Amman accommodation from NZ$75

What to Do in Amman

One glance at the skyline—filled with Amman hotels—will tell you this city is happy to welcome newcomers. Look closely and you’ll see the Amman Citadel, Hercules’ Temple and the Roman Theatre. Attend an event at Wild Jordan, a sustainable food and performing arts venue within walking distance to the Jordan National Gallery of Fine Arts. When you’re ready to step outside the city limits, climb through the red rock city of Petra, carved into the side of a mountain in southern Jordan. Petra is one of the Seven Man-Made Wonders of the World, but the donkeys showing you around will seem unimpressed. You should take a dip in the Dead Sea, but ignore the temptation to athletically swim through its mineral-rich waters. A good float is the way to go.

Getting To & Around Amman

When you touch down at Queen Alia International Airport, you’ll be just 35 km south of Amman. Catching a taxi is the best way to get from the airport to your hotel in Amman. In fact, cabs are the most efficient form of transportation in the city, and the fare is very affordable. Camels and pack mules are excellent modes of transits, too—for real. Book your Amman flights with Wotif and let yourself get lost in a city of ancient ruins, epic monuments and colourful souks.