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Exact session times, support races and fan activities are to be announced.", "series": "Formula One", "relationship": "Independent, unofficial travel guide", "officialUrl": "https://www.formula1.com/en/racing/2027/azerbaijan", "lapLengthKm": 6.003, "laps": 51, "turns": 20 }, "edition": { "year": 2027, "status": "calendar-confirmed", "verificationRequired": true } }, "scope": "Public editorial content and published planning templates only; no visitor accounts, saved itineraries, bookings or live availability.", "data": { "surface": { "id": "stay", "route": "/where-to-stay", "eyebrow": "Where to Stay for Baku F1", "title": "Where to stay in Baku:", "emphasis": "Old City charm vs Boulevard luxury.", "lede": "Compare 12 hotels from value-led city bases to landmark luxury, then use the map to judge the relevant side of the barriers for your ticketed entrance.", "heading": "Stay near the right side of the street circuit — not just near the city centre.", "body": "Baku City Circuit is a temporary street course spread between the Old City and the Caspian waterfront. The mapped shortlist ranges from central and waterfront hotels to quieter business-district and hilltop bases. The closest-looking property is not automatically the fastest route to your grandstand: barriers, controlled crossings and the ticketed entrance can change the practical journey. Use the hotel map with the circuit map, then confirm the final pedestrian route, road closures and vehicle drop-off with the hotel and organiser before travel.", "disclaimer": "Compare rates for your dates and confirm any promised circuit view. Race-week closures may change the walk or drive to your hotel.", "categories": [ "accommodation" ] }, "accommodation": [ { "id": "accommodation-ibis-baku-city", "name": "ibis Baku City", "recordType": "accommodation", "category": "accommodation", "subType": "Budget · 3-star value hotel", "area": "Khatai business district; near Khatai Metro", "description": "Budget — A practical metro-served base with simple on-site facilities; use a taxi or public transport plan for circuit access rather than expecting a trackside stay.", "website": "https://all.accor.com/hotel/A1L0/index.en.shtml", "coordinates": { "latitude": 40.382818, "longitude": 49.875094, "status": "verified-venue" }, "volatility": "high", "editionScoped": true, "sourceRef": "baku-accommodation-r2-ibis-official", "stars": 3, "circuitAccess": "Taxi or metro-assisted transfer expected; Accor places the Old Town 4 km away and Khatai Metro two minutes away on foot.", "bookingNote": "Compare flexible and restricted rates; request a city or sea-view category only if that preference matters. No circuit view is implied.", "tier": "Budget", "officialUrl": "https://all.accor.com/hotel/A1L0/index.en.shtml", "gallery": [ { "src": "/baku-f1/_guide/images/hotels/baku/ibis-baku-city/01.webp", "label": "Exterior — official ibis Baku City gallery" }, { "src": "/baku-f1/_guide/images/hotels/baku/ibis-baku-city/02.webp", "label": "Hotel exterior — official ibis Baku City gallery" }, { "src": "/baku-f1/_guide/images/hotels/baku/ibis-baku-city/03.webp", "label": "Hotel exterior — official ibis Baku City gallery" }, { "src": "/baku-f1/_guide/images/hotels/baku/ibis-baku-city/04.webp", "label": "Hotel exterior — official ibis Baku City gallery" } ] }, { "id": "accommodation-courtyard-by-marriott-baku", "name": "Courtyard by Marriott Baku", "recordType": "accommodation", "category": "accommodation", "subType": "Budget · 4-star city hotel", "area": "Nasimi district; inland central Baku", "description": "Budget — A central 4-star business-style hotel with fitness, dining and parking; useful for value-minded guests who do not require a waterfront or trackside base.", "website": "https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/gydcy-courtyard-baku/overview/", "coordinates": { "latitude": 40.37640157, "longitude": 49.83462586, "status": "verified-venue" }, "volatility": "high", "editionScoped": true, "sourceRef": "baku-accommodation-r3-courtyard-official", "stars": 4, "circuitAccess": "Central