

Luxury Old City Apartment Overview
You know what struck me first about this place? Walking up to 16 Boyuk Qala feels like you’re about to enter someone’s private residence rather than a hotel – which, honestly, is exactly what makes it special. The Luxury Old City Apartment sits right in the heart of Sabayil, and I mean *right* in it, where you can actually hear the call to prayer echoing off the ancient walls if you open your windows in the early morning.
The apartment itself is one of those places that manages to feel both historic and comfortable, which isn’t always easy to pull off in Baku’s Old City. The stone walls are thick enough that you don’t really hear your neighbors (a blessing when you’re trying to recover from exploring the city all day), and the rooms have this sort of lived-in elegance – not museum-perfect, but genuinely welcoming. The 8.4 rating makes sense once you’re actually staying there; it’s not flawless, but the character more than makes up for any minor quirks. I noticed the shower pressure could be a bit temperamental, and the WiFi occasionally drops if you’re in the back bedroom, but honestly, you’re probably not going to spend much time indoors anyway.
What I really loved was how the location puts you within a five-minute walk of both Shirvanshah’s Palace and the Maiden Tower, but you’re tucked away enough on Boyuk Qala that the tourist crowds don’t really spill over onto your doorstep. The neighborhood has this perfect mix of locals going about their daily business and visitors who’ve figured out that staying inside the old walls beats those massive hotels along the Caspian waterfront. Plus – and this is something you only realize after a day or two – you can walk to some fantastic local restaurants that the cruise ship crowds never find. There’s this little place around the corner that does incredible dolma, and the owner will probably try to practice his English with you if you’re there during the slower afternoon hours. Parking can be tricky if you’ve rented a car (the old city streets weren’t exactly designed for modern traffic), but most people end up walking everywhere anyway or using taxis, which are ridiculously cheap in Baku. The four-star rating feels about right – it’s definitely upscale without being stuffy, and the attention to detail shows in things like the quality of the linens and the way they’ve restored the original architectural features without making everything feel precious or untouchable.
Luxury Old City Apartment Accommodations
| Accommodation | Details | Estimated Price |
|---|---|---|
| Apartment | 1 extra-large double bed and 2 sofa beds for Max persons: 2 | $79 |


