SHAH INN Panoramic Apartments City Center Принимаем карты МИР Overview
You know what struck me first about SHAH INN? It’s actually in one of those perfect spots where you feel like you’re staying in real Baku, not some tourist bubble. Right on Nizami Street in Sabayil – I mean, you’re literally walking distance from the Old City walls, but you’re also surrounded by cafes where locals actually grab their morning coffee. The building itself has this interesting mix going on, sort of modern apartments with these incredible panoramic windows that make you understand why they bothered putting “Panoramic” in the name.
The apartments themselves are honestly better than I expected from the photos online. These aren’t your typical cramped hotel rooms – you get proper living space with kitchenettes that are actually useful (I made breakfast there most mornings). The views depend on which direction you’re facing, but even the “lesser” views give you this nice slice of Baku street life. What I really appreciated was how quiet it stays at night, despite being right in the city center. The windows are good quality, and Nizami Street doesn’t turn into a party zone after dark like some central streets do. Oh, and they accept MIR cards – which might seem obvious from the name, but you’d be surprised how many places in Baku still make you hunt around for payment options.
Here’s the thing that makes this place work: the staff actually knows the neighborhood. When I asked about getting to the Flame Towers without taking a taxi, the guy at reception didn’t just point me toward the metro – he told me about the specific marshrutka route that drops you closer and costs about a third of the price. Little stuff like that makes a difference when you’re trying to explore properly. The check-in was smooth (they had my reservation ready even though I arrived earlier than expected), and honestly, for what you pay, it’s hard to find better value in this part of the city. I stayed there during shoulder season in spring, so I can’t speak to summer crowds, but the whole area felt nicely balanced – busy enough to feel alive, quiet enough to actually sleep. If you want to be walking distance from both the historic stuff and the modern Baku scene without paying luxury hotel prices, this place gets it right.
SHAH INN Panoramic Apartments City Center Принимаем карты МИР Accommodations
| Accommodation | Details | Estimated Price |
|---|---|---|
| Two-Bedroom Apartment | 1 extra-large double bed and 1 large double bed for Max persons: 2 | $59 |
Reviews of SHAH INN Panoramic Apartments City Center Принимаем карты МИР
Great value for money. Spacious. Equipped. Older style but very clean. – Colin from Australia – 7 October 2024 (10/10)
Fully equipped. Service. Location.
What could be improved: Nil. 4 flights of stairs was a little tiring but suitcase was carried for me – up and down.
Surroundings
What’s nearby:
- Nizami Park: 800 m
- Flame Towers: 1.5 km
- Maiden Tower: 1.1 km
- Fountains Square: 600 m
- Philharmony Park: 800 m
- Ismailiyya Palace: 550 m
- Palace of The Shirvanshahs: 800 m
- Azerbaijan State Museum of Art: 850 m
- Nizami Museum of Azerbaijani Literature: 650 m
- The National Museum of History of Azerbaijan: 1.1 km
Restaurants & cafes:
- Cafe/bar True Pub: 600 m
- Cafe/bar Meyvi Bar: 250 m
- Cafe/bar Barfly Social Hub: 850 m
Top attractions:
- Flag Square: 3.9 km
- Upland Park: 1.8 km
- Freedom Square: 2.4 km
- Park of Officers: 2.5 km
- Baku Ferris Wheel: 2.3 km
- Azerbaijan Carpet Museum: 1.6 km
- Museum of Modern Art Baku: 3.3 km
- Heydar Aliyev Cultural Center: 5 km
Public transport:
- Train Heybət: 10 km
- Metro Nizami Metro Station: 1.4 km
- Train Baku Railway Station: 2.6 km
- Metro Icherishekher Metro Station: 600 m
Closest airports:
- Heydar Aliyev International Airport: 24 km
Facilities
Shops:
- Minimarket on site
- Barber/beauty shop
Kitchen:
- Dining table
- Cleaning products
- Toaster
- Stovetop
- Kitchenware
- Electric kettle
- Kitchen
- Washing machine
- Microwave
- Refrigerator
- Kitchenette
Bathroom:
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Towels/sheets (extra fee)
- Bath or shower
- Slippers
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Bathrobe
- Hairdryer
- Shower
Outdoors:
- Outdoor furniture
- Balcony
- Terrace
Wellness:
- Fitness/spa locker rooms
- Fitness
- Full body massage
- Spa/wellness packages
- Spa lounge/relaxation area
- Spa facilities
- Light therapy
- Body wrap
- Body scrub
- Body treatments
- Hair styling
- Hair colouring
- Hair cut
- Pedicure
- Manicure
- Hair treatments
- Make up services
- Waxing services
- Facial treatments
- Beauty Services
- Public Bath Additional charge
- Hammam Additional charge
- Massage
- Spa and wellness centre Additional charge
- Solarium Additional charge
- Fitness centre Additional charge
Transport:
- Shuttle service Additional charge
- Car hire
- Airport shuttle Additional charge
Activities:
- Live sport events (broadcast) Off-site
- Live music/performance Additional charge Off-site
- Tour or class about local culture Additional charge
- Happy hour
- Themed dinner nights Additional charge Off-site
- Walking tours
- Movie nights Additional charge Off-site
- Pub crawls Additional charge
- Temporary art galleries Additional charge Off-site
- Water park Additional charge Off-site
- Horse riding Additional charge Off-site
- Bowling Additional charge Off-site
- Hiking Off-site
Living Area:
- Dining area
- Sofa
- Seating Area
- Desk
Common areas:
- Chapel/shrine
Food & Drink:
- Coffee house on site
- Fruits Additional charge
- Wine/champagne Additional charge
- Minibar
- 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:
- City view
- Landmark view
- View
Room Amenities:
- Socket near the bed
- Drying rack for clothing
- Clothes rack
- Hypoallergenic
- Mosquito net
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Tile/marble floor
- Soundproofing
- Fan
- Ironing facilities
- Pants press
- 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 outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Security alarm
- Key access
- 24-hour security
- Safety deposit box
Services & Extras:
- Wake-up service
- Wake up service/Alarm clock
Media & Technology:
- Streaming service (like Netflix)
- Flat-screen TV
- Laptop safe
- Cable channels
- Satellite channels
- Radio
- Fax
- Telephone
- TV
- Pay-per-view channels
Reception services:
- Invoice provided
- Private check-in/check-out
- Concierge service
- ATM/cash machine on site
- Luggage storage
- Tour desk
- Currency exchange
- Express check-in/check-out
- 24-hour front desk
Business facilities:
- Fax/photocopying Additional charge
Great for your stay:
- Private bathroom
- Balcony
- Kitchen
- Airport shuttle (free)
- Free WiFi
- Air conditioning
- Spa and wellness centre
- Flat-screen TV
- View
- Fitness centre
Building characteristics:
- Private apartment in building
Entertainment and family services:
- Baby safety gates
- Kids’ outdoor play equipment
- Evening entertainment Additional charge
- Baby safety gates
- Child safety socket covers
Other for your stay:
- Linen
- Wardrobe or closet
- Alarm clock
- Dressing room
- Extra long beds (> 2 metres)
House Rules at SHAH INN Panoramic Apartments City Center Принимаем карты МИР
Pets:
- Free! Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.
Parties:
- Parties/events are not allowed
Smoking:
- Smoking is not allowed.
Check-in:
- From 15:00 to 00:00
- Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
Check-out:
- From 00:00 to 11:00
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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