It makes sense to ask where to stay in Petra, as this tourist destination is often the main reason for traveling to Jordan and, as we explain below, it has peculiarities that affect accommodation. In this post we show you what the available options are and where they are located, so you can assess which one best suits your preferences. In any case, we remind you that our tours always include accommodation, in all cases of high category, although we can also adapt to the requirements of each traveler.
No Hotels in the Ancient City
Petra is a city carved into the rock, as can be deduced from the name given by the Romans. And today it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This means that building in the historic site would be an aberration that no one would understand. Therefore, all available accommodations for visiting Petra are in its surroundings.
Luckily for the traveler, the small town of Wadi Musa, which is right next door, offers a wide variety of options: with the rise of tourism and the improvement of security conditions in the 90s, numerous accommodations of all categories emerged, for all profiles, as you can see below.
High-end Hotels, in Special Locations
Five-star hotels are a preference for those looking for where to stay in Petra enjoying a plus. That is: in addition to its amenities and services, the accommodations in this category have something that makes them especially interesting for the most demanding travelers.
One of the factors that convinces many is its proximity to the Visitor Reception Center: this can be key for those who want to save energy and time, to focus fully on Petra, especially if the schedules are tight. Walking is possible in these hotels, created here strategically, always with a high demand.
Another interesting option is that of high-end hotels in emblematic places of Wadi Musa. For example, those located in the upper part, with terraces that offer panoramic views of the wadis and canyons that make up the place, including the vast Wadi Araba in the distance. Dawn and dusk are very special moments here, to be enjoyed especially by those who visit Petra without haste, for several days.
More Affordable Hotels in the Center of Wadi Musa
The most affordable accommodations are in turn further away from the Visitor Reception Center, and their location is not so special in terms of beauty and comfort. However, it can also be interesting for many travelers, as those located in the center are also close to the bus station. Therefore, this type of guesthouses and pensions are conducive for independent tourists and backpackers, who organize their trip in collective means.
Bedouin Camps in Petra?
In this post about where to stay in Petra, it is also worth asking about Bedouin camps. Are there any in Petra? It would be an interesting and special option to savor this ancient city in a different way. But unfortunately, there are none inside the enclosure or in its immediate surroundings.
On the other hand, there are some in the ‘other’ Petra, that is, in Little Petra: this enclave about 14 km to the north, also carved into the rock in Nabataean times, is considerably smaller and less famous than its older sister. Therefore, it does not have such strict protection as her, allowing different Bedouin camps to be created in its surroundings, formed by tents and community spaces, with the plus of feeling in the middle of nature, under a starry sky of the most brilliant.
