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Rafiki Hostel

1.0 star property
Hostel with free parking, near Petra

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Lobby sitting area
In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Lobby sitting area
Lobby sitting area
Lobby sitting area
Rafiki Hostel offers easy access to Petra's ancient wonders with practical comforts. Guests enjoy in-room WiFi, laundry service, local dishes at the on-site restaurant, and quick bites at the snack bar. Previous travelers praise the helpful, attentive staff.

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Breakfast available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pet friendly
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (6 beds)

Highlights

Heating
Smart TV
Desk
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 172 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Single Room

Highlights

Heating
Smart TV
Private bathroom
Desk
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Smart TV
Private bathroom
Desk
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Women only (6 beds)

Highlights

Heating
Smart TV
Desk
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 172 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
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About the neighborhood

Map
Tourism Street 28 Downtown, Wadi Musa, Ma'an Governorate, 71882

What's nearby

  • Petra Turkish Bath - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Petra Visitor Center - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Moses' Spring - 2 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Wadi Mousa Crusader Castle - 4 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Petra - 7 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • Queen Alia Intl. Airport (AMM) - 176 min drive

About this property

Rafiki Hostel

Hostel near Petra
You can look forward to a free daily manager's reception, a garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services at Rafiki Hostel. In addition to a restaurant and a snack bar/deli, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), express check-out, and express check-in
  • Barbecue grills, a TV in the lobby, and tour/ticket assistance
Room features
All 74 rooms include comforts such as free WiFi and safes.
More amenities include:
  • Heating, daily housekeeping, and desks

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: JOD 3 to 5 per person
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 15

Check-out

Check-out before 11:30 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets stay free

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately JOD 3 to 5 per person

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Rafiki Hostel Wadi Musa
Rafiki Wadi Musa
Rafiki Hostel Wadi Musa
Rafiki Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Rafiki Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Wadi Musa

Frequently asked questions

Is Rafiki Hostel pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Rafiki Hostel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Rafiki Hostel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Rafiki Hostel?

Check-out is at 11:30 AM.

Where is Rafiki Hostel located?

Situated in Wadi Musa, this hostel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Petra Turkish Bath and Petra. Petra Visitor Center and Street of Facades are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Rafiki Hostel Reviews

Reviews

6.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 23 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 23 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 23 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 23 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 23 reviews

6.6/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

4/10 Poor

TKO

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The location is not bad. Mattress is good. But I could not use hot shower. Bathroom is located in each dorm room and the front door of bathroom is made from grond glass. So when you are in a bathroom, you might be watched your dody shape by others.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Für junge Menschen ist es eine perfekte Möglichkeit günstig und komfortabel zu übernachten! Zu Petra Monument sind nur 10 Gehminuten zu bewältigen. Personal ist top und die Sauberkeit ist für einen Hostel mit mehreren Zimmer Bewohner mehr als gut! Morgens wird für ein kleines Entgelt ein hervorragendes Frühstück serviert. Kaffee und Tee stehen kostenlos zu Verfügung.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Bad Experience

Bad Experience. 1, poor facilities- -Their shower can provide only 30-degree water even at 10 degrees of room temperature -The room heating system totally was not enough. 4 rooms needed to share just one heater by over 25 people under 10 degrees in winter -microwave was broken -The guest refrigerator was unclean 2-low hospitality -people shouting 6 times by 2 days and a police officer came 2 times by 2 days -staffs often shout customers. Even they looked they are used to doing so. Because normally good staffs do not keep shouting over 1 min unilaterally -We couldn’t feel the hospitality from their stuff. Just felt as like we are goods on a belt conveyor just to provide money Good point-have wifi Brutta esperienza. 1, strutture povere- -La loro doccia può fornire solo acqua a 30 gradi anche a 10 gradi di temperatura ambiente -Il sistema di riscaldamento della stanza non era del tutto sufficiente. In inverno erano necessarie 4 camere per condividere un solo riscaldatore di oltre 25 persone sotto i 10 gradi - il microonde era rotto -Il frigorifero per gli ospiti era sporco 2-bassa ospitalità -persone che urlavano 6 volte entro 2 giorni e un ufficiale di polizia veniva 2 volte entro 2 giorni i dipendenti spesso gridano ai clienti. Anche loro sembravano abituati a farlo.Perché normalmente il personale buono non con -Non potevamo sentire l'ospitalità dalle loro cose. Ci siamo sentiti come se fossimo merci su un nastro trasportatore solo per fornire denaro Buon punto-wifi
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Totalmente recomendable

