The Sydney Hotel

The Sydney Hotel was an excellent place to stay in the city of Amman. It’s in a fantastic location, perfect for walking to all the main sights in the old town. We stayed in the room with bunk beds, and the cleanliness was impeccable, everything smelled great. The hotel staff were always very helpful, and the breakfast was delicious.

For our trips to Petra, Wadi Rum, and the Dead Sea, the hotel put us in contact with a driver who turned out to be the key to our entire journey. Youssef was a friendly driver, always ready to explain interesting facts about the country and take us along the most scenic roads to enjoy the most incredible views. We were a group of 22-year-old girls, and he made us feel very comfortable at all times, almost as if we were traveling with our father.

Youssef, thank you so much for showing us Jordan with such kindness. We will definitely stay at the Sydney Hotel again.

Going to Jordan was a lifetime dream for my sister and myself, we choose the Sydney Hotel in Amman because of the excellent reviews, and this hotel was fantastic, the hotel rooms were really large and had everything we needed and we had a balcony! The Location was great, as it was only 5 min walk into the centre of Annam, where all the restaurants were, and shops galore. The most impressive thing about this hotel were the staff, they were warm and friendly and spoke really good English, they helped us with great tours at really good prices, and every question or query, they helped us with, they are really exceptional people, who definitely made our holiday in Amman epic. We would love to go back to this hotel just to see the Staff, thank you so much to Rhaphat, Yara, and all of the lovely staff, including our tour driver Youssef.

Excellent hostel with a range of room options (we stayed in a private room with a balcony and on suite). The place is spotlessly clean and is in a fantastic location in Downtown Amman, easy walking distance to the local souks, The Hashemite Plaza (Roman Theatre), and Amman Citadel. A 5min taxi ride (or very hilly 30min walk!) west gets you to the beautiful King Abdullah I Mosque and wonderful Jordan National Gallery of Fine Arts.

We included breakfast in our reservation, which was a delicious traditional Jordanian affair of bread, hummus, salad, eggs etc which we’d highly recommend for setting you up for the day.

This is an ideal base for backpackers and those of us looking for a more local experience than the big chain hotels. The hotel is social, but not loud. A washing machine is available if your stay lands on a laundry day and there’s a lovely outside terrace area. Reception was 24/7 which is very helpful if like us, you’re arriving on one of the late night UK flights.

The staff were always friendly and approachable, always available for any questions or help you may need. We already had our itinerary planned, but the team is able to organise a range of tours, day trips and activities for very reasonable prices.

We arranged to have our rental car dropped off here on our second to last day so we could day trip over to Iraq al-Amir and As-Salt (both very worth your time). There’s a limited amount of parking directly outside the hostel, but plenty of spots on the street. The hotels website includes a blog post which provides incredibly helpful advice on where to park (if you’d like this in advance). We found it was only during the day that it was busy, with ample spots early in the morning and evening.

We really appreciated the donation box to help feed the local street cats (who were all lovely!) and as with everywhere else we visited in Jordan, we felt safe and very well looked after. We’d highly recommend Sydney Hotel as your Amman base.

Location is good. I was able to park tight in ft I nt of hotel

Very clean place. The bad only thing is that dont have elevators, but the ownwer are very welcoming and helpful.

We’re digital nomads in the tourism sector and went from a 5 star hotel in Amman (as we were working) to booking in to The Sydney hotel. We haven’t stayed in a place like this since backpacker days but the reviews kept saying wonderful so we thought we’d check it out. And it was instant regret! We wished we had of stayed here instead of being on 5 star for our entire trip in Amman. From the warm greetings, helpful suggestions on tours, local eateries to their delicious breakfast. This place wins hands down for those warm family vibes you need when you’re so far across the world. Ngā mihi nui ki a koutou.

Very welcoming experience. Staff were very helpful. Great food (Outstanding Breakfast).
The hotel is located in the heart of the downtown area, and within walking distance to many main attractions.

For the price it wasnt the wirst or def not the best. the staff was kind, breakfast was def not the best, could use some fresh items

It was great for me and my famly, 4 beds.Very clean and staff were friendly.Short drive to many of Ammans top sites.
The parking was limited since its street parking

Hotel Sydney - Amman, Jordan

I recently stayed at Hotel Sydney in Amman and had a pleasant experience. The hotel is basic yet clean and tidy, making it a great option for budget-conscious travelers. The staff were incredibly helpful and polite, always willing to assist with any queries or requests.

One of the standout features is its fantastic location — conveniently close to various shops, restaurants, and local attractions. Notably, major sites like The Citadel are nearby; however, I’d recommend taking a taxi to get there since it's situated on top of a mountain. Fortunately, taxis are affordable and readily available.

Additionally, the hotel offers car hire, day tours, and airport transfer services, which adds great convenience for those looking to explore the city or travel further afield.

Overall, if you're looking for a comfortable, no-frills stay in a prime location with excellent service and helpful travel options, Hotel Sydney is a solid choice.
One negative the hotel is based on a junction and Jordanian drivers do like to honk there horns

I have booked a single room for my second stay and the check-in service is better than my first stay. There was no towel in my room so I had to inform the reception and the towel was not readily available. I had to leave early for my morning flight and unfortunatley, no other option for me to take the breakfast included in the room as the breakfast is only available from 7 in the morning.

As I was arriving late in the evening and I had an early pick-up for a tour, I decided to book this hostel (shared room) which I think is economical - I basically just stayed for a couple of hours to freshen up after my flight, had an hour or two nap, and left. There was a confusion around the room I booked and so I had to wait a very long time to get things sorted. Someone was already sleeping on my assigned bed, so I had to take another bed.

I booked your hotel by mistake. I did not stay there I was at the airport.

I thought it was an awesome place! They do everything to make sure you feel comfortable. I stayed in a shared room with a few other guys and it was very quiet the whole time, enough to be able to sleep.

The hotel is located in a walkable area, near Rainbow St and Prince Muhammad St with many restaurants and shops. The staff were helpful with planning trips and other advice. The rooms and common areas were clean and welcoming.

In short, I felt home. Such a nice place with great atmosphere. I was very relaxed and happy. Special thanks to Ra'afat such a good guy and easy to deal with. I highly recommend it for solo travelers like me or groups, wonderful location, clean place, safety, and good value. I will absolutely be coming here again next time I'm in Amman 🥰

Stayed here twice with a girlfriend
First visit separate single rooms, one much plusher than the other, although with a tiny shower but had a fridge
Other room was apparently noisy
Second visit, twin room facing the front, but had a balcony.
It depends on how you book re breakfast, so friend chose to pay or it was included and found it to be more than adequate
Left our bags for a fee, to head to Petra and Wadi Rum. Definitely a good idea.
Booked a trip to Dead Sea, it wasn’t cheap but nothing is in Jordan and saved a lot of mucking around.
Found the guys at the front desk to be warmer on our return.
They will gladly engage if you have any questions
Have a washing machine, again a fee, bonus.
Also booked a car to pick us on arrival….arranged our own cheaper taxi to go back to Airport.

This is a one star hotel, so don’t expect luxury. However they are walking distance to the hustle and bustle. Also near the citadel, Roman theater and local market. I’d only recommend they get new towels. The current ones are worn out.

No elevator. Had to carry luggage through stairs.

Very good budget hotel. Clean and comfort.
Close to city center and first circle