base rather than confirmed trackside lodging; the best route depends on the ticketed circuit entrance and race-week controls.", "bookingNote": "Favour a cancellable rate until plans are firm. Ask for a quieter, city-facing or balcony room as a preference, not as an F1-view guarantee.", "tier": "Budget", "officialUrl": "https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/gydcy-courtyard-baku/overview/", "gallery": [ { "src": "/baku-f1/_guide/images/hotels/baku/courtyard-by-marriott-baku/01.webp", "label": "Exterior — official Courtyard by Marriott Baku gallery" }, { "src": "/baku-f1/_guide/images/hotels/baku/courtyard-by-marriott-baku/02.webp", "label": "Foyer — official Courtyard by Marriott Baku gallery" }, { "src": "/baku-f1/_guide/images/hotels/baku/courtyard-by-marriott-baku/03.webp", "label": "Guest room — official Courtyard by Marriott Baku gallery" }, { "src": "/baku-f1/_guide/images/hotels/baku/courtyard-by-marriott-baku/04.webp", "label": "Fitness centre — official Courtyard by Marriott Baku gallery" } ] }, { "id": "accommodation-sahil-hotel-baku", "name": "Sahil Hotel Baku", "recordType": "accommodation", "category": "accommodation", "subType": "Budget · Waterfront business-district hotel", "area": "Khagani Rustamov Street; Khatai and Seaside Boulevard area", "description": "Budget — A waterfront-oriented value option with metro access and selected Caspian or city-view rooms; it is outside the Old City circuit core.", "website": "https://qshb.az/", "coordinates": { "latitude": 40.380589, "longitude": 49.880524, "status": "verified-venue" }, "volatility": "high", "editionScoped": true, "sourceRef": "baku-accommodation-r4-sahil-official", "stars": null, "circuitAccess": "Plan for a taxi/car commute to the circuit area. Khatai Metro access may help with city movement, but neither a circuit walk nor a race view is established.", "bookingNote": "Confirm the precise property name and map pin before booking because published address formats vary. Check cancellation terms carefully; the hotel advertises an F1 non-refundable offer.", "tier": "Budget", "officialUrl": "https://qshb.az/", "gallery": [ { "src": "/baku-f1/_guide/images/hotels/baku/sahil-hotel-baku/01.webp", "label": "Exterior — official Qafqaz Sahil Hotel Baku gallery" }, { "src": "/baku-f1/_guide/images/hotels/baku/sahil-hotel-baku/02.webp", "label": "Executive room — official Qafqaz Sahil Hotel Baku gallery" }, { "src": "/baku-f1/_guide/images/hotels/baku/sahil-hotel-baku/03.webp", "label": "Junior suite — official Qafqaz Sahil Hotel Baku gallery" }, { "src": "/baku-f1/_guide/images/hotels/baku/sahil-hotel-baku/04.webp", "label": "Suite room — official Qafqaz Sahil Hotel Baku gallery" } ] }, { "id": "accommodation-holiday-inn-baku", "name": "Holiday Inn Baku", "recordType": "accommodation", "category": "accommodation", "subType": "Budget · Upscale waterfront hotel", "area": "Baku Boulevard; House of Government area", "description": "Budget — An upscale Holiday Inn near the Boulevard with indoor pool, spa and dining; it offers relative race-week value rather than a low-cost guarantee.", "website": "https://www.ihg.com/holidayinn/hotels/us/en/baku/bakhi/hoteldetail", "coordinates": { "latitude": 40.37581244, "longitude": 49.85880388, "status": "verified-venue" }, "volatility": "high", "editionScoped": true, "sourceRef": "baku-accommodation-r5-holiday-inn-official", "stars": null, "circuitAccess": "Close to the broader waterfront race environment, but not verified as circuit-side lodging. Specific grandstand access can require a variable walk or taxi.", "bookingNote": "Compare flexible and non-refundable rates because IHG cancellation rules are rate-dependent. Request sea or side-sea view by named room category only.", "tier": "Budget", "officialUrl": "https://www.ihg.com/holidayinn/hotels/us/en/baku/bakhi/hoteldetail", "gallery": [ { "src": "/baku-f1/_guide/images/hotels/baku/holiday-inn-baku/01.webp", "label": "Exterior — official Holiday Inn Baku gallery" }, { "src": "/baku-f1/_guide/images/hotels/baku/holiday-inn-baku/02.webp", "label": "Twin guest room — official Holiday Inn Baku