For anyone considering a trip to Jordan, one of the first questions you will ask: Where should I stay? Jordan, a land with ancient history and natural wonders, offers a range of accommodation options for your travel experience. Whether you're looking to stay in a city or a remote lodge, Petra Nights Tours matches your comfort and expectations. Here is an overview of places to stay in Jordan and the advantages or experiences they offer.
Amman, the capital of Jordan, is the right place for urban explorers. The city offers a wide range of lodgings from budget to high-end hotels. As most visitors arrive to Jordan through Amman Airport, it is the easiest choice for the first-night stay. Amman is a good base to visit the north of the country like Ajloun Castle, Jerash, Umm Quais and Pella. Or you discover from here the Desert Castles and Azraq Oasis. If you have only limited time in Jordan, you can do a day tour to Petra from Amman as well.
If the hustle and bustle of a big city is not your favourite and you like to stay in a smaller town with less traffic, Madaba is a good choice. It is just about 30 minutes from Amman and known for its mosaic art. You find here the 6th century mosaic map of the Holy Land and many more examples of mosaic art in the Archaeological Park. The town offers many comfortable mid-range hotels and with the right location you can reach many attractions and local restaurants on foot. Madaba is just 10 minutes away from Mount Nebo, where Prophet Moses is said to have seen the Promised Land. It is regular stop for guests interested in Biblical history.
The Ajloun Forest Reserve is about a 1.5 hours’ drive north of Amman. As the name implies you find here an area of oak and pistachio trees embedded in a hilly landscape. Surrounded by nature you can spend the night at the Ajloun Cabins offering a quiet and peaceful stay. From the lodge you can easily reach by car Ajloun Castle and Jerash. Or you opt for different hiking trails in the reserve ranging from 2 to 6 hours; do zipline or a rope course.
In northern Jordan the small town of Umm Quais is close to the Greco-Roman ruins of Gadara with views over the Golan Heights and the Sea of Galilee. There are a few B&Bs allowing you to stay in quiet area of Jordan with easy access to Gadara. Besides visitors can engage in different experiences and Petra Nights Tours can arrange a lunch with a local family, hiking and cycling or a visit to a beekeeper.
If you want to relax a little after your Jordan trip, an overnight stay at the Dead Sea is a great way to do so. In the area of Sweimeh you find several hotels lining up along the coastline. The Dead Sea area is home to luxurious resorts and spas, where you can pamper yourself and unwind in a peaceful atmosphere. Benefits of staying at the Dead Sea are:
When you book your Dead Sea Tour with Petra Nights Tours, your Dead Sea stay will be planned for whether full relaxation or a mix of adventure to the nearby Mujib Siq Trail perhaps.
If you like to be away from the international hotel chains at the Dead Sea, the Mujib Chalets might be your choice. 15 chalets are located on the Madash Peninsula overlooking the Dead Sea. The chalets offer simple accommodation with access to the beach. From here, you can walk to the Mujib adventure centre and hike along the Ibex trail or do the self-guided Siq Trail through a water stream to a waterfall. Wadi Mujib is known as Jordan's "Grand Canyon".
Dana Village, located in the heart of the Dana Nature Reserve, is a tiny place with picturesque stone houses. It offers simple and eco-friendly guesthouses and camps overlooking Wadi Dana. The reserve offers a variety of hiking trails with breathtaking scenery over rugged mountains. The best time to spend the night in Dana are spring and autumn. Those who desire a slower pace and cultural immersion can opt to stay in Dana with Petra Nights Tours when booking personalized tours Jordan.
In Wadi Feynan, part of the Dana Nature Reserve, the Feynan Ecolodge offers a remote, eco-friendly overnight stay and a variety of activities. You can opt for hiking like the seasonal Wadi Ghwueir trail, mountain biking and Bedouin experiences such as Arabic coffee or Arbood bread making. The lodge is powered by solar and in the night lit by candles only. In the night you can observe the night sky through a telescope on the rooftop. It worth noting that the lodge offers vegetarian meals only. There is the option to hike from Dana Village for 5-6 hours to the Feynan Eco Lodge.
Petra is the top attraction of Jordan and spending one or several nights here gives you the chance to explore the red rose rock city. The town around Petra is called Wadi Musa, the Valley of Moses. As a touristic hotspot it offers a wide variety of accommodation, from luxury hotels to simple guesthouses. With an overnight stay in Wadi Musa, you can explore Petra early without less visitors around and having a more intense experience. The advantages of staying in Petra are:
When you book your Jordan trip with Petra Nights Tours, we will choose the hotels in Petra Jordan meeting your travel preferences.
15 minutes from the town of Wadi Musa (Petra), is the area of Little Petra. You will find here several camps offering Bedouin-style tents and experiences as well as the pricier camps offering Dome and Bubble tent as place to spend the night. The close by archaeological site Little Petra, known as Siq Al Barid, is characterized by Nabatean carved buildings and a dining room. It is also the starting point for the popular back route hiking trail to the Monastery El Deir.
Wadi Rum in southern Jordan is an amazing desert with coloured sand, mountains, canyons and rock formations. Countless campsites dot the desert, and you can opt for a more authentic experience in small camps run by Bedouins with often shared bathrooms or luxurious campsites including Dome Tents with all amenities. Explore Wadi Rum on a jeep tour, on the back of a camel or on a hike to Jabal Al Hash or Jabal Um Ad Dami. Other activities include a hot air balloon ride or sand boarding. In the night enjoy a Bedouin dinner at your camp, and gaze at the stars.
Aqaba, at the southern tip of the country, is Jordan’s only coastal city. The Red Sea is famous for its coral reefs, marine life and clear waters. But even if you do not snorkel or dive, Aqaba is a perfect spot to relax after your Jordan trip or continue your holiday to Egypt or Saudi Arabia. Aqaba is a regular stop off on Jordan Egypt Tours as there are ferries crossing from Aqaba to Nuweibah and Taba on the Sinai. Jordan Saudi Arabia combination trips are an option as the Durra Border Crossing is just a 30 minutes drive from Aqaba City Centre.
When exploring eastern Jordan, the Azraq Lodge offers simple and comfortable accommodation in a building which was once a British military hospital. From here you can explore the small wetland reserve of Azraq, the Shaumari Nature Reserve to spot the Oryx, rent a bike, visit the 8th century Desert Castles or discover by 4x4 the White Desert of Wadi Dahek.
→ Jordan offers a wide range of accommodation options to cater for all types of travellers. If you prefer city life, stay in Amman. For history, reserve hotels in Petra Jordan. If you desire beach holiday, the Dead Sea and Aqaba at the Red Sea are the places to be. For adventure and Bedouin culture spend the night at campsite in Wadi Rum. Nature lovers and eco-friendly tourism is best served in Dana and at all other nature reserves in Jordan. We at Petra Night Tours can assist you to book your Jordan tour with a personalized service to cover all your requirements from sightseeing to accommodation.
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