Our downtown Amman hotel features over 5.000 sq. m. of meetings and event space. We have multiple restaurants and bars and a 24-hour fitness center. Relax in our outdoor pool and enjoy our bowling and entertainment center. Find the Prince Hashem Bird Garden and Haya Cultural Center less than one kilometer away, and Abdali Mall under three km.
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Amazing Amman: A warm-weather getaway for the senses
Discover the perfect blend of culture, cuisine, recreation and relaxation in one of the most fascinating and historical cities in the world.
By Cassandra Brooklyn | December 26, 2024
Cassandra Brooklyn
Cassandra Brooklyn is a freelance writer and guidebook author specializing in travel, accessibility, sustainability, and all things outdoors. Originally hailing from the Midwest, she now lives in New York City but escapes to adventures around the world as often as possible. As the caregiver of a disabled parent — and as a hyper involved auntie of three — Cassandra is especially passionate about accessible, inclusive and multi-gen travel. She's the author of the cycling guidebook, Cuba By Bike, has contributed to multiple guidebooks about Egypt, Portugal, and the United States, and she has bylines in The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, National Geographic, Forbes, The Daily Beast and Lonely Planet, among others.
Amman, Jordan embodies the best of everything that the Middle East has to offer — from stunning natural landscapes and seriously scrumptious cuisine to fascinating history and culture — making it a unique and memorable warm-weather escape. Spend the morning touring some of the world’s oldest Roman ruins, the afternoon floating in the Dead Sea and the evening learning how to prepare traditional Jordanian dishes. Here’s how to soak up the best that this sunny destination has to offer.
Step back to ancient times
With a stay at Signia by Hilton Amman, you’ll be perfectly positioned to visit the area’s top attractions, including the vibrant city center and Amman Citadel, which lie just a few miles away from the hotel. Occupied since the Bronze Age, the Citadel’s collection of pillars, towers and temple remains provide a peek at the life of many great civilizations, from the Romans to the Umayyad Empire. Set on the highest hill in Amman, the Citadel also gives way to sweeping city views. For the perfect day trip, head 45 minutes north to Jerash, one of the largest, most important and best-preserved Roman cities in the entire Middle East. Also nearby is the impressive Ajloun Castle, which served as a strategic military point to look out for Crusader armies during the 12th century.
Rest, relax and rejuvenate
If your idea of relaxation includes connecting with nature, you’ll find many hiking options within an hour of Amman, including sections of the Jordan Trail, a 400-mile route spanning the entire length of the country. For more traditional forms of rest and rejuvenation, head an hour south to soak in the supremely salty water of the Dead Sea or visit one of Amman’s traditional Turkish hammams. Should you prefer to stay closer to your home-away-from-home, refresh your spirit with a massage at the hotel’s world-class spa or spend the day lounging around the outdoor pool. Come evening, kick back at the hotel’s Strikers Entertainment Centre, where you can challenge your friends or family to bowling, billiards, air hockey and more — the perfect nightcap for travelers of all ages.
Feast on fabulous food
Jordan’s world-renowned cuisine is sure to be a highlight of your trip. Signia by Hilton Amman boasts six dining venues, where picky eaters and discerning foodies alike can satisfy their taste buds. The all-day, buffet-style restaurant is a particularly special treat with an abundance of options from local fare to international flavors. Should you want to dine out, be sure to go beyond familiar foods to try iconic dishes like mansaf, a flavorful upside-down baked rice entrée that is Jordan’s national dish. To learn how to prepare mansaf and other Jordanian delicacies, ask your hotel concierge to help you book a cooking class at Beit Sitti, a women-run business that operates out of a traditional local home.
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