Macara Hotel Sheki

Clean lines meet old stonework here. Macara Sheki City Hotel is a modern build set into the centre of Sheki, a short drive from the Palace of Shaki Khans, and its rooms read plain and current against a city known for older architecture. Rooms and suites come with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV, hairdryer and private bathroom, and the Corner Suite, at 52 m², is the largest category on offer. Double, single and twin rooms run to 25 m² each, fitted with king, queen or twin beds. The restaurant serves a mix of local and international dishes, from soups and salads to kebabs and wood-fired sac platters, alongside a full bar list of wine, spirits and cocktails. Breakfast draws on regional produce and is served daily. You can walk to the old town from the front door and be back for coffee within the hour. Wi-Fi is free throughout, and the front desk runs around the clock. It is a compact stay, built for guests who want a modern base close to the historic centre rather than a heritage property itself. Staff have been singled out by guests for attentiveness at the front desk, bar and restaurant alike. Address is 47 Shahriyar Street, in the heart of Sheki.