gallery" }, { "src": "/baku-f1/_guide/images/hotels/baku/holiday-inn-baku/03.webp", "label": "Spa reception — official Holiday Inn Baku gallery" }, { "src": "/baku-f1/_guide/images/hotels/baku/holiday-inn-baku/04.webp", "label": "Marina 18 breakfast — official Holiday Inn Baku gallery" } ] }, { "id": "accommodation-hilton-baku", "name": "Hilton Baku", "recordType": "accommodation", "category": "accommodation", "subType": "Mid-level · Full-service seafront hotel", "area": "Azadlig Avenue; Baku Boulevard and Park Bulvar", "description": "Mid-level — A full-service Caspian-facing base with indoor pool, spa, hammam and multiple dining options; Hilton's own race-week guide describes the circuit as a five-minute walk away.", "website": "https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/gydhbhi-hilton-baku/", "coordinates": { "latitude": 40.372295, "longitude": 49.849735, "status": "verified-venue" }, "volatility": "high", "editionScoped": true, "sourceRef": "baku-accommodation-r6-hilton-official", "stars": null, "circuitAccess": "Close-in urban access: Hilton publishes a five-minute walk to Baku City Circuit. Gate-specific routing remains subject to barriers and pedestrian controls.", "bookingNote": "Book early and compare deposit, minimum-stay and cancellation terms. Request a Caspian or city/Old City outlook explicitly; it is not a guaranteed F1 view.", "tier": "Mid-level", "officialUrl": "https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/gydhbhi-hilton-baku/", "gallery": [ { "src": "/baku-f1/_guide/images/hotels/baku/hilton-baku/01.webp", "label": "Hotel entrance — official Hilton Baku gallery" }, { "src": "/baku-f1/_guide/images/hotels/baku/hilton-baku/02.webp", "label": "Caspian suite living area — official Hilton Baku gallery" }, { "src": "/baku-f1/_guide/images/hotels/baku/hilton-baku/03.webp", "label": "Sky Grill Restaurant — official Hilton Baku gallery" }, { "src": "/baku-f1/_guide/images/hotels/baku/hilton-baku/04.webp", "label": "eforea Spa indoor pool — official Hilton Baku gallery" } ] }, { "id": "accommodation-the-merchant-baku", "name": "The Merchant Baku", "recordType": "accommodation", "category": "accommodation", "subType": "Mid-level · Boutique historic-center hotel", "area": "Aziz Aliyev Street; beside the Old City and near Baku Boulevard", "description": "Mid-level — A 63-room boutique hotel in a historic former Caspian Shipping Company building, close to the Old City and waterfront with a restaurant, bar and terrace.", "website": "https://www.themerchantbaku.com/", "coordinates": { "latitude": 40.36833047, "longitude": 49.83787565, "status": "verified-venue" }, "volatility": "high", "editionScoped": true, "sourceRef": "baku-accommodation-r7-merchant-official", "stars": null, "circuitAccess": "Strong circuit-area proximity: the hotel describes the Baku City Circuit as moments away. This does not establish a particular grandstand route or room view.", "bookingNote": "Request one of the limited balcony rooms or a quiet room away from livelier streets if needed. Check final rate conditions and F1-period access arrangements directly.", "tier": "Mid-level", "officialUrl": "https://www.themerchantbaku.com/", "gallery": [ { "src": "/baku-f1/_guide/images/hotels/baku/the-merchant-baku/01.webp", "label": "Deluxe room — official The Merchant Baku gallery" }, { "src": "/baku-f1/_guide/images/hotels/baku/the-merchant-baku/02.webp", "label": "Hotel room — official The Merchant Baku gallery" }, { "src": "/baku-f1/_guide/images/hotels/baku/the-merchant-baku/03.webp", "label": "Hotel room — official The Merchant Baku gallery" }, { "src": "/baku-f1/_guide/images/hotels/baku/the-merchant-baku/04.webp", "label": "Hotel bar — official The Merchant Baku gallery" } ] }, { "id": "accommodation-movenpick-winter-park-baku", "name": "Mövenpick Winter Park Baku", "recordType": "accommodation", "category": "accommodation", "subType": "Mid-level · 4-star city-centre hotel", "area": "Winter Park; central Baku", "description": "Mid-level — A central 4-star base near Winter Park, Nizami Street and the Old City, with a top-floor restaurant, fitness facilities and larger