Basman Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Rainbow Street
This bustling cobblestone street is home to many of Amman’s best shops, restaurants and nightlife destinations, drawing locals and tourists alike.
Al Abdali Mall
Indulge in some retail therapy, grab a bite to eat or soak up the ambiance and atmosphere of this bright and glamorous shopping center in Jordan’s bustling capital.
Abdoun Bridge
Admire the views and take in the architecture when you use this modern crossing to travel between the two parts of the Jordanian capital.
TAJ Mall
One of the best places to hang out in Amman, this shopping center has both affordable and luxury brands, a bustling food court and even a playground.
Amman Roman Theater
Once the heart of Amman, this 2,000 year old amphitheater still inspires awe and highlights the genius of Roman engineering and design.
Mount Nebo
Follow in the footsteps of pilgrims who for almost two millennia have been coming to this Jordanian peak where Moses first beheld the Holy Lands.
Activities
Day or Night Walking Tour in Downtown With Local
Jerash, Ajloun, Umm Qais Day Trip
Our pick of the best Basman Hotel Deals
W Amman
Very friendly and helpful staff, spacious rooms with excellent amenities
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
Radisson Blu Hotel, Amman Galleria Mall
Room was clean, staff helpful, hotel is located inside the mall which is great if you want to do some shopping and/or get some food. Check in took a while as it was super busy when we arrived. Breakfast was also ok, nothing flash! Otherwise a good stay.
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
InterContinental AMMAN JORDAN by IHG
Super helpful and friendly staff! Excellent service too!
Reviewed on 26 Dec 2025
Opal Hotel Amman
Bad sewer like smell in bathroom Sink plug was not opened ready to use. Had to manually remove it
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026
Doubletree By Hilton Amman Hotel & Residences
Location is excellent, the room was clean and very comfortable. The staff were very friendly and helpful, especially Farah and Aya. Overall, a very pleasant stay.
Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026
Landmark Amman Hotel & Conference Center
Rooms are wonderful and spacious. Skyline Sushi on the 13th floor offers some of the best sushi in all of Amman. Hotel is conveniently close to Abdali Mall and the staff was friendly and hospitable.
Reviewed on 27 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Basman
Al Madinah
While visiting Al Madinah, you might make a stop by sights like Jordanian Museum of Popular Traditions and Amman Roman Theater.
Jabal Al-Hussein
If you're spending some time in Jabal Al-Hussein, Maxim Mall and Hussain Luna Park are top sights worth seeing.
Downtown Amman
Unique features of Downtown Amman include the historical sites and theatres. Make a stop by Jordanian Museum of Popular Traditions or Amman Roman Theater while you're exploring the area.
Jabal al-Luweibdeh
If you're spending some time in Jabal al-Luweibdeh, Al Abdali Mall and Abdali Boulevard are top sights worth seeing.
Al Abdali
While visiting Al Abdali, you might make a stop by sights like Abdali Boulevard and Al Abdali Mall.
Jabal Amman
While visiting Jabal Amman, you might make a stop by sights like Rainbow Street and Museum of the Political History of Hm Late King Abdullah bin al-Hussein.
