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Sands of Time

3.0 star property
Guests start their day with a free breakfast before visiting nearby historical sites. Multilingual staff can arrange tours of ancient Baku landmarks.

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Sands of Time in central Baku offers a free breakfast buffet for travelers. Combining modern convenience with local hospitality, guests enjoy helpful multilingual staff, on-site dining, and complimentary in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
  • Laundry
The current price is ￥7,852
￥9,477 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 29 - Jul 30

Room options

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Standard Double or Twin Room | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Standard Double or Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a unique textured headboard, a bed with a swan-shaped pillow, a bedside table with a lamp, and a suitcase on the floor.

Family Suite, Multiple Beds, Partial Sea View

  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk, and a TV.

Standard Triple Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed OR 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Triple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a desk lamp, a bedside table, and a window with curtains.

Classic Triple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A modern bedroom with a large bed, bedside tables, a decorative wall, and a window with a unique design.

Deluxe Triple Room

  • City view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a sofa, a TV, a bed, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

Deluxe Quadruple Room

  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Panoramic Room | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Panoramic Room

  • Sea view
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Sofa Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a large bed, two bedside tables, and a headboard with a unique design.

Family Room

  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Located in Baku Old City, a neighborhood in Baku, Sands of Time is near a metro station and near theme parks. Azerbaijan Carpet Museum and Azerbaijan State Philharmonic Hall are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Palace of the Shirvan Shahs and Maiden's Tower. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Baku City Circuit or Baku Crystal Hall. Visit our Baku travel guide
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AZ1095, Baku, 30, Kichik Qala street, 8th turn, Icheri Sheher - Old City

What's nearby

  • A bustling street at night with illuminated buildings and a large decorative golden structure.
    Baku City Circuit
    1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Historic architecture with a prominent tower, a modern glass building, and a clear sky.
    Palace of the Shirvan Shahs
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • A historic stone tower with a cylindrical base and a square top, surrounded by a park with benches and flowering plants.
    Maiden's Tower
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • A grand building with ornate architecture, large arched windows, and statues.
    Nizami Street
    7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Fountain Square
    5 min walk - 0.5 km

Getting around

  • Icherisheher
    4 min walk
  • Baku (GYD-Heydar Aliyev Intl.)
    38 min drive

Restaurants

  • Çay Bağı 145
    4 min walk
  • Vedi
    3 min walk
  • Qəbələ
    2 min walk
  • OldBaku
    4 min walk
  • Coffeeshop Company Icheri Sheher
    2 min walk

About this property

Sands of Time

  • Hotel near Baku City Circuit
  • Located close to Palace of the Shirvan Shahs and Maiden's Tower, Sands of Time provides a free breakfast buffet, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a business center. In addition to a restaurant, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
  • Other perks include:
    • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), luggage storage, and a TV in the lobby
    • Multilingual staff, a gift shop, and tour/ticket assistance
    • Smoke-free premises, a front-desk safe, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Room features
  • All guestrooms are individually decorated, and have comforts such as premium bedding and pillow menus, in addition to perks like air conditioning and separate sitting areas.
  • More amenities include:
    • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and bidets
    • LCD TVs with cable channels
    • Separate sitting areas, electric kettles, and heating

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking available (AZN 25 per day)
  • Street parking available
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • Business center

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillow menu
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: 50 percent of room rate
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: 50 percent of room rate

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: AZN 1.10 per person, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: AZN 35 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 3)
  • Nearby parking fee: AZN 25 per day (197 ft away)
  • Early check-in fee: 50 percent of room rate (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: 50 percent of room rate (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
If you require a visa to enter the country, your property may be able to help with the supporting documents needed to obtain one. To learn more, you can reach out to the property via the contact details included on your booking confirmation. The property may charge for this assistance, even if you end up cancelling your reservation. All arrangements are solely between the property and yourself.

Frequently asked questions

Is Sands of Time pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Sands of Time?

As of Jul 27, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sands of Time on Jul 29, 2026 start from ￥7,852, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Sands of Time?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. A 50% fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Sands of Time?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a 50% fee (subject to availability).

Does Sands of Time provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of AZN 35 per vehicle applies.

Where is Sands of Time located?

Located in Baku Old City, this hotel is steps from Baku City Circuit and Palace of the Shirvan Shahs. Maiden's Tower and Fountain Square are also within 10 minutes. Icherisheher is only a 4-minute walk.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Sands of Time Reviews

8.4

Very Good

9.2

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 33 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 33 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 33 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 33 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 33 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing staff. Great location right next to the palace. Very close to our formula one gate too
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Highly recommend

Had a great stay, the breakfast was lovely and the service great. Always helpful and friendly. Great rooms, quiet and comfortable beds
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ivan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is nicely located in the old city.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

SHAYMA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Idéal room based in old town. Only thing I would say is to add to hotel website that cars can’t access it so you have to get dropped off on the outskirts of old town.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great staff. Close to formula one entrance
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect location

The hotel is in the heart of the old city. Quick walk to all the historic sites and to a subway station for access all across town. The rooms are in good condition and clean the front desk is very helpful. A great place that won't break the bank!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

Hai

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was very mimimum for what we pay for
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

4/10 Poor

Debbie

Difficult to review this hotel, since when we arrived we were told the hotel was full and
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Ronald C.

