Zaman Ya Zaman Boutique Hotel
By the Top3Hotels editorial team. Based on Booking.com guest scores and reviews, location data and reference prices. We did not stay at this hotel. Updated 2026-10-24.
Book it if you want the cheapest of our three Amman picks and a spot opposite the Roman Theatre, with staff who help with tours. Light sleepers should skip it or pack earplugs, because guests report street and corridor noise.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Who it suits and who should skip it
This is our Budget choice for Amman, a two-star hotel in the old town. It suits travellers who will be out sightseeing all day and want a cheap, central base. It is tagged as family friendly and lists family rooms, free parking, a restaurant, air conditioning, a garden, a terrace and free Wi-Fi.
Light sleepers should think twice. The main complaint is soundproofing: guests hear street traffic and corridor noise through thin windows and walls. If you need a quiet room, look at our other picks.
Location and getting around
The address is Hashemi Plaza, Hashemi Street, Amman, in the area listed as the top-rated area in the city. Guests give the location 9.4 out of 10 and describe it as a central spot directly opposite the Roman Amphitheatre.
The Roman Theatre is about 0.2 km away, roughly 3 minutes on foot. The King Abdullah I Mosque is 2.7 km, about 34 minutes, which is far enough that many will prefer a taxi. Ayn Ghazal, the archaeological site, is 5.1 km and around 64 minutes, so plan on public transport or a taxi. All are straight-line estimates and not verified.
What guests say
The score is 8.6 out of 10 from 1,290 reviews, which placed joint ninth of the 16 hotels we compared. That is a solid result for a two-star hotel at this price.
Guests like the location and the staff. The team is described as friendly, helping with luggage, organising tours and offering local travel tips. Breakfast is listed as full English or Irish, vegetarian and halal.
The weak point is noise. Thin windows and walls let in sound from the street and the corridor.
Price compared with our other two picks
Reference prices seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 for 2 adults put Zaman Ya Zaman at €30.02 per night, 75% below the €119.45 median of the hotels we sampled. These are not live quotes, so check today's price for your dates.
Our Best Value pick, New MerryLand Hotel, was €46.93 per night, three stars and a 9.3 score. Our Luxury pick, Hilton Amman, was €145.09, five stars and 9.6. Both score higher, but you save about €17 a night against New MerryLand and €115 against the Hilton.
Why it made our top 3
We compared 16 eligible hotels in Amman. After setting aside the upscale choice, this one had the lowest eligible reference price, and its 8.6 score from 1,290 reviews shows guests are broadly happy. The location next to the Roman Theatre is a strong extra at this price.
Before you book
Room size, noise, renovation condition, breakfast inclusion and cancellation terms have not been assessed. Given the soundproofing complaints, ask for a room away from the street if possible.
Check whether breakfast is in your rate and confirm that free parking is available for your dates. Ask about tour bookings with the staff on arrival.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Questions travellers ask
How close is Zaman Ya Zaman to the Roman Theatre?
About 0.2 km, roughly 3 minutes on foot as a straight-line estimate. Guests say it is directly opposite.
Is the hotel noisy?
It can be. Guests report street traffic and corridor noise through thin windows and walls, so bring earplugs or ask for a quieter room.
How much does it cost?
Reference prices seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 for 2 adults were €30.02 per night. Check today's price for your dates.
Does it have parking?
Free parking is listed by the property. Confirm availability for your dates before you arrive.