About

Rafiki Hostel is a recently opened hostel with a refreshing concept: built by young backpackers for fellow backpackers. We tried to put everything we fantasized about during our trips into one facility. We offer a variety of amenities to make your stay with us as comfortable as possible!
Here we know that location matters, so Rafiki is located 1km from Petra: close enough to everything our guests might need, at the same time providing enough distance from city noises, thus guaranteeing a timeless dive into beautiful panoramas where Desert Mountains collide with the sunset.
We also value comfort: our rooms are well groomed and equipped with private and clean bathrooms. Also, we have an in-house restaurant with one goal only: to give our guests the culinary dimension of a Petra stay.
If you like making friends, chilling or just enjoying a great sunset, we have a fully equipped ROOFTOP with complimentary tea and comfortable space for our night events (Quiz/Movie/Games Night, Karaoke, etc.).
It is also possible for our guests to cook at our rooftop kitchen.
Don’t forget to have a nice swim in our BIG POOL with your new international mates on hot days as well!

Amenities & Services:
• Free WIFI internet access.
• Free tea, coffee and filtered drinking water.
• Towel rental is 1JD for dorm guests, otherwise free.
• Breakfast (regular, vegetarian and vegan options): 5JD per person.
• Dinner (please check availability on arrival): 7JD per person.
Rafiki Hostel Policies & Conditions:
• Check in from 15:00 to 23:00.
• Check out before 12:00.
• Payment upon arrival by cash, credit and debit cards.
• Cancellation policy: 24 hours before arrival.
• This property may pre-authorize your card before arrival.
General Information:
• No curfew.
• Pet friendly.
• Ok to leave your luggage and/or stay in the common areas after check-out.
• There is no elevator, so you are expected to climb stairs.
• The maximum period of stay is of 14 days

House Rules

Check In

15:00 - 23:00

Check Out

until 12:00

  • Age Restriction
  • Taxes Not Included
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Facilities

  • Free Parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Free Internet Access
  • Bicycle Parking
  • Meeting Rooms
  • Adaptors
  • Airport Transfers
  • Luggage Storage
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Reviews

9.3Superb(632)
  • Value for Money
    9.5
  • Security
    9.8
  • Atmosphere
    8.8
  • Cleanliness
    9.2
  • Staff
    9.5
  • Location
    8.8
  • Facilities
    9.2
Stayed in May 2025
9.7
N
Nicole
Female, 25-30, USA
Staff were so friendly and helpful! Rooftop has a cool social vibe. Lunchbox lasted me 3 meals, great value.
Stayed in May 2025
9.7
F
Fred
Male, 25-30, England
Excellent hostel - perfect base for Petra. Special highlight is the top floor, with a wonderful rooftop view of the sunset. Went out for some meals with the owner and the volunteer staff - who were all great people. Good place for socialising & a nice hostel dinner too. Defo go!
Stayed in Apr 2025
10
C
Connor
Male, 18-24, England
Very good staff and hostel. Best hostel hospitality I have had
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Location

LG Street, Downtown, off Tourism Street, Petra, Jordan
0.8km from city centre