room categories.", "website": "https://movenpick.accor.com/en/europe/azerbaijan/baku/movenpick-winter-park-baku-.html", "coordinates": { "latitude": 40.37577229, "longitude": 49.83725063, "status": "verified-venue" }, "volatility": "high", "editionScoped": true, "sourceRef": "baku-accommodation-r8-movenpick-official", "stars": 4, "circuitAccess": "An independent hotel listing describes Baku City Circuit as within a 10-minute walk. Treat this as an access indication, not a guaranteed gate route or F1 view.", "bookingNote": "Favour free cancellation while race plans settle. Choose room category deliberately for park, city or sea outlook; circuit views are not claimed.", "tier": "Mid-level", "officialUrl": "https://movenpick.accor.com/en/europe/azerbaijan/baku/movenpick-winter-park-baku-.html", "gallery": [ { "src": "/baku-f1/_guide/images/hotels/baku/movenpick-winter-park-baku/01.webp", "label": "Exterior — official Mövenpick Winter Park Baku gallery" }, { "src": "/baku-f1/_guide/images/hotels/baku/movenpick-winter-park-baku/02.webp", "label": "Hotel view — official Mövenpick Winter Park Baku gallery" }, { "src": "/baku-f1/_guide/images/hotels/baku/movenpick-winter-park-baku/03.webp", "label": "Hotel interior — official Mövenpick Winter Park Baku gallery" }, { "src": "/baku-f1/_guide/images/hotels/baku/movenpick-winter-park-baku/04.webp", "label": "Hotel view — official Mövenpick Winter Park Baku gallery" } ] }, { "id": "accommodation-radisson-hotel-baku", "name": "Radisson Hotel Baku", "recordType": "accommodation", "category": "accommodation", "subType": "Mid-level · Central seafront hotel", "area": "Azadlig Avenue; opposite Baku Boulevard", "description": "Mid-level — A 255-room Caspian-facing hotel close to Park Bulvar, Nizami Street and the Old City, with sea-view room types, dining and fitness facilities.", "website": "https://www.radissonhotels.com/en-us/hotels/radisson-hotel-baku", "coordinates": { "latitude": 40.371536, "longitude": 49.84893, "status": "verified-venue" }, "volatility": "high", "editionScoped": true, "sourceRef": "baku-accommodation-r9-radisson-official", "stars": null, "circuitAccess": "Central waterfront and Old City proximity make it a plausible circuit-area base, but no trackside position, fixed race-day walk or F1 view is verified.", "bookingNote": "Request a named Caspian sea-view or terrace category if important. Confirm road-closure, parking and taxi-drop-off arrangements close to race week.", "tier": "Mid-level", "officialUrl": "https://www.radissonhotels.com/en-us/hotels/radisson-hotel-baku", "gallery": [ { "src": "/baku-f1/_guide/images/hotels/baku/radisson-hotel-baku/01.webp", "label": "Baku Bay view — official Radisson Hotel Baku media" }, { "src": "/baku-f1/_guide/images/hotels/baku/radisson-hotel-baku/02.webp", "label": "Lobby — official Radisson Hotel Baku gallery" }, { "src": "/baku-f1/_guide/images/hotels/baku/radisson-hotel-baku/03.webp", "label": "Restaurant — official Radisson Hotel Baku gallery" }, { "src": "/baku-f1/_guide/images/hotels/baku/radisson-hotel-baku/04.webp", "label": "Superior Room, Caspian Sea View — official Radisson Hotel Baku gallery" } ] }, { "id": "accommodation-four-seasons-hotel-baku", "name": "Four Seasons Hotel Baku", "recordType": "accommodation", "category": "accommodation", "subType": "VIP/Luxury · Forbes Five-Star luxury waterfront hotel", "area": "Neftchilar Avenue; waterfront at the Old City", "description": "VIP/Luxury — A 171-room Forbes Five-Star luxury landmark beside Icheri Sheher, with private-balcony room types, Jaleh Spa, heated indoor pool and high-touch concierge service.", "website": "https://www.fourseasons.com/baku/", "coordinates": { "latitude": 40.363518, "longitude": 49.834911, "status": "verified-venue" }, "volatility": "high", "editionScoped": true, "sourceRef": "baku-accommodation-r10-four-seasons-official", "stars": 5, "circuitAccess": "Forbes Travel Guide places the hotel along the Azerbaijan Grand Prix route. It remains a city hotel subject to race barriers, access controls and room-specific views.", "bookingNote": "Reserve early and compare cancellation/prepayment