Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
( /fax 2012221; Zahran St; 9am-2.30pm & 6-10pm)
A few doors to the north,
Yamani has a better range of English novels.
Information
Dangers & Annoyances
Women travellers have reported varying degrees of harassment from local lads on the
public beaches. Foreign women may feel less conspicuous wearing loose shirts and baggy
shorts over a swimsuit or, better still, using the facilities of one of the hotels.
Emergency
Police station
( 2012411, 191; Ar-Reem St)
Opposite the bus station.
Princess Haya Hospital
Offline map
Google map
( 2014111
;
Ash-Shrif al-Hussein
bin Ali St)
Well-equipped and modern. It's just north of Princess Haya Square roundabout.
Internet Access
Aqaba has a good sprinkling of internet cafes, particularly along As-Sadah St, most of
which charge around JD1 to JD2 per hour.
10zII Internet Cafe
( 2022009; As-Sadah St; per hr JD1, 24hr) Next to Days Inn,
this large establishment has coffee & soft drinks.
Money
There are dozens of banks and ATMs around the city. Many are located along the southern
side of Al-Hammamat al-Tunisieh St.
Numerous moneychangers are congregated around the corner of Zahran and Ar-Razi
Sts. They keep longer hours than the banks, and most change travellers cheques without
commission, though check the rate first.
Post
DHL
Offline map
Google map
( 2012039, 2011385; Al-Petra St)
General post office
( 7.30am-7pm Sat-Thu, to 1.30pm Fri) Opposite Zahran St in the
centre of town.
