Wadi Rum Oryx Hostel & Tours

–Excellent location – show map
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Scored 9.2
Rated wonderful

Staff

9.7

About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Wadi Rum Oryx Hostel & Tours in Wadi Rum offers family rooms with private bathrooms, balconies, and mountain views. Each room includes air-conditioning, a kitchenette, and a dining area. Dining Experience: The family-friendly restaurant serves international cuisine with halal options. Guests can enjoy brunch, lunch, dinner, and high tea in a traditional, modern, or romantic ambiance. Amenities and Services: The hostel features a sun terrace, garden, and outdoor seating area. Additional services include a lounge, public bath, 24-hour front desk, ski equipment hire, and a tour desk. Location and Activities: Located 45 mi from King Hussein International Airport, the hostel offers activities such as skiing and cycling. Guests appreciate the convenience for nature trips and the attentive staff.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Private Parking
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

  • Private Parking Available On Site

Availability

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Ibrahim
Nigeria Nigeria
“I love everything about Oryx Hostel... We were taken good care of by Ahmad and Muhammad... The facilities were also very good..hot water, Air Conditioning, Ventilation, and "unending" Tea 🤩... The dinner and breakfast were delicious, thanks to...”
Alana
United States United States
“I keep coming back to stay at the Oryx! The breakfasts and dinners are amazing, with lots of fresh traditional Jordanian foods. The owner is extremely friendly and helpful. The views of the mountains from the courtyard are gorgeous! The place is...”
Boyce
United States United States
“I have stayed at the oryx a number of times while climbing in Rum. It is by far the best and cleanest place to stay in Rum village.”
Kristen
United States United States
“The owner took care of me as a single traveller and gave me a very unique experience. He drove me to Aqaba through the back desert way and took me to the Bedouin camp to try traditional underground cooking (Zarp).”
Matthew
United States United States
“The room was clean and comfortable. Everyone working there was so nice and helpful. Included parking”
Brooks
United States United States
“A beautiful stay with a excellent view. Very much enjoy this place. Wifi/ Air Conditioning after a day or a walk in Petra and your all tired out this is a excellent place to end up. They have a water cooler with very good and cold water... a extra...”
Chris
Austria Austria
“Friendly host, clean room, amazing dinner und Breakfast, perfect for a stop on the Jordan Trail. Best thing is, it is actually in Rum village and not somewhere in the desert where they Charge you a huge fee to bring you there.”
Roman
Czech Republic Czech Republic
“The hostel is located right in the Wadi Rum village, which is sort of a centre for tourists where you can easily arrange trips. The host was very helpful and able to provide many advices. Free tea available was very satisfying in winter weather....”
Ákos
Hungary Hungary
“The breakfast was nutritious and of good quality. The location of the accommodation is ideal, easy to find. A special advantage is that they also organize individual, personalized tours to the attractions of the area.”
Grzegorz
Poland Poland
“A truly standout place in Wadi Rum village Before booking our stay at Wadi Rum Oryx Hostel, we visited several other hostels in the village — and this one clearly stood out. Everything was clean, well-maintained, and thoughtfully arranged. The...”

Area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
مطعم #1
  • Cuisine
    International
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • High tea
  • Ambience
    Family-friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic
  • Dietary options
    Halal

Amenities of Wadi Rum Oryx Hostel & Tours

Great facilities! Review score, 8.6

Most popular amenities

  • Private Parking
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Breakfast

House rules

Wadi Rum Oryx Hostel & Tours takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Check-out
From 6:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

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There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
Cash only
This property only accepts cash payments.

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