Hotels in Jordan

Hotels in Jordan: your guide to where to stay

How much does a hotel in Jordan cost?

The price depends on the standard, the location and the dates. The table shows indicative nightly rates for a double room. The cheapest month is usually January, while May at the peak of the spring season is the priciest. Resorts on the Dead Sea and in Aqaba cost more than hotels in Amman.

Indicative rates, updated periodically. For exact prices and availability, select your dates in the search above.

Where to stay in Jordan: most popular cities

The country splits clearly into the capital, the seaside resorts and bases near the main attractions. These are the destinations travellers choose most often:

• Amman. The capital and the most chosen city, with the widest choice of hotels and statistically the lowest prices in the country.
• Aqaba. The only resort on the Red Sea, with diving and beaches. The most expensive city in Jordan.
• Wadi Musa. The town at the gates of Petra, the base for visiting the rock-cut Nabataean city.
• Wadi Rum. The desert with Bedouin camps and bubble tents under the stars.
• Sweimeh. The hotel and spa resort zone on the Dead Sea, known for mud treatments.

Nightly rates vary between cities. Here are indicative prices per night for a double room:

What to see in Jordan

The country combines monuments, the desert and biblical sites, so it is easy to match a trip to your interests.

• Petra. The rock-cut Nabataean city and a UNESCO site, the country's most famous attraction. The base for visits is Wadi Musa.
• Wadi Rum. The desert linked to Lawrence of Arabia, with off-road tours and a stay in Bedouin camps.
• The Dead Sea. The lowest body of water on Earth, with floating in the salty water and spa treatments.
• Roman ruins. Jerash and the Citadel above Amman are among the best-preserved ancient traces in the region.
• Biblical sites. Mt Nebo with its view of the Promised Land and Bethany-Beyond-the-Jordan, where Jesus was baptised.

How much does a trip to Jordan cost

ATMs are easy to find, and almost all businesses accept cards, so there is no need to carry large amounts of cash. A meal in a cheap restaurant is about 5 JOD (7 USD), and up to 30 JOD (42 USD) in a smarter place. Groceries for a few days run about 30 JOD (42 USD).

When is the best time to visit Jordan

The most pleasant weather runs from March to May, which is why that is the busiest time with the highest prices. January is the cheapest. Summer heat can be harsh, but July hosts the famous Jerash Festival. Autumn is a good compromise between weather and room rates.

Getting to and around Jordan

Most international flights land at Queen Alia Airport near Amman, less than an hour from the centre. A second airport serves Aqaba. You can also enter the country overland from Israel. Minibuses run across Jordan (leaving once full) along with more comfortable tourist coaches. The Amman-Aqaba route is served by JETT, and tickets are worth buying ahead. There is also one domestic Royal Jordanian flight between Amman and Aqaba. Renting a car needs a minimum age of 21, though an International Driving Permit is sometimes required.

Example hotels in Jordan

A few recognisable properties from different cities for reference:

• Hilton Amman and Amman Rotana in Amman (central, upper tier, from approx. 145 USD).
• Hyatt Regency Aqaba Ayla and Mövenpick Resort Tala Bay in Aqaba (on the Red Sea, from approx. 205 USD).
• Petra Marriott Hotel in Wadi Musa, by Petra (from approx. 146 USD).