1
Search for cities or hotels
2 adults
1 room
Find hotels in Baghdad
Lowest prices detected by AI for hotels
Best
Star Ratings
AI Recommended
Best Hotels In Baghdad
5 Star Hotels in Baghdad
Where to stay in Baghdad
More About Baghdad
Baghdad (; Arabic: بغداد [baɣˈdaːd] ( listen)) is the capital of Iraq. The population of Baghdad, as of 2016, is approximately 8,765,000, making it the largest city in Iraq, the second largest city in the Arab world (after Cairo, Egypt), and the second largest city in Western Asia (after Tehran, Iran).
Located along the Tigris River, the city was founded in the 8th century and became the capital of the Abbasid Caliphate. Within a short time of its inception, Baghdad evolved into a significant cultural, commercial, and intellectual center for the Islamic world. This, in addition to housing several key academic institutions (e.g., House of Wisdom), garnered the city a worldwide reputation as the "Centre of Learning".
Baghdad was the largest city of the Middle Ages for much of the Abbasid era, peaking at a population of more than a million. The city was largely destroyed at the hands of the Mongol Empire in 1258, resulting in a decline that would linger through many centuries due to frequent plagues and multiple successive empires. With the recognition of Iraq as an independent state (formerly the British Mandate of Mesopotamia) in 1938, Baghdad gradually regained some of its former prominence as a significant center of Arab culture.
In contemporary times, the city has often faced severe infrastructural damage, most recently due to the 2003 invasion of Iraq, and the subsequent Iraq War that lasted until December 2011. In recent years, the city has been frequently subjected to insurgency attacks. The war had resulted in a substantial loss of cultural heritage and historical artifacts as well. As of 2012, Baghdad was listed as one of the least hospitable places in the world to live, and was ranked by Mercer as the worst of 221 major cities as measured by quality-of-life.
Time UTC+03
Currency IQD
Voltage 230V
Languages Arabic, Kurdish, Assyrian, ArmenianWhat’s Special about Staypia?
Compare hotel prices in real-time
AI finds you the lowest price for hotels in Baghdad.
Lowest price for 3.16M hotels worldwide
Book with up to 31% extra discounts only for Staypia members.
Travel bucket list for Baghdad
Plan your trip with over 17K 'must see' recommendations for Baghdad
Frequently Asked Questions
The best hotels in Baghdad are Babylon Rotana.
The best 5 star hotels in Baghdad are Babylon Rotana. Search for the most highly rated hotels in Baghdad
Generally, room reservations are subject to a free refund until the cancellation deadline. Fees may apply after the cancellation deadline, so please check the cancellation deadline on your hotel voucher or in Menu > My Reservation.
If you’re a frequent traveler, Staypia is the best place to get the best hotel deals. You can book hotels with the lowest price of 3.16 million hotels collected by AI, and receive additional discounts for members only.