Sights, Restaurants and Essentials
Here, we’ve gathered information and links to various Google Maps with must-see spots and activities all around the country!
Amman Guide
Explore our lists for the best places to eat, visit, and find essentials like ATMs and currency exchange in the capital.
Our favourite restaurants
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- Old Sana'a Restaurant – serves the best hummus in town.
- Shahrazad Restaurant – for the meat lovers.
- Safiruna Falafel – their falafel sandwishes are to die for.
- AlQuds Restaurant – go for Jordans national dish, the mansaf lamb with yoghurt and rice.
- Jordan Heritage Restaurant – for authentic Jordanian dishes.
- Ezwetti Initiative – a nonprofit restaurant where all proceeds feed those in need.
- Dar Ne'meh – chill spot with healthy, authentic Jordanian meals.
- Da7berha restaurant – serves the best Mansaf on the planet.
- Indish restaurant – when you're craving that warming curry.
- Oliva Pizza and Pasta – home made italian.
- Carob Vegan Restaurant – well, the best vegan food in Jordan.
- Biera | Bierة – micro brewery with lots of food varieties.
- Maestro Bar and Restaurant – go for live music and craft cocktails.
- Dali – shisha, live music, and fresh bakery—all in one vibrant spot.
- Zghairon Café – cozy art café with creative vibes.
- Habibah Sweets – baklava, knafeh and much more.
- Bekdash Ice Cream – best place for trying arabic ice cream.
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Museums and history
- Amman Citadel – Byzantine ruins, and a breathtaking views over the city.
- Roman Theater – a 2nd-century amphitheater, still used for events.
- Jordan Museum – from ancient artifacts to modern Jordan life.
- Royal Automobile Museum – 80 of the late King's cars and motorcycles.
- Souk Jara – Friday market with crafts, art, traditional products and more.
- Sugar Market – all kinds of vegetables, fruits, spices, nuts and more.
- Rainbow Street – a hub of shops, art galleries, cafés and rooftop bars.
- AlPasha Turkish Bath – step into pure, steamy bliss in this old tradition.
- Abu Darwish Mosque – Amman’s iconic striped mosque.
- King Abdullah I Mosque – peaceful, majestic, and breathtaking.
- Iraq AlAmir Palace – a rare example of Hellenistic architecture.
- Carakale – craft beer brewery.
We recommend using Jordan Kuwait Bank ATMs, as they do not charge any extra fees. All currency exchange offices offer the same exchange rate, except those at the airport.
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The North Bus Station is the station for buses to and from the airport. The JETT Bus Station is the station for buses to destinations like Petra and Aqaba.
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Local buses in Amman are a great budget option to get around the city. Pay the driver in cash (usually 0.5–1 JOD, depending on distance) as you board. Be sure to carry small bills.
In Amman, you can choose between regular taxis (yellow or white), ride-hailing apps like Uber or Careem, and shared taxis (called "service taxi") for a cheaper ride. Shared taxis follow set routes and pick up multiple passengers – just tell the driver your destination before hopping in! Short trips within the city is usually no more than 0.5–1 JOD.
Find them on Google Maps
Local buses in Amman are a great budget option to get around the city. Pay the driver in cash (usually 0.5–1 JOD, depending on distance) as you board. Be sure to carry small bills.
In Amman, you can choose between regular taxis (yellow or white), ride-hailing apps like Uber or Careem, and shared taxis (called "service taxi") for a cheaper ride. Shared taxis follow set routes and pick up multiple passengers – just tell the driver your destination before hopping in! Short trips within the city is usually no more than 0.5–1 JOD.
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Guide to the South of Jordan
Here are the best things to do and visit in the south. Carob Hostel staff are happy to give recommendations on how to reach those places and sort out your trip for free.
- Petra – ancient wonder of rose-red stone, where intricate carvings and grand tombs reveal the skill and splendor of the Nabateans.
- Kerak Castle – a mighty crusader fortress with towering medieval walls.
- Um er-Rasas – Byzantine ruins with well-preserved, ancient mosaics.
- Shobak Castle – a 12th-century hilltop fortress with sweeping desert views and ancient stone grandeur.
- Ar Rabba Roman and Byzantine Ruins – ruins from the Roman, Byzantine, and early Muslim civilizations.
- Al Mohandes Cafeteria (Aqaba) – one of the oldest Falafel restaurants in Aqaba.
- Pastry World fez Restaurant (Aqaba) – breakfast place with delicious pastries.
- Buffalo Wings & Rings (Aqaba) – wings, burgers, and American cuisine.
- Bukhara Restaurant (Wadi Musa, Petra) – whole grilled chicken and a lot of other options.
