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The Cabin
The Cabin

Hostel

400 m to the city centre
King Hussein Street Building 3 , Second Floor , Next To Art Hotel, Amman, Jordan

Excellent

(1519 reviews)

9

The Cabin Hostel is located 10 km from Marka airport and offers airport shuttle to meet guests' transportation needs. Featuring Wi-Fi in the rooms, this hostel is situated only a 6-minute walk from…

starts from

US$ 14 per one night

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Nomads Hotel
Nomads Hotel

Hostel

700 m to the city centre
Shukri Sha'Asha'A Street Building 27, Amman, Jordan

Excellent

(2542 reviews)

8.6

The 2-star Nomads Hotel hostel is situated in a shopping district and provides guests with a laundry room and housekeeping. Featuring Wi-Fi in the rooms, this hotel is located 11 minutes' walk from…

starts from

US$ 18 per one night

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The Boutique Hotel Amman
The Boutique Hotel Amman

Hostel

500 m to the city centre
Downtown Amman, Prince Mohamad Street, Building 32 Infront Of Jafra Cafe, Amman, Jordan

Excellent

(1498 reviews)

9

Located a mere 6 minutes' walk from Grand Husseini Mosque, The Boutique Hotel Amman hostel offers guests to make use of guided tour service. Offering baggage storage, this hotel boasts a prime…

starts from

US$ 38 per one night

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Carob Hostel
Carob Hostel

Hostel

1.1 km to the city centre
Abdali

Excellent

(1459 reviews)

9.6

Featuring a sundeck, a terrace, and a picnic area, the 2-star Carob Hostel is set approximately a 10-minute drive from Martyr's Memorial Park. The hostel lies in the Abdali district, and the nearest…

starts from

US$ 9 per one night

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Mussa Spring Hotel
Mussa Spring Hotel

Hostel

1.8 km to the city centre
Next To Moses Spring (Ain Mussa), Wadi Musa, Jordan

Good

(100 reviews)

7

Including a sun deck and a garden for a delightful experience, the affordable Mussa Spring Hotel hostel comes with excellent service, while Petra By Night is 3.1 km away. Located within short walking…

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US$ 25 per one night

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Farah Hotel
Farah Hotel

Hostel

500 m to the city centre
Cinema Hussein Street Behind The Arab Bank, Down Town, Amman, Jordan

Good

(847 reviews)

7.8

The 2-star Farah Hotel hostel features a lift and currency exchange, and is situated approximately a 10-minute ride from Raghadan complex buses. Located a minute's walk from Grand Husseini Mosque…

starts from

US$ 10 per one night

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The Castle Star
The Castle Star

Hostel

600 m to the city centre
5 Hashem Al Kheir, Amman, Jordan

Excellent

(1320 reviews)

8.8

Offering bike loans for an entertaining stay, The Castle Star Hostel Amman is situated nearly a 5-minute walk from Martyr's Memorial.

starts from

US$ 12 per one night

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Battuta Hostel
Battuta Hostel

Hostel

700 m to the city centre
99 Al Moatassim Street, Amman, Jordan

Excellent

(1051 reviews)

9.2

Battuta Hostel lies around a 20-minute walk from Grand Husseini Mosque, offering 32 rooms and featuring a summer terrace and a picnic area. Offering parking on site, this hostel is near Jabal Amman.

starts from

US$ 15 per one night

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Hakaia Community
Hakaia Community

Hostel

500 m to the city centre
King Talal Street ,Alburdini Building,Number 36( 2Th Floor) Downtown,Opposite Local Bus Station, Aqaba, Jordan

Excellent

(822 reviews)

9.6

The venue is located 3.5 km from B12 Beach Club and 1 km from Aqaba city centre. This accommodation is about 10 minutes' walk from Tunisian Hammamet Gardens.

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US$ 16 per one night

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Rainbow Guest House
Rainbow Guest House

Hostel

200 m to the city centre
Omar Bin Al-Khattab St, Amman 13 Omar Ibn, Amman, Jordan

Excellent

(603 reviews)

8.6

Rainbow House Hostel Amman, located merely 1.1 km from Jordan Folklore Museum, features Wi-Fi throughout the property.

