Best Hotels in Petra for Every Budget — 20 Real Picks From £23 (2026)

The best hotels in Petra all sit in Wadi Musa, the hillside town built right above the entrance to the rose-red Nabataean city — and they run from a £23-a-night backpacker inn all the way up to five-star resorts almost on the gate. Petra is one of the New 7 Wonders of the World, carved into desert cliffs and entered through the narrow Siq that opens onto the Treasury (Al-Khazneh), and the single best reason to stay overnight in Wadi Musa is timing: you can be first through the Siq at opening before the coaches arrive, rest at midday, and come back for Petra by Night. This guide covers all 20 real, bookable Wadi Musa hotels we verified across every price band, each linking straight to its live prices.

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Scout's 3 best-value picks right now: 🛏 Valentine Inn — from ~£23, the long-running backpacker favourite with a famous buffet dinner and a shuttle to the gate. 🏨 Petra Sella Hotel — from ~£43, the best-reviewed mid-range stay in town with 870+ reviews. 🌄 Sunset Hotel — from ~£49, a comfortable, well-reviewed cheap sleep with 840+ reviews. From-prices are live rates pulled while writing — tap any hotel for today's price on your dates.

Wadi Musa (the name means Valley of Moses) is a compact town of hotels, restaurants and the Petra visitor centre, spilling down the hillside to the main gate. Inside the protected site you walk everything: the Siq, the Treasury, the Street of Facades and Royal Tombs, the long climb to the Monastery (Ad-Deir), and the High Place of Sacrifice trail. Currency is the Jordanian dinar (JOD), cash rules for taxis and small buys, and the one money tip everyone should act on is the Jordan Pass — bought online before you fly, it bundles your tourist visa with Petra entry and around 40 other sites, and usually pays for itself in a single Petra visit. Compare live Wadi Musa hotel prices or search UK flights to Amman (AMM) — about a three-hour drive from Petra, or fly Aqaba (AQJ), roughly two hours away.

The Best-Rated Stays in Petra

These are the ten highest-rated hotels in Wadi Musa — the six five-star resorts and the four strongest four-star mid-range picks, from gate-side resorts with pools to comfortable town hotels a short walk up the hill. Even the top rates here are modest for what you get. From-prices are live rates pulled while writing — tap any hotel for your dates.

1. Petra Marriott Hotel — Wadi Musa · 5★ · 602 reviews · from ~£79/night. Perched on the edge of the valley with sweeping views over the Petra mountains, this is the most-reviewed five-star in town — a full-service Marriott with a pool, spa and terrace built for sundowners over the desert. It is a short taxi down to the gate rather than gate-side, but the views and the price for a five-star make it the value pick at the top.

2. Petra Elite Hotel — Wadi Musa · 5★ · 379 reviews · from ~£78/night. A newer five-star offering modern rooms, a pool and strong guest scores at the lowest five-star rate in this guide. It sits up in Wadi Musa a short drive from the entrance, and its contemporary fit-out and value make it a favourite for travellers who want resort comfort without the Mövenpick premium.

3. Grand Mercure Petra — Wadi Musa · 5★ · 377 reviews · from ~£100/night. An Accor five-star with big rooms, a pool and panoramic views across the Sharah mountains, well placed for both the site and the town's restaurants. A dependable international-brand resort for travellers who want the polish and consistency of a known name after a dusty day on the trails.

4. Mövenpick Resort Petra — Wadi Musa · 5★ · 329 reviews · from ~£117/night. The signature Petra address, standing directly across from the visitor centre and the start of the Siq — you can leave breakfast and be walking down to the Treasury within minutes. Its lavish Ottoman-style interior, courtyard, rooftop terrace and unbeatable gate-side location make it the top choice if being first through the Siq matters to you.

5. Old Village Resort — Wadi Musa · 5★ · 75 reviews · from ~£90/night. A stone-built resort styled as a traditional Jordanian village, with a large pool, spa and views over the hills a little way out of the town centre. The design and calm, spread-out setting suit travellers who want somewhere characterful and quiet to unwind between days at the site.

6. Petra Moon Luxury Hotel — Wadi Musa · 5★ · 75 reviews · from ~£108/night. A polished boutique five-star close to the Petra gate, with a rooftop pool and terrace looking toward the mountains and smart, contemporary rooms. Its position near the entrance and its rooftop views make it a strong alternative to the bigger resorts for travellers who prefer a smaller, more intimate stay.

