Sheki has little to offer as exciting attractions. So after you've visited the Khan's Palace and Fortress, you will probably take a walk and find this impressive building, which clearly has all the features of a Caravanserai : solid structure, single gate entrance, large courtyard, surrounded by cells. Throwback to the Silk Road, when Sheki was more important than it is today.

there are two caravanserais in sheki old town 1. upper caravanserai ground floor is open to public. but the floor above has been converted into hotel so only hotel guest can access. there are also some storefronts in this building 2. lower caravanserai the building seem to be left unused. there are no shops in the buildings, and no way of entering the building either. all doors appear locked upper and lower caravanserai is separated by a post office.

Sheki had 5 Karavanserai originally, but today two remain. This is the Upper Karavanserai. It is a beautiful and impressive building with a gorgeous courtyard of arches and greenery. It is a lovely place to sit in the shade and rest for a while. There is a tea house inside the courtyard, set up in ancient style - no windows, seats are stone covered with carpets, shisha, candles and traditional objects. They offer three tea packages with varying numbers of traditional desserts. Sheki has a huge number of sweet dishes, and this is quite a nice way to try a number all at once in an authentic-feeling venue. The cheapest tea package is a pot of tea with 5 desserts for 15 Manat (June 2024). There is a more modern tea house just inside the main door as well. Don't forget to look up as you walk in to see the bee-hive ceiling. The upper floor is a hotel today, and there is a posh restaurant out the back if you walk through the courtyard to the other side. From the outside, the original traders' stalls are now tourist shops. As well as the usual kitsch, there is a pottery making Sheki piti (clay jars), and a herb and loukoum man with unusual varities such as mulberry or saffron. Irresistable!

Sheki Karvansaray, was buitt during the reign of the Sheki Khanate and served as a crucial stopover for weary travellers and merchants journeying along the ancient Silk Road. The Sheki Karvansaray is part of a historical complex in Sheki that consists of two magnificent caravanserais, traditionally named "Yukhary" and "Ashaghy" caravanserais, which in Azerbaijani signify the "Upper" and "Lower" Caravanserai, respectively. The Silk Road was an ad-hoc series of different routes that extended across Central Asia and branched out into Azerbaijan, Armenia, and Georgia. Sheki was an important stop on the Silk Road, and there were at least two massive inns built in the center of the city to accommodate traders. The "Lower" caravanserai has a rectangular shape with a large inner courtyard, in the center of which is a pool. There are 242 rooms. Since 1988, the lower caravanserai is used as a hotel complex for tourists, guests of the city, and local residents. The "Upper" caravanserai is located on more uneven terrain as the Gurian River runs nearby. Unlike the lower caravanserai, the upper caravanserai isn't used as a hotel. It attracts tourists as a historical and architectural monument and local sightseeing. This historic caravanserai stands as a testament to the region's vibrant cultural heritage and its pivotal role as a trading hub between East and West. It's a unique and memorable accommodation in Azerbaijan. While it is free to enter the caravanserai, the free entry is restricted to the lower area, you need stay at the hotel to access the upper caravanserai.

Upper Karvansaray is serving as a hotel for 24 hours. Visitors can explore the complex between 11 am and 7 pm, enjoying the open areas without any entry fee. Restaurant service is also provided here. If you’re interested in shopping, there are gift shops located down the street outside the building. Whether you’re looking for a place to stay or just a spot to enjoy and explore, Upper Karvansaray seems to have a lot to offer!