About Amman
Jordan's white-stone capital built on seven hills — Roman ruins, the Citadel, buzzing downtown souks, and the perfect base for Petra, the Dead Sea, and Wadi Rum.
Amman is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world, spreading across hilly terrain where ancient and modern collide at every turn. The Citadel crowns the highest hill with the Temple of Hercules and the Umayyad Palace. Below, the 6,000-seat Roman Theatre (2nd century AD) still hosts events. Downtown's narrow streets bustle with juice sellers, falafel stands, and the gold souk. West Amman — Abdoun, Sweifieh, and Rainbow Street — offers trendy cafés, galleries, and restaurants. As Jordan's transport hub, Amman is the starting point for every major excursion: Petra (3 hours), Dead Sea (1 hour), Jerash (45 min), and Wadi Rum (4 hours).
Highlights
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Amman Citadel
Temple of Hercules and Umayyad Palace — 7,000 years of history.
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Roman Theatre
2nd-century 6,000-seat amphitheatre still used for events.
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Downtown Souks
Gold souk, spice market, and falafel-lined streets.
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Rainbow Street
Trendy cafés, galleries, and nightlife in west Amman.
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Gateway to Petra
3 hours to Petra, 1 hour to Dead Sea, 45 min to Jerash.
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Travel Tips
Key Facts
- Timezone
- Asia/Amman
- Currency
- JOD (Jordanian Dinar)
- Airport
AMM
📅 Best Time to Visit
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Best months to visit: Mar, Apr, May, Sep, Oct, Nov
✈️ Travel Information — Amman
Everything you need to know before you go
Visa Requirements
1
Climate: Mediterranean semi-arid
Monthly Temperatures
Safe
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JOD
Jordanian Dinar
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د.ا
Symbol
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230
Voltage
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50
Frequency
Widely Spoken
English
🏛️ Top Attractions in Amman
5 attractions
Historical
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Amman Citadel (Jabal al-Qal'a)
The highest point in Amman with 7,000 years of continuous settlement. The Temple…
Historical
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Roman Theatre
A 6,000-seat Roman amphitheatre from the 2nd century AD, carved into a hillside …
Experience
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Rainbow Street
West Amman's trendiest street — a hilly stretch of independent cafés, art galler…
Museum
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Jordan Museum
Jordan's premier museum, housing some of the Dead Sea Scrolls, the 9,000-year-ol…
Landmark
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King Abdullah I Mosque
Amman's most prominent mosque, built 1982-1989, recognisable by its striking blu…
🏨 Where to Stay in Amman
3 accommodations
Hotel
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The St. Regis Amman
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Abdali
Amman's most luxurious hotel in the Abdali business district. Butler s…
Boutique
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The House Boutique Suites
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Jabal Amman (Rainbow Street)
A charming boutique hotel in a converted 1950s building on Rainbow Str…
Hotel
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Sydney Hotel Amman
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Downtown
A clean, no-frills budget hotel in downtown Amman, walking distance to…
🍽️ Where to Eat in Amman
3 dining spots
Street Food
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Hashem Restaurant
Jordanian
Halal
Vegetarian
Amman's most famous restaurant — an open-air downtown institution since the 1950…
Restaurant
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Sufra Restaurant
Jordanian · Garden
Halal
Traditional Jordanian cuisine in a beautiful stone villa on Rainbow Street with …
Fine Dining
$$$
Fakhr El-Din
Lebanese · Indoor
Halal
Amman's most acclaimed restaurant — exquisite Lebanese cuisine in a restored 192…
🛍️ Shopping in Amman
2 shopping destinations
🕌 Souk
Downtown Amman Souks
Gold
Spice
Crafts
9 AM-8 PM (Fri closed mornings)
The bustling downtown markets around the Roman Theatre — gold souk, spice alley, clothing …
🏬 Mall
Abdali Mall
Fashion
Luxury
10 AM-10 PM
Amman's newest mall in the upscale Abdali district with 120 stores, a rooftop cinema, and …
🌙 Nightlife in Amman
1 venue
Local Regulations
Alcohol available at licensed bars, restaurants, and hotels. Also sold at liquor stores. Jordan is relatively liberal for the region. 18+ for alcohol.
🛋️ Lounge
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Blue Fig Café & Lounge
One of Amman's most popular lounges in Abdoun — cocktails, shisha, a Mediterrane…
🚌 Getting Around Amman
✈️ Airports
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Queen Alia International Airport
AMM
📍 32 from city center
🚐 Airport Transfers
🚇 Public Transport
🚕 Taxi & Rideshare
📱 Uber
Base: JOD 0.35 · JOD 0.25/km
📱 Careem
Base: JOD 0.35 · JOD 0.25/km
💡 Getting Around Tips
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Downtown and Rainbow Street walkable but hilly. West Amman requires transport.
8-10 AM and 2-5 PM.
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ℹ️ Practical Information — Amman
JOD 1-2 for taxi rides. 10% at restaurants. JOD 5-10/day for guides.: Modest — cover shoulders and knees. More relaxed in west Amman.
English
Local
Pronunciation
مرحبا
Marhaba
شكراً
Shukran
أهلاً وسهلاً
Ahlan wa sahlan
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🎆 New Year
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🛍️ Dubai Shopping Festival
Mar
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🌡️ 27° / 17°
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🌙 Ramadan (approx.)
Apr
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🌡️ 27° / 17°
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🎉 Eid al-Fitr (approx.)
📚 Spring Break
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🟢 Off-Peak
🌡️ 37° / 27°
🌧️ 3d
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🐑 Eid al-Adha (approx.)
☀️ Summer Holiday Starts
Jul
🟢 Off-Peak
🌡️ 37° / 27°
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🎪 Dubai Summer Surprises
Aug
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🌡️ 27° / 17°
🌧️ 5d
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Oct
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Nov
🔴 Peak Season
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🇦🇪 UAE National Day (Dec 2)
Dec
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🌡️ 17° / 7°
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🎄 Christmas & NYE
❄️ Winter Break
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