7. Petra Sella Hotel — Wadi Musa · 4★ · 870 reviews · from ~£43/night. The best-reviewed hotel in this guide, with 870+ guest reviews behind it — a friendly, well-run four-star with a pool, a good buffet dinner and a shuttle to the Petra gate. At around £43 it is the smartest mid-range buy in Wadi Musa, pairing genuine comfort with a price closer to the budget band.

8. Petra Guest House Hotel — Wadi Musa · 4★ · 727 reviews · from ~£97/night. The closest hotel of all to the site — it sits right at the visitor centre, so you are through the gate faster than anyone staying up the hill. Rooms are comfortable four-star standard, and the on-site Cave Bar, set in a 2,000-year-old Nabataean tomb, is a Petra experience in itself. You pay for the location, but nothing beats it for early starts.

9. P Quattro Relax Hotel — Wadi Musa · 4★ · 292 reviews · from ~£53/night. A comfortable four-star with a small spa and pool, well-liked for its helpful staff and generous dinner, a short drive up from the gate. At around £53 it is one of the better mid-range values in town for travellers who want a step up from the budget tier without a resort price.

10. The RN Hotels — Wadi Musa · 4★ · 108 reviews · from ~£48/night. A modern four-star offering bright, well-kept rooms and mountain views at a keen price, in the town a short taxi from the entrance. A tidy, contemporary mid-range choice for travellers who want fresh rooms and four-star comfort in the high-£40s.

Prices above are from-rates pulled on live searches while writing; your dates and room type will change the figure. Spring and autumn peak weeks run higher at the resorts. See all Wadi Musa stays or search flights to AMM.

Cheap Hotels in Petra — 20 Real, Bookable Options From £23

This is the tier that makes Petra so doable. Every property below is a real, currently operating Wadi Musa hotel we verified as distinct, with live rates on its JetMeAway page. Prices run from about £23 at the bottom up to around £72 at the top of the budget band — an honest spread, not a single low number. Most of these hotels sit up the hillside in the town, a short taxi or downhill walk from the gate, and many run a free morning shuttle. Midweek from-prices were pulled on live searches while writing; spring and autumn peak weeks run higher. This is the full 20-hotel Wadi Musa set — a smaller, honest list for a small town, not a padded one.

11. Valentine Inn — Wadi Musa · 3★ · 50 reviews · from ~£23/night. The cheapest bed in this guide and a genuine Petra institution — a long-running backpacker hotel famous for its all-you-can-eat buffet dinner and its free shuttle down to the gate. Rooms are simple and the setting is up the hill, but for solo travellers and budget couples it is the classic Wadi Musa base at rock-bottom cost.

12. Sharah Mountains Hotel — Wadi Musa · 3★ · 273 reviews · from ~£28/night. A well-reviewed budget three-star with 270+ reviews, named for the mountain range it looks out over. Clean, friendly and cheap, with helpful staff and a good breakfast noted repeatedly by guests — one of the best-value sub-£30 sleeps in town for travellers who want reassurance from past visitors.

13. Shaqilath Hotel — Wadi Musa · 3★ · 104 reviews · from ~£46/night. A tidy three-star with comfortable rooms and mountain views, well placed in the town for restaurants and a short ride to the gate. A steady mid-budget pick around the £46 mark for travellers who want a private, well-kept room without stretching to the four-stars.

14. Sunset Hotel — Wadi Musa · 3★ · 847 reviews · from ~£49/night. One of the best-reviewed budget hotels in Wadi Musa, with 840+ reviews and a location among the closest of the town hotels to the Petra entrance. Reliable rooms, a good dinner and a short walk to the gate make it a standout cheap booking — the safe bet in the under-£50 band.

15. Town Season Hotel — Wadi Musa · 3★ · 509 reviews · from ~£69/night. A comfortable, well-reviewed three-star toward the top of the budget band, with 500+ reviews, spacious rooms and mountain views. A good pick for travellers who want a bit more comfort and space than the cheapest inns while staying under the resort rates.

16. Over Mountains Hotel — Wadi Musa · Guesthouse · 208 reviews · from ~£25/night. A friendly budget guesthouse with 200+ reviews and, as the name promises, views over the surrounding hills. At around £25 it is one of the very cheapest stays in town, simple but well-regarded for its hospitality and terrace — a solid rock-bottom base for travellers spending their days on the trails.

17. Moses Residence — Wadi Musa · Guesthouse · 330 reviews · from ~£33/night. A well-liked budget guesthouse with 330 reviews, named for the Valley of Moses, offering clean rooms, a warm welcome and good value in the town. A dependable cheap sleep in the low-£30s for travellers who want a friendly, family-run feel over hotel facilities.

