Where to Stay in Jordan on a Budget: Cheap Hotels, Jordan (2027)

With cheap flights from Europe to Jordan resuming, Jordan is back on top of the list of the cheapest backpacking destinations you can reach for less than $ 100 from Europe. But what about the other costs? 

In this guide, we will reveal to you where to stay in Jordan on a budget. We will reveal to you all the hotels in Jordan we stayed at, the ones we wish we had stayed at and how to save money along your trip. This is “Cheap Hotels Jordan (2027)”. 

Key Takeaways

• The Cabin: Very cheap and central, good for meeting other travellers. (BOOKING LINK)
• Petra Planet: Budget-friendly with breakfast, but uphill walk to main site. (BOOKING LINK)
• Joy to Wadi Rum: Good value package including tours and meals. (BOOKING LINK)
• Bratus Hotel: Comfortable rooms and breakfast at a reasonable price for Aqaba. (BOOKING LINK)

Where to Stay in Jordan on a Budget 

Spending less than $ 200 on hotels during a 7-day Jordan tour is quite possible, if you pick the right hotels. This is where we stayed in Jordan, and where we wish we had stayed: 

Name	What We Liked	What We Didn’t	Prices	Free Breakfast?	Link
The Cabin	super-central, free walking tours	little private, bathrooms get quite busy	from $ 10 per night	no	Click for rates & availability.
O Beach Hotel & Resort	cheapest hotel on the Dead Sea, complimentary breakfast	fairly dated, pricy dinner	from $ 78 per night	yes	Click for rates & availability.
Petra Planet	lovely staff, cheap meals	tiring uphill walk, not many shops around	from $ 17 per night	yes	Click for rates & availability.
Joy to Wadi Rum	calm location, affordable packages	summer heat (come in winter)	from $ 56 (full package)	yes	Click for rates & availability.
Bratus Hotel	beautiful rooms, outstanding breakfast	nothing, really	from $ 63 per night	yes	Click for rates & availability.

7 Money Saving Hacks for Travelling in Jordan

When we travelled Jordan on a budget, we had to find out the hard way how to make the most of our money. Along the way, we made mistakes, we wish somebody had told us about before visiting Jordan. 

These are 7 money saving hacks you need to know before your trip, so you don’t make the same mistakes we did: 

• Book the Jordan Pass: If you are staying in Jordan for more than two consecutive nights, you have to get the Jordan Pass. This tourist pass includes your entry visa fee and the entrance fees to most major attractions, including Petra, from 70 JODs. In short, the Jordan Pass is absolutely worth it. 
• Use Mini Buses: Transferring between places by taxi is tempting, since they are cheaper than in Europe, but mini buses are clutch when you want to make the most of your budget. Most mini buses cost less than 10 JODs and all you have to do is to show up early morning at the local bus station. 
• Eat Street Food: In Jordan, street food is often cheaper than cooking by yourself. If you are looking to stretch your budget as much as possible, Ka’ak (bread with spices), Falafel and Shawarma will be your best friends. Check out Hashem Restaurant in Downtown Amman to find out what it’s all about. 
• Stay at Hostels: In larger cities, like Amman and Aqaba, you can find lots of budget hostels starting from $ 10 per night. In smaller towns, hostels are uncommon. Instead, you can look for guesthouses outside of the center, that often offer private rooms for little more than the cost of a bunk bed. 
• Travel at the Right Time: In the winter months (November to January), hotels in Jordan tend to be much cheaper than in spring. Avoid high season (the spring months) for cheaper hotel prices and don’t forget to pack a jacket.
• Don’t Skip the Dead Sea: Looking at resort prices, we skipped the Dead Sea altogether. In retrospect, we regret our decision. Visiting the Dead Sea in Jordan does not have to be expensive. Check out this separate guide to learn how to visit the Jordanian side of the Dead Sea on a budget. 
• Save on Wadi Rum Tours: To explore the Wadi Rum Desert, you need to book a stay at a Bedouin camp. Reach out directly to camps and book full packages incl. tours, food and drinks, transfers and your overnight stay to get the best value. 

Cheap Hotels in Jordan by City (Where We Stayed & Where We Wish We Had Stayed) 

Travelling on a budget in Jordan, overnight stays in hotels were the biggest expense we had to crack down on. Food is affordable, distances between places are short and most attractions are free, if you have invested in the Jordan Pass, but hotels? They can get expensive, if you don’t plan your trip right. 

Cheap Hostels in Amman 

In Amman, most Jordan trips start out, and honestly, it’s the best place to save some bucks on your overnight stay. In Downtown Amman, there are plenty of affordable youth hostels, offering bunk beds for as little as $ 10 per night. Some of these even offer a (simple) complimentary breakfast. 

