Old City Inn Hotel

Traditionnel hotel , difficult up strain 5th floor no lift .quiet and clean in old town .

It was My solo trip in Bku, Azerbaijan. I liked the location. Staffs are also very polite and humble. They are very friendly. I found one problem, that is you will get a bad smell from washroom. It's like the drain may not be sealed properly. I tried 2 rooms and I found the same bad smell from the water drain in the shower room. So, I request to the authority to fix this.

It’s not a star-rated hotel; however, its location is right in the middle of the old city, where taxis can’t reach. You’ll have to carry your luggage. The room is just okay. Due to the location, the price can be considered reasonable. It’s better to book a nearby hotel to avoid hassle and get better service and cleanliness.

Situated in the heart of Baku's Old City (Icherisheher), Old City Inn Hotel provides guests with immediate access to the city's rich history and vibrant culture ＜3 Landmarks such as the Palace of the Shirvanshahs, the Maiden Tower, and Fountains Square are just a short walk away. The room was clean with crisp, new bedsheets. The balcony offered stunning views of the Old City. It was a pleasure to see the Flame Towers at sunset and again at night from my balcony. Breakfasts on the 5th floor, surrounded by glass walls, came with an incredible view. Absolutely amazing and spacious! The hotel owner is truly kind and sincere. ✅ Pros Prime location in Baku's Old City Clean rooms with essential amenities Proximity to major attractions and public transport ⚠️ Cons No elevator, which may be inconvenient for some guests No safe in the room

Young male employee made advances on my girlfriend and asked to kiss her once I had checked out of the hotel. Female employee is very rude and can’t be bothered to do any work. Taxis are not allowed to enter the area so you have to haul your suitcase above a flight of stairs to get to the hotel. Once in the hotel, there are no elevators so you will have to carry your own luggage up the flights of stairs. Rooms look nothing like the pictures and the breakfast is 2 eggs and a piece of bread. Highly recommend staying away from this ********* hotel.

Review of Oldcity Inn Hotel, Baku, Azerbaijan I recently stayed at the Oldcity Inn Hotel in Baku, located in the heart of the historical Old City. While the location is undeniably charming, right in the center of Baku’s historical landmarks, my experience left much to be desired. Pros: Location: The hotel is situated in the very center of Baku's historical Old City, which offers a unique atmosphere with its ancient architecture and cultural significance. Reception Staff: The staff at the reception were incredibly friendly and welcoming. I liked the girl at the hotel reception, who was very kind with the cat. The hotel had a very cute cat, who came into the hotel in the evening and left in the morning. However, despite their kindness, they were unable to provide much help with guest problems such as transportation and logistics. Cons: Cleanliness: The hotel did not provide daily cleaning services, which was disappointing and below the standards I expect from any accommodation. Accessibility Issues: Check-in/Check-out Stress: My biggest issue was with the overall experience of entering and leaving the Old City area. Police and security guards surround the area with barriers, preventing taxis or any other transportation from entering without paying bribes. Tourists are forced to carry their heavy luggage for 2-3 kilometers, which is incredibly difficult, especially after long flights. After an hour of negotiation and paying a 12 AZN bribe (with no receipt or clear explanation), I was finally allowed to enter the area. Similarly, during checkout, the police fined a taxi driver 100 AZN just for waiting outside the Old City to pick me up. This created an extremely stressful situation that overshadowed the beauty of the location. Corruption and Mismanagement: The corruption among local police and security guards was shocking and disappointing. Tourists are regularly stopped and extorted for bribes, making the experience feel hostile and unwelcoming. There were no clear guidelines on how tourists are supposed to manage transportation in and out of the Old City, and no support from the hotel or authorities on this matter. Conclusion: While the Old City is undeniably a historical gem, I cannot recommend staying at the Oldcity Inn Hotel or any other accommodation within this area due to the severe accessibility challenges, the corrupt practices of local authorities, and the overall stress it creates for tourists. If you plan to visit Baku, I suggest staying outside the Old City and visiting the area during the day to enjoy its history without dealing with these logistical nightmares.

The hotel is located in Baku old city, not far from Maiden tower and metro station. If they need a cheap place to stay, I’d totally recommend this one. The only downside about the hotel is all the sockets in the room are very loose, kinda annoying and hard to charge electronic devices.