18. Seven Wonders Luxury Camp — Wadi Musa · Camp · 814 reviews · from ~£72/night. The most-reviewed camp near Petra, with 810+ reviews — a tented desert camp offering a Bedouin-style overnight with dinner and stargazing, a short drive from Wadi Musa toward Little Petra. At the top of the budget band, it is the pick if you want a taste of the desert-camp experience without leaving the Petra area for Wadi Rum.

19. Rakan Apartment — Wadi Musa · 2★ · 5 reviews · from ~£44/night. A simple self-catering apartment in the town, giving you a kitchen and more space than a standard room — handy for families or longer stays who want to prepare a few meals. Reviews are few so far, but the apartment format and mid-budget price make it a practical option for independent travellers.

20. Silk Road Hotel — Wadi Musa · 3★ · 5 reviews · from ~£56/night. A three-star in the town offering comfortable rooms at a mid-budget rate, a short ride from the Petra entrance. A newer or less-reviewed option than the town's stalwarts, but a reasonable choice for travellers who want a straightforward private room in the mid-£50s.

Budget tier summary: cheapest overall — Valentine Inn from ~£23 and Over Mountains Hotel from ~£25; best-reviewed cheap stay — Sunset Hotel, 840+ reviews, from ~£49; best-reviewed mid-range — Petra Sella Hotel, 870+ reviews, from ~£43; best desert-camp taste — Seven Wonders Luxury Camp, from ~£72. Compare all Wadi Musa hotels with live prices →

Prices above are from-rates pulled on live searches while writing; your dates and room type will change the figure. See all Wadi Musa stays or search flights to AMM.

Best Petra Hotels for Specific Trips

Here's how the 20 hotels above sort by traveller type.

Best Petra Hotels for Being First Through the Siq

Stay as close to the gate as you can: the Mövenpick Resort Petra is directly across from the visitor centre, and the Petra Guest House Hotel sits right at the entrance — both put you down at the Treasury before the coach crowds. On a budget, the Sunset Hotel is among the closest of the town hotels.

Best Petra Hotels for Value

The Valentine Inn (£23) and Over Mountains Hotel (£25) are the cheapest, and the Petra Sella Hotel (~£43, 870+ reviews) is the smartest all-round buy. Among the five-stars, the Petra Elite Hotel and Petra Marriott Hotel from ~£78–79 are low for a resort.

Best Petra Hotels for a Resort Wind-Down

After a long day on the trails, the Mövenpick Resort Petra, Grand Mercure Petra, Petra Marriott Hotel and Old Village Resort all have pools and spas to soak away the dust.

Best Petra Hotels for Families

The resorts — Mövenpick, Grand Mercure and Old Village Resort — have pools and family rooms, while Rakan Apartment gives families a kitchen and extra space at a budget price.

Explore More of Jordan

Building a Jordan trip? Petra is the middle of the classic route — pair it with these companion guides, each with the same real-hotel, budget-first format:

• Best Hotels in Amman for Every Budget — the hilly capital, the Citadel and Roman Theatre, and the base for the Dead Sea and Jerash.
• Best Hotels in Aqaba for Every Budget — Jordan's Red Sea coast, warm year-round, with diving, snorkelling and a relaxed resort town.
• Best Desert Camps in Wadi Rum for Every Budget — Bedouin camps and bubble domes under the stars in the Valley of the Moon, about two hours south.

Petra Hotels FAQs

What are the best hotels in Petra for every budget? You stay in Wadi Musa, the town at the gates of Petra. For a top stay, the Mövenpick Resort Petra sits right at the main entrance, with the Petra Marriott, Grand Mercure and Petra Moon Luxury Hotel close behind. For solid mid-range value the Petra Sella Hotel and P Quattro Relax Hotel score well. On a budget, the Valentine Inn and Sharah Mountains Hotel start around £23–28 a night. This guide lists 20 real, bookable Wadi Musa hotels, each linking to live prices.

How much does a budget hotel in Petra cost per night in 2026? Real bookable rates run from about £23 a night at the Valentine Inn up to around £70–72 at the top of the budget band on midweek dates. The cheapest reliable rooms — Valentine Inn (£23), Over Mountains Hotel (£25) and Sharah Mountains Hotel (~£28) — are simple but well-reviewed. Petra is genuinely affordable for a bucket-list site, though spring and autumn peak weeks push rates higher, especially at the resorts.

