Wadi Musa · Petra · Jordan
Rafiki Hostel - the Petra hostel a 1-km walk from the gates.
Backpacker-built Wadi Musa accommodation with rooftop sunsets, a real pool, an honest Jordanian kitchen, and shared rides from Petra to Wadi Rum, Amman, Aqaba and the airport. Rated 9.5/10 on Hostelworld.
Why Rafiki
Why travellers pick this Petra hostel.
A social, sunlit Wadi Musa hostel built by young backpackers who were tired of cold dorms and bad coffee. Walk to Petra in 15 minutes, pool a shared ride to your next stop, and sleep somewhere that actually takes care of you and the desert around it.
Rooftop sunsets
Cushions, lanterns, complimentary tea and 360° views over the Petra valley.
Swimming Pool
Real swimming pool - rare in Wadi Musa - for hot afternoons after the Siq.
Shared rides
Affordable seats to Wadi Rum, Amman, Aqaba, Dead Sea, the airport.
Dinner buffet
An honest Jordanian dinner on the rooftop. Karaoke optional.
Real recycling
Refill stations, sorted waste, plastic-free toiletries. Hostelworld Sustainability Level 1.
All the basics
Free Wi-Fi, AC, private bathrooms, 24h reception, free parking.
Stay
Wadi Musa accommodation for every kind of traveller.
Guests
What people say after a night with us.
Real reviews from travellers who stayed at Rafiki.
"I have travelled to many places and this place is unique and special. This hostel is part of the experience of Petra - don't make the mistake of not staying here."
"Clean and spacious room, amazing rooftop with a crazy view. The food just amazing and the atmosphere at the dinner buffet was unique. The staff - wow, super nice and super helpful."
"Exceptional stay. The rooftop view over Wadi Musa at sunset is unreal, the pool was perfect after a long day at Petra, and breakfast was generous. Staff went above and beyond to arrange our transfer to Wadi Rum."
"Superb location, just a short walk down to the Petra visitor centre. Spotless room, hot shower, and the family-style dinner was one of the highlights of our Jordan trip. Excellent value."
"Hands down the best hostel experience in Jordan. Abdulrahman and the team treat you like family - free sunset trip, great music on the rooftop, and honest advice for visiting Petra. Highly recommended."
"Came as a solo traveller and left with friends from all over the world. Comfy beds, strong Wi-Fi, delicious local food and the easiest place to join a shared ride to Wadi Rum or Amman. 5 stars."
Sustainability & Community
A hostel that actually cares.
Sustainability Level 1 · Hostelworld
We recycle, refill and reuse.
Free water refill stations to kill single-use bottles. Sorted plastic, glass and paper. Plastic-free toiletries. Locally sourced food. Shared rides instead of solo taxis.
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HOSCARs 2026 - Best Hostel in Jordan.
We're proud to have been voted Best Hostel in Jordan at the Hostelworld HOSCARs 2026 - thank you to every traveller who made it happen.