terms. Request promenade, Caspian or Old City orientation only as a preference; never infer a guaranteed race view.", "tier": "VIP/Luxury", "officialUrl": "https://www.fourseasons.com/baku/", "gallery": [ { "src": "/baku-f1/_guide/images/hotels/baku/four-seasons-hotel-baku/01.webp", "label": "Exterior at night — official Four Seasons Hotel Baku gallery" }, { "src": "/baku-f1/_guide/images/hotels/baku/four-seasons-hotel-baku/02.webp", "label": "Deluxe Caspian Room seating area — official Four Seasons Hotel Baku gallery" }, { "src": "/baku-f1/_guide/images/hotels/baku/four-seasons-hotel-baku/03.webp", "label": "Lobby — official Four Seasons Hotel Baku gallery" }, { "src": "/baku-f1/_guide/images/hotels/baku/four-seasons-hotel-baku/04.webp", "label": "Heated indoor pool — official Four Seasons Hotel Baku gallery" } ] }, { "id": "accommodation-jw-marriott-absheron-baku", "name": "JW Marriott Absheron Baku", "recordType": "accommodation", "category": "accommodation", "subType": "VIP/Luxury · 5-star luxury waterfront hotel", "area": "Azadliq Square; Baku Boulevard waterfront", "description": "VIP/Luxury — A 237-room luxury hotel at Azadliq Square beside Baku Boulevard, with spa, indoor pool, fitness floor and Caspian-facing dining and room options.", "website": "https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/gydjw-jw-marriott-absheron-baku/overview/", "coordinates": { "latitude": 40.374359, "longitude": 49.856606, "status": "approximate-area" }, "volatility": "high", "editionScoped": true, "sourceRef": "baku-accommodation-r11-jw-marriott-official", "stars": 5, "circuitAccess": "Close to the circuit area by the central waterfront; this is not a verified trackside entrance, reserved F1 view or fixed walking route.", "bookingNote": "Choose a flexible luxury rate if plans may change. Ask the concierge close to race week about pedestrian gates, road closures and viable taxi pick-up points.", "tier": "VIP/Luxury", "officialUrl": "https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/gydjw-jw-marriott-absheron-baku/overview/", "gallery": [ { "src": "/baku-f1/_guide/images/hotels/baku/jw-marriott-absheron-baku/01.webp", "label": "Exterior — official JW Marriott Absheron Baku gallery" }, { "src": "/baku-f1/_guide/images/hotels/baku/jw-marriott-absheron-baku/02.webp", "label": "Lobby — official JW Marriott Absheron Baku gallery" }, { "src": "/baku-f1/_guide/images/hotels/baku/jw-marriott-absheron-baku/03.webp", "label": "Deluxe Sea View King Guest Room — official JW Marriott Absheron Baku gallery" }, { "src": "/baku-f1/_guide/images/hotels/baku/jw-marriott-absheron-baku/04.webp", "label": "City-view guest room — official JW Marriott Absheron Baku gallery" } ] }, { "id": "accommodation-fairmont-baku-flame-towers", "name": "Fairmont Baku, Flame Towers", "recordType": "accommodation", "category": "accommodation", "subType": "VIP/Luxury · 5-star hilltop luxury hotel", "area": "Flame Towers; Highland Park", "description": "VIP/Luxury — An iconic 5-star Flame Towers property with large room categories, city or sea outlooks, Fairmont Gold, pool, hammam, spa and high-floor dining.", "website": "https://www.fairmont.com/en/hotels/baku/fairmont-baku-flame-towers.html", "coordinates": { "latitude": 40.360355, "longitude": 49.826778, "status": "approximate-area" }, "volatility": "high", "editionScoped": true, "sourceRef": "baku-accommodation-r12-fairmont-official", "stars": 5, "circuitAccess": "A scenic central-Baku luxury base rather than a circuit-side hotel. Plan a taxi or ride-hail transfer and allow for event congestion and closures.", "bookingNote": "Select city, sea or Fairmont Gold category deliberately and confirm the outlook. Book flexible terms if needed; no circuit view or race-day transfer is assumed.", "tier": "VIP/Luxury", "officialUrl": "https://www.fairmont.com/en/hotels/baku/fairmont-baku-flame-towers.html", "gallery": [ { "src": "/baku-f1/_guide/images/hotels/baku/fairmont-baku-flame-towers/01.webp", "label": "Flame Towers exterior — official Fairmont Baku gallery" }, { "src": "/baku-f1/_guide/images/hotels/baku/fairmont-baku-flame-towers/02.webp", "label": "Hotel