Petra's accommodation section runs 3 curated guides, split across general, budget, and boutique angles. The where-to-stay guide holds 2 verified entries and serves as the broadest starting point. The hostels guide, also with 2 entries, covers the budget end. The boutique guide narrows to 1 entry. Most selective of the 3. These are editorial shortlists capped at 12 entries per guide, so the counts reflect our selection, not Petra's full lodging market.
Start with the where-to-stay guide if your plans are still open. Its 2 entries give you a starting view across styles. If you already know you want a budget bed, the hostels guide's 2 entries get you there directly. The boutique guide's 1 entry is the narrowest pick in the section. Read all 3, though. With counts of 1, 2, and 2, the section is quick to cover.
August in Petra averages 33 C with 0 rain days. September drops to 30 C, still with 0 rain days. At those temperatures, how your accommodation handles heat becomes a planning factor across all 3 guides.
August averages 33 C with 0 rain days and September drops to 30 C with 0 rain days, so how your accommodation handles the heat matters across both months.
- 2 picks
Best hostels
Hostels that backpackers actually recommend Wadi Moussa · Petra - 1 pick
Best boutique hotels
Boutique hotels with character and a story Petra - 2 picks
Where to stay
Neighborhood-by-neighborhood orientation with hotel picks across budget, mid-range, and luxury tiers Petra · Wadi Moussa