Another, somewhat hidden, benefit of staying in a hostel in Amman is the opportunity to network. In Amman hostels, you are likely to meet other backpackers who have just arrived. Join forces with them to organise transport and hotel stays together and save money by splitting costs. 

The Cabin 

Located right in the heart of Downtown Amman, The Cabin hostel we the obvious choice for us, for three reasons: it was cheap (a bunk bed is just $ 10 per night), you don’t have to pay anything upfront and it was central.

Right around the corner from The Cabin, you can find Hashem Restaurant, a great spot for cheap meals, and Habibah Sweets, the most famous dessert place in all of Jordan. On top of that, it’s pretty close to most major attractions and offers its own free walking tours run by volunteers. 

On the inside, The Cabin does the job as well. For $ 10 per night, you get a spot in a bunk bed, a personal locker and access to a communal bathroom. The hostel has a rooftop where you can either pay for the affordable hostel breakfast or simply prepare your own food in the community kitchen. 

Name	What We Liked	What We Didn’t	Prices	Link
The Cabin	super-central, free walking tours	little private, bathrooms get quite busy	starting from $ 10 per night	Click here for rates & availability.

More Cheap Hostels in Amman 

• Carob Hostel: starting from $ 10 per night (dormitory), discounts for content creators and artists. (BOOKING LINK) 
• Al Midan Hotel: starting from $ 21 per night (private room), breakfast for just $ 3 extra. (BOOKING LINK)
• Zaman Ya Zaman Boutique Hotel: starting from $ 23 per night (private room w/ shared bathroom), complimentary breakfast. (BOOKING LINK)

Cheap Hotels on the Dead Sea 

When we first visited Jordan, we skipped the Dead Sea altogether, because we just assumed that it would be expensive to visit. Later on, we regretted our decision, because you can not only visit it from Amman on a day trip, but even stay right next to the Dead Sea on a budget. 

For those doing a round trip of Jordan, a day trip from Amman might feel a little inconvenient, which is why you might want to consider staying the night on the Dead Sea. If we were to do our Jordan trip again, we would definitely opt for this option and spend the night at O Beach Hotel & Resort 

O Beach Hotel & Resort 

At first glance, the O Beach Hotel & Resort might not seem like a cheap hotel at all, since a double room currently goes for at least $ 78 per night. But before you judge, you need to consider what the overnight stay at the O Beach Hotel & Resort comes with. 

At the O Beach Hotel & Resort, you are not only staying in a private room, but also getting a breakfast the next morning. On top of that, you are staying right in front of the Dead Sea, with free access to a swimming pool, a private beach and showers (that you will need after swimming in the hyper-saline water). 

If you were to stay at a cheaper hotel in the nearby town of Swemeh, you’d pay around $ 50 per night, but have to pay extra for breakfast, transport to and from the Dead Sea and a day pass to a Dead Sea beach with shower facilities. In short, spare yourself the hassle and invest in a stay at the O Beach. 

Name	What We Liked	What We Didn’t	Prices	Link
O Beach Hotel & Resort	cheapest hotel on the Dead Sea, complimentary breakfast	fairly dated, pricy dinner	starting from $ 78 per night	Click here for rates & availability.

More Cheap Hotels on the Dead Sea 

• La Casa Chalet: starting from $ 81 per night, private chalet with Dead Sea views. (BOOKING LINK)
• Samarah Dead Sea Resort: starting from $ 120 per night, private apartments on the Dead Sea. (BOOKING LINK)
• Mövenpick Dead Sea Resort & Spa: starting from $ 121 per night, leading Dead Sea resort w/ spa. (BOOKING LINK)

Cheap Hotels in Petra 

Of course, we couldn’t miss out on visiting the Lost City of Petra on our Jordan trip, not only because it is one of the Wonders of the World, but also because the entrance fee to the archaeological site was already included in our Jordan Pass. 

In Petra, or rather Wadi Musa, the adjacent town, there are plenty of cheap hotels advertising comfortable stays, complimentary breakfasts and short distances to the Petra Visitor Centre. There are some caveats to these offers, however. Let us elaborate with Petra Planet, the hotel we stayed at. 

Petra Planet

Petra Planet is an affordable guesthouse located on one of the hills surrounding Wadi Musa. Starting from just $ 17 per night, this cheap hotel offers you a double room with a private bathroom and a complimentary breakfast. For $ 7 more, the hostel staff will prepare a lunch box for your Petra tour. 

There is a catch, however. Petra Planet, and many similar hostels, are located far from the Petra Visitor Center. While Booking.com confidently claims that the hotel is only 2 kilometres from the center, these two kilometres are strictly uphill, so you better invest in a taxi to make it there. 