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US$ 24 per one night

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Petra Cabin Hostel
Petra Cabin Hostel

Hostel

700 m to the city centre
Tourism Street Behind Moevenpick Resort Facing Visitors Center Parking & Entrance Gate, Wadi Musa, Wadi Musa, Jordan

Excellent

(752 reviews)

8.8

Located 17 minutes on foot from Petra Visitor Center, Petra Cabin Hostel offers Wi-Fi in the rooms and a car park.

starts from

US$ 16 per one night

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Rafiki Hostel
Rafiki Hostel

Hostel

300 m to the city centre
Tourism Street 28 Downtown, Wadi Musa, Jordan

Featuring an outdoor swimming pool, Rafiki Hostel is situated within 25 minutes' walk of Bab al-Siq. Offering a range of amenities, including currency exchange and a cash machine, this hostel also…

starts from

US$ 15 per one night

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1-Al-Amer Hostel
1-Al-Amer Hostel

Hostel

800 m to the city centre
Abu Khalifa Al Numan Street, Aqaba, Jordan

Excellent

(310 reviews)

9

The venue is located 1 km away from Aqaba city centre, only 1 km from Tunisian Hammamet Gardens. Al Amer Hostel boasts a free car park, allergy-free rooms and a sundeck for guests' needs providing…

starts from

US$ 11 per one night

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Pizza Street Hostel
Pizza Street Hostel

Hostel

200 m to the city centre
As Saadeh, Aqaba, Jordan

Excellent

(475 reviews)

9

Aqaba Castle is located merely 1.4 km from Pizza Street Hostel and Marina - The Rocyal Yacht Club of Jordan is just 500 metres away. Guests can take advantage of a picnic area, an aqua park and a…

starts from

US$ 11 per one night

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Cliff Hostel
Cliff Hostel

Hostel

400 m to the city centre
Prince Mohamed Street, Amman, Jordan

Good

(431 reviews)

7.6

Located in a historic area, the comfortable 3-star Cliff Hostel offers currency exchange and a cash machine as well as service-minded staff. Situated merely 6 minutes' walk from the roman Nymphaeum…

starts from

US$ 8 per one night

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Its Your Choice Hostel
Its Your Choice Hostel

Hostel

900 m to the city centre
Nearby Petra Gate Less Than 50Meters Walk, Wadi Musa, Jordan

Excellent

(223 reviews)

9.6

Situated nearly a 5-minute drive from Petra By Night, Its Your Choice Hostel Wadi Musa offers guests to relax on a shared lounge. Featuring Wi-Fi throughout the property, the Wadi Musa hostel is…

starts from

US$ 30 per one night

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Petra Planet
Petra Planet

Hostel

1.7 km to the city centre
شارع البتراء, Wadi Musa, Jordan

Excellent

(327 reviews)

8.4

Petra Planet Hostel Wadi Musa, located 25 minutes' walk from Obelisk Tomb at Petra, features Wi-Fi in the rooms.

starts from

US$ 41 per one night

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Mango Haus
Mango Haus

Hostel

800 m to the city centre
Emora Al Qais Mangohaus White/Blue, Aqaba, Jordan

Excellent

(139 reviews)

9

Mango Haus Hostel Aqaba is set about 10 minutes by car from Hananya Beach and boasts a shared lounge and a garden.

starts from

US$ 24 per one night

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The Cabin

Hostel

400 m to the city centre

King Hussein Street Building 3 , Second Floor , Next To Art Hotel, Amman, Jordan

Excellent

(1519 reviews)

The Cabin Hostel is located 10 km from Marka airport and offers airport shuttle to meet guests' transportation needs. Featuring Wi-Fi in the rooms, this hostel is situated only a 6-minute walk from…

starts from

US$ 14 per one night

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Nomads Hotel

Hostel

700 m to the city centre

Shukri Sha'Asha'A Street Building 27, Amman, Jordan

Excellent

(2542 reviews)

8.6

The 2-star Nomads Hotel hostel is situated in a shopping district and provides guests with a laundry room and housekeeping. Featuring Wi-Fi in the rooms, this hotel is located 11 minutes' walk from…

starts from

US$ 18 per one night

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The Boutique Hotel Amman

Hostel

500 m to the city centre

Downtown Amman, Prince Mohamad Street, Building 32 Infront Of Jafra Cafe, Amman, Jordan

Excellent

(1498 reviews)

Located a mere 6 minutes' walk from Grand Husseini Mosque, The Boutique Hotel Amman hostel offers guests to make use of guided tour service. Offering baggage storage, this hotel boasts a prime…

starts from

US$ 38 per one night

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Carob Hostel

Hostel

1.1 km to the city centre

Abdali

Excellent

(1459 reviews)

