Al Anbat Hotel I

Wadi Musa


Located some way out of town, this hotel features large rooms with sunset views, and an attractive lobby and restaurant (buffet lunch or dinner JD10) with a magnificent view. There's a Turkish bath (guests JD15) and free transport to/from Petra. Campers can pitch a tent (JD7 per person with showers and kitchen access); campervans are welcome (JD5 per van plus JD7 per person).


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby Wadi Musa attractions

1. Moses' Spring

0.38 MILES

Moses' Spring is one of two possible locations in Jordan for the site where Moses supposedly struck the rock with his staff and water gushed forth to the…

2. Petra Exhibition

1.46 MILES

Awaiting the completion of a new home (currently being built across from the Petra Visitor Centre), this excellent exhibition makes the most of more than…

3. Petra

1.49 MILES

The spectacular sandstone city of Petra was built in the 3rd century BC by the Nabataeans, who carved palaces, temples, tombs, storerooms and stables from…

4. Al Wu’ira

1.6 MILES

Built by the Crusaders in AD 1116, Al Wu’ira was overrun by Muslim forces 73 years after construction. An impressive old bridge (previously a drawbridge)…

5. Djinn Blocks

1.67 MILES

About halfway between Petra Visitor Centre and the entrance to the Siq, look out for three enormous, squat monuments, known as Djinn Blocks or God Blocks…

6. Obelisk Tomb & Bab As Siq Triclinium

1.76 MILES

Between the Petra Visitor Centre and the entrance to the Siq (south side of the path), there is a fine tomb with four pyramidal obelisks, built as…

7. Eagle Monument

1.89 MILES

Carved into a niche in a cliff near the entrance to the Siq is a beautiful eagle with outstretched wings. This bird is often depicted in ancient times as…

8. Siq

2.18 MILES

The 1.2km Siq, or canyon, with its narrow, vertical walls, is undeniably one of the highlights of Petra. The walk through this magical corridor, as it…