Liked: Cleanliness

OLD City

24 hour service was not always very helpful. Unable or unwilling to change their currency to smaller denominations. Breakfast was minimal and repetitive. Room was very small, some electrical items such a as hair dryer and air conditioner worked only sporadically. Airport transfer listed at 30 manat was charged 35. Hotel location was excellent with short walk to restaurants and meeting point for tours. Hills and cobblestone streets can be challenging, signage for locating the hotel is minimal .
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Laney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Thank you for a great stay in Baku. I loved the location of this hotel as it was right in the center of Old Town. It was down a small side street so was always quiet but only a 2-3 minute walk to all of the restaurants and shops in the area. Check in was quick, easy and friendly. My room was a decent size and so clean. Breakfast was small and only from 9-11 daily but was tasty. I appreciated the breakfast as it fueled me for a good portion of the day. My only complaint is the upkeep in the bathroom. The shower head holder was broken so I had to hold the shower head while I showered. Also the hose was broken so water would spray everywhere anytime the water was turned on. Other than these things two negatives, the bathroom was clean and a decent size.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Marikka

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Hotelli ei ollut Sands of Time, vaan joku nimetön huoneisto asumus. Oli tilattu kuljetus hotellista, en tiedä miten olisi löydetty tavallisella taksilla. Henkilökuntaa näki todella harvoin, jäimme ilman aamiaista viimeisenä aamuna. Lattiat oli todella siivottomat. Hieno hyvin varusteltu keittiö ilman astioita, meitä oli 4, laseja 3 kahvi- kuppeja 3, 1 rikkinäinen, lautasia muutaman ja paistinpannu siinä kaikki. Oven lukko temppuili hermostumiseen asti, huoltomies poisti koko lukon. Aamiainen oli sama joka aamu paljon munaa ja vähän vihanneksia ja hedelmiä
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Konum iyi ama dezavantajları var.

İyi Yanlar: Konum güzel. İçerişehir'de ve metroya yakın. Her gün oda temizliği yapıldı. Resepsiyonda sürekli birisini bulmak mümkün. Tek kullanımlık ürünler çeşitliydi.(Diş fırçası, çekecek...) Kötü yanlar: Oda çok küçük. Klima var direkt yüzünüze çarpıyor. Ve klimada sessiz mod varsa bile yapamadık. İçerisi ya çok sıcak ya da çok soğuktu. Otel görevlisi hanım biraz sert bir karakter, kendi işi olmayan konularda konuşabiliyor, otelin sunduğu hizmetleri kullanmamızı istiyordu ve kullanmadığımızda bize tepki gösterdi, onların istediği yerde yemek yemek ya da sadece otelin turlarına katılmak zorundayız gibi yaklaştı. Kahvaltı bence kötüydü, sabah erkenden soğuk haşlanmış yumurta nasıl olabiliyor?
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Varma rekommendationer

Väldigt trevlig och hjälpsam personal. Sköna sängar och tyst och lugnt. Bra läge och nära till allt.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

YUKOH

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

間違いの無いホテル

ホテルの方も親切で凄くフレンドリーでした
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jorge

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
La ubicación es excelente. El personal es amable. La habitación esta muy bien.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Torsten

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Ok

Hyggeligt hotel, dog bare til overnatning. Morgenmaden var bestemt ikke noget at skrive hjem om.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Masumi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
エレベーターがないのは、こうれいしゃには辛い。
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

CHONG BOK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

조용하고 편안한 올드시티 숙소

차분하고 방에서 밤에 프레임 빌딩이 보이나 조용한 편인 편안한 곳임
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very modern and clean room. In a good location in the old part of the city. The only recommendation I would make is book a taxi to take you there as it feels like it is in the middle of a maze the first time you go there. A massive square with endless restaurants just 10 minutes walk away.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

RalfB.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sehr schönes einfaches Hotel in der Altstadt. Einzigartig, da nicht mit dem Auto erreichbar. Kleines Zimmer, jedoch optimal genutzt. Ausblick aus Flametowers unbezahlbar. Frühstück einfach, jedoch sehr landestypisch lecker. Sehr hilfreiches Personal bei Fragen und Bitten. Täglich zwei neue Flaschen Wasser auf dem Zimmer. Perfekt für einen Städtetrip, da fast alles fussläufig erreichbar ist.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked that it was located in the old town. It was conveniently located.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sands of Time is located in the Old City, so it is an excellent location. However, for me it was quite difficult to find the hotel. The breakfasts were very good and I was happy with my stay. But for me there was one problem, I was living on the first floor, so I had to go up and down the stairs, and there was no railing. Each time I was a bit worried about what would happen if I slipped. Also, in the shower area there was nothing to hold if I slipped, so I was a bit nervous there, too.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ernesto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Magnifico lugar.

Un excelente lugar, magnífica ubicación en la ciudad antigua a unos pasos de los puntos turísticos. El servicio impecable, la atención del personal muy cálida y amable. Definitivamente volvería y lo recomiendo ampliamente.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is in the heart of the old city, which is right where you want to be. It is small, only 6 or seven rooms. I see this as a plus. The staff knew me and was always ready to help or just to give a friendly hello. The breakfast, included, was a notch above typical breakfasts at properties like this one with fresh cooked eggs to order.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice but have issues

We got a room on the first floor which had a leak in the bathroom. We asked to fix it, they said it is fixed but it was still leaking so we changed rooms. The new upper room was better but not enough. The water was still on the floor after shower with no way to change it. The room also does not have fresh air so it gave me allergy. Everything else was fine. Location is great. Breakfast was ok. Very quiet.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2019