Amman is Jordan's dynamic capital city, a fascinating blend of ancient history and modern urban life set across a dramatic hillside landscape. The city is home to Roman ruins, vibrant souks, world-class restaurants, and a thriving arts scene, making it one of the Middle East's most compelling destinations.
Top spas
Curated picks for treatments and day spas.
Elemis Spa (Four Seasons Amman)
Amman's most prestigious spa experience — the Elemis brand's full luxury treatment menu, Dead Sea mineral body wraps, Thai massage, signature facials, and a thermal suite with hammam, steam room, and hydrotherapy pool
Signature treatment: Dead Sea Mineral Body Wrap and Elemis Pro-Collagen Facial
Willow Stream Spa (Fairmont Amman)
A comprehensive hotel spa with an award-winning hammam ritual, Dead Sea salt scrubs, couples' treatment suites, and a full menu of international massage and wellness treatments in a beautifully designed space
Signature treatment: Jordanian Hammam Ritual — traditional scrub, black soap cleanse, and relaxing massage
Remède Spa (St. Regis Amman)
The exclusive Remède Spa concept delivers scientifically sophisticated treatments with a signature product line in the absolute privacy and discretion associated with the St. Regis brand
Signature treatment: Remède Signature Body Treatment — 90-minute full-body ritual using the exclusive product line
AWAY Spa (W Amman)
The W's signature spa concept — bold, contemporary, and unpretentious. A menu of unusual and creative treatments with locally inspired elements alongside global wellness rituals in the hotel's distinctively designed space
Signature treatment: Full Moon Ritual — a signature lunar-cycle-inspired full-body treatment
Hammam Al-Pasha
A beautifully restored traditional bathhouse in downtown Amman offering the authentic Ottoman hammam experience — steam rooms, marble slabs, traditional kese (scrub), and soap massage in a historic setting. One of the most authentic cultural wellness experiences in the city.
Signature treatment: Traditional Ottoman hammam scrub and soap massage
Huda Beauty Spa
A well-regarded day spa in Sweifieh offering a full menu of beauty and wellness treatments — massages, facials, body wraps, and waxing in a clean and professional setting at competitive prices
Signature treatment: Dead Sea mineral facial and full-body massage combo
Wellness retreats
Multi-day immersive experiences.
Kempinski Ishtar Dead Sea Wellness Retreat
Jordan's most spectacular