Aboud’s guidebook
Food scene
Lovely view, lively atmosphere and great food. Go for breakfast or lunch if you have the time.
14 locals recommend
Wild Jordan Center
Othman Ben AffanLovely view, lively atmosphere and great food. Go for breakfast or lunch if you have the time.
Simply the best brunch place in the city in my humble opinion. If you have the time, go there and order the poached eggs on the pretzel.
Angelina’s Oven فرن أنجلينا
Al YanabiiSimply the best brunch place in the city in my humble opinion. If you have the time, go there and order the poached eggs on the pretzel.
Unmissable. This place is probably the oldest restaurant selling hummus, fool, falafel, etc. It's really good and It's in the city centre/old town so no excuses.
46 locals recommend
Hashem Restaurant Down Town
Unmissable. This place is probably the oldest restaurant selling hummus, fool, falafel, etc. It's really good and It's in the city centre/old town so no excuses.
Super close to Hashem. After munching on falafel and hummus. You simply must try knafeh from this place. It's a Middle Easter desert and it slaps (it's really good).
25 locals recommend
Habiba Sweets
Ash ShahidSuper close to Hashem. After munching on falafel and hummus. You simply must try knafeh from this place. It's a Middle Easter desert and it slaps (it's really good).
This is the place if you want to try our national dish, Mansaf! It's in downtown as well so superb location + they sometimes have live music at night!
جميدة خانم jameeda khanum
9th of Sha'aban StreetThis is the place if you want to try our national dish, Mansaf! It's in downtown as well so superb location + they sometimes have live music at night!
Shawerma is a favourite street food in Jordan and Amman. There are countless shawarma places but this is one of my favourites. There's a branch on Rainbow street, Weibdeh and Abdullah Ghosheh Street.
Shawerma 3a saj
Abdallah Ghosheh StreetShawerma is a favourite street food in Jordan and Amman. There are countless shawarma places but this is one of my favourites. There's a branch on Rainbow street, Weibdeh and Abdullah Ghosheh Street.
City/town information
Not far away and a break from the hustle and bustle of the big city. It's also a historical Christian town with churches and other sights to see. If you're a reader then I highly recommend visiting Kowan Bookshop.
21 locals recommend
Madaba
Not far away and a break from the hustle and bustle of the big city. It's also a historical Christian town with churches and other sights to see. If you're a reader then I highly recommend visiting Kowan Bookshop.
Worth a day trip in my opinion if you have the time. This UNESCO world heritage city has ottoman-style old architecture and is only 30km away from Amman.
10 locals recommend
As-Salt
Worth a day trip in my opinion if you have the time. This UNESCO world heritage city has ottoman-style old architecture and is only 30km away from Amman.
Traveler advice
Getting around
Download the Careem app
Careem is an application similar to Uber that is prevalent in the Middle East. It's the best way to get around and is affordable. The cheaper way to get around is with a normal taxi but unfortunately, some taxi drivers are not pleasant and may try to scam you or take advantage of you as a tourist.
Don't miss
Underground Amman Tour
Book the Underground Amman Tour. It is a unique tour of Amman where you'll explore the city's street art whilst learning more about our culture and this city.
Don't miss
Learn how to cook Jordanian dishes!
Check out this super fun and exciting cooking Class with Nisreen’s Cuisine! More details in the following link! Learn my old family Jordanian dishes — Airbnb Experience https://abnb.me/41YmEJhtqwb