscale cocktail bar with nightly live jazz.
  
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  ^* Located in a very dark open hall with live music after 9pm. Be aware that the over inflated prices listed on menus here are increased further when in comes time to settle the bill. A 6AZN pot of tea soon becomes 10AZN with the excuse that they are using 'old' menus. Best avoided unless you enjoy being ripped off
Sleep
- Budget
  
  Under renovation as of Oct 2009.
  
  * Great location in the Old Town. 2 dorm rooms and 1 private room.
  
  * A few kilometers north of the centre, this budget hotel has clean rooms with TV, private bath and hot water in the mornings. (Not existing any more as of July 2013)
  
  * This hotel is situated in the center of Old Town in calm area, 10 minutes on foot to the nearest metro station, very friendly staff.
  
  * Baku Old City Hostel, AZ1000 Vali Mamedov street 24 (U Icheri Sheher) Baku, ☎ +994 124 927 943 (oldcityhostel@hotmail.com). Located in the heart of the Old City, UNESCO heritage site, there is this cozy hostel, a collaboration of two friends and colleagues. Their fascinating and original history is reflected in the design of this hostel, located in a strategic place for tourism. A 5 minute walk to the metro station, close to bus stops to/from everywhere, next to the modern city (Nizami street, Fountains square) where stands the Museum of Literature and in the middle of the Old Town, a few steps from the Friday mosque(Cümə Məscidi) and the Maiden Tower(Qız Qalası). Add one of the lowest price for a bed in the capital of Azerbaijan (18 AZN per person), season it with a good breakfast included and the opportunity to probably speak your language with the polyglot staff and...voilà...this is the perfect choice to spend some pleasant days in Baku!
- Mid-range
  
  Located in the Narimanov district and minutes away from the city center of Baku.
  
  * Near Icheri Sheher Metro station.
  
  * About a kilometer from the ferry port.
  
  * Situated 9 km out of town. Opportunity to play paintball (50 bullets for 10AZN).
  
  * This is a hotel option in the Genclik district.
  
  * 15 minutes’ drive from the Heydar Aliyev International Airport and 10 minutes from the city center. 102 rooms with WIFI internet access, one international restaurant, one lounge-bar and two conference rooms.
  
  * Located centrally. Credit cards accepted.
  
  * 4 star business class hotel.
  
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  * Located between the Oil Academy and the Landmark, the Guesthouse Inn should not be confused with the Guest House Inn in the old town. 1 Single room,7 Double rooms,1 Triple room,1 Dorm. All ensuite with air conditioning, fridge, satellite TV, internet access.
  
  * Located in the centre of Baku near the Medical University and the H. Aliyev Sport Center. 42 rooms.
  
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  * Facilities include a kids stay and eat free program, internet access in all rooms, various restaurants, complimentary shuttle to downtown and a spa.
  
  * American boutique hotel, 24 all-suite rooms, free Wi-Fi throughout hotel, breakfast included.
  
  * Fully-equipped business centre, restaurant, bar and coffee shop, five modern conference rooms and an elegant ballroom with a large foyer. Also offers Wi-Fi in all guest rooms, gift shop, free airport shuttle, 24 hour room service, workout room, open parking facilities, 24 hour concierge.
  
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  * Centrally-located 4 star boutique hotel
  
  * Fully-equipped 48 rooms, restaurant, bar and coffee shop, two modern conference rooms. Also offers Wi-Fi in all guest rooms, airport shuttle, 24 hour room service, tour guide, open parking facilities, laundry and dry cleaning, private electronic safe, 24 hour reception.
- Splurge
  
  * AF Hotel is officially the largest hotel and resort in the Caucasus. This complex houses pools, saunas, salons, water slides, entertainment center, and hotel facilities.
  
  * With a 5 star rating, the Excelsior Hotel is one of the nicest hotels in Baku.
  
  * Services include: high-speed internet access, chauffeur-driven limousine rental, hotel shops, Wi-Fi, business center, The Grill, Gourmet Shop, Beluga Bar, Club Oasis Fitness Center, swimming pools, tennis courts, squash courts, ballroom, 10 meeting rooms, 2 boardrooms, and pre-function and social function space.
  
  * 5-star hotel adjacent to a comprehensive Meeting & Conference Centre. Club lounge for free continental breakfast, evening cocktails and boardroom access.
  
  * An all-suite hotel located on the top floor of the ISR Plaza Business Centre with views over the old and new cities. Has a gym, sauna, indoor pool, lounge and business centre. The hotel was closed in 2012
- Resorts
  
  AF Hotel is officially the largest hotel and resort in the Caucasus. This complex houses pools, saunas, salons, water slides, entertainment center, and hotel facilities.
  
