Petra
Jordan · Price calendar
Dorm beds in Petra, Jordan range from $12 to $16/night over the next 3 months. HostelHawk tracks 9 properties. Cheapest upcoming dates: Sep 2, Sep 3, Sep 4.
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Hostel prices in Petra, Jordan
A typical dorm night in Petra runs about $12.
Across the upcoming months, September tends to be the cheapest month (from $12/night) and August the most expensive (from $12/night).
At $12/night and up, Petra is one of the pricier hostel destinations in Jordan.
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Hostels we track in Petra
Local knowledge for Petra
Where to stay
Almost all budget travelers base themselves in Wadi Musa, the town that sits directly outside the Petra visitor entrance. Hostels cluster both near the town center and closer to the main gate, so a shorter walk to the site costs a little more but saves time on early starts.
Getting around
- Buy the Jordan Pass online before you fly. It bundles your Jordan visa with Petra entry (normally 50 JD for a single day) and pays for itself if you are staying more than one night in the country.
- Carry at least two to three liters of water into the site each morning. Vendors inside the canyon charge several times what you would pay at a Wadi Musa supermarket the night before.
- Petra by Night runs on Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday evenings only. Check which days those fall on relative to your stay before you commit to arrival and departure dates, since many travelers miss it by one day.
When to go
March through May and September through October see the highest demand and fastest-filling hostels, while July and August are noticeably cheaper despite the heat pushing well past 35°C.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a hostel in Petra cost per night?
Dorm beds in Petra currently range from $12 to $16/night based on the next 3 months of availability.
When are the cheapest dates to book a hostel in Petra?
Based on current data, the cheapest upcoming dates for hostels in Petra are September 2, September 3, September 4.
How many hostels does HostelHawk track in Petra?
HostelHawk currently tracks 9 hostels in Petra, Jordan.
What's the cheapest month to book a hostel in Petra?
Based on current availability, September has the lowest hostel prices in Petra, with dorm beds from $12/night.
Is Petra affordable compared to other hostel cities in Jordan?
Petra is one of the pricier hostel destinations in Jordan, with dorm prices starting from $12/night.
Where do backpackers stay in Petra?
Almost all budget travelers base themselves in Wadi Musa, the town that sits directly outside the Petra visitor entrance. Hostels cluster both near the town center and closer to the main gate, so a shorter walk to the site costs a little more but saves time on early starts.
What is the best time of year to visit Petra?
March through May and September through October see the highest demand and fastest-filling hostels, while July and August are noticeably cheaper despite the heat pushing well past 35°C.