Graaf Hotel

Graaf Hotel Overview

You know what struck me first about the Graaf Hotel? Walking up to this place on Hasanoglu Street, you’d almost miss it if you weren’t looking – it’s tucked into this quiet residential stretch that feels refreshingly removed from the chaos of central Baku. I mean, you’re still close enough to everything that matters, but there’s something really appealing about stepping off a side street into what feels like a well-kept secret.

The lobby hits that sweet spot between elegant and approachable – not so fancy that you feel underdressed after a long travel day, but polished enough that you know they’re taking care of details. Check-in was honestly smoother than I expected, and the staff actually seemed to know the neighborhood well when I asked about walking to the Old City (about 15 minutes, by the way, and it’s a pleasant stroll through some of Baku’s more authentic residential areas). The rooms are what you’d hope for from a solid 4-star – clean lines, comfortable beds, and those little touches that show someone’s paying attention. The bathroom was surprisingly spacious, and I appreciated that the shower actually had decent water pressure, which isn’t always a given in this part of the world.

What really won me over, though, was how the place feels once you settle in. It’s got that rare quality of being professional without being stuffy – the kind of hotel where the morning coffee is actually good, where the wifi works reliably in your room, and where you don’t feel like you’re bothering anyone when you ask for an extra towel. The neighborhood comes alive in the evenings with locals heading to dinner, and you’ll hear the distant hum of the city without dealing with the all-night traffic noise that plagues some of the hotels closer to Fountain Square. Honestly, that 8.9 rating makes sense when you experience the whole package – it’s not trying to be the flashiest option in Baku, but it delivers consistently on the things that actually matter when you’re traveling. If you’re the type who appreciates being somewhere that feels authentically part of the city rather than isolated from it, and you want solid comfort without the premium price tag of the international chains, this place gets it right.

Graaf Hotel Accommodations

Reviews of Graaf Hotel

• Very good – Nabilah from Saudi Arabia – 19 July 2025 (8/10)

  The furniture
  
  What could be improved: The curtain was covering the sunshine

• Nice, clean hotel situated between the centre of Baku and the Caspian Sea – Ben from United Kingdom – 13 July 2025 (8/10)

  There was a wide variety of choice at breakfast and the food was excellent. The gym facilities were also good and the hotel has a sauna too.
  
  The staff, especially the maids, do a fantastic job and they were very helpful.
  
  What could be improved: The room smelt a little smoky.

• Superb – Ilkin from Azerbaijan – 29 January 2025 (9/10)

  I had a wonderful holiday with top-notch hotel services. The breakfast was delightful, and the staff were warm and accommodating, especially Elton and Musa, who demonstrated outstanding hospitality throughout my stay.

• Very good – Charlene from Switzerland – 17 September 2024 (8/10)

  What could be improved: Cigarette smell in room

• Very good – Diego from United States – 16 September 2024 (8/10)

  It is in a good location for conferences.

• Good – Selim from Turkey – 26 May 2023 (7/10)

  comfortable bed, clean, helpful staff
  
  What could be improved: breakfast was late for a city hotel. also hot breakfast is served later than starting of breakfast time. 7:30 is late for start. I was at restaurant at 7:45. there was no egg

• Pleasant – Ömerül from Turkey – 18 March 2023 (6/10)

  What could be improved: metro vibration and Voice

• Dont make my mistake, dont stop here – Radosław from United States – 3 March 2023 (1/10)

  Hotel rooms are looking good on the 1st sight
  
  What could be improved: But in reality rooms were dirty, stinking like ashtray. Breakfast was very low quality. And the worst. Hotel is build over metro line and it is not isolated well somehow. So every time train was passing you hear and feal like is is going through your room.

• Exceptional – Elnur from United Arab Emirates – 26 February 2023 (10/10)

  What could be improved: Rooms windows cannot be opened

• enjoyable stay. – Abdulrahman from Saudi Arabia – 18 August 2022 (8/10)

  nice hotel with good staff
  
  What could be improved: metro noise

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