What is the cheapest good hotel in Petra? The Valentine Inn is the classic backpacker pick from around £23 a night — a long-running Wadi Musa budget hotel known for its buffet dinner and shuttle to the Petra gate. Over Mountains Hotel (£25) and Sharah Mountains Hotel (£28, 270+ reviews) are the other rock-bottom options. For a bit more comfort, the Sunset Hotel (~£49, 800+ reviews) is one of the best-reviewed cheap stays in town.

Where should I stay to visit Petra? Stay in Wadi Musa, the town built right above the Petra entrance — every hotel in this guide is there. Staying in Wadi Musa lets you be first through the Siq at opening, walk back for a rest at midday, and return for Petra by Night. The closer to the main gate you are (the Mövenpick and Petra Guest House are almost on it), the shorter your walk in each morning.

How far are the hotels from the Petra entrance? Wadi Musa is a hillside town, so it depends where you stay. The Mövenpick Resort Petra and Petra Guest House Hotel are directly opposite the main visitor centre and gate. Most other hotels sit up the hill, a 5–20 minute walk or a short, cheap taxi down to the entrance. Many budget hotels run a free morning shuttle to the gate — worth asking when you book.

What is the Jordan Pass and should I buy it? The Jordan Pass is a prepaid bundle that covers your tourist visa fee plus entry to Petra and around 40 other sites (Wadi Rum, Jerash and more). Buy it online before you fly. For almost every visitor spending a couple of days at Petra it saves money versus paying the visa and Petra tickets separately, and it speeds you through the gate. It is the single best money tip for a Jordan trip.

How many days do I need at Petra? Two days is the sweet spot. Day one covers the Siq, the Treasury (Al-Khazneh), the Street of Facades, the Royal Tombs and the climb to the Monastery (Ad-Deir). Day two lets you take the High Place of Sacrifice trail or the back route to the Monastery at a slower pace. A two-day Petra ticket is only slightly more than one day, so staying two nights in Wadi Musa is the value play.

What is Petra by Night? Petra by Night is a candle-lit walk down the Siq to the Treasury a few evenings a week (typically Monday, Wednesday and Thursday), with the canyon and the Treasury facade lit by more than a thousand candles and a short Bedouin music performance. It is a separate ticket from your day entry. Staying overnight in Wadi Musa is the only practical way to do it.

What currency is used in Petra and can I pay by card? The currency is the Jordanian dinar (JOD), pegged to the US dollar at roughly 0.92 dinar to the pound. Cards work at the resorts and mid-range hotels, but budget hotels, taxis, the Petra site stalls and Bedouin tea sellers are cash-first. Carry dinar for small purchases, tips and taxis, and keep some for the Petra by Night ticket if you buy it on the day.

When is the best time to visit Petra? Spring (March–May) and autumn (September–November) are the sweet spots — warm days, cool evenings and comfortable hiking. August is hot and the exposed trails and long climbs are hard going in midday sun, though early mornings are still fine. Winter (December–February) is cold, can be wet and occasionally sees snow, but it is quiet and the light is beautiful. Rates at the resorts are highest in the spring and autumn peaks.

Is Petra suitable for a day trip from Amman? It is possible but rushed — Wadi Musa is around three hours' drive from Amman, so a day trip means roughly six hours in the car and only a few hours on site. Petra rewards an overnight or two: you get the cool early-morning Siq before the crowds and coaches arrive, a midday break, and the option of Petra by Night. Staying in Wadi Musa is far better value for the effort of getting there.

How do I get to Petra from the UK? Fly to Amman (AMM, Queen Alia International) on Royal Jordanian, British Airways or easyJet, then it is about a three-hour drive south to Wadi Musa by rented car, private transfer or the JETT tourist bus. Alternatively fly to Aqaba (AQJ) on the Red Sea — about two hours from Petra — which some travellers combine with Wadi Rum and a Red Sea beach stay.

Which Petra hotels are closest to the Siq and the main gate? The Mövenpick Resort Petra is directly across from the visitor centre and the start of the Siq — you can be walking down to the Treasury within minutes of leaving your room. The Petra Guest House Hotel is also right at the gate. Both let you beat the coach crowds at opening. Hotels higher up the hill are a short taxi or downhill walk away.

Are there luxury hotels in Petra? Yes. The Mövenpick Resort Petra, Petra Marriott Hotel, Grand Mercure Petra, Petra Moon Luxury Hotel, Old Village Resort and Petra Elite Hotel are the five-star options in Wadi Musa, running roughly £78–120 a night. The Mövenpick's Ottoman-style interior and gate-side location and the Marriott's valley views are the standout stays. Even the top rates here are modest for a five-star by UK standards.

