Places To Visit in Amman

Amman Rainbow Street
Named after the old Rainbow Cinema that is now closed down, Rainbow street is one fun place you should visit. With its modern facilities, cobbled streets, exotic cafes, and beautiful art galleries, you are sure to enjoy your time! Rainbow street houses elegant architecture in modern residential structures which make great sightseeing options. Rainbow Street is also home to several embassies, you could just stroll in to see how things look therein.

El-Weibdeh
El-Weibdeh is one of the ancient districts in Amman that stood the test of time to this day. This district is flooded with exotic restaurants, elegant but affordable bars, and lots of music shows. El- Weibdeh is one of the most modern parts of Amman, which is why you'll find so many professionals and expatriates living in beautiful structures therein.

Abdoun
If you want to visit the part of Amman where the "big men" reside, visit Abdoun. Abdoun is home to many of Amman's most expensive and luxurious structures. The most popular and expensive bars, restaurants, and lounges of intercontinental varieties reside in Abdoun. Do not visit Abdoun without a trip to the Taj Mall— a haven of elegant pieces.

Al Hussein Public Park
You could visit the Al Hussein public park to relax and unwind after a stressful but enjoyable tour of Amman. There are many leisure facilities therein, ranging from tennis courts, and football, to basketball and others. You could also visit the Royal Automobile Museum in the Park. The Children Museum is a place you could take your kids to, they'll love it!

Shmeisani
This is the most modern district in Amman. Here, you will find the most beautiful of buildings, the most exotic cafes and bars, the most expensive houses, and majorly, the five-star hotels. Shmeisani introduces you to modern architecture in its ultimate bliss. You might want to own a home here after visiting.

Don't Forget A Visit To Downtown Amman
Downtown Amman is also referred to as Al-Balad. This is like the ancient part of Amman where the monuments and delightful relics reside. Here, you'll find the historic Roman theater, the Amman Citadel Hill, and other historical landmarks. You could also get the traditional pieces and clothing in the markets therein. So, this is a dive into Amman's history.

What's Amman City Famous For?

Amman is famous for its unique Islamic architecture. Amman city houses elegant Islamic architecture spanning from ancient times to the contemporary age. The King Hussein Mosque, which was built using Ottoman-style construction, is a center of attention in Amman. Other famous sites include Mount Nebo, Amman Citadel Hill, and The Roman Theater, among others.

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City Layout

Amman has a land area of 1,680km² with an elevation of 777 meters. This vast land area is situated on the East Bank Plateau with an upland of three major wadis running through it. This city has its foundations on seven hills, which is why it is a very mountainous region. Amman has five major suburbs: Al-Salt and Al-Zarqa, which are northwest and northeast respectively; Madaba to the west; and Al-Karak and Ma'an to the southwest and southeast respectively.

What To Know Before Visiting Amman

One thing is for sure, Amman is a city full of life, historical treasures, and a lot of cultural indulgences. But to make your trip more enjoyable, you should take note of the currency, language, means of payment, and safety in Amman.
Language- The common language in Amman is Arabic, you'll meet a lot of people speaking Arabic. But don't be put off if you are not an Arabic speaker, you could make do with English as well. Don't speak advanced English; keep it simple so they can understand you and help you with whatever you are asking.
Currency- The currency you'll be needing in Amman is the Jordanian Dinar (JOD). At the time of this writing, the exchange rate is around USD 1.41 to 1 JOD. Though some restaurants and fun outlets accept USD payments, most of them don't. So, make sure to change your currency into Jordanian Dinar (JOD) before you visit or upon arrival.

Means of Payment- Both card and cash payments are accepted in major hotels, lounges, and restaurants. But take note, Mastercard and Visa are the accepted card options. There is also a wide availability of ATMs around the city so you could withdraw at your convenience.

Best Time To Visit Amman

Amman is warm throughout the year, even in winter. As a result, the best periods to visit are between March and May, and September to early November. It is not so hot during the day, so you get to enjoy your stay as opposed to periods between June and September which can be unbearably hot.

Best Hotels To Lodge For Your Visit

Amman has a variety of elegant hotels, ranging from luxurious five-star hotels to affordable state-of- the-art ones. These hotels include the Intercontinental An Ihg Hotel, which is one mile away from the Amman Citadel, the House Boutique Suites, which is located off Rainbow Street, the Fairmont Amman, which stands out with its unique marble build, the W Amman hotel, which is a trendy hotel in the new Downtown, the Cabin Hostel, which is a great option for a solo trip, among others.

Brief History

What is now known as the beautiful city of Amman dates back over nine thousand years ago. Amman was initially a remote settlement in a Neolithic farming town near the Ain Ghazal spring in the hills to the northeast of the modern city of today. Ancient Amman was one of the largest settlements in ancient Jordan; it is three times bigger than modern-day Jericho. Ancient Amman was thriving in arts and figurines as it had skilled artists producing beautiful human sculptures in limestone and plaster. Some of these figurines are now on display in the Jordan National Museum.