One a part of city that’s handy of vacationers is the realm across the Amman Citadel—the straightforward, trendy City Citadel Hotel is a superb choice in the event you suppose that is the place you would possibly need to keep throughout your journey to Amman. Philosophy Hotel, in the meantime, which is a little more upscale, is the close to the Rainbow Street are that’s additionally well-liked with native Jordanians.
What to Do in Amman
Scale the Amman Citadel Hill
Did that modern-day Jordan was as soon as a part of each the Roman and Byzantine empires? One of the perfect methods to expertise the previous is the the Amman Citadel, whose ruins date again to the seventh century, and supply excellent views of Amman’s well-known “Seven Hills.”
Sit down within the Roman Theater
Another historical website to get pleasure from, regardless of what number of days in Amman you resolve to spend, is the Roman Theater. No matter what time of yr or day you come, you’ll be blissful to know this place is way much less crowded than comparable constructions you discover in Italy or elsewhere in Europe.
Eat Mansaf (or smoke hookah) on Rainbow Street
If you’re looking for extra fashionable tradition, in the meantime, head to Rainbow Streets. Although it’s sadly not a homosexual space (I say “unfortunately” as a result of I’m homosexual and am very interested in Jordanian males—your mileage could fluctuate) as its title suggests, it’s a great place to smoke hookah, or to pattern native delicacies so simple as falafel or as advanced as Mansaf, a stunning lamb stew.
Take a day journey to the Dead Sea
Regardless of what number of days in Amman you resolve to remain, a day journey to the Dead Sea is a should, though I might suggest you pay the additional cash to make use of the non-public seashores of any of the resorts alongside the coast. Unlike over in Israel, the general public Dead Sea seashores on the “Jordanian side” simply aren’t very good.
(Or to Petra and/or Wadi Rum)
While you may technically see Petra on a day journey (assuming you could have your personal car, go away early and drive very, very quick), it’s actually greatest to spend an evening there. This is particularly the case in the event you additionally plan to go to the Wadi Rum desert, which is greatest skilled underneath a starry sky from the consolation of a Bedouin desert camp.
Is Amman Worth Visiting?
Amman is a metropolis that I discover will get neglected fairly a bit. Many vacationers head immediately from Amman’s airport to the Dead Sea or Petra and, in the event that they do spend any time right here in any respect, accomplish that after most of their power and thirst for discovery is gone. An evening in Amman is commonly extra for recharging and recuperation than for actually exploring town.
Indeed, no matter what number of days in Amman you find yourself spending, the secret is to be intentional throughout your journey right here. Commit to devoting a sure period of time in every a part of town, and make a non-negotiable lists of experiences you need to have throughout that point interval. Try to not skip any or, in the event you do, endeavor to make them up while you swing again by way of Amman on the finish of your journey, in the event you do.
Other FAQ About Visiting Amman
How many days in Amman is sufficient?
I’d say most vacationers can get by with two nights in Amman, which permits for a full day exploring Amman’s metropolis heart points of interest, plus a day journey to both Petra or the Dead Sea (assuming you don’t plan to in a single day at one or each—I like to recommend you do).
Can you drink alcohol in Amman?
You can drink alcohol in Amman, however you may’t drink it in every single place. Indeed, whereas Jordan doesn’t have strict legal guidelines in opposition to the consumption of alcohol like another Muslim nations, it’s usually a matter of style and appropriateness. In explicit, it’s cheesy to drink alcohol throughout the Islamic holy month of Ramadan, no less than in public.
How far is Amman to Petra?
It takes about three hours to drive from Amman to Petra, even given Jordan’s comparatively empty roads and very lenient velocity restrict. If you go by bus, you’re in all probability taking a look at 4-5 hours, and possibly longer relying upon the unexpected obstacles that generally spring up in Jordan. For this cause, it’s typically not advisable to attempt to see Petra on a day journey, actually not in the event you additionally anticipate to have the ability to go to Wadi Rum.
The Bottom Line
As you propose your journey to Jordan, deciding what number of days to spend in Amman is crucial to placing the precise stability. If you rush out of the capital too shortly, you threat having your journey be little greater than a protracted weekend in Petra and Wadi Rum. If you spend too lengthy in Amman, then again, your sense of journey could atrophy earlier than have an opportunity to, properly, sense journey. The ultimate scenario, after all, is that you just occur to have an incredible Jordanian good friend ready for you, as I did previous to my first journey greater than a decade in the past.