VIVA Apartment Overview
You know what caught me off guard about VIVA Apartment? I mean, sure, it’s technically a 3-star place, but honestly – the location alone makes it punch way above its weight class. Right there on Nizami Street, which is basically Baku’s main pedestrian drag, you’re literally in the thick of everything that matters in the old city.
I stayed here last spring, and the first thing that hit me was how the morning sounds drift up from the street – not in an annoying way, but more like this gentle hum of the city waking up. You’ve got the Maiden Tower just a few minutes’ walk away, and I actually loved being able to grab coffee from one of those tiny local spots downstairs before the tourist crowds showed up around 10 AM. The apartment itself is pretty straightforward – clean, functional, with that slightly Soviet-era building charm that’s everywhere in this part of Baku. The elevator’s a bit temperamental (I mean, what do you expect?), but the staff actually remembered my name by day two, which was a nice touch.
What really makes this place work is that you’re staying where Bakuvians actually live and work, not in some sterile hotel district. I’d walk out in the evening and there’d be families strolling, street musicians setting up near the fountain – it felt authentic in a way that’s getting harder to find. The rooms are apartment-style, so you’ve got a little kitchenette if you want to pick up some fresh bread and cheese from the market on Azneft Square (maybe a 10-minute walk). Parking can be tricky – well, parking anywhere in Old City is tricky – but there’s a small lot nearby if you’re driving. Honestly though, once you’re here, you won’t need a car much. The Flame Towers light up the skyline right behind you, the Caspian Boulevard is walkable when you want that sea breeze, and the metro station at Icherisheher is close enough that getting to the newer parts of Baku is no hassle. It’s not luxury, but it’s got character and the kind of location that makes you feel like you’re actually experiencing Baku rather than just visiting it. Plus, the value is pretty solid – I’ve paid more for worse locations in plenty of other cities.
VIVA Apartment Accommodations
| Accommodation | Details | Estimated Price |
|---|---|---|
| One-Bedroom Apartment with Balcony | 1 extra-large double bed and 1 sofa bed for Max persons: 3 | $47 |
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
Shops:
- Minimarket on site
- Barber/beauty shop
Kitchen:
- Dining table
- Coffee machine
- Oven
- Kitchenware
- Electric kettle
- Kitchen
- Washing machine
- Microwave
- Refrigerator
Bathroom:
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bath or shower
- Slippers
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Shower
Outdoors:
- Patio
- Balcony
Transport:
- Shuttle service Additional charge
- Airport shuttle Additional charge
Living Area:
- Dining area
- Seating Area
- Desk
Food & Drink:
- Tea/Coffee maker
Accessibility:
- Hearing accessible
- Entire unit located on ground floor
Miscellaneous:
- Designated smoking area
- Air conditioning
- Non-smoking throughout
- Heating
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
Outdoor & View:
- View
Room Amenities:
- Sofa bed
- Drying rack for clothing
- Clothes rack
- Private entrance
- Ironing facilities
- Iron
Languages spoken:
- English
- Russian
- Turkish
Safety & security:
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Security alarm
- Key access
- Carbon monoxide detector
Media & Technology:
- Streaming service (like Netflix)
- Flat-screen TV
- Cable channels
- Satellite channels
- CD player
- DVD player
- Radio
- TV
Reception services:
- Invoice provided
- Private check-in/check-out
- 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:
- Linen
- Wardrobe or closet
House Rules at VIVA Apartment
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.
