Six months in amman by riyaad moosa the shaykh of shaykhs. The good book shop is located in the heart of the city, on jabal amman, along. Publisher implements international education standards in schools in jordan and neighboring countries. The good book shop and cafe in jabal amman rainbow street. The best independent bookstores in amman culture trip. The good book shop 25 rainbow street first circle, jabal amman amman, jordan. Located in the heart of one of ammans oldest and liveliest neighborhoods, the good book shop boasts a friendly atmosphere, a lovely garden, and amazing coffee. The sanrock by lereve hotels in amman provides adultsonly accommodation with a garden, a bar and a terrace. Or a book that was exchanged between friends, family members and so on all of these details make the world of used books the right place for me. Jordan has a rich history in trade within the middle east region given its locale along trade routes both past and present.
Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, a 24hour front desk and room service, along with free wifi. If you book a flight to jordan with flydubai, well take you to queen alia international airport amm, 32km south of amman. Book the amman international stay at this 4star familyfriendly hotel in amman. What to buy in jordan the best jordanian souvenirs.
Their endless shelves are lined with both arabic and english books, making it an ultimate urban getaway for. Breakfast is included in the price of the room and can be taken on the sunny terrace overlooking the pool. Books online via abc books llc the leading bookstore. The building, decorated in a roman style, hides 279 luxurious rooms. Fodors essential israel fullcolor travel guide book 1 fodors travel guides. Located off what is probably the most happening street in amman is the good book shop. The rooms of hotel hamoudah enjoy a simple interior. It features an inhouse club and 24hour room service. Hotel crowne plaza amman 5 star hotel offering a safety deposit box, a cash machine and a barber shop, crowne plaza amman is a 5star venue located near baraka mall. With a population of 4,007,526, amman is the largest city in the levant region and the fifthlargest city in the arab world. Shopping in amman offers a variety of local, handmade souvenirs which are a perfect keepsake to remember your travels. Grand hyatt amman feature a modern interior with arabesque touches. Bristol hotel the bristol hotel is located in the center of amman, close to the business and commercial district of the city. The jordan river foundation, wild jordan centre and alaydi district sell candles and woven goods made by bedouin women, and rainbow street has art galleries and shops selling antiques and ceramics.
Operating with a friendly environment and amazing coffee, all you would be missing is a good book, which you can easily find. Jordan university is nearby and queen alia airport is a 30minute drive away. What to buy in jordan the best jordanian souvenirs step. Great books, amazing coffee and a friendly environment. The good book shop is located in the heart of the city, on jabal amman, along rainbow street. Popular attractions amman citadel and amman roman theater are located nearby. Cozy apartment in the heart of amman near qasid institute. Jordan university is nearby and queen alia airport is. Is a unique shopping experience that creates custom pieces with modern appeal infused with our proud jordanian heritage. Caravan hotel booked hotel rooms for us overnight in petra too, since its a 3hour drive from amman, so a daytrip is very tiring.
Ways to enjoy the good book shop in jabal amman my amman life. Duty free shops are a great place to pick up jordan wines, but there are liquor stores in amman where you can also pick it up. Get addresses and phone numbers for the finest books stores and shops in amman, jordan. Jabal amman, favored by both locals and expats for its location and dynamic atmosphere, and abdoun, the best option to get some reading, working, or studying done. With its prime location right off rainbow street in downtown jabal amman, it is an urban getaway for book and coffee loving locals and expats. If you book a flight to jordan with flydubai, well take you to queen. Trails in and around petra, wadi rum and the dead sea area with gps etrails, tracks and waypoints, videos, planning tools and hiking maps dr. Fostering to the taste of all book lovers in jordan, readers offers customers a wide variety of books. Amman, as all other cities in the world have its own shops that sell secondhand books, hereunder my list for the best ones. Only a 10minute drive from the old city, red rose is set in a striking building of ammans umm uthaina area, near shops and restaurants. Well even let you know about secret offers and sales when you sign up to our emails. There are no liquor stores in petra and most wadi rum camps do not serve alcohol, so bring some with you before you arrive into wadi rum.
Ibis amman offers contemporary accommodations across from amman mall, surrounded by the citys business and diplomatic district. Hotels in amman best places to stay in amman, jordan by ihg. The good bookshop courtesy of the good book shop facebook. Get addresses and phone numbers for the finest books stores and shops in amman. The accommodation offers a concierge service, ticket service and currency exchange for guests. Popular attractions amman roman theater and amman mall are located nearby. Our head office and bookstore are located at 152 queen rania al abdullah street in amman. This 5star hotel offers comfortable rooms, wifi access for a fee and free parking. Things to purchase while in the best shops in amman.
