Amman
Amman spreads over a series of hills, with a Roman theatre and citadel in the downtown bowl and a modern café scene on the western slopes. It is the arrival point for almost every trip and the base for day trips to Jerash and the Dead Sea. Two days is enough before heading south.
How long to stay
March to May and September to November.
Typical daily budget
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Best time to go
No seasonal guidance published for Amman yet
Is Amman right for your trip?
Based on what this guide covers, not a score. This is what Amman is known for.
Great for
- History & culture
- Food
- Solo
Less of a focus
- Nightlife
- Nature
- Family
- Couples
- Budget friendly
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Top things to do
Amman Citadel
Entrance JOD 3 · VerifiedAmman
A hilltop site layering Roman, Byzantine and Umayyad remains, including the Temple of Hercules and the Umayyad palace dome.
Jerash
Entrance $14.10 · VerifiedAmman
One of the best-preserved Roman provincial cities, with a colonnaded street, hippodrome and two theatres, 50 km north of Amman. Jerash is one of the best-preserved Roman provincial cities, with colonnaded streets, Hadrian's Arch, an oval plaza and two theatres. Excavation has continued here for decades.
Roman Theatre
Entrance JOD 3 · VerifiedAmman
A 6,000-seat 2nd-century theatre cut into the hillside in downtown Amman, still used for performances.
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Popular activities
Downtown Amman food walk
Tasting route through falafel houses, knafeh bakeries and the spice souq.
Jerash and Ajloun day trip
Roman city and a Crusader-era castle north of the capital.