We are pleased to present a new Solo Travel Destination Post from Ann, a member of the Solo Travel Society on Facebook. Ann is from Scotland, and submitted the following report about Amman. Do you have a solo travel destination that you would like to recommend? Submit your description here, along with a few photos, and share it with fellow travelers!
Solo travel rating: 1.5 (1 is easiest, 3 is most difficult. Please see chart below)
Languages spoken: Arabic, English
Costs at Destination: Cheap (local transportation, dining, tours, events and attractions)
Downtown Amman, view from the Jordan Tower Hostel
Reasons to Visit Amman
I visited Jordan to take part in a 3-day charity trek but stayed on by myself in Amman afterwards.
If you go, I would recommend that you visit Petra but also take time to visit Jerash and some other places in the vicinity. I did an organised day tour through my hostel that included the ancient city of Jerash, known for its Roman ruins; Ajloun Castle, a 12th-Century Islamic castle located high on a hilltop in northwestern Jordan; and Umm Quais, about 100 km north of Jordan, which has many ruins and a great view of the surrounding landscape, including the Sea of Galilee.
Amman itself is worth exploring as well. The Amman Citadel, a historical site located on a hilltop in the center of the city's downtown area has great views, in addition to the Temple of Hercules, a Byzantine Church, and Umayyad Palace.
I stayed at the Jordan Tower Hotel in a private room. It's in a very convenient, central location in downtown Amman. I ate twice at Wild Jordan & also took advantage of street food vendors while I was there.
On the last day of my 3-day trek, near Petra
Petra – my first view of the Treasury
Solo Travel Destination Rating System
Safety – 1 (1 very safe, 2 safe in most areas, 3 be cautious at all times.)
Language – 2 (1 English is first language, 2 English speakers easy to find, 3 English speakers rare)
Navigation – 1 (1 easy to navigate by transit or car, 2 poor transit, car necessary, 3 not easy to get around)
Culture – 2 (1 Similar to North America or Western Europe, 2 Different from above but relaxed and easy, 3 Challenging)
Average Rating – 1.5 (1 is easiest, 3 is most difficult)