The Hisham Hotel Amman is a straightforward three-star hotel on Abu Firas Al Hamadani Street near the Third Circle, in the Zahran area of Amman. It offers double, single and triple rooms, some with garden views, plus a restaurant, a bar, two cafés, a rooftop terrace and a garden. Free parking and valet parking, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour reception add value for the price. Rainbow Street is about three minutes away by car, and the Abdoun Bridge is a ten-minute walk, which puts the hotel in a good position for exploring the western side of the city at a lower cost than the large international hotels nearby. It suits budget-minded travelers who prefer a quieter district.
Location and getting around
Zahran is a busy commercial district of cafés and shops, and Palacio Zahran is about a five-minute walk from the hotel. Rainbow Street is about a three-minute drive, the Abdoun Bridge about ten minutes on foot and the Grand Cinema around thirteen minutes on foot. For the Citadel, the Roman Theatre and downtown, take a taxi or a ride-hailing app, as the hills make walking slow.
Rooms and facilities
The rooms are simple and practical, with air conditioning and free Wi-Fi, and the garden-view rooms are a pleasant choice for a quieter stay. The rooftop terrace and the garden are good for a coffee in the evening, and the meeting room can be used for small groups.
Breakfast arrangements vary, so check what each rate includes. An airport transfer can be arranged for a fee, and check-in is flexible during the day, with check-out in the early afternoon. Pets are not accepted, and free cancellation is offered on some rates, so check when you book.
Who it suits
Independent travelers on a budget, solo visitors and couples who prefer a local feel to a polished chain hotel, and drivers who value free parking in a city where parking can be difficult. There is no pool or spa, so families who want to swim should look at one of the larger hotels in this guide. Light sleepers should ask about the bar and nightclub and request a room away from them.
Making the most of a stay
Plan a first day at the Citadel and the Roman Theatre by taxi, then use the afternoon to walk the Rainbow Street area and have dinner at one of the many local restaurants. The airport transfer and the central position make it easy to use as a base for a day trip to Jerash or the Dead Sea.
Why stay here
- ✓Restaurant and bar
- ✓Two cafés
- ✓Rooftop terrace
- ✓Garden
- ✓Free parking and valet parking
- ✓Free Wi-Fi
- ✓24-hour reception
- ✓Airport transfer service
Good questions
How far is the Hisham Hotel from Rainbow Street?+
Rainbow Street is about a three-minute drive, and the Abdoun Bridge is around ten minutes on foot.
Is parking free?+
Yes, free parking and valet parking are available.
Does the hotel have a pool?+
No, there is a garden and a rooftop terrace but no pool. The larger hotels in this guide have pools.
