Rafiki Hostel

Petra · Jordan

Rafiki Hostel

HostelPunk Score
70% MEH
Medium confidence 174 reviews
2nd best in Petra 5th best in Jordan

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Drip perks

🚲 Bicycle Hire

Facilities

🏊 Swimming Pool 🍳 Kitchen 📋 Meeting Room 🅿️ Parking 🔥 BBQ 🅿️ Free Parking 🌅 Outdoor Terrace ☕ Cafe
Other facilities (35)
Bicycle Parking Adaptors Airport Transfers Luggage Storage Direct Dial Telephone Fax Service Tours/Travel Desk Currency Exchange Postal Service Housekeeping Card Phones Internet Café Reception (Limited Hours) Internet Access Nightclub Book Exchange Board Games Wi-Fi Restaurant Meals Available Tea & Coffee Making Facilities Towels For Hire Express Check-in / Out Late Check-out Linen Included Reading Light Hair Dryers Security Lockers 24 Hour Security Safe Deposit Box Hot Showers Common Room Games Room Free WiFi Free Internet Access

Prices

Dorms $12 / night
Privates $35 / night

HW prices from today

Recent reviews

Netherlands MALE 25-30 Mar 19, 2026 Atm 100%

Lovely hostel with a wonderfully nice owner. I felt right at home and the lunchbox they offer is well worth its money. I'd love to return in the future

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France MALE 25-30 Feb 28, 2026 Atm 100%

nice hostel

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Germany MALE 25-30 Feb 27, 2026 Atm 100%

great hostel, lovely people, wonderful terrace we had a movie night at!

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France MALE Feb 21, 2026 Atm 100%

A hostel with exceptional hospitality... smiling, friendly staff who prepare delicious meals... The location is magnificent, especially on the top floor where you can enjoy the sunset.

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Netherlands ALLMALEGROUP 31-40 Feb 13, 2026 Atm 80%

Eigenaar en vrijwilliger waren toppers!

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USA MALE 25-30 Feb 12, 2026 Atm 100%

Twaissi is the best hostel owner and person I’ve met, hostel is the friendliest I’ve ever encountered. Really clean and super close to Petra’s trailhead - 10/10 recommend

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Canada FEMALE 31-40 Feb 12, 2026 Atm 100%

Really nice place with nice people! I warmly recommand! 🙏🥰

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Germany MALE 25-30 Feb 5, 2026 Atm 100%

Ich hatte ein tollen Aufenthalt im Hostel. Der Besitzer ist super lieb und hilft bei jedem Anliegen weiter. Die Aussicht vom Hostel ist überweltigend und rechtfertigt aufjedenfall die Lage.

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Germany MALE 25-30 Feb 1, 2026 Atm 100%

Great hostel - chillout area with pool is cool too - only thing which would be nice is curtains for the beds

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Turkey MALE 31-40 Jan 25, 2026 Atm 80%

Nice guys, nice dog, thanks for assisting me through my bus reservation and advice on dinner. Cool was really war, very good after a cold day outside. Upper bunk ks not that eqsy if you are huge like me:) Thanks for all!

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Canada MALE Jan 25, 2026 Atm 80%

It was quiet when I stayed there a few days ago. Breakfast cost 5JD and came in a bag. Place is nice and clean. Restaurants and stores are close by. Parking on the street outside hotel was readily available. It is however a bit of a hike up the hill after a long day in Petra - although there are other hotels much higher up the hill.

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Canada MALE Dec 20, 2025 Atm 80%

Good, straight ahead hostel for my two night stay in Petra.

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USA FEMALE 25-30 Dec 13, 2025 Atm 100%

The owner was amazing and so welcoming. If I needed anything, he was always available 24/7 to accommodate me. It was a social vibe and atmosphere. The location was very close to the Petra of visitor center and many other restaurants. I had so much fun and I hope to come again soon.

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Greece MALE 31-40 Nov 27, 2025 Atm 100%

We really enjoyed our time at Rafiki. Good and clean facilities. The owner is very kind and helped us plan our trip to Petra and answered all the questions we had. The family dinners are amazing and at a very good price.

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USA FEMALE 25-30 Nov 26, 2025 Atm 60%

Great company at the hostel, good rooms, but no hot water which killed me as I took my cold shower.. :(

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England MALE Nov 23, 2025 Atm 100%

This is new hostel/hotel every thing is new and clean. The staff are really helpful in very way. The hotel is a a few minutes walk to the main 2 sites in Amman. And a few minute walk to main high street with lots of restaurants and shops for shopping. A highly recommended place to stay in Amman for sightseeing before moving to other locations like Petra! :)

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USA FEMALE 18-24 Nov 19, 2025 Atm 100%

I changed my mind last minute and decided to go to this Hostel instead. Thank goodness I did. I was reading some reviews on the top competitor of this Hostel and their responses to the reviews are very concerning. Very glad I stayed somewhere that isn’t run by a psychopath. Hahahaha. Also the most adorable puppy, great food, great hospitality, great location near downtown but still close enough to walk to Petra.

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England MALE 25-30 Nov 10, 2025 Atm 100%

Great location and facilities. T is very helpful and knowledgeable about Petra and the local shops/restaurants. Good value for money, would definitely recommend to anyone visiting.

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USA FEMALE 18-24 Nov 6, 2025 Atm 100%

Nice hostel with good service.

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India MALE 25-30 Nov 3, 2025 Atm 100%

Rafiki is the best hostel in Petra ,,,very friendly and helpful guy ,,, would definitely recommend to stay here

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