9.6

Featuring a sundeck, a terrace, and a picnic area, the 2-star Carob Hostel is set approximately a 10-minute drive from Martyr's Memorial Park. The hostel lies in the Abdali district, and the nearest…

starts from

US$ 9 per one night

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Mussa Spring Hotel

Hostel

1.8 km to the city centre

Next To Moses Spring (Ain Mussa), Wadi Musa, Jordan

Good

(100 reviews)

Including a sun deck and a garden for a delightful experience, the affordable Mussa Spring Hotel hostel comes with excellent service, while Petra By Night is 3.1 km away. Located within short walking…

starts from

US$ 25 per one night

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Farah Hotel

Hostel

500 m to the city centre

Cinema Hussein Street Behind The Arab Bank, Down Town, Amman, Jordan

Good

(847 reviews)

7.8

The 2-star Farah Hotel hostel features a lift and currency exchange, and is situated approximately a 10-minute ride from Raghadan complex buses. Located a minute's walk from Grand Husseini Mosque…

starts from

US$ 10 per one night

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The Castle Star

Hostel

600 m to the city centre

5 Hashem Al Kheir, Amman, Jordan

Excellent

(1320 reviews)

8.8

Offering bike loans for an entertaining stay, The Castle Star Hostel Amman is situated nearly a 5-minute walk from Martyr's Memorial.

starts from

US$ 12 per one night

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Battuta Hostel

Hostel

700 m to the city centre

99 Al Moatassim Street, Amman, Jordan

Excellent

(1051 reviews)

9.2

Battuta Hostel lies around a 20-minute walk from Grand Husseini Mosque, offering 32 rooms and featuring a summer terrace and a picnic area. Offering parking on site, this hostel is near Jabal Amman.

starts from

US$ 15 per one night

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Hakaia Community

Hostel

500 m to the city centre

King Talal Street ,Alburdini Building,Number 36( 2Th Floor) Downtown,Opposite Local Bus Station, Aqaba, Jordan

Excellent

(822 reviews)

9.6

The venue is located 3.5 km from B12 Beach Club and 1 km from Aqaba city centre. This accommodation is about 10 minutes' walk from Tunisian Hammamet Gardens.

starts from

US$ 16 per one night

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Rainbow Guest House

Hostel

200 m to the city centre

Omar Bin Al-Khattab St, Amman 13 Omar Ibn, Amman, Jordan

Excellent

(603 reviews)

8.6

Rainbow House Hostel Amman, located merely 1.1 km from Jordan Folklore Museum, features Wi-Fi throughout the property.

starts from

US$ 24 per one night

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Petra Cabin Hostel

Hostel

700 m to the city centre

Tourism Street Behind Moevenpick Resort Facing Visitors Center Parking & Entrance Gate, Wadi Musa, Wadi Musa, Jordan

Excellent

(752 reviews)

8.8

Located 17 minutes on foot from Petra Visitor Center, Petra Cabin Hostel offers Wi-Fi in the rooms and a car park.

starts from

US$ 16 per one night

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Rafiki Hostel

Hostel

300 m to the city centre

Tourism Street 28 Downtown, Wadi Musa, Jordan

Featuring an outdoor swimming pool, Rafiki Hostel is situated within 25 minutes' walk of Bab al-Siq. Offering a range of amenities, including currency exchange and a cash machine, this hostel also…

starts from

US$ 15 per one night

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1-Al-Amer Hostel

Hostel

800 m to the city centre

Abu Khalifa Al Numan Street, Aqaba, Jordan

Excellent

(310 reviews)

The venue is located 1 km away from Aqaba city centre, only 1 km from Tunisian Hammamet Gardens. Al Amer Hostel boasts a free car park, allergy-free rooms and a sundeck for guests' needs providing…

starts from

US$ 11 per one night

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Pizza Street Hostel

Hostel

200 m to the city centre

As Saadeh, Aqaba, Jordan

Excellent

(475 reviews)

Aqaba Castle is located merely 1.4 km from Pizza Street Hostel and Marina - The Rocyal Yacht Club of Jordan is just 500 metres away. Guests can take advantage of a picnic area, an aqua park and a…

starts from

US$ 11 per one night

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Cliff Hostel

Hostel

400 m to the city centre

Prince Mohamed Street, Amman, Jordan

Good

(431 reviews)

