12 Phenomenal Places to Go in Amman, Amman, Jordan

Please, don’t skip Amman when you visit Jordan! There are so many places to go in Amman that you won’t regret visiting this beautiful bustling capital. It maybe a little hectic compared to Petra and Wadi Rum but Amman is full of history, culture, shopping and foodie delights. Plus, you’ll most likely be landing here anyway so you don’t have to go out of your way to stick around and explore. 

I didn’t really come to Amman with any expectations, in fact, I hadn’t really ever thought of visiting. Plus, a lot of blogs and information told me to skip it as it wasn’t worth my time. After leaving Amman, I think they’re wrong and I’m going to tell you why. I came away loving Amman and actually appreciating it in the diversity of Jordan. It’s always a good balance to visit a busy city and then escape to a quiet place for some relaxation. 

- You will need a Visa to enter the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. I would highly recommend investing in a Jordan Pass for your visit. Not only does this include your Jordan tourist visa fee ($40USD), it also includes a visit to Petra and all the main attractions. To put it into perspective, Petra costs $70USD per day and my Jordan Pass cost me $90USD which included my visa fee, many attractions around Jordan and 3 days in Petra. To me it was a no brainer and saved me a packet! Make sure you apply a few days in advance. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).