Edit: Ever since we stayed at the hotel in 2023, the host seems to have a added a free transfer service to the Petra Visitor Center, though we couldn’t confirm, if it is actually running. 

Name	What We Liked	What We Didn’t	Prices	Link
Petra Planet	lovely staff, cheap meals	tiring uphill walk, not many shops around	starting from $ 17 per night	Click here for rates & availability.

More Cheap Hotels in Petra 

• Petra Cabin Inn Hostel: starting from $ 14 per night (sleeping pods), breakfast for $ 7 extra. (BOOKING LINK)
• Nomads Hotel: starting from $ 12 per night (dormitory), very close to Petra Visitor Center. (BOOKING LINK)
• Anbat Midtown Hotel: starting from $ 27 per night (private room w/ ensuite bathroom), still close to Petra. (BOOKING LINK)

Cheap Bedouin Camps in Wadi Rum 

Booking a hotel in Wadi Rum is an experience, to say the least. So, before you even think about booking your stay in the Wadi Rum Desert, listen to our two cents on the topic. In Wadi Rum, you will find hundreds of camps listed on Booking.com, many of them being one and the same, just under another name. 

While at first sight, these camps are amazing – many of them cost less than $ 10 per night – the cheap rates come with a catch. If you book a cheap camp, you will be expected to book a tour in the Wadi Rum Desert, too. And if not, you will be charged for the transfers from and to Wadi Rum Village. 

Joy to Wadi Rum 

To avoid a booking mess, we organised our stay in Wadi Rum directly with the Joy to Wadi Rum Camp. This traditional Bedouin camp is located deep in the heart of the Wadi Rum Protected Area, far away from most of the other camps. It offer classic Bedouin tents, authentic Bedouin food and cheap tours. 

Since we stayed at the camp as volunteers, we didn’t have to pay for room and board, but even if you stay at a regular guest you will get a great deal there. For instance, if you book a Half-Day Tour with the camp, you can get the tour, food and drinks, transfers and your overnight stay for as little as $ 56 per person. 

For the best offers, contact the camp owners directly and book with a group to split the cost of the jeep tour. If you book your tour directly with the host, you don’t have to pay until after the tour (in cash). Reserve your spot and reach out to camp via Booking.com or visit the camp’s website directly. 

Name	What We Liked	What We Didn’t	Prices	Link
Joy to Wadi Rum	calm location, affordable packages	summer heat (come in winter)	starting from $ 56 (full package)	Click here for rates & availability.

Cheap Hotels in Aqaba 

Since we felt like spoiling ourselves are staying in the Wadi Rum Desert during a heat wave, we didn’t opt for a cheapest hotel in Aqaba for once. Instead, we stayed at the newly-opened Bratus Hotel and let ourselves be pampered for 48 hours. 

Located a little outside of the center, this boutique hotel offer some of the most comfortable and beautifully-designed rooms, attentive staff and a complimentary breakfast many luxury hotel brands can only dream of. And with single rooms starting at $ 63 per night, it’s still very much affordable. 

The Bratus Hotel 

The Bratus Hotel first opened in mid-2023 and has since collected an impressive 9.3-rating out of 1,000 reviews. And we are not surprised at all. This boutique hotel does everything right, from its friendly staff, to its comfortable rooms (we even got a free upgrade) and its outstanding breakfast served in the restaurant next door. 

While it is not quite as central as the other hotels in Aqaba, it is located in a quiet side street, meaning your sleep won’t be interrupted by motor sounds and honking. I, personally, prefer that over walking 15 minutes less to the local attractions.

Looking for something more affordable? Of course, you can also go for a hostel in Aqaba, if you don’t feel like splurging. In this guide on where to stay in Aqaba, we also covered some cheaper options. 

Name	What We Liked	What We Didn’t	Prices	Link
Bratus Hotel	beautiful rooms, outstanding breakfast	nothing, really	starting form $ 63 per night	Click here for rates & availability.

More Cheap Hotels in Aqaba 

• Hakaia Community: starting from $ 13 per night (dormitory), breakfast included. (BOOKING LINK) 
• Al-Amer Hostel: starting from $ 13 per night (dormitory), central location. (BOOKING LINK)
• Pizza Street Hostel: starting from $ 14 per night (dormitory), breakfast included. (BOOKING LINK)

The Bottom Line

If you shot a cheap flight from Jordan to Europe, you will be delighted to have learned that, not only the flights, but also the hotels in Jordan can be very affordable. From bunks in hostels starting from just $ 10 per night to comfortable boutique hotel stays starting from $ 60 per night, you really don’t have to break the bank to make your Jordan trip happen.