Which is the best-reviewed hotel in Petra? By review volume, the Petra Sella Hotel (870+ reviews) and the Sunset Hotel (840+ reviews) lead the mid and budget bands, and the Petra Guest House Hotel (720+ reviews) is the best-reviewed stay right at the gate. The Seven Wonders Luxury Camp (810+ reviews) is the top pick if you want a tented-camp experience near town. High review counts on a small-town set like this are a good sign of a reliable stay.

Do Petra hotels include breakfast and dinner? Most Wadi Musa hotels include breakfast, and many budget and mid-range places offer a good-value buffet dinner too — handy because restaurant options in town are limited and you will be tired after a day of hiking. The Valentine Inn is well known for its evening buffet. Check what your specific rate includes on the hotel page before you book.

Is Petra expensive to enter? Petra entry is one of the pricier single-site tickets in the region, which is exactly why the Jordan Pass makes sense — it bundles Petra with your visa and 40 other sites for less than paying separately. A one-day Petra ticket, a two-day ticket and Petra by Night are the three things to budget for. Inside the site, water, tea and Bedouin-run stalls are cash extras.

Can I do Petra on a tight budget? Yes. Rooms from £23–30 at the Valentine Inn, Over Mountains and Sharah Mountains, the Jordan Pass covering your visa and entry, hotel buffet dinners for a few dinar, and shared taxis or hotel shuttles to the gate all keep costs down. The main fixed spend is the Petra ticket itself, which the Jordan Pass absorbs. Wadi Musa is one of the more affordable bases for a world-famous site.

Is Wadi Musa the same as Petra? Wadi Musa is the modern town on the hillside above the Petra archaeological park — it is where all the hotels, restaurants and the visitor centre are. Petra itself is the ancient Nabataean city inside the protected site, entered through the Siq. When hotels say they are in Petra, they mean Wadi Musa. The name Wadi Musa means Valley of Moses; local tradition places Moses's spring nearby.

Are Petra hotels family-friendly? Yes — the resorts (Mövenpick, Marriott, Grand Mercure, Old Village Resort) have pools and family rooms that are welcome after a hot day of walking, and several mid-range and budget hotels offer triple and family rooms. Petra itself involves a lot of walking and some steep climbs, so plan shorter days with children and use the donkey and cart rides inside the site with care.

Should I combine Petra with Wadi Rum? Absolutely — it is the classic pairing. Wadi Rum, the Valley of the Moon desert of Lawrence of Arabia and Martian film fame, is about two hours south of Wadi Musa and is best done as an overnight in a Bedouin camp. Many travellers do Petra for two nights, then Wadi Rum for a night, then finish on the Red Sea at Aqaba. See our Wadi Rum and Aqaba guides for where to stay.

Do I need a car to get around Petra? Not to see Petra itself — everything is on foot inside the site, and Wadi Musa hotels are a short taxi or shuttle from the gate. A car helps if you are self-driving the King's Highway between Amman, the Dead Sea, Petra, Wadi Rum and Aqaba. Otherwise the JETT tourist bus and private transfers connect the main stops, and hotels can arrange onward drivers.

Is Petra safe for tourists? Jordan is one of the safest and most welcoming countries in the region, and Wadi Musa is a small, tourism-focused town used to international visitors. Normal travel sense applies — agree taxi fares or use hotel drivers, carry water and sun protection on the trails, and take care on the steep, unfenced climbs inside Petra. Solo travellers, couples and families all visit routinely.

What should I wear at Petra? Comfortable trainers or hiking shoes with grip are essential — you will cover several kilometres over sand, uneven stone and steep steps. Bring sun protection, a hat and plenty of water in warmer months, and a warm layer for cool evenings and for Petra by Night. Jordan is moderate; modest, breathable clothing is comfortable and respectful, though there is no strict dress code inside the site.

How do I book these exact Petra hotels at the prices shown? Every hotel name in this guide links to that hotel's live page on JetMeAway — real-time rates, all taxes shown, and a date picker for your trip. The from-prices quoted here were pulled on live searches while writing, so your dates will differ; tap through for today's number on your nights. No booking fees either way.

Which Petra hotel is best for the value-conscious traveller? For rock-bottom cost, the Valentine Inn (£23) is the backpacker institution. For the best balance of price, comfort and reviews, the Petra Sella Hotel (£43, 870+ reviews) and P Quattro Relax Hotel (~£53) are the smart mid-range buys. If you want a resort feel without the top rate, the Petra Marriott and Petra Elite Hotel start around £78–79 — low for a five-star.

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