Ecomama in Xınalıq Khinalig guest house

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Scored 8.7
Rated excellent

Staff

9.4

About this property

Historic Setting: Ecomama in Xınalıq Khinalig guest house is located in Xınalıq, Azerbaijan, housed in a recently renovated historic building. The property offers a garden, terrace, restaurant, and free WiFi. Comfortable Accommodations: Guests enjoy private check-in and check-out services, a 24-hour front desk, family rooms, and a lounge. Additional amenities include a shared kitchen, minimarket, and outdoor seating areas. Dining Experience: The family-friendly restaurant serves Turkish, Russian, local, international, and European cuisines, offering brunch, lunch, dinner, and high tea. Breakfast includes local specialties and cheese. Convenient Services: The guest house provides a paid shuttle service, bike and car hire, tour desk, and full-day security. Additional services include room service, express check-in and check-out, and breakfast in the room.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • 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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Sagiyeva
Azerbaijan Azerbaijan
“My friend and I stayed at Ecomama for 1 night during our trip to Khinalig. Everything was great. Rahman and his wife were very friendly and helpful. Since there were no other guests that day, they upgraded us to a better room without any charge....”
Mohammad
Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia
“Honestly This was the highlight of my trip The best place in azerbijan The lady here and her daughter were amazing Mr Rahman was so nice We loved the food and the tea Also Poschek the dog gave me a tour of the whole village Amazing”
François
Germany Germany
“Great homestay in Xinelig. Family is so nice we stayed with them for a few days. Food was amazing thank you!!”
Ally
United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
“Everything here was amazing and perfect. We enjoyed Khinalig every bit with this family. Nubar the little one made the stay more pleasant. Overall this family speaks good English and Nubar’s mom cooks really well. Home cook breakfast and dinner...”
Chinchen
Taiwan Taiwan
“The family is very sweet. The room is huge. Easy to walk around the town. And they help to organize share taxi.”
Gabriel
Czech Republic Czech Republic
“kind host, delicious meals (and plenty of it :)), beautiful room, the view and the village at all”
Juan
Canada Canada
“I had an amazing stay at Ecomama. Raham the host took care of me since the second I arrived. I arrived early to Khinalig and went on a long hike, upon my return, as soon as I walked into the village, he was there waiting for me. How he knew I was...”
Ian
United States United States
“I had an amazing time in Khinaliq thanks to Rehman and his family. I even extended my stay for a few more days. My room was very clean and comfortable and kept warm at night with a wood burning stove. I never went hungry the whole stay with lots...”
Lindsey
United States United States
“We loved this experience. We are a family of 5 with children ages 6, 8 & 10. We believe in these experiences for our children. It’s a wonderful cultural experience. Beautiful village, people & sites.”
Wai
United States United States
“Ramat(spelling??), the owner, and his family were very friendly. Food was delicious. Ramat gave me a ride back to Quba at a very good price. He even took me through the scenic route when we got close to Quba.”

Managed by Urfan Sarkarov

Company review score: 9.4Based on 133 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

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.

Property info

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.

Neighborhood info

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

Area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
Restoran #1
  • Cuisine
    Turkish • Russian • Local • International • European
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • High tea
  • Ambience
    Family-friendly
  • Dietary options
    Halal • Kosher • Vegetarian • Vegan

Amenities of Ecomama in Xınalıq Khinalig guest house

Most popular amenities

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

House rules

Ecomama in Xınalıq Khinalig guest house takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 9:00 AM to 12:00 AM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 12:00 PM to 10:00 PM
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

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

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No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
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