TripSmithPetra
A curated guide to Petra, Jordan: 8 top sights, 8 standout places to eat, where to stay, and a sample itinerary.
What to see
- AlDayr 4.9★ (3,900 reviews) · Tourist attraction
- Petra 4.8★ (46,000 reviews) · Tourist attraction
- The Treasury 4.8★ (13,000 reviews) · Tourist attraction
- Al-Siq 4.8★ (1,900 reviews) · Tourist attraction
- Temple / Colonnaded Triclinium 4.6★ (4,500 reviews) · Tourist attraction
- Petra Museum 4.6★ (873 reviews) · Tourist attraction
- Obelisk Tomb & Bab as-Siq Triclinium. 4.8★ (410 reviews) · Tourist attraction
- Great Temple 4.6★ (481 reviews) · Tourist attraction
Where to eat
- Falafel Time Restaurant 4.9★ (2,800 reviews) · Restaurant
- Al Wadi Restaurant 4.8★ (5,700 reviews) · Restaurant
- My Mom's Recipe Restaurant 4.5★ (3,400 reviews) · Restaurant
- Beit Al-Barakah restaurant 4.7★ (1,800 reviews) · Restaurant
- Elan restaurant 4.8★ (1,600 reviews) · Restaurant
- Palm Court Restaurant & Cafe 4.8★ (1,100 reviews) · Restaurant
- Time Out 4.9★ (778 reviews) · Restaurant
- Petra Local Jordanian Restaurant 5.0★ (672 reviews) · Restaurant
Where to drink
- The Cave Bar 4.3★ (863 reviews) · Bar
- Nomads Rooftop Petra 4.8★ (135 reviews) · Lounge bar
- Al Maqa'ad Bar 4.2★ (31 reviews) · Bar
A sample 3-day shape
Day 1
- Morning: AlDayr
- Afternoon: Al-Siq
- Dinner: Falafel Time Restaurant
- Nightcap: The Cave Bar
Day 2
- Morning: Petra
- Afternoon: Temple / Colonnaded Triclinium
- Dinner: Al Wadi Restaurant
- Nightcap: Nomads Rooftop Petra
Day 3
- Morning: The Treasury
- Afternoon: Petra Museum
- Dinner: My Mom's Recipe Restaurant
- Nightcap: Al Maqa'ad Bar
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Frequently asked
How many days do you need in Petra?
With 13 notable sights and 18 standout eateries, 2–4 days covers the essentials at a relaxed pace.