  * a 4 star resort 20 km from Baku city centre and 2 km from the northern coast on the Caspian Sea at Absheron peninsula.
  
  * This complex has a 3 swimming pool, fasfood outlets, restaurant with cooks from Azerbaijan and Europe, Disco, Game Hall, Wi-Fi Internet, Water Sports, Beach Volley, Beach Football, Entertainments, Professional Animation Team .
  
  * This complex has an indoor and outdoor pool, beach front, bar, and tourism services. High-speed Wi-Fi zone covering 10 hotel buildings, Hotel yard, restaurant, bars and beach. Please contact Hotel reception.
Contact
- Internet
  
  Internet cafes in Azerbaijan are called "internet klubs" and they are found throughout Baku. Some coffee houses provide wireless internet, but they are quite rare in Baku. Recently public wi-fi service was implemented the central areas. One "klub" with fast internet downtown is VIP, U.Bunyadzade 3. They also have a lot of games you can play.
- Post office
  
  Azerbaijan Post locations are dispersed throughout Baku. Mailing an international letter generally costs 0.8AZN.
- AZAL
  
  As Azal seems to be in a permanent state of flux as to where their offices are located, pop into a travel agent and ask about tickets very carefully before buying anything. In some cases, like Naxcevan or last-minute flights, you WILL ABSOLUTELY have to go this every-moving central office during a few random opening times in order to get your tickets processed. One travel agent who can guide you buy phone is reachable at +994 55 4201220 or +99412 5551320 or 5981619.
Stay safe
Baku is considered a safe city, nevertheless common sense is useful as in all other big cities. Homeless people do not harass or attack people and are very safe to be around. The biggest problem in Baku is driving. Many drivers do not obey rules and speed.
- Emergency contact numbers
  
  Ambulance: 103
  * Fire: 101
  * Gas Emergency 104
  * Speaking Clock 106
  * Police: 102
  
  You must speak in Azeri, Turkish or Russian to communicate your needs. It would be a good idea to memorize key phrases before coming to Azerbaijan - see the [wiki=9583bcfde06ad9a69f80ce1d5124d350]#Talk|Talk section[/wiki] for phrasebooks.
- Safety tips
  
  The roads can be treacherous at night due to unseen potholes and dimly lit cars. Most areas in and near the downtown are mostly safe. There are some underpasses under particularly busy roads (some with escalators), and some zebra crossings and traffic lights. Watch out for traffic police if otherwise crossing a busy road, they may try to fine you 20AZN for a traffic offence (even though the locals do it constantly.)
  
  Try to stay away from the outskirts.
- Crossing the street
  
  Be aware that it is illegal according to Azerbaijani law to cross the street it there is an underpass. Police will give you a fine!
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Get out

The Petroglyphs of Gobustan are nearby to the South, and date back as far as the 12th century BCE. The invading armies of Alexander the Great and Trajan also left some interesting grafitti.

*A ferry departs daily from Baku across the Caspian Sea to [wiki=4378f8f0aac2380fd8f3642f9ac98979]Turkmenbashi[/wiki], [wiki=f5d993d8e89c037d614ec8dc2559e4b7]Turkmenistan[/wiki]. This ferry has become somewhat of a sleeper hit with backpackers on the Silk Road, but is very uncomfortable and should only be taken by adventure-seekers.

*A ferry depart irregularly to [wiki=ab721fd90edab8566409cf8e9d6588ce]Aktau[/wiki] in [wiki=7c1a943bf29d2c753fb935e99428482c]Kazakhstan[/wiki] (every 7-10 days maybe). Docks are located 2 km to the west of the old town. It is difficult to get tickets!

*[wiki=1b74404581e8aed7ce83f37ebb5a85b4]Sheki[/wiki], which is a 7 hour bus ride to the north, is a beautiful city in the Caucasus mountains with lots to see and do.

*Buses take international travelers onwards from Baku to [wiki=21fc68909a9eb8692e84cf64e495213e]Iran[/wiki] and [wiki=657bb1b09f0524e7840f9691358dae1f]Georgia[/wiki].

*The Baku Airport is one of the few in the world offering flights to [wiki=2da0d696441593fa5d267705f6e1751f]Nakhchivan[/wiki] and travelers heading that way should book a flight from here.

*Go and enjoy the oil baths of [wiki=997eb4bcaca6361c9f9693eb7c1dbb97]Naftalan[/wiki].

*Relax by the Caspian in [wiki=f3d515c4dd395f0de600734b5b971399]Nabran[/wiki], Azerbaijan's biggest tourist destination for international travelers and a coastal city close to [wiki=9b08fc24a2450f920429cb8338e01888]Xachmaz[/wiki].

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