7.6

Located in a historic area, the comfortable 3-star Cliff Hostel offers currency exchange and a cash machine as well as service-minded staff. Situated merely 6 minutes' walk from the roman Nymphaeum…

starts from

US$ 8 per one night

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Its Your Choice Hostel

Hostel

900 m to the city centre

Nearby Petra Gate Less Than 50Meters Walk, Wadi Musa, Jordan

Excellent

(223 reviews)

9.6

Situated nearly a 5-minute drive from Petra By Night, Its Your Choice Hostel Wadi Musa offers guests to relax on a shared lounge. Featuring Wi-Fi throughout the property, the Wadi Musa hostel is…

starts from

US$ 30 per one night

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Petra Planet

Hostel

1.7 km to the city centre

شارع البتراء, Wadi Musa, Jordan

Excellent

(327 reviews)

8.4

Petra Planet Hostel Wadi Musa, located 25 minutes' walk from Obelisk Tomb at Petra, features Wi-Fi in the rooms.

starts from

US$ 41 per one night

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Mango Haus

Hostel

800 m to the city centre

Emora Al Qais Mangohaus White/Blue, Aqaba, Jordan

Excellent

(139 reviews)

Mango Haus Hostel Aqaba is set about 10 minutes by car from Hananya Beach and boasts a shared lounge and a garden.

starts from

US$ 24 per one night

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The Cabin
The Cabin

Hostel

400 m to the city centre
King Hussein Street Building 3 , Second Floor , Next To Art Hotel, Amman, Jordan

Excellent

(1519 reviews)

9

The Cabin Hostel is located 10 km from Marka airport and offers airport shuttle to meet guests' transportation needs. Featuring Wi-Fi in the rooms, this hostel is situated only a 6-minute walk from…

starts from

US$ 14 per one night

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Nomads Hotel
Nomads Hotel

Hostel

700 m to the city centre
Shukri Sha'Asha'A Street Building 27, Amman, Jordan

Excellent

(2542 reviews)

8.6

The 2-star Nomads Hotel hostel is situated in a shopping district and provides guests with a laundry room and housekeeping. Featuring Wi-Fi in the rooms, this hotel is located 11 minutes' walk from…

starts from

US$ 18 per one night

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The Boutique Hotel Amman
The Boutique Hotel Amman

Hostel

500 m to the city centre
Downtown Amman, Prince Mohamad Street, Building 32 Infront Of Jafra Cafe, Amman, Jordan

Excellent

(1498 reviews)

9

Located a mere 6 minutes' walk from Grand Husseini Mosque, The Boutique Hotel Amman hostel offers guests to make use of guided tour service. Offering baggage storage, this hotel boasts a prime…

starts from

US$ 38 per one night

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Carob Hostel
Carob Hostel

Hostel

1.1 km to the city centre
Abdali

Excellent

(1459 reviews)

9.6

Featuring a sundeck, a terrace, and a picnic area, the 2-star Carob Hostel is set approximately a 10-minute drive from Martyr's Memorial Park. The hostel lies in the Abdali district, and the nearest…

starts from

US$ 9 per one night

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Mussa Spring Hotel
Mussa Spring Hotel

Hostel

1.8 km to the city centre
Next To Moses Spring (Ain Mussa), Wadi Musa, Jordan

Good

(100 reviews)

7

Including a sun deck and a garden for a delightful experience, the affordable Mussa Spring Hotel hostel comes with excellent service, while Petra By Night is 3.1 km away. Located within short walking…

starts from

US$ 25 per one night

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Farah Hotel
Farah Hotel

Hostel

500 m to the city centre
Cinema Hussein Street Behind The Arab Bank, Down Town, Amman, Jordan

Good

(847 reviews)

7.8

The 2-star Farah Hotel hostel features a lift and currency exchange, and is situated approximately a 10-minute ride from Raghadan complex buses. Located a minute's walk from Grand Husseini Mosque…

starts from

US$ 10 per one night

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The Castle Star
The Castle Star

Hostel

600 m to the city centre
5 Hashem Al Kheir, Amman, Jordan

Excellent

(1320 reviews)

8.8

Offering bike loans for an entertaining stay, The Castle Star Hostel Amman is situated nearly a 5-minute walk from Martyr's Memorial.

starts from

US$ 12 per one night

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Battuta Hostel
Battuta Hostel

Hostel

700 m to the city centre
99 Al Moatassim Street, Amman, Jordan

Excellent

(1051 reviews)

