Downtown Amman Travel Guide

Amman

Amman featuring landscape views, a city and night scenes
Amman Roman Theater which includes heritage elements
Temple of Hercules showing heritage elements and a ruin
Amman showing night scenes
Amman Roman Theater showing heritage architecture and theatre scenes as well as a couple

A jumbled layout and busy atmosphere amid markets and museums create a film-like scene in a historic district enclosed by a citadel and seven hills.

Downtown Amman is the area’s initial commercial area, dating back thousands of years. In this oldest part of Amman, you’ll find many of the city’s most fascinating historic attractions. Learn about its intriguing past through the array of sights adorning the city center.

As you stand in the heart of the district, admire the exceptional form of the undulating terrain. The city center appears to breathe, with hills rippling up and around it. Climb up and down the tall sets of steps connecting the hills to the valley, as you consider the long history of the place. The area is thought to have been inhabited since about 6500 B.C.

The seven hills are known as jabals, one of which hoists the imposing Amman Citadel that has been occupied by many different dynasties over the centuries. Within the citadel lies a range of architectural treasures. Marvel at the domed Umayyad Palace and enter through the Monumental Gateway to check out the ruins inside.

The Hashemite Plaza is named for Jordan’s royal family. This vast open space with fountains, gardens and cafés comes alive on weekend evenings. Get a sense of the local culture by exploring the souks and bazaars nearby. The sounds of street vendors and regional music boom from the charming alleys.

Beside the plaza is the Amman Roman Amphitheater, whose semi-ruined stadium with a capacity of 6,000 is one of the city’s enduring sights. Inspect the adjacent Odeon that was built at the same time as the amphitheater.

The district occupies the central core of Amman, lying within the perimeter of the seven hills that incorporate the citadel. It is sandwiched by the areas of Al Rjoum and Wadi al Srour. Get around the narrow lanes of this downtown area on foot or take a taxi.

With its markets and historic attractions, Downtown Amman is the heart and soul of the city.


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Top hotels in Downtown Amman

Amman Pasha Hotel DOWNTOWN

Amman Pasha Hotel DOWNTOWN

3 out of 5
4 Al-Shabsough St, 064912728, Amman, Amman Governorate
Stay at this 3-star spa hotel in Amman. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Al Abdali Mall and Jordan Folklore Museum ...
6.8/10 (35 reviews)
"Good place"

Reviewed on 11 Jun 2025

Amman Pasha Hotel DOWNTOWN
Layaali Amman

Layaali Amman

1 out of 5
105 Al-Hashemi St., Amman, Amman Governorate
The price is ₹3,628 per night from 16 Jul to 17 Jul
₹3,628
₹3,919 total
16 Jul - 17 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Amman. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (41 reviews)
"Walkable place, accessible, and sorrounded by many restaurants and shops. Roman theatre just in front of the hotel and citadel is 15mins walk only. The most i admired in this hotel are those all receiptionists, they were calm and very helpful, they weren’t let me down for all my requests.It was Worth ..."

Reviewed on 14 Jun 2025

Layaali Amman
Amman Trail Hotel & Studios

Amman Trail Hotel & Studios

3 out of 5
king Talal Street, 120, Amman, Amman
The price is ₹2,651 per night from 23 Jul to 24 Jul
₹2,651
₹2,863 total
23 Jul - 24 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Amman. Enjoy free breakfast, an airport shuttle (surcharge) and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Al Abdali ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (21 reviews)
"Good stay and nice staff 👍"

Reviewed on 23 Jun 2025

Amman Trail Hotel & Studios
Jordan Tower Hotel

Jordan Tower Hotel

2 out of 5
Building No 48, Hashemiyeh Street, Hashemiyeh, Amman
Stay at this hotel in Amman. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Al Abdali Mall and Jordan Folklore Museum are located ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (24 reviews)
"Great location for shopping and restaurants. Ahmad very kind and helpful. Thank you!"

Reviewed on 14 Jun 2025

Jordan Tower Hotel
Khan Khediwe Hotel

Khan Khediwe Hotel

3 out of 5
Quraysh St., Amman, Amman Governorate
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Amman. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (93 reviews)
"This is in easy walking reach to local downtown shopping and Hashems street restaurant. On the night we arrrived, Jordan secured a spot in the World Cup so happiness and partying in town was running rife. Parking was abut if a challenge but the desk clearly sorted it for us. Breakfast was basic but ..."

Reviewed on 8 Jun 2025

Khan Khediwe Hotel
Al-Houriat Hotel

Al-Houriat Hotel

2 out of 5
Qourash Street, Down Town, Amman
The price is ₹2,939 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
₹2,939
₹3,333 total
27 Jul - 28 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Amman. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Popular attractions Al Abdali Mall and Nymphaeum ...
7.8/10 Good! (31 reviews)
Nice hotel in the city center
"We booked this hotel because of the free breakfast, even though there is no free parking provided. We stayed there three nights and found street parking nearby, not an issue. The free breakfast was basic but good enough, we liked it. The room is a bit old but fine by us, as air conditioning is strong ..."

Reviewed on 30 Jun 2025

Al-Houriat Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Amman

Amman showing night scenes, markets and street scenes

Al Madinah

While visiting Al Madinah, you might make a stop by sights like Amman Roman Theater and Amman Citadel.

Al Madinah
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Basman

If you're spending some time in Basman, Raghadan Flagpole and Plaza Mall are top sights worth seeing.

Basman
Rainbow Street showing wild flowers and a garden

Jabal Amman

While visiting Jabal Amman, you might make a stop by sights like Rainbow Street and Museum of the Political History of Hm Late King Abdullah bin al-Hussein.

Jabal Amman
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Jabal Al-Hussein

If you're spending some time in Jabal Al-Hussein, Maxim Mall and Hussain Luna Park are top sights worth seeing.

Jabal Al-Hussein
King Abdullah I Mosque featuring heritage elements

Jabal al-Luweibdeh

If you're spending some time in Jabal al-Luweibdeh, King Abdullah I Mosque and Al Abdali Mall are top sights worth seeing.

Jabal al-Luweibdeh
Amman showing a sunset, landscape views and a city

Al Abdali

4/5(38 area reviews)

While visiting Al Abdali, you might make a stop by sights like Abdali Boulevard and Al Abdali Mall.

Al Abdali


Downtown Amman Travel Guide