Down Town
Down Town Amman, offers a variety of sites to visit. In order to truly experience the Jordanian culture, you must walk through the streets and discover the various markets offering all kinds of product and souvenirs. Below you will find two sites which are of particular interest.

The Citadel
Distance from Grand Hyatt Amman: 15 minutes by car
Address: Jebel al – Qala’a

The Citadel is located on the highest point of Amman, where a stunning view of the city offers travelers the chance to see the true dimensions of this dramatic metropolis. It is known to be the site of ancient Rabbath-Amman, where numerous excavations have revealed the presence of Roman, Byzantine and early Islamic remains.  This is the ideal venue to initiate a tour of the archaeological sites of Amman.

Roman Theatre
Distance from Grand Hyatt Amman: 10 minutes by car
Address: Down Town Amman
Opening Hours:
May-September 08.00am - 17.00pm
October-April 08.00am-19.00pm

This theatre, which approximately dates back to the 2nd century AD, comes back to life each year when new performances take over the stage and attract up to 6000 visitors per show. This monument was built into the side of the mountain, and until today still enjoys an impressive acoustic sound. Visit this site and discover from which seat the emperor used to see the action taking place.