Sightseeing
There are different landmarks from several different eras and cultures.
Wear comfortable clothes and shoes as it might be windy, and there will be a walk.
Amazing view of East Amman (old part of city), and make sure you go downtown on foot to see most of the city.
58 locals recommend
Amman Citadel
146 K. Ali Ben Al-Hussein St.There are different landmarks from several different eras and cultures.
Wear comfortable clothes and shoes as it might be windy, and there will be a walk.
Amazing view of East Amman (old part of city), and make sure you go downtown on foot to see most of the city.
Walk around city centre and go to Habiba Knafeh to try authentic Jordanian/Palestinian sweets.
For female travellers, please wear modest clothes (knee-length skirts/shorts), as it is in a conservative area of Amman.
62 locals recommend
Roman Theatre
Taha Al HashemiWalk around city centre and go to Habiba Knafeh to try authentic Jordanian/Palestinian sweets.
For female travellers, please wear modest clothes (knee-length skirts/shorts), as it is in a conservative area of Amman.
Touristy area with shisha cafes and bars
A bazaar (Souk Jara) opens every Friday
Favourite Restaurants: Sufra, Al-Quds Falafel, Buffalo Wings & Rings
Favourite Bars: La Calle, Copas Central, Cantaloupe Gastro Pub
Favourite shisha cafe: Old view, Ataba cafe
37 locals recommend
Rainbow street
Rainbow StreetTouristy area with shisha cafes and bars
A bazaar (Souk Jara) opens every Friday
Favourite Restaurants: Sufra, Al-Quds Falafel, Buffalo Wings & Rings
Favourite Bars: La Calle, Copas Central, Cantaloupe Gastro Pub
Favourite shisha cafe: Old view, Ataba cafe
The reason you're in Jordan. Petra is amongst the 7 wonders of the world.
Make sure you hydrate as it's very hot in summer
95 locals recommend
Wadi Musa
The reason you're in Jordan. Petra is amongst the 7 wonders of the world.
Make sure you hydrate as it's very hot in summer
A spectacular natural wonder the Dead Sea is perfect for religious tourism and fun in the sun with the family.
138 locals recommend
Dead Sea
A spectacular natural wonder the Dead Sea is perfect for religious tourism and fun in the sun with the family.
The place to go for a relaxing night under the stars.
It is preferred to visit along with Petra as they are located outside of Amman.
Book a martian tent (also called bubble tent) for a once in a lifetime experience
12 locals recommend
Wadi Rum Desert
The place to go for a relaxing night under the stars.
It is preferred to visit along with Petra as they are located outside of Amman.
Book a martian tent (also called bubble tent) for a once in a lifetime experience
Food scene
It is a beautiful old area with trendy bars and cafes. It is good for a walk and get a view of Amman at night.
Make sure you visit Rumi Cafe, Rakwet Arab, Dali, Manara Arts & Culture, Beit Sitti Restaurant, and Jadal for Knowledge and Culture
14 locals recommend
Jabal Al Lweibdeh
It is a beautiful old area with trendy bars and cafes. It is good for a walk and get a view of Amman at night.
Make sure you visit Rumi Cafe, Rakwet Arab, Dali, Manara Arts & Culture, Beit Sitti Restaurant, and Jadal for Knowledge and Culture
A trendy bar and restaurant with a cozy vibe that offers Shisha and affordable drinks.
You can find whatever you like, whether it's herbal tea or local beer
Make sure you check out the area on foot (near Paris circle)
Dali
15 Nicolas Ghanmah St.A trendy bar and restaurant with a cozy vibe that offers Shisha and affordable drinks.
You can find whatever you like, whether it's herbal tea or local beer
Make sure you check out the area on foot (near Paris circle)
Serves great coffee and healthy pastries (Vegan friendly), a lovely view of Amman, and has a pop-up art gallery.
8 locals recommend
منارة - فن وثقافة Manara - Arts & Culture
57، Dirar Ben Al AzwarServes great coffee and healthy pastries (Vegan friendly), a lovely view of Amman, and has a pop-up art gallery.
Offers one of the best quality traditional Jordanian food.
Make sure you try their Mansaf, Freekeh with chicken, and Kofta.
Al Quds Al Jadeed Restaurant
220 Al-Madina Al-Monawara StOffers one of the best quality traditional Jordanian food.
Make sure you try their Mansaf, Freekeh with chicken, and Kofta.
Arabic breakfast or late night dinner (opens 24/7)
try Falafel, Hummous, Mtabbal, Fatteh, Foul, and tea with mint
16 locals recommend
Abu Jbara
189 Al-Madina Al-Monawara StArabic breakfast or late night dinner (opens 24/7)
try Falafel, Hummous, Mtabbal, Fatteh, Foul, and tea with mint
Shams El Balad
69 Mu'Ath Bin Jabal StreetContemporary Arabic Cuisine
Hosts DJ nights on weekend nights
Traveler advice
Customs and culture
Clothes & Amman City Centre
Amman is generally an open-minded city filled with tourists, however, some times it is required to dress more modestly
City centre (downtown) and Mosques are located in older parts of the city and it is preferred to be dressed more conservatively.