- Almarsa Village Dive Resort
- Cairwan Hotel
- Afra Mineral Hot Springs (Spa)
- Wadi Rum – Jordan’s breathtaking desert of towering sandstone mountains, golden dunes, and star-filled skies
- Wadi Bin Hammad – hiking trail with sandstone cliffs, waterfalls, and lush greenery.
- Wadi al Hasa – dramatic canyon hike with cliffs, waterfalls, and ancient ruins.
- Sheq Al-Reesh Trail – scenic ridge hike with panoramic desert and mountain views.
- Dana Biosphere Reserve – wild trails through valleys, and rare desert wildlife.
- Japanese Garden reef – easy-to-access beach snorkeling spot.
- Seven Sisters Diving Site – stunning coral reefs with vibrant marine life and a sunken tank.
- Grand Canyon View
- Moujib Panorama
- Edge of the world
- South Beach
- Al-Ghandour Beach
- Aqaba bus station – bus to other cities like Wadi Rum, Tafillah, Karak and Amman.
- Aqaba-Taba-Nuweiba Ferry / Arab Bridge Maritime – ticket office for Jordan–Egypt ferry.
- Wadi Araba Border Crossing Station
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Guide to the North of Jordan
Here are the best things to do and visit in the north. Carob Hostel staff are happy to give recommendations on how to reach those places and sort out your trip for free.
- Umm Qays – ancient Greco-Roman ruins, stunning Golan Heights, and biblical Gadarene legacy.
- Pella – ruins from the Neolithic, Chalcolithic, Bronze Age, Iron Age, Canaanite, Hellenistic and Islamic periods.
- Jerash – breathtaking Roman ruins with soaring temples, grand theaters, and the oval forum’s chariot-rutted streets.
- Ajloun Castle – 12th-century stone fortress offers panoramic views and a glimpse into the Crusader-era battles of Saladin’s time.
- Ajloun Forest Reserve – serene nature with plenty of activities such as hiking and zip lining.
- Sharhabil Bin Hasnah Ecopark – rural living at its best whilst preserving and nurturing the area’s ecology.
- Zahrat Ballkis Mandi – good restaurant to have lunch at reasonable price.
- The Biscuit House – The best stopover for homemade biscuits and coffee with an incredible view over the forest.
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Guide to the West of Jordan
Here are the best things to do and visit in the west. Carob Hostel staff are happy to give recommendations on how to reach those places and sort out your trip for free.
- St George's Greek Orthodox Church – 9th-century church with the remnants of a Byzantine church and a mosaic that represents the oldest map of Palestine.
- Madaba Archaeological Museum – home to intricate Byzantine mosaics and ancient artifacts.
- The Apostles Church – 6th-century Byzantine gem, renowned for its stunning mosaic map.
- St. John the Baptist Roman Catholic Church – ancient Moabite vaults and a bell tower which offers superb views over Madaba city.
- Mount Nebo – the mountain where Moses is said to have seen the Promised Land.
- Bethany Beyond the Jordan – the revered 1st-century site where Jesus was baptized.
- Wadi Himara – free two hour canyon hike
- Ma'in Hot Springs – natural thermal waterfalls cascading into warm mineral pools, set in a lush canyon.
- Wadi Mujib Adventure Center – half a day adventure trail with guide
- Crowne Plaza Jordan Dead Sea Resort & Spa – guests of Carob Hostel can buy a day pass and use all the facilities plus open buffet lunch for 30 JOD per person.
- Amman Beach Dead Sea – beach with shower.
- Free Beach on Dead Sea – free access to the Dead Sea (no shower).
- Mrah Salameh Restaurant (Madaba) – restaurant settled in a cave with delicious food.
- Carob House (Madaba) – farm-to-table restaurant, community kitchen, café, and cultural space.
- Kawon bookstore – go for a snack, coffee, souvenirs and books.
- Hammam Street Market (Salt)
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Guide to the East of Jordan
Here are the best things to do and visit in the east. Carob Hostel staff are happy to give recommendations on how to reach those places and sort out your trip for free.
- Qasr al-Hallabat – considered as one of the most elaborate of the “Desert Castles”.
- Quseir Amra – hunting lodge from the VIII century with frescoes unique in Islamic art.
- Qasr Azraq – well preserved fortress with a lot to see from different time periods.
- Qasr Al-Kharaneh – quintessential desert castle almost completely intact.
- Azraq Wetlands Reserve – a sanctuary of natural beauty and biodiversity and a migratory stopover for birds from three continents.
- Shaumari Wildlife Reserve – the oldest Nature Reserve in Jordan created with the aim of reintroducing wildlife that has disappeared from the region, most notably the highly endangered Arabian oryx
Contact us
Phone: +962 7 9906 0009
Email: info@carob-hostel.com
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