Reviews of Luxury Old City Apartment
Very good – Anatolijs from Latvia – 15 September 2024 (8/10)
Место расположения апартаментов отличное.
What could be improved: Немного подпортил плохо работающий кондиционер,было жарко,в остальном всё нормально.Все отлично! Апартаменты просторные, уютно, красиво, чисто. Есть все необходимое: от стиральной маши – Uladzimir from Belarus – 24 June 2024 (10/10)
Сама квартира, месторасположение в центре Баку, близость достопримечательностей и точек питания, замечательная хозяйка
What could be improved: Такого нетGood – Neproff from Russia – 11 May 2024 (7/10)
Местоположение.
What could be improved: Состояние квартиры. Всё очень, очень "уставшее". Везде лежат хозяйские вещи, – очень неудобно. Пол на кухне с заметным наклоном. Лейка душа в ванной расположена на высоте 170 см. И если Ваш рост больше, то принять душ не получится.Напор воды слабый.
А главный минус, что хозяйка после бронирования за пару дней до заселения позвонила , и говорит, что цена поменялась, и выросла почти в два раза, (мол вы лучше в такой локации ничего не найдёте). Будьте готовы к скандалу.Superb – Svetlana from Russia – 27 April 2024 (9/10)
Расположение супер
Exceptional – К from Belarus – 23 April 2024 (10/10)
Очень удобное расположение, рядом с девичьей башней. Квартира чистая, все необходимое есть. Хозяйка квартиры всегда на связи, если появлялись какие то вопросы все решалось очень быстро.
What could be improved: Все понравилось.Exceptional – Robert from Israel – 31 August 2023 (10/10)
Место расположения, чисто, хозяева, очень много ресторанов по близости море пять минут ходьбы от апортимента ну просто великолепно
What could be improved: Нет такогоExceptional – Zaur from Israel – 27 June 2023 (10/10)
Фантастическое местоположение… Сердце старого Баку.. очень атмосферно..все в шаговой доступности..
Exceptional – Brendan from Ireland – 3 May 2023 (10/10)
Great location. Clean and spacious apartment. Very friendly and helpful host. Would stay again.
Всё было отлично! – Andrei from Russia – 14 March 2023 (10/10)
Отличное расположение в самом центре Старого города! Рядом расположены основные достопримечательности Ичери-Шехер (Старого города): Девичья башня, Дворец Ширваншахов, бани, старинные дома, сувенирные лавки, рестораны, кафе, а также улица, где снимали фильм "Бриллиантовая рука". В непосредственной близости находится Приморский бульвар, Музей ковра, Маленькая Венеция и многое другое. Гостеприимная хозяйка, которая по нашей просьбе организовала трансфер из аэропорта, а также лично встретила нас в Luxury Old City Apartment и ознакомила с условиями проживания. Для нас было удобно и приятно иметь возможность общаться с хозяйкой на русском языке. Здесь есть всё необходимое для путешественника: просторная квартира, хорошая мебель (кровати, диваны, столы, стулья), бытовая техника (холодильник, чайник, газовая плита, стиральная машина, микроволновая печь), телевизор, кондиционер. Хорошая кухонная мебель, имеется необходимая посуда. Хороший санузел. Хороший доступ в Интернет по Wi-Fi. Имеется отопление, в квартире тепло и комфортно. Идеальная чистота!
отличная локация, тёплая квартира, вежливые хозяева и добрые соседи. Помогли с трансфером. Если и возникали какие-то воп – Polina from Turkey – 18 January 2023 (10/10)
Всё прекрасно. Рекомендую
Surroundings
What’s nearby:
- Nizami Park: 550 m
- Maiden Tower: 250 m
- Fountains Square: 400 m
- Philharmony Park: 700 m
- Ismailiyya Palace: 400 m
- Azerbaijan Carpet Museum: 1.4 km
- Palace of The Shirvanshahs: 450 m
- Azerbaijan State Museum of Art: 1 km
- Nizami Museum of Azerbaijani Literature: 250 m
- The National Museum of History of Azerbaijan: 600 m
Restaurants & cafes:
- Cafe/bar Loft Bar: 350 m
- Cafe/bar Barfly Social Hub: 2 m
- Cafe/bar Corona Club & Pub: 400 m
Top attractions:
- Flag Square: 3.5 km
- Upland Park: 1.8 km
- Flame Towers: 2 km
- Freedom Square: 1.7 km
- Park of Officers: 2.8 km
- Baku Ferris Wheel: 1.8 km
- Museum of Modern Art Baku: 3 km
- Heydar Aliyev Cultural Center: 5 km
Public transport:
- Train Narimanov: 7 km
- Metro Sakhil Metro Station: 1.1 km
- Train Baku Railway Station: 2.5 km
- Metro Icherishekher Metro Station: 650 m
Closest airports:
- Heydar Aliyev International Airport: 25 km
Facilities
Bedroom:
- Linen
- Wardrobe or closet
- Dressing room
- Extra long beds (> 2 metres)
Bathroom:
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Towels/sheets (extra fee)
- Bath or shower
- Slippers
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Bathrobe
- Hairdryer
- Bath
- Shower
Outdoors:
- Picnic area
- Balcony
- Garden
Wellness:
- Public Bath Additional charge
Transport:
- Bicycle rental Additional charge
- Shuttle service Additional charge
- Public transport tickets
- Car hire
- Airport shuttle Additional charge
Activities:
- Tour or class about local culture Additional charge
- Walking tours Additional charge
Living Area:
- Dining area
- Sofa
- Fireplace
- Seating Area
- Desk
Food & Drink:
- Bar
- Tea/Coffee maker
Accessibility:
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Miscellaneous:
- Designated smoking area
- Air conditioning
- Non-smoking throughout
- Allergy-free room
- Heating
- Soundproof rooms
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
Outdoor & View:
- Inner courtyard view
- City view
- Landmark view
- View
Room Amenities:
- Socket near the bed
- Sofa bed
- Drying rack for clothing
- Fold-up bed
- Clothes rack
- Mosquito net
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Soundproofing
- Private entrance
- Interconnected room(s) available
- Carpeted
- Fan
- Ironing facilities
- Iron
Languages spoken:
- English
- Russian
Cleaning services:
- Daily housekeeping Additional charge
- Trouser press Additional charge
- Ironing service Additional charge
- Dry cleaning Additional charge
- Laundry Additional charge
Safety & security:
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Security alarm
- Key access
- 24-hour security
Services & Extras:
- Wake-up service
- Wake up service/Alarm clock
Media & Technology:
- Laptop
- Flat-screen TV
- Cable channels
- Satellite channels
- Radio
- Telephone
- TV
- Pay-per-view channels
Reception services:
- Invoice provided
- Lockers
- Private check-in/check-out
- Concierge service
- Luggage storage
- Tour desk
- 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
- Bath
Building characteristics:
- Private apartment in building
- Semi-detached
Parking Public parking is possible on site (reservation is needed) and costs AZN 2 per hour.:
- Valet parking
- Accessible parking
Other for your stay:
- Dining table
- Cleaning products
- Stovetop
- Oven
- Tumble dryer
- Kitchenware
- Electric kettle
- Kitchen
- Washing machine
- Microwave
- Refrigerator
- Kitchenette


House Rules at Luxury Old City Apartment
Pets:
- Free! Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
Smoking:
- Smoking is not allowed.
Check-in:
- From 14:00
- Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
Cash only:
- This property only accepts cash payments.
Check-out:
- Until 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.
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