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paste) and olives in midrange hotels. The buffet-style breakfasts at top-end hotels can set a
hungry hiker up for a week.
Hotels indicated as offering 'air-con' have both cooling and heating appliances avail-
able in at least some of their rooms.
BUDGET
Budget rooms are available in most towns and vary from stark and basic to simple and
homey. Most are spotlessly clean.
Private rooms in less-frequented towns start from JD10/15 for singles/doubles, with
less stark rooms with a private bathroom costing around JD20/35. Prices are negotiable,
especially during quieter seasons. Dorm rooms are not common, but most budget places
have 'triples' (rooms with three beds), which you can ask to share with other travellers,
cutting the cost of accommodation considerably. In summer you can even sleep on the
roof in some places for about JD5 per person. There are no youth hostels in Jordan.
Some things to consider: many budget places are located above shops and cafes that
can be noisy at night; avoid windowless rooms that are stifling hot in summer; and winter
in Jordan is bitterly cold so ensure the heater is working before checking in.
Payment usually needs to be made in cash in Jordanian dinars.
MIDRANGE
Midrange hotels offer the best value for money in Jordan. They are often privately owned
by families who take pride in welcoming their guests. The owners are a fount of local
knowledge and can provide assistance in catching transport or advising on sights of in-
terest. Some even organise their own tours. Most family-run hotels offer some kind of
home cooking for breakfast and guests may even be asked to join the family if they have
ordered an evening meal.
There is at least one midrange hotel in towns you're likely to visit, with a good selec-
tion in Amman, Madaba, Wadi Musa (near Petra) and Aqaba. Rooms in midrange
hotels usually have colour TV (sometimes featuring satellite stations such as CNN),
fridge, heater (essential in winter), telephone, reliable hot water and a private bathroom.
Prices are typically around JD35/50 for singles/doubles. Negotiation is usually possible,
especially if you're staying for several days. Many midrange hotels accept credit cards,
but it's best to ask before checking in.
TOP END
There are some excellent top-end hotels in Amman, Wadi Musa (near Petra) and Aqaba,
with liveried staff, welcome drinks on arrival, marble foyers and luxurious rooms. Most
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