Hotels in downtown Derbent

Apartments at 6/43 Karla Marksa Lane suit travellers who want to explore central Derbent and eat on their own schedule: there’s a full kitchen and a washing machine. Juma Mosque and the House of Peter I museum are within walking distance, while the windows offer views of the city, mountains and Caspian Sea.

These hotels and the guesthouse are handy bases for exploring central Derbent on foot. At Fontan, you can choose a room overlooking the fountain, though only some rooms have this view. Old City is a three-minute walk from Mamedbekova walking street, while Volna suits those combining city walks with time by the sea: the sandy beach is about 970 metres away.

Derbent Plaza is handy for walks in the parks and visits to the light-and-music fountain, while Shalyapin suits guests who want cafés, shops and pharmacies nearby. For sightseeing mixed with time by the sea, Europa is 1.4 km from the waterfront and beach. Shakhristan is 2 km from the Naryn-Kala citadel, making it an option for a history-focused stay.

Choose a base for exploring Derbent and spending time by the sea. Drevny Darband is in the historic centre, a ten-minute walk from the beach; Avocado has family rooms and a central location near cafés and the city market. For a stay by the sea, consider Dzhamiev: it has seven rooms and serves breakfast.

Choose your base for exploring Derbent on foot: Emir is in a lively neighbourhood within walking distance of the railway station, shops and cafés. Zuri art hotel suits those who want a central stay with the city beach 500 metres away. Park Avenue is beside Revolutionary Glory Park, one kilometre from the station.