Ecomama in Xınalıq Khinalig guest house

–Excellent location - show map
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Scored 8.6
Rated fabulous

Staff

9.5

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About this property

Historic Setting: Ecomama in Xınalıq Khinalig guest house is situated in Xınalıq, Azerbaijan, housed in a recently renovated historic building. The property offers mountain views and a quiet street setting. Comfortable Accommodations: Guests enjoy family rooms with private bathrooms, work desks, and soundproofing. Additional amenities include terraces, balconies, and free WiFi throughout the property. Dining Experience: The family-friendly restaurant serves Turkish, Russian, local, international, and European cuisines. Breakfast includes local specialities and cheese. Meals are available as brunch, lunch, dinner, and high tea. Convenient Facilities: The guest house features a garden, terrace, restaurant, and outdoor seating area. Free parking, a minimarket, and a coffee shop enhance the stay. Accessibility: Qabala International Airport is 422 km away. Private check-in and check-out, a 24-hour front desk, and a tour desk provide added convenience.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Family rooms

Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

    • Breakfast info

    • Breakfast to go

    • FREE parking!

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1 double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Richard
    Czech Republic Czech Republic
    “Easy communication before and during our stay, the room was spacious, clean, the guest was perfect for our stay in Xinaliq”
  • Bogdan
    Poland Poland
    “Staying in a house of this kind in the village of Xinaliq is a truly unique experience (3 nights in our case). This stay cannot be compared to others – it’s more about connecting with nature and traditional village life than enjoying urban...”
  • Stephen
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Very good homestay, great value for money. Lovely friendly family, excellent food prepared on request for lunch and dinner, breakfast included in the great price. The scenery is truly spectacular. No shower facilities, but for 2 days/nights this...”
  • Keanu
    Germany Germany
    “The accommodation is the perfect choice for experiencing life in the mountains of Azerbaijan as authentically as possible. The beds are super comfortable and the hosts very friendly.”
  • Alexander
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here. The host family were really friendly and they have a lovely dog who accompanied us on our hike one day! The home cooked meals were delicious and the portions were plentiful. A must visit in Azerbaijan for...”
  • Ian
    Switzerland Switzerland
    “Super one-off experience with a local family who are responsible for the local tourism and status of the village. So accommodating, amazingblocation, great dinner and breakfast and so cheap too. Wonderful time spent and great to actually spend...”
  • Sarvesh
    United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
    “Rahman is a very interesting person. He ensured that I'm comfortable all the time, in a freaking -14 temperature. He's a gem of a person and his wife too!”
  • Maarten
    Belgium Belgium
    “The host and hostess were extremely nice. They helped arranging a guide for a hike to a summit and even woke up at 3am to prepare breakfast for us.”
  • Kamil
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Clean, spacious, good location, hosts are fantastic (and their little cute daughter!)”
  • Eva
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Good location for hiking and exploring the nearby villages. The owner was friendly and gave recommendations of nearby hikes. Breakfast and dinner were tasty and freshly made by the hosts. The portion for dinner was particularly big!”

Hosted by Urfan Sarkarov

9.5
Host review score
Urfan Sarkarov
Ecomama Guest House sits on the scenic Guba–Khinalig road in Quba, Azerbaijan, at over 2,350 m above sea level. Family‑run and eco‑focused, it offers double and quadruple mountain‑view rooms, free Wi‑Fi, parking, and a cozy communal space. With an 8.9/10 rating from 120+ reviews, it’s praised for its warm hospitality, freshly prepared local meals, and guided hikes through nearby ancient villages. Over 30,000 guests have stayed here, all contributing to the guest book—a collection Rahman plans to publish. The property practices sustainable tourism across waste, water, energy, and community initiatives.
Since 2000, Rahman Sərkərov has been a driving force behind Khinalig’s village tourism, partnering with Guba's tourism centers and Baku agencies for over a decade. By 2018, he had hosted nearly 10,000 visitors from more than 60 countries, offering authentic village stays priced at 20 AZN per night or 40  AZN with meals. Fluent in multiple languages, he guides guests through Khinalig’s natural beauty, history, and cultural heritage. Over the years, he has welcomed more than 30,000 guests, documented their experiences, and is preparing a book from their stories.
Khinalig is one of the oldest continuously inhabited high‑altitude villages, with a 5,000‑year‑old heritage. The guest house itself is housed in a traditional 300‑year‑old mountain home.Ecomama is run by Rahman, his wife, daughter, and with strategic support from his son, who lives abroad and manages international bookings and marketing, helping to connect travelers worldwide with the village’s authentic experience
Languages spoken: English,Russian,Turkish,Ukrainian

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
  • Restoran #1
    • Cuisine
      Turkish • Russian • Local • International • European
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • High tea
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly
    • Dietary options
      Halal • Kosher • Vegetarian • Vegan

House rules

Ecomama in Xınalıq Khinalig guest house takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 09:00 to 00:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 12:00 to 22:00
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Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 6 years
Extra bed upon request
Free
Cot upon request
Free
7+ years
Extra bed upon request
Free

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No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Ecomama in Xınalıq Khinalig guest house in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.