Reviews of Its your choice hostel

Great location and very friendly owner.

Welcoming 🙏🏿

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We have a great time living in the guesthouse and couldn’t ask more, The location is perfect which is only 10min walk to Petra visit center. The room is clean and we have spacious cooking area with the living room and kitchen, The owner Mohammad has been super helpful and friendly, he gave us all inside information how to visit the Petra ancient city and help us to arranged the transportation to the next city with the local rate. He also shared a lot insightful information about Jordan and living here in general which I learn a lot. We were in Jordan not in the perfect timing when their neighbors are into war but all Jordanian we have meet here make us peaceful stay. Thanks so much for your hospitality.

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We were two guys staying 3 nights/4 days in Wadi Musa. We stayed in the two bedroom room and requested breakfast the last two mornings. Mohammed's hostel is very low-key and nice. Mohammed's heart for gardening really shows in the beautiful plants he cares for in the front and entryway. Mohammed himself is great to talk to. He's helpful in offering many options for us for meals, experiences, or transportation; BUT he's very content with your declining these offers. We really enjoyed spending breakfast times with him and his joyful kids! (Simple, but filling breakfast as of June 2025 was 5 JD per person) There were a couple other guests at the hostel, but we never really got to interact with them, which in one sense was a bit of a bummer, but it also meant we virtually had the whole place to ourselves 🤷‍♂️ Mohammed met us at the bus stop to give us a ride to the hostel. The location is on the quiet edge of town, while being just a short and pleasant walk to Petra and nearby shops and restaurants. When checking in, Mohammed made sure we knew where everything was, then gave us the key to our room, which we were able to lock when we left (but honestly, it would have been just secure leaving it unlocked, but it was nice for the peace of mind). I'm sure the only thing that could have made our stay here better was more people; so make sure you take advantage of this great hidden gem! In short: Peaceful, good amenities, great host, great location, and great for value.

Just to add something: I sometimes forgot to put on the provided bathroom shoes and would get my feet wet on the bathmat. Just the nature of most bathrooms, but honestly the only negative experience I can point to here. Bring your own bathroom shoes if using provided ones grosses you out. I guess I could say it got a bit warm at night, but not annoyingly so. Just let Mohammed know what you need if you need it; he'll do his best to make sure your stay is comfortable. I'm sure the only thing that could have made our stay here better was more people

The owner is very nice. I love the room. It was very clean and beautiful.

Nothing. Everything was perfect. But its so sad to leave early than expected.

The place is cozy and comfortable, it gives you the feeling of a little home. The room and the whole house was very clean and we slept very peacefully. The location is excellent, you are 4min walk to Petra's gate, and when you come back after a long day or walking this is a must! Mohammad, the owner of the house is a good man with a kind heart that always helped us and was attentive to our stay. He is also a great cook!! Do not hesitate to take the meals that he offers. Very very delicious, cooked by him, very generous amount and very very tasty! Much much better than the restaurants in the touristic street. I will totally recommend you to stay in it's your choice hostel. Thank you Mohammad!

The owner is so helpful in planning my stay, location is 5min walk to the entrance of Petra.

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Place has great location near the entrance to Petra. Comfortable room.

There was a chicken and a rooster right outside our window, and they kept waking us up during the night.

My stay at Petra was absolutely fantastic, and I highly recommend it. The accommodation was incredibly cozy and inviting, creating a perfect home-like atmosphere. Mohammad, the host, was exceptionally friendly and approachable, making my experience truly special. His helpful tips, recommendations, and accommodating nature went above and beyond, ensuring I felt welcomed and comfortable throughout my stay. I’d happily return!

Awesome experience

The location was great, you can walk to Petra in 10 minutes. It's close to shops and restaurants. The terrace was really good, and the beds were AMAZING. We slept so well. The owner Mohammed was really helpful and welcoming and he advised us for our travel plans.

The owner doesn't really respect privacy of the guests. The bathroom could've been cleaner, and the kitchen too. The ventilation blew wind inside the bathroom, it was really cold to take a shower and the water pressure was weak. In our opinion the accommodation wasn't as excellent as rated in booking.com.

Mohammed, our host, with his generosity, like the Jordanians, gave us an incredible welcome and made our trip a waking dream. Even after we left Petra, he helped us find the best travel options at a great price. As for his hotel, he is friendly, family-run, and very pleasant; we felt at home there. Thank you to him for everything; we are very grateful to have met him and we highly recommend him.

It was like a family home, the host was really helpful.

We got attacked by mosquitoes at night… even if all the windows were closed

Walking distance from the Petra main gate and the host was very accomodating of our needs

Very friendly host(s) and perfect location close to the entrance of Petra Visitor Center. Possibility for nice local breakfast, lunch and dinner. The host also helped us arrange our trip to Wadi Rum! :)

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Within walking distance of the Petra entrance. Host is very helpful

The location of the house was good, less than 10 mins walk from the Petra visitor centre. A tasty dinner was arranged for 10JD, which is more expensive than what we paid in Amman, but considering the price of restaurants in Petra, the food portion was abundant and tasty. The room was a little small but comfortable and there's a common lounge for people to relax. We liked that guests had to remove shoes before entering as it kept the floors clean. These are some suggestions to make this place even better: Several basic items were at additional costs e.g. towels, tea, coffee and A.C. We understand that this may be a way to keep the accomodation cost low. However, small complimentary items could greatly enhance a guests' experience..having to pay for every single little item isn't always the best feeling. The cleanliness of the bathroom and sheets could be a bit better as we found someone's hair and some black dust in one of the beds. Unsure if this is a common thing across Petra but the shower pressure was quite weak (not necessarily the hostel's fault) The above is just our honest perspective, overall we recommend staying at this place as it's very good value for money.

Mohammed's hospitality is just top-rate! Our time at Petra was less than ideal - we came during Ramadan, we had pouring rain and chilly temperatures the whole time, and we managed to get completely lost on a hike at Little Petra. But Mohammed actually drove out there and sent a Bedouin guide to come rescue us. We made it back safely, and he drove us to a dry cleaner (because our clothes were sopping wet) and a phone repair shop (because I dropped mine on the hike). He also provided an amazing dinner for our family (you should definitely opt for this!), and offers bag lunches as well. The hostel itself is just as the photos show it - nothing fancy, but comfortable beds and warm bedding, everything clean, and very hot water. Oh, and good WiFi! We were invited to make ourselves at home - we used the kitchen, had a movie night in the shared lounge, and he ran a couple of loads of laundry for us as well. The hostel is only about a 5-10 minute walk from the Petra main entrance, so you can just leave your vehicle at his place.

Please note that during Ramadan, NO restaurants are open during the day, in Wadi Musa or in Aqaba, at least in 2025. (Various travel blogs led us to believe that in touristy areas of Jordan, plenty of stuff would be open. This is not the case now - tourism is down significantly in Jordan in the last couple of years.) You are on your own for food during Ramadan, so plan well!

It was a great stay at this hostel, the owner Muhamed was super friendly, he picked me up at the bus stop and dropped me off at Petra without me asking, he upgraded me to a bigger room at no extra cost, the dinner they offer is very tasty and the portion was quite big.

A bit cold shower for a winter morning

Amazing stay. The cosiest room I had during my trip. Nicely decorated. Good bed. Sunny terrace. A warm welcoming host. Just next to the main entrance. It was perfect.

I had an amazing stay here, and it's very close to the main entrance of Petra. Definitely 10/10.

Nothing. Everything was perfect.