9.2

Battuta Hostel lies around a 20-minute walk from Grand Husseini Mosque, offering 32 rooms and featuring a summer terrace and a picnic area. Offering parking on site, this hostel is near Jabal Amman.

starts from

US$ 15 per one night

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Hakaia Community
Hakaia Community

Hostel

500 m to the city centre
King Talal Street ,Alburdini Building,Number 36( 2Th Floor) Downtown,Opposite Local Bus Station, Aqaba, Jordan

Excellent

(822 reviews)

9.6

The venue is located 3.5 km from B12 Beach Club and 1 km from Aqaba city centre. This accommodation is about 10 minutes' walk from Tunisian Hammamet Gardens.

starts from

US$ 16 per one night

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Rainbow Guest House
Rainbow Guest House

Hostel

200 m to the city centre
Omar Bin Al-Khattab St, Amman 13 Omar Ibn, Amman, Jordan

Excellent

(603 reviews)

8.6

Rainbow House Hostel Amman, located merely 1.1 km from Jordan Folklore Museum, features Wi-Fi throughout the property.

starts from

US$ 24 per one night

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Petra Cabin Hostel
Petra Cabin Hostel

Hostel

700 m to the city centre
Tourism Street Behind Moevenpick Resort Facing Visitors Center Parking & Entrance Gate, Wadi Musa, Wadi Musa, Jordan

Excellent

(752 reviews)

8.8

Located 17 minutes on foot from Petra Visitor Center, Petra Cabin Hostel offers Wi-Fi in the rooms and a car park.

starts from

US$ 16 per one night

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Rafiki Hostel
Rafiki Hostel

Hostel

300 m to the city centre
Tourism Street 28 Downtown, Wadi Musa, Jordan

Featuring an outdoor swimming pool, Rafiki Hostel is situated within 25 minutes' walk of Bab al-Siq. Offering a range of amenities, including currency exchange and a cash machine, this hostel also…

starts from

US$ 15 per one night

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1-Al-Amer Hostel
1-Al-Amer Hostel

Hostel

800 m to the city centre
Abu Khalifa Al Numan Street, Aqaba, Jordan

Excellent

(310 reviews)

9

The venue is located 1 km away from Aqaba city centre, only 1 km from Tunisian Hammamet Gardens. Al Amer Hostel boasts a free car park, allergy-free rooms and a sundeck for guests' needs providing…

starts from

US$ 11 per one night

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Pizza Street Hostel
Pizza Street Hostel

Hostel

200 m to the city centre
As Saadeh, Aqaba, Jordan

Excellent

(475 reviews)

9

Aqaba Castle is located merely 1.4 km from Pizza Street Hostel and Marina - The Rocyal Yacht Club of Jordan is just 500 metres away. Guests can take advantage of a picnic area, an aqua park and a…

starts from

US$ 11 per one night

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Cliff Hostel
Cliff Hostel

Hostel

400 m to the city centre
Prince Mohamed Street, Amman, Jordan

Good

(431 reviews)

7.6

Located in a historic area, the comfortable 3-star Cliff Hostel offers currency exchange and a cash machine as well as service-minded staff. Situated merely 6 minutes' walk from the roman Nymphaeum…

starts from

US$ 8 per one night

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Its Your Choice Hostel
Its Your Choice Hostel

Hostel

900 m to the city centre
Nearby Petra Gate Less Than 50Meters Walk, Wadi Musa, Jordan

Excellent

(223 reviews)

9.6

Situated nearly a 5-minute drive from Petra By Night, Its Your Choice Hostel Wadi Musa offers guests to relax on a shared lounge. Featuring Wi-Fi throughout the property, the Wadi Musa hostel is…

starts from

US$ 30 per one night

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Petra Planet
Petra Planet

Hostel

1.7 km to the city centre
شارع البتراء, Wadi Musa, Jordan

Excellent

(327 reviews)

8.4

Petra Planet Hostel Wadi Musa, located 25 minutes' walk from Obelisk Tomb at Petra, features Wi-Fi in the rooms.

starts from

US$ 41 per one night

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Mango Haus
Mango Haus

Hostel

800 m to the city centre
Emora Al Qais Mangohaus White/Blue, Aqaba, Jordan

Excellent

(139 reviews)

9

Mango Haus Hostel Aqaba is set about 10 minutes by car from Hananya Beach and boasts a shared lounge and a garden.

starts from

US$ 24 per one night

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