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Things to Do in Amman

20 attractions, 13 restaurants, 5 cafes, 5 spas.

Attractions

Top Attractions in Amman

20 attractions — landmarks, museums, parks, and experiences.

Mt. Nebo

Mt. Nebo

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Jerash (Gerasa)

Jerash (Gerasa)

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Ajloun Castle

Ajloun Castle

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Amman Citadel (Jabal al-Qalaa)

Amman Citadel (Jabal al-Qalaa)

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Mosaic Map (Madaba Map)

Mosaic Map (Madaba Map)

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Amman Roman Theater

Amman Roman Theater

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Downtown Amman (Al-Balad)

Downtown Amman (Al-Balad)

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King Abdullah Mosque

King Abdullah Mosque

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Amra Castle (Qasr Amra)

Amra Castle (Qasr Amra)

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Rainbow Street

Rainbow Street

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Azraq Castle (Qasr al-Azraq)

Azraq Castle (Qasr al-Azraq)

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Jordan Archaeological Museum

Jordan Archaeological Museum

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Kharana Castle (Qasr al-Kharanah)

Kharana Castle (Qasr al-Kharanah)

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Royal Automobile Museum

Royal Automobile Museum

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Umm Qais (Gadara)

Umm Qais (Gadara)

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Restaurants

Restaurants in Amman

13 restaurants — local cuisine, fine dining, and quick bites.

Jordanian restaurant
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Al Quds Restaurant

Jordanian restaurant

Long-standing downtown restaurant serving hearty Jordanian home-style dishes, including daily specials and grilled meats.

Fakhr El-Din

Fakhr El-Din

Levantine restaurant

Upscale restaurant in a historic villa offering refined Jordanian and Levantine cuisine, known for grilled meats, mezze, and attentive service.

Lebanese restaurant
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Habibah Sweets (Al-Habibah)

Dessert shop

Beloved sweets shop in downtown Amman renowned for its knafeh and other Arabic desserts; often busy in the evenings.

Hashem Restaurant

Hashem Restaurant

Casual eatery

Iconic no-frills spot in downtown Amman famous for falafel, hummus, and ful; open long hours and popular with both locals and visitors.

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Queen Alia International Airport Bar

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Queen Alia International Airport Dining

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Queen Alia International Airport Lounge Restaurant

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Queen Alia International Airport Restaurant

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Queen Alia International Airside Restaurant

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Queen Alia International Departure Gate Restaurant

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Queen Alia International Terminal Restaurant

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Street food
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Reem Shawarma

Street food

Famous shawarma stand near the 2nd Circle, known for tasty and inexpensive meat sandwiches, often with a queue at peak times.

Cafes

Cafes in Amman

5 cafes — specialty coffee, tea houses, and workspaces.

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Queen Alia International Airport Coffee

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Queen Alia International Airside Cafe

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Queen Alia International Costa Airport

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Queen Alia International Starbucks Airport

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Queen Alia International Terminal Cafe

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Wellness

Spas & Wellness in Amman

5 spas — recovery, relaxation, and jetlag relief.

Queen Alia International Airside Spa Lounge

Queen Alia International Be Relax Spa Airport

Queen Alia International Departure Lounge Spa

Queen Alia International Terminal Massage

Queen Alia International Terminal Spa