Things to do
in Baku.

1886 central-Baku bath complex with Turkish, Russian and Finnish options, pool, kisa scrub, foam washing, massage and an eucalyptus-broom treatment. Check current access, service and price before visiting.

Operating 18th-century Old City hammam on Kichik Gala Street. Confirm gender-day policy, hours, services and booking directly before visiting.

Pick up a chicken döner or falafel wrap for a straightforward lunch. The Central branch is handy for a city-centre food stop without committing to a long meal.

Stop for a shawarma wrap on Aziz Aliyev Street when you want a quick, simple meal near Fountains Square.

Stop for a pastry and coffee, or pick a sandwich for a light lunch. This central bakery is a practical breakfast option before a day at the track.

Take a coffee break at this small film-themed café. A sandwich or slice of cake makes it a lighter alternative to another full restaurant meal.

Make this an Old City breakfast stop for tandir bread and a simple morning meal. Order individual items if you want to keep it light rather than build a large shared spread.

Choose Firuzə for a central Azerbaijani dinner surrounded by stone walls, carpets and copperware. Compare the pilaf and kebab sections for a meal to share.

Share Azerbaijani dishes at this central restaurant, with plenty of soups, salads and grilled choices. Start with a small selection and add more if the table is still hungry.

Settle into a traditional dining room for an Azerbaijani meal in the Old City. It suits a relaxed lunch alongside sightseeing, or dinner when you have time to linger.

Choose SAHiL for a boulevard meal with separate lunch and dinner menus. Compare the lunch options if you want a sit-down break without ordering a full evening spread.

A change of pace from local cuisine: choose pizza, pasta or risotto at Scalini. The menu offers straightforward dishes alongside more expensive seafood and steak choices.

Book Zafferano for a polished Italian dinner in the Four Seasons. Homemade ravioli and seafood make it a special-occasion choice close to the Old City.

Choose OroNero for handmade pasta and an Italian dinner in the JW Marriott. Its glamorous interior makes it a good fit for a date or a celebratory evening.

Choose CHiNAR for a stylish Pan-Asian evening with cocktails. It is the pick here for a livelier night out rather than a quiet, traditional Azerbaijani meal.

Make Sumakh your special-occasion choice for Azerbaijani cooking. Order dolma, kebabs or pilaf in a dining room filled with local craft and design details.

Book Tribeca for a contemporary hotel dinner with an open kitchen and New York influences. It suits a planned celebration away from the busiest waterfront streets.

Zaha Hadid’s award-winning flowing architectural landmark housing contemporary exhibition galleries.

Take the funicular up to Highland Park for panoramic views of the illuminated Flame Towers and Caspian bay.

UNESCO World Heritage site featuring over 6,000 ancient rock engravings dating back 40,000 years.

Azerbaijan houses over half the world’s mud volcanoes; watch natural cold grey mud bubble from the earth.