Title: FS Hostel Baku - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=46556348&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # FS Hostel Baku Travelers find an ideal base near Baku City Circuit where they can experience the thrill of racing events before returning to a comfortable, convenient retreat ## Photo gallery for FS Hostel Baku ![Deluxe Room - FS Hostel Baku (Baku)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/47000000/46560000/46556400/46556348/cb0ed3df.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior - FS Hostel Baku (Baku)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/47000000/46560000/46556400/46556348/a117e6cc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Deluxe Room - FS Hostel Baku (Baku)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/47000000/46560000/46556400/46556348/071e0aad.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Deluxe Room - FS Hostel Baku (Baku)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/47000000/46560000/46556400/46556348/10f3a820.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Family Room - FS Hostel Baku (Baku)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/47000000/46560000/46556400/46556348/9c37e183.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies FS Hostel Baku sits just moments from the excitement of Baku City Circuit. Guests connect easily with in-room WiFi throughout this smoke-free property. The hostel offers both self parking and valet options for those arriving by car. ## Popular amenities - Pet friendly - Parking included - Free WiFi - Housekeeping ## Check prices for these days [Tonight ](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-12&endDate=2026-02-13&selected=46556348&PinnedHotelID=46556348&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-12&endDate=2026-02-13&selected=46556348&PinnedHotelID=46556348&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [Tomorrow ](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-13&endDate=2026-02-14&selected=46556348&PinnedHotelID=46556348&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-13&endDate=2026-02-14&selected=46556348&PinnedHotelID=46556348&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [This weekend ](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-13&endDate=2026-02-15&selected=46556348&PinnedHotelID=46556348&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-13&endDate=2026-02-15&selected=46556348&PinnedHotelID=46556348&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [Next weekend ](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-20&endDate=2026-02-22&selected=46556348&PinnedHotelID=46556348&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-20&endDate=2026-02-22&selected=46556348&PinnedHotelID=46556348&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Room options All rooms 2 beds 1 bed 3+ beds Showing 4 of 4 rooms ### View all photos for Deluxe Room ![Deluxe Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/47000000/46560000/46556400/46556348/cb0ed3df.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Deluxe Room ### Highlights Free cribs/infant beds Private bathroom Daily housekeeping - Sleeps 4 - 1 King Bed and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed ### View all photos for Family Room ![Family Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/47000000/46560000/46556400/46556348/9c37e183.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Family Room ### Highlights Daily housekeeping - Sleeps 3 - 1 King Bed ### View all photos for Basic Shared Dormitory ![Basic Shared Dormitory](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/47000000/46560000/46556400/46556348/08ab4aeb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Basic Shared Dormitory ### Highlights Daily housekeeping - Sleeps 10 - 5 Twin Bunk Beds ### View all photos for Family Quadruple Room ![Family Quadruple Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/47000000/46560000/46556400/46556348/ae7d2cab.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Family Quadruple Room ### Highlights Daily housekeeping - Sleeps 4 - 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed ## You may also like Ad ![Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; 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More rewards for more adventures! [Sign in](https://www.expedia.ca/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FBaku-Hotels-FS-Hostel-Baku.h46556348.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.ca/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FBaku-Hotels-FS-Hostel-Baku.h46556348.Hotel-Information) ## About the area Baku is home to FS Hostel Baku. Nizami Street and Park Bulvar Mall are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Dənizkənarı Milli Park and Philarmonia Garden. Baku Boulevard Carousel and Baku Eye are also worth visiting. [Visit our Baku travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Baku.dx6144613) [View more Hostels in Baku](https://www.expedia.ca/Baku-Hostels.d6144613-aaHostels.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C40.37040%2C49.83836&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=hH9YVWoVP0vJfEJUpFK22ld3YVA=) Haji Zeynalabdin Tagiyev 15/3, 2 floors, Apartments 29, Baku, Sabail, 1005 ### What's nearby - ![Nizami street is one of the main (shopping) streets in Baku. #Azerbaijan #TroveOnTuesday](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/492/7d4897f1-9920-4be4-8c10-306242ec5d79.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Baku City Circuit 1 min walk \- 0.0 km - ![Night shot of illuminated The Nizami Museum of Azerbaijani Literature in Baku, Azerbaijan](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/812814417821126656/e6bd431f-a046-432d-9b05-ec97ad174553.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Nizami Street 2 min walk \- 0.2 km - ![Maiden tower or Qız qalası in Old Baku](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6095194/56da9573-f57f-4134-a1b4-c75de682e13e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Maiden's Tower 7 min walk \- 0.6 km - Fountain Square 2 min walk \- 0.2 km - Azerbaijan State Academic Opera and Ballet Theatre 10 min walk \- 0.9 km ### Getting around - Icherisheher 13 min walk - Baku (GYD-Heydar Aliyev Intl.) 30 min drive ### Restaurants - Firuzə 2 min walk - O'Mailey's 1 min walk - Room Fine Art Dine & Wine 2 min walk - Hops 2 min walk - Taste of friendship 2 min walk ## About this property ### FS Hostel Baku Hostel near Baku City Circuit Close to Nizami Street, FS Hostel Baku has plenty to offer. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. You'll also find perks like: - Free self parking and valet parking - Smoke-free premises Room features All guestrooms at FS Hostel Baku have amenities such as free WiFi. ## Similar properties ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34650000/34647500/34647483/e1578348.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### With us make your stay cheaper and convenient Baku - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Laundry - Microwave [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-26&endDate=2026-02-27&selected=34647483&PinnedHotelID=34647483&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Balcony](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45390000/45385800/45385788/6468ddc7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Capital Hostel in Baku Baku - Parking included - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Breakfast available [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-26&endDate=2026-02-27&selected=45385788&PinnedHotelID=45385788&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45200000/45197800/45197717/02b828c4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Centrum Hostel Baku - Parking included - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Breakfast available [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-26&endDate=2026-02-27&selected=45197717&PinnedHotelID=45197717&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/126000000/125010000/125007300/125007264/39a136f0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### EURO HOSTEL BAKU Khatai - Free WiFi - 24/7 front desk CA $38 CA $47 total includes taxes & fees Feb 19 - Feb 20 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-19&endDate=2026-02-20&selected=125007264&PinnedHotelID=125007264&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/58000000/57120000/57115300/57115238/38a917c3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Tourest Inn Central - Hostel Baku - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Breakfast available - Laundry 10 Exceptional 1 review [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-26&endDate=2026-02-27&selected=57115238&PinnedHotelID=57115238&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/126000000/125010000/125009700/125009656/daf7f518.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Vintage Boutique Hostel Baku - Free WiFi - Breakfast available - Laundry - Housekeeping CA $41 CA $50 total includes taxes & fees Feb 23 - Feb 24 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-23&endDate=2026-02-24&selected=125009656&PinnedHotelID=125009656&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Lobby sitting area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33360000/33357400/33357345/a5f0eee0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Pegasus Hostel Baku - Free WiFi - Breakfast available - Business services - Bar 7.4 Good 3 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-26&endDate=2026-02-27&selected=33357345&PinnedHotelID=33357345&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Standard Quadruple Room, Mixed Dorm, Non Smoking | Balcony view](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15430000/15425400/15425393/64cafc1f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Swan Hotel Baku - Pet friendly - Parking included - Free WiFi - Restaurant 5.6 4 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-26&endDate=2026-02-27&selected=15425393&PinnedHotelID=15425393&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118240000/118233400/118233368/c4d51f2f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### RA BOUTIQUE HOTEL Baku - Parking included - Free WiFi - 24/7 front desk CA $100 CA $121 total includes taxes & fees Feb 13 - Feb 14 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-13&endDate=2026-02-14&selected=118233368&PinnedHotelID=118233368&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/123000000/122790000/122784500/122784465/d75c6a43.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 28 may Centr City hostel Baku - Free WiFi - Laundry - Housekeeping - 24/7 front desk [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-26&endDate=2026-02-27&selected=122784465&PinnedHotelID=122784465&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [Compare similar properties](/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-26&endDate=2026-02-27&selected=46556348&PinnedHotelID=46556348&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2&comparePropertyIds=46556348,34647483,45385788,45197717,125007264) ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in all rooms: Free WiFi - Available in some public areas: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Free self parking on site - Free valet parking on site ### Guest services - Housekeeping (daily) ### More - Smoking not allowed ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 2:30 PM Early check-in subject to availability Late check-in subject to availability ### Check-out Check-out before 1:30 PM ### Special check-in instructions There is no front desk at this property Guests must contact the property for check-in information To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 AM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Pets Pets stay free ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Rollaway/extra beds are available for AZN 5.0 per day ## 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 - Rollaway bed fee: AZN 5.0 per day 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 cash ### We should mention 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. ### Property is also known as FS Hostel Baku Baku FS Hostel Baku Hostel/Backpacker accommodation FS Hostel Baku Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Baku ## Frequently asked questions ### Is FS Hostel Baku pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at FS Hostel Baku? ### What time is check-out at FS Hostel Baku? ### Where is FS Hostel Baku located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question