Esperanza Petra
by the TopOfHotel team
Esperanza Petra is the budget pick TripAdvisor backs up — a 9.8 location score and a 9.3 overall, nine minutes from the gate.
Esperanza Petra is the budget pick TripAdvisor backs up — a 9.8 location score and a 9.3 overall, nine minutes from the gate.
In-Depth Review
Esperanza Petra is proof that a high review score isn't reserved for fancy hotels. This small B&B scores 9.3/10 on Booking.com with a location rating of 9.8/10 — a sign that the guests who stay here genuinely feel the spot is worth it.
Rooms and decor
Rooms are roomy and clean, with private balconies that look out over the Petra mountains and Wadi Musa. Reviewers describe the rooms as large, comfortable, and clean and the balcony views as stunning. The basics are all here, but there's no pool or spa — this is a place for travellers who want a good location and solid fundamentals at a price they can actually afford.
Food and amenities
This is the part reviews come back to again and again — a rooftop breakfast buffet with a chef on hand to cook fresh omelettes and pancakes to order. The spread runs from fresh vegetables, cheese and yogurt to bread and eggs done however you like them. The standout detail is that it opens at 5:30 AM, built for travellers who want to set off for Petra ahead of the big tour groups.
Location and getting there
It's about a 9-minute walk to the Petra entrance — no car, no waiting on a shuttle schedule. TripAdvisor ranks it #9 among all the B&Bs in Wadi Musa. Rates start at $49 a night, which is strong value for backpackers and travellers who want a good location without the spend.
Things to know before booking
Set expectations: there's no pool, no spa and no hotel-level facilities here. Rooms are basic and plainly furnished, so this suits travellers who care more about being a short walk from Petra than about plush decor. The whole rhythm of the place — including that 5:30 AM breakfast — is geared toward early risers heading into the park, not a slow morning lounging around.
Our take
For roughly $49 a night you get a 9.3-rated stay nine minutes from one of the world's great archaeological sites, plus a rooftop breakfast that punches well above its price. Skip it if you want a resort with a pool; book it if you want to walk to the gate at first light and eat well before you go.
Score Breakdown
Assessed by our editorial team from data and real guest reviews
The Honest Verdict — pros & what to know
- A 9.8/10 location rating — one of the highest in Wadi Musa — and it earns it, with a 9-minute walk to the Petra gate that skips any need for a taxi or shuttle.
- The rooftop breakfast buffet is the part guests rave about most: a chef cooks omelettes and pancakes to order, with fresh vegetables, cheese, yogurt and bread laid out alongside.
- Breakfast opens at 5:30 AM, which is genuinely useful here — you can eat and be at the Siq before the big tour groups arrive for first light.
- At $49 a night against a 9.3 review score, it's a lot of value for the money, especially for backpackers and travellers watching the budget.
- Rooms are roomy and clean with private balconies, and reviewers single out the mountain views over Petra and Wadi Musa as a highlight.
- There's no pool, spa or hotel-level facilities — this is a B&B, not a resort, so set expectations accordingly.
- Rooms are basic and plainly furnished; this suits travellers who care more about being close to Petra than about plush decor.
- With breakfast starting at 5:30 AM and the gate so close, the property leans toward early risers heading into the park — it's built around the Petra schedule rather than a slow morning in.
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Things to do near Petra
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Insider Tips
- Book a room with a balcony if you can — reviewers rate the mountain views over Petra and Wadi Musa as one of the best parts of the stay.
- Take advantage of the 5:30 AM breakfast: eat early, then make the 9-minute walk to the gate to reach the Siq ahead of the tour groups.
- Ask the chef for a made-to-order omelette or pancakes rather than only grazing the buffet — the cooked-fresh items are what guests mention most.