Apartment Dafne Overview
You know what struck me first about Apartment Dafne? It’s how they managed to create this incredibly sophisticated space right in the heart of Sabayil without losing that intimate, residential feel. I mean, you’re literally on Nizami Street – which, honestly, is about as central as it gets in Baku – but once you step inside, there’s this immediate sense of calm that you don’t expect from a city center location.
The apartments themselves are… well, they’re pretty stunning, actually. I’ve stayed in plenty of five-star places that feel cookie-cutter, but Dafne has this character that feels deliberately curated rather than just expensive. The finishes are genuinely high-end (marble bathrooms, premium fixtures, that sort of thing), but what really got me was the attention to details that actually matter when you’re living somewhere for more than a night. The kitchen setups are properly functional – not just for show – and there’s real storage space, which anyone who’s tried to unpack in a typical hotel room will appreciate. The beds are fantastic too, though I’ll warn you the blackout curtains work almost too well if you’re prone to oversleeping.
Location-wise, you’re going to love how walkable everything is from here. The Old City is basically a pleasant stroll away, and you’ve got that whole Flame Towers area within easy reach without being right in the tourist chaos. What I really appreciated was being able to walk to proper local restaurants and cafes – not just the obvious tourist spots, but places where you’ll actually hear Azerbaijani being spoken at the next table. The street itself can get a bit busy during rush hours (it’s a main thoroughfare, after all), but the soundproofing is solid, and honestly, there’s something energizing about being in the pulse of the city rather than tucked away somewhere sterile. Parking can be tricky if you’re driving, but most people end up walking or using taxis anyway since everything’s so accessible. The staff really knows the neighborhood too – they’ll point you toward the good bakery around the corner or tell you which evenings the nearby park has live music, that kind of local intel you can’t Google.
Apartment Dafne Accommodations
| Accommodation | Details | Estimated Price |
|---|---|---|
| Two-Bedroom Apartment with Balcony and Sea View | 2 × 1 extra-large double bed and 1 sofa bed for Max persons: 5 | $65 |
Surroundings
What’s nearby:
- Nizami Park: 1.7 km
- Maiden Tower: 1.2 km
- Freedom Square: 1.2 km
- Fountains Square: 650 m
- Philharmony Park: 1.7 km
- Ismailiyya Palace: 1.1 km
- Park Boulevard Baku: 900 m
- Palace of The Shirvanshahs: 1.5 km
- Nizami Museum of Azerbaijani Literature: 800 m
- The National Museum of History of Azerbaijan: 650 m
Restaurants & cafes:
- Cafe/bar The Phoenix Pub: 600 m
- Cafe/bar Corona Club & Pub: 700 m
- Cafe/bar Gravity Cocktail Bar Baku: 650 m
Top attractions:
- Flag Square: 4.2 km
- Upland Park: 2.7 km
- Flame Towers: 2.6 km
- Park of Officers: 1.8 km
- Baku Ferris Wheel: 2.6 km
- Azerbaijan Carpet Museum: 2.1 km
- Museum of Modern Art Baku: 2.2 km
- Heydar Aliyev Cultural Center: 4.3 km
- Azerbaijan State Museum of Art: 1.8 km
Public transport:
- Train Narimanov: 6 km
- Metro Sakhil Metro Station: 250 m
- Train Baku Railway Station: 1.5 km
- Metro Jafar Jabbarly Metro Station: 1.2 km
Closest airports:
- Heydar Aliyev International Airport: 23 km
Facilities
Bedroom:
- Linen
- Wardrobe or closet
- Dressing room
Bathroom:
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Slippers
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
Outdoors:
- Patio
- Balcony
Transport:
- Shuttle service Additional charge
- Airport shuttle Additional charge
Living Area:
- Dining area
- Desk
Food & Drink:
- Tea/Coffee maker
Accessibility:
- Hearing accessible
- Upper floors accessible by elevator
- Entire unit located on ground floor
Miscellaneous:
- Designated smoking area
- Air conditioning
- Non-smoking throughout
- Heating
- Lift
- Family rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
Outdoor & View:
- City view
- Sea view
- View
Room Amenities:
- Sofa bed
- Drying rack for clothing
- Fold-up bed
- Clothes rack
- Private entrance
- Ironing facilities
- Iron
Languages spoken:
- Arabic
- English
- Russian
- Turkish
Cleaning services:
- Daily housekeeping
Safety & security:
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Security alarm
- Key access
- 24-hour security
- Carbon monoxide detector
Media & Technology:
- Streaming service (like Netflix)
- Flat-screen TV
- Satellite channels
- Pay-per-view channels
Reception services:
- Invoice provided
- Private check-in/check-out
- ATM/cash machine on site
- Luggage storage
- Currency exchange
- Express check-in/check-out
- 24-hour front desk
Great for your stay:
- Private bathroom
- Balcony
- Parking
- Kitchen
- Airport shuttle
- Free WiFi
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- View
- Pets allowed
Building characteristics:
- Private apartment in building
- Detached
Other for your stay:
- Dining table
- Kitchenware
- Electric kettle
- Kitchen
- Washing machine
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Refrigerator
House Rules at Apartment Dafne
Pets:
- Free! Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
Parties:
- Parties/events are not allowed
Smoking:
- Smoking is not allowed.
Check-in:
- Available 24 hours
- You’ll need to let the property know in advance what time you’ll arrive.
Cash only:
- This property only accepts cash payments.
Check-out:
- From 11:00 to 12:00
Cancellation/prepayment:
- Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
