Petra
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How much do hostels in Petra cost?
Available dorm-bed prices in Petra, Jordan range from $5 to $16/night over the next 3 months. HostelHound compares 10 hostels. Cheaper dates to stay include Nov 1, Nov 2, Jan 1.
On a typical date, the cheapest available dorm bed is around $12.
At $5/night and up, Petra is one of the more affordable hostel destinations in Jordan.
How these prices work: Hostelworld listings, based on one night and the selected dorm-bed type. “Typical starting price” is the median of daily minimum prices across 5 contributing properties—not the typical hostel’s price. Amounts are converted to USD; verify availability and final taxes and fees on Hostelworld. Filters can narrow the advertised results below, but this summary remains citywide. Latest city scrape: 2026-10-07T11:38:50.544Z.
Cheaper dates to stay
The lower-priced dates currently available include November 1 (one night),November 2 (one night),January 1 (one night). Cheaper stay dates show when lower prices are available. They do not say how far ahead to book.
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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 do hostels in Petra cost?
On a typical date, the cheapest available dorm bed is around $12. Dorm beds currently range from $5 to $16/night across the next 3 months of availability.
What are cheaper dates to stay in Petra?
Based on current listed prices, cheaper upcoming dates to stay in Petra include November 1, November 2, January 1.
How many hostels does HostelHound track in Petra?
HostelHound currently tracks 10 hostels in Petra, Jordan.
Is Petra affordable compared to other hostel cities in Jordan?
Petra is one of the more affordable hostel destinations in Jordan, with dorm prices starting from $5/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.