Where to sleep for a Treasury visit
Overnight stays inside the archaeological site are not allowed. Hotels are in Wadi Musa, the town at the entrance to Petra. A hotel "in Petra" is therefore not a hotel beside the Treasury. From the visitor center, the Treasury is up to 1 hour on foot through the Siq.
Your base mainly changes two things: how fast you reach the gate at opening time, and how easy it is to get back after the evening. The ticket matters too. For the 2026 day-ticket price of JOD 50, foreign visitors need at least one night in Jordan, and without a night the ticket costs JOD 90. See Petra tickets for the details.
For hotels across the wider area, the sister guide has more: where to stay in Petra.
Your three options compared
Location facts for the places named here.
| Option | Where | Access to the gate | Parking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hotels at the entrance | Mövenpick Resort Petra: opposite the historic entrance on Tourism Street. Petra Guest House: a few steps from the entrance | About 50 m to the visitor center and main entrance from the Mövenpick; a few steps from the Petra Guest House | The Petra Guest House offers free hotel parking |
| Other hotels in Wadi Musa | Elsewhere in the town | Varies by hotel; ask for the walking or driving time | Ask your hotel |
| Camps near Little Petra | Seven Wonders Luxury Camp, about 15 minutes by car outside Petra, sharing its access with Seven Wonders Bedouin Camp | Needs a drive to the entrance | Parking at the camp; no four-wheel drive needed |
For most first-time visitors, a hotel at the entrance is the simplest base. You reach the gate at opening time and the way back after Petra by Night is short. Choose a camp if you want a night away from the town and are happy to drive.
Our pick: a night in a Wadi Rum camp
An alternative to a hotel in Wadi Musa: two days with a night in the desert.
Hand-picked tours, booked through GetYourGuide. Prices are indicative starting prices in US dollars (as of October 2026). Tap a tour for live availability and the current price in your currency.
Petra tours with pickup
Day trips and guided visits from Wadi Musa, Amman and Aqaba, with live prices and availability. Check the meeting point against your hotel.
How your base shapes the day
Four points to weigh before you book a room.
Opening time
The site opens at 6:00 a.m. in summer and at 6:30 a.m. in winter from 2 October 2026. A base at the entrance gets you through the gate close to opening. The walk to the Treasury still takes up to 1 hour.
Best time to visit →The evening
Petra by Night starts at 8:30 p.m., with check-in from 8:15 p.m., Sunday to Thursday. The ticket is bought in person on the day at the office at the visitor center. A short way back to bed is worth something after a night walk.
Petra by Night →The view
Do not book a room for a view of the Treasury. You see the facade at the end of the Siq, inside the site.
The Treasury facade →Shuttles and transfers
Ask your hotel directly whether it offers a shuttle, a pickup for tours or luggage storage. Do not assume it is free or included.
Getting to Petra →Camps near Little Petra
Little Petra (Siq al-Barid) lies outside the main site. The Seven Wonders Luxury Camp lies there, about 15 minutes by car from Petra, on an access road it shares with the Seven Wonders Bedouin Camp. Parking is available at the camp and you do not need a four-wheel-drive vehicle.
This is a different base from the hotels at the entrance. You trade a short walk to the gate for a drive in the morning. Ask the camp about timing before you book a sunrise start. The ticket office at Little Petra has its own hours, and they do not apply to the main entrance.
Plan the rest of your visit
After you have chosen a base.
Where to stay near the Treasury: frequently asked questions
Can I stay inside Petra?
No. Overnight stays in the archaeological site are not allowed. Hotels are in Wadi Musa, the town at the entrance.
Is there a hotel next to the Treasury?
No. The Treasury is at the end of the Siq, up to 1 hour on foot from the visitor center. The nearest hotels are at the entrance.
Which hotels are closest to the entrance?
The Mövenpick Resort Petra lies directly opposite the historic entrance on Tourism Street, about 50 m from the visitor center and main entrance. The Petra Guest House is a few steps from the entrance.
Is there free parking at the hotels?
The Petra Guest House offers free parking for its hotel guests. Ask your own hotel about parking before you drive.
Can I sleep near Little Petra?
Yes. The Seven Wonders Luxury Camp is about 15 minutes by car outside Petra, shares its access with the Seven Wonders Bedouin Camp and has parking. A four-wheel drive is not needed.
Does my hotel stay change the ticket price?
For the JOD 50 one-day ticket (2026), foreign visitors need at least one night in Jordan. Without a night in the country the ticket costs JOD 90.