The Edom Hotel stands on Tourism Street in the historic district of Wadi Musa, about three minutes on foot from the Petra Visitor Centre and the Street of Facades. It has 135 rooms with air conditioning, flat-screen televisions and workspaces, many with a balcony or patio. On site there is a restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, a coffee shop, a terrace, a sauna and barbecue grills. The location is the main selling point: you can leave the hotel and be at the gate within minutes, which is a real advantage on hot days or when you plan to go back to rest in the middle of the day. It is a practical mid-range choice with free breakfast and parking.
Location and getting around
The Petra Visitor Centre is only a few minutes on foot, and the walk to the ancient city entrance is around twelve minutes, so most guests travel to Petra without a taxi. Shops, cafés and tour offices are close by, and taxis for Little Petra, Wadi Rum or the Dead Sea are easy to arrange from the front desk. Queen Alia International Airport is nearly three hours away by road, so many guests arrive on a transfer. An airport shuttle can be arranged on request for a fee.
Rooms and facilities
Room types include single rooms, doubles, twins and suites, and some have mountain views, so ask for a view when you book. In-room features include a minibar, a kettle, tea and coffee, bathrobes and heating, which is useful on cold winter nights. The hotel has a 24-hour front desk, a tour and ticket assistance desk, laundry and dry cleaning, a hair salon and multilingual staff.
A breakfast buffet is offered, and rate types differ, so check when you book whether it is included. Free self-parking and valet parking are available. Pets are not allowed. Check-in is in the afternoon and there is no after-hours check-in, so tell the hotel in advance if you will arrive late.
Who it suits
Independent travelers, couples and families who want to be near the gate without paying for a resort, and small groups who value a central location and a restaurant on site. It is a simple hotel without a pool, so travelers who want to swim should look at the Petra Palace or the larger resorts. Light sleepers should ask for a room away from the street, as the district is busy in the evenings.
Making the most of a stay
Use the short walk to start early, return for lunch and a rest when the sun is highest, and go back in the late afternoon when the light on the rock faces turns warm. The tour desk can help you plan a Wadi Rum or Dead Sea day after Petra.
Why stay here
- ✓Restaurant serving three meals
- ✓Coffee shop
- ✓Terrace
- ✓Sauna
- ✓Barbecue grills
- ✓Tour and ticket assistance
- ✓Free self-parking and valet parking
- ✓Free Wi-Fi
Good questions
How close is the Edom Hotel to Petra?+
The Petra Visitor Centre is about three minutes on foot, and the entrance to the ancient city is around twelve minutes away.
Does the hotel have a pool?+
No, there is no pool, but there is a sauna, a terrace and a restaurant. The Petra Palace Hotel nearby has two outdoor pools.
Is parking available?+
Yes, free self-parking and valet parking are available.