Upmarket sweifieh has department stores and malls, and the pedestrianised wakalat street is lined with chic boutiques and luxury stores selling. Pioneers bookshop is exclusive distributor of al rowad for publishing and distribution in uae. Trails in and around petra, wadi rum and the dead sea area with gps etrails, tracks and waypoints, videos, planning tools and hiking maps. Abc books llc is the leading online bookstore in the middle east for healthcare professionals, students, and postgrads. The amman citadel and the roman theatre are only a 5minute walk away. A mustsee whether youre a tourist visiting jordan or a local exploring amman. Its easy to navigate to places in amman, as there are plenty of taxis and private cars available. Crowne plaza amman offering a safety deposit box, a cash machine and a barber shop, crowne plaza amman is a 5star venue located near baraka mall. May 22, 2018 or a book that was exchanged between friends, family members and so on all of these details make the world of used books the right place for me. This 5 star hotel is an acclaimed destination for business trips, family visits and even solo travels to jordan. To help you plan your visit, here is our guide to the best places and shopping areas in amman. I highly recommend this hotel to anyone who wants to stay in a place in downtown close the all the shops and restaurants, along with historical area like the citadel and roman theatre, i will most definitely stay here again in my next. Mar 28, 2019 located in the heart of one of ammans oldest and liveliest neighborhoods, the good book shop boasts a friendly atmosphere, a lovely garden, and amazing coffee.
Bristol hotel is located in the center of amman, close to the business and commercial district of the city. King abdullah, the zionist movement, and the partition of palestine the disinherited by ibrahim fawal the jordan whisperer. See availability the fine print please note that arabs are not allowed to stay in the 6bed dormitory rooms, regardless of their nationality. Shop online worldwide with abc books, meas biggest medical and professional bookstore. Al rowadis increasing educational standards by adopting and utilizing the best international curriculums. Here is a list of some items that are worth purchasing in ammans best shops that are unique to the region and can be found throughout jordans capital. Amman is a distracting city, with lots of contemporary attractions, historical sites, and unique activities. As you are touring around the ancient city, you might consider taking a quick coffee break at one of the best coffee shops in the area. Flowers delivery amman jordan, best rated best prices. Around the world in 80 books meet your next favorite book. Order your favorite books online, and get them delivered to you within 24 hours. Amman queen alia amm airport bars, restaurants, stores, restrooms, and airline airport lounges.
Select from our best shopping destinations in amman without breaking the bank. Hamoudah hotel offers rooms with free wifi and a private bathroom. We are located in the hashemite kingdom of jordan and are a leading book distributor, wholesaler and publisher in the region. It is considered to be among the most modernized arab cities and a major tourist. Equipped with free wifi access and air conditioning, rooms at red rose hotel and suites have a.
A wide array of spices, artisan pottery, crafts and handmade souvenirs can be found within the markets in amman and in various stores and shops found. Movenpick hotel amman is set in a business district near government offices, the property is 30 minutes drive from exhibitions at amman international fair and a comfortable base for discovering the capitals rich history. The accommodation features a heated pool with a sun terrace, a poolside bar and sun loungers. Jabal alweibdeh neighborhood is a bohemian, hipster area is found in one of the oldest neighborhoods in amman and is filled a variety of quaint cafes, painted murals, little shops and has quickly become a mustsee part of town for both locals and tourists. At crowne plaza hotel, you can overlook the white city of amman. Explore uncharted worlds with new fiction like science fiction, fantasy, mystery, and comics, or. For books about jordan or of middle east interest, the intercon is best its run by the jordan distribution agency, the same importers who have a dusty old store just up from the downtown post office, though the amman bookshop and philadelphia have a good range of arab fiction translated into english. The sanrock by lereve hotels 4 website amman jordan. Theres also the option to explore the country further, with plenty of places to hire a car. International fast food restaurants, the main shopping area of sweifiyeh, and the popular gold souk of um utheina are within walking distance. Their endless shelves are lined with both arabic and english books, making it an ultimate urban getaway for book loving locals and expats alike. All rooms have an ipod docking station, a dvd player, a minibar, and tea and coffee making facilities.