Has anyone been to Amman in Jordan?

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Found very cheap flights for end of September/beginning of October, thinking of going for four days. I've heard it's amazing; the only advice I've had so far is not to stay anywhere less than four star but that was from a Jordanian

Early days yet and I will be checking out the TripAdvisor forum but any recommendations for accommodation and sightseeing will be most welcome!

I'll be going with a female friend and have been reassured it's safe for women travellers.

Yes I have but I wouldn't spend long in Amman itself - Petra, Wadi Rum and the Dead Sea should be on your list.

If you do want to travel around, I can put you in contact with a highly rated local operator that we used this year

Thank you both. Where would be best to stay as a good base?

Yes but again I second not spending more than a day or two there. See the rest of the country. It's amazing.

On a budget so no 5 star hotels!

Go for it OP! But definitely travel around. I flew in and then out of Amman and managed to fit lots in.
Jordan is amazing. I went solo and felt very safe there. The Jordanian people are lovely.
Aqaba down on the coast worth a visit if you have time.
Enjoy it

Sorry - can't point you in direction of good budget hotels - last there long time ago. Just wanted to reinforce other posters comments about Petra, Wadi Rum and Aquaba. Also to add a trip to Jerash - brilliant place - a roman city with an oval shaped forum.

Thanks Pink where did you stay?

Plan to spend 4/5 days there, is that enough?

Agree, travel around it’s a stunning country.

Thanks for all the advice. Did you all feel safe there?

I wish I could help you on hotels, but I went a few years ago and can't remember just at the moment.
I went for a week, but you could always go for a few days and then go back longer another time if you like it

Definitely felt safe there. A lots of places I stayed you had to go through scanners like at the airport, but you quickly get used to it, and it is for safety purposes.

If you don't hire a car, how do you travel around?

Lovely thank you, I'll take it all on board.

I've been to an Arabic country before (ex husband) but I've forgotten what it's like.

It looked nice on TV, I saw Richard Ayowade and David Baddiel doing a show about it recently!

I've been to Jordan 4 or 5 times. Never felt unsafe even if the hotels make you walk through a metal detector to gain entry. Very hospitable place. Love Aqaba.

And Petra but felt that was too obvious to say!

Oh yes, go for it. Jerash and down to Petra and if you can get into a Wadi, do it. Buses are good IIRC

I'd recommend Rum Stars Camp in Wadi Rum - it was an amazing experience and not expensive as I recall.

I wouldn't go too budget though - standards are not comparable to UK.

@swimster01 just found this thread and would appreciate your local operator information if you don't mind! TIA.