image — official Fairmont Baku gallery" }, { "src": "/baku-f1/_guide/images/hotels/baku/fairmont-baku-flame-towers/03.webp", "label": "Hotel image — official Fairmont Baku gallery" }, { "src": "/baku-f1/_guide/images/hotels/baku/fairmont-baku-flame-towers/04.webp", "label": "Hotel image — official Fairmont Baku gallery" } ] }, { "id": "accommodation-the-ritz-carlton-baku", "name": "The Ritz-Carlton, Baku", "recordType": "accommodation", "category": "accommodation", "subType": "VIP/Luxury · MICHELIN One Key luxury hotel", "area": "Babek Avenue; beside Heydar Aliyev Cultural Center", "description": "VIP/Luxury — A high-service hotel with a 2025 MICHELIN One Key distinction, dedicated wellness floor, indoor pools, Club-level accommodation and apartments for groups or longer stays.", "website": "https://www.ritzcarlton.com/en/hotels/gydrz-the-ritz-carlton-baku/overview/", "coordinates": { "latitude": 40.38925, "longitude": 49.865139, "status": "verified-venue" }, "volatility": "high", "editionScoped": true, "sourceRef": "baku-accommodation-r13-ritz-carlton-official", "stars": null, "circuitAccess": "Outside the Old City and waterfront circuit core, so plan a taxi/car transfer to the relevant gate. 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A\n\n **Gate A**\n27. B\n\n **Gate B**\n28. C\n\n **Gate C**\n29. D\n\n **Gate D**\n30. E\n\n **Gate E**\n31. F\n\n **Gate F**\n32. G\n\n **Gate G**\n33. SAH\n\n **Sahil metro**\n34. ICH\n\n **Icherisheher metro**\n35. 28M\n\n **28 May metro / airport connection**\n\n**Sector 1** ≈ 1.972 km **Sector 2** ≈ 2.416 km **Sector 3** ≈ 1.616 km\n\nPublic transport\n\n#### Choose your transport route.\n\nChoose a route, check its stops and confirm departure times with the operator.\n\nMore travel information\n\n[Baku Metro: service changes and replacement buses ↗]()[AYNA: current bus updates ↗]()[Airport: Aero Express stops and departures ↗]()\n\n### Choose your hotel.\n\n4 hotels · 4 nights · 23–27 Sep 2027\n\nCompare rates for your dates and confirm any promised circuit view. Race-week closures may change the walk or drive to your hotel.\n\nBudget\n\nCurrency\n\nPrices shown in AZN.\n\nUsing your saved trip budget.\n\n#### Budget\n\nPrices low to high\n\n![Courtyard by Marriott Baku]()\n\nBudget\n\n**4** nights **1** adult\n\nQuote required\n\nAsk for your dates and room choice\n\n##### [Courtyard by Marriott Baku]()\n\nNasimi district; inland central Baku\n\nBudget — A central 4-star business-style hotel with fitness, dining and parking; useful for value-minded guests who do not require a waterfront or trackside base.\n\n23–27 Sep 2027\n\nChoose your room with the hotel\n\nCircuit access\n\nExplore routes & access on the reverse.\n\n![Holiday Inn Baku]()\n\nBudget\n\n**4** nights **1** adult\n\nQuote required\n\nAsk for your dates and room choice\n\n##### [Holiday Inn Baku]()\n\nBaku Boulevard; House of Government area\n\nBudget — An upscale Holiday Inn near the Boulevard with indoor pool, spa and dining; it offers relative race-week value rather than a low-cost guarantee.\n\n23–27 Sep 2027\n\nChoose your room with the hotel\n\nCircuit access\n\nExplore routes & access on the reverse.\n\n![ibis Baku City]()\n\nBudget\n\n**4** nights **1** adult\n\nQuote required\n\nAsk for your dates and room choice\n\n##### [ibis Baku City]()\n\nKhatai business district; near Khatai Metro\n\nBudget — A practical metro-served base with simple on-site facilities; use a taxi or public transport plan for circuit access rather than expecting a trackside stay.\n\n23–27 Sep 2027\n\nChoose your room with the hotel\n\nCircuit access\n\nExplore routes & access on the reverse.\n\n![Sahil Hotel Baku]()\n\nBudget\n\n**4** nights **1** adult\n\nQuote required\n\nAsk for your dates and room choice\n\n##### [Sahil Hotel Baku]()\n\nKhagani Rustamov Street; Khatai and Seaside Boulevard area\n\nBudget — A waterfront-oriented value option with metro access and selected Caspian or city-view rooms; it is outside the Old City circuit core.\n\n23–27 Sep 2027\n\nChoose your room with the hotel\n\nCircuit access\n\nExplore routes & access on the reverse." }