Sands of Time

Hotels
Independent
7.8 (22 reviews)
30, Kichik Qala street, 8th turn, Icheri Sheher - Old City, Baku, AZ1095 , Baku , AZ

Facilities

Free breakfast
Free WiFi
24-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Street parking
Concierge service
Wheelchair accessible
Gift shops or newsstand
Television in common areas
Free breakfast
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great staff
Good location
Daily room cleaning
Varied amenities
Cons:
Small room
Climate control issues
Cold breakfast
Rigid service attitude

Categories

Cleanliness
7.35
Daily room cleaning mentioned, but overall sentiment suggests room issues.
Service
8.81
Great staff mentioned multiple times.
Location
8.85
Great location near palace and formula one entrance.
Room Quality
6.81
Room is small and climate control was problematic.
Amenities
8.33
Single-use products were varied and available.
Value for Money
7.8
Overall value is acceptable but not great given room size.
Food and Beverage
6.35
Breakfast lacked quality, with cold boiled eggs.
Overall Experience
8.12
Overall experience is balanced with pros and cons taken into account.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-17 07:41

Property Description

Luxurious Amenities and Services
Make use of convenient amenities like complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands. Enjoy meals at the restaurant or indulge in room service. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily.

Featured Amenities
Take advantage of the business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and 24-hour front desk. A roundtrip airport shuttle is available for a surcharge.

Comfortable Accommodations
Feel at home in the individually decorated guestrooms with minibars and LCD televisions. Relax on a premium pillowtop bed and stay connected with complimentary wireless internet.

Immerse yourself in luxury at Sands of Time, centrally located in Baku, steps away from Baku City Circuit. Book now for an unforgettable stay.

Important information:

  • 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.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
  • Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: GYD

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • General

    Individually-wrapped food options are available for dinner

  • Sustainability Certifications

    Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

  • General

    Individually-wrapped food options are available for breakfast

  • General

    Individually-wrapped food options are available for lunch

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Location

Guest Reviews

7.8
Based on 22 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.35
Service: 8.81
Location: 8.85
Room Quality: 6.81
Amenities: 8.33
Value for Money: 7.8
Food and Beverage: 6.35
Overall Experience: 8.12
D
Donna
10
Pros:

Great staff. Close to formula one entrance

2025-09-23 via Nuitee
D
Donna
10
Pros:

Amazing staff. Great location right next to the palace. Very close to our formula one gate too

2025-09-21 via Nuitee
V
Verified traveler
6
Konum iyi ama dezavantajları var.
Pros:

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?

2025-07-20 via Nuitee
J
Julia
10
Highly recommend
Pros:

Had a great stay, the breakfast was lovely and the service great. Always helpful and friendly. Great rooms, quiet and comfortable beds

2025-07-17 via Nuitee
J
Julia
10
Varma rekommendationer
Pros:

Väldigt trevlig och hjälpsam personal. Sköna sängar och tyst och lugnt. Bra läge och nära till allt.

2025-07-16 via Nuitee
Y
YUKOH
10
間違いの無いホテル
Pros:

ホテルの方も親切で凄くフレンドリーでした

2025-05-29 via Nuitee
H
Hai family
6
Pros:

It was very mimimum for what we pay for

2024-09-17 via Nuitee
J
Jorge
10
Pros:

La ubicación es excelente. El personal es amable. La habitación esta muy bien.

2024-08-24 via Nuitee
D
Debbie
4
Pros:

Difficult to review this hotel, since when we arrived we were told the hotel was full and

2023-05-10 via Nuitee
R
Ronald C.
6
OLD City
Pros:

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 .

2023-04-10 via Nuitee
T
Torsten
8
Ok
Pros:

Hyggeligt hotel, dog bare til overnatning. Morgenmaden var bestemt ikke noget at skrive hjem om.

2023-04-10 via Nuitee
M
Masumi
8
Pros:

エレベーターがないのは、こうれいしゃには辛い。

2023-04-05 via Nuitee
L
Laney
8
Pros:

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.

2022-08-20 via Nuitee
I
Ian
10
Perfect location
Pros:

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!

2022-07-13 via Nuitee
C
CHONG BOK
8
조용하고 편안한 올드시티 숙소
Pros:

차분하고 방에서 밤에 프레임 빌딩이 보이나 조용한 편인 편안한 곳임

2022-06-25 via Nuitee
C
Chris
8
Pros:

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.

2021-10-20 via Nuitee
R
RalfB. partner
10
Pros:

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.

2020-03-11 via Nuitee
V
Verified traveler self
10
Pros:

I liked that it was located in the old town. It was conveniently located.

2020-03-07 via Nuitee
V
Verified traveler self
8
Pros:

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.

2020-02-25 via Nuitee
E
Ernesto
10
Magnifico lugar.
Pros:

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.

2020-02-16 via Nuitee