Es un hostel super cómodo limpio y acogedor tiene una terraza increible con laa mejores vistas de Petra.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

6/10 Okay

AC, Spain

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
El establecimiento tiene una zona comuna muy interesante, pero las habitaciones estan en reformas, tienen agujeeos por las paredes, no tiene puerta de baño, no funciona el AC... Quiza después de la reforma quede un hostel muy bonito , pero ahora aun esta por terminar.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bonne ambiance, les propriétaires organisent des dîners et des soirées pour les voyageurs. L'auberge est proche des restaurants et à environ 15 minutes à pied de l'entrée du site de Petra
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
スタッフからはあまりホスピタリティーを感じなかった。 設備もそこまでよくなく、二段ベッドは結構揺れた。また、いつでも飲める温かいコーヒーと紅茶が用意されているが、暑いのだから水があればよかった。 屋上にある広々としたスペースだけが好印象なホステルだった。
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
clean , excellent staff and just 15 min walk to petra.
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
they cheated us on 20 JOD, despite booking in writing they asked for an additional $ 25 US. The hotel is embarrassing, dirt, renovations, noise of pneumatic hammers, lack of breakfast and dinner, a room on the top floor for unprepared rest, the entire 1st floor under renovation, up to the hotel up the stairs, no suitcase with suitcases, stench in reception, I do not recommend, I advise against
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super hôtel, avec repas à 5jod le soir ! Mais TRÈS MAUVAISE GESTION DE EXPÉDIA !!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Jordi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

JoãoPedro, Rio de Janeiro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
equipe sempre tentando ajudar com tudo e muito gentil
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Aldo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a great customer service, very nice staff. The top roof is great and the location is also very good.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Indifference Owner and Some Staff.

The staff in general were not knowledgeable. They did't even know the hostel's address and they don't have a business card. The owner was not helpful either and I had to get back to him 3 times to get some tour information sold by it. The place was cold and there was no heating. It was 1C when I woke up at 6 AM ready for breakfast and Petra visit. Even though there were some empty beds in different room, they let one of the guests slept next to a window. I met this guy on the bus and he decided to stay in the same hostel with me. Had I not taken my bed first, I would have to sleep in his bed under the window and got sick the next day. He did. The bathroom was moldy and it got flooded when one took a shower. The toilet flush handle was broken and not replaced. There was no toilet papers in the bedroom and the toilet in the common area. The door to the bedroom was squeaky. I didn't understand why the owner didn't oil it. It made so much noise every time someone opened or closed it. I had booked and stayed there for 3 days. Rose from Italy who worked there was great. Breakfast was good value for money. The view from the dining area is great.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Dobre warunki na krótki wypad do Petry, jedzenie na miejscu, pomocna i sympatyczna obsługa.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019

6/10 Okay

Jiakai

Disliked: Cleanliness

Comfortable bed and helpful staff

Spacious room with comforable bed, staff are helpful but there’s room to improvement for hot water as it is not 24 hours and the bathroom’s not clean enough.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

2/10 Terrible

Tejs

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not good

Not good experience. The hostel was soooo COLD and I had to sleep with my clothes on and ask for extra blanket. At breakfast everybody was wearing jackets and beanies. No heating anywhere in the hostel. On top on that, the place is dirty. Mold and dirt in the room and bathroom - disgusting. Only positive. Wifi works and the view is good. NOT recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
The hostel has a nice view and a good price. The staff is not very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Vilem

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Petra, Jordánsko

Petra je prostě úžasná. Pokud cestujete ve skupince, určitě najdete lepší hotel. Pro jednotlivce, který je ochoten hodně slevit ze svých domácích standardů je to cenově dostupná varianta. Výhodná pro setkávání a komunikaci s podobně zaměřenými turisty z celého světa, k získání nových kontaktů, přátel informací pro další pobyt nebo jiné destinace. WiFi v ceně. V zimě je zima (a v létě asi vedro) a teplá voda žádná nebo vlažná.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018