Macara Sheki City Hotel
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Sheki, Azerbaijan

Macara Sheki City Hotel

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Created: Monday, February 10, 2025 - Departure: Thursday, August 7, 2025
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₼76
Based on 2 adults
(₼152 Total Price )
Created: Monday, February 10, 2025 - Departure: Thursday, August 7, 2025

About the destination

Sheki (Şəki) is an ancient city on the southern slopes of the Greater Caucasus, known for its silk‑making traditions, shebeke lattice stained‑glass art, caravanserais and cuisine. This guide gathers history, culture, architecture, nature, culinary highlights, practical tips and mini itineraries — purely for information.


Quick Overview

  • Geography: Forested foothills of the Greater Caucasus; a cool, humid climate zone.
  • Historical status: The city’s historic center and the Palace of the Sheki Khans are internationally protected heritage landmarks.
  • Socio‑cultural identity: Silk, shebeke (wood‑and‑glass lattice windows), confectionery and hospitality.
  • City symbols: Palace of the Khans and shebeke windows; in cuisine — Sheki piti and Sheki halva.


Practical Tips

  • Travel time: Baku–Sheki by car takes about 5–6 hours (depending on traffic and stops).
  • Best time: Spring–autumn; lush in summer, mountain views in winter.
  • Clothing: Modest tones and comfortable shoes for palace and church visits.
  • With children: Child seats and day‑use breaks can be added to packages.


Architecture & Main Sights

  • Palace of the Sheki Khans — double‑layer shebeke stained glass, ornamental façade, garden composition; interior wall paintings and symbolic scenes.
  • Sheki Caravanserai — stone complex with a spacious courtyard and arched galleries; part of it functions as an inn.
  • Kish Albanian Church (Kish village) — temple and small museum reflecting early medieval cultural layers.
  • Galarsan‑Gorarsan Fortress — hillside fortification with viewpoints over the city and surrounding valleys.
  • Historic quarters & artisan workshops — shebeke, silk and coppersmithing; souvenir shops.
  • Natural areas — forest belts, springs, picnic spots and easy hiking routes.




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07 Aug
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Macara Sheki City Hotel 8.9 Very good
Sheki - At 0.6 km from the centreBED AND BREAKFAST47 Shahriyar Street, Sheki AZ5500 Double room
A stay at Macara Sheki City Hotel places you in the heart of Sheki, within a 5-minute drive of Xan Mosque and Shaki Castle. This hotel is 4.1 mi (6.6 km) from Church of Kish.

Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. Additional features at this hotel include concierge services and shopping on site.

Make yourself at home in one of the 30 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring minibars and LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have deep soaking bathtubs and rainfall showerheads. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.

Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the hotel's coffee shop/cafe. Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held daily. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, laundry facilities, and a safe deposit box at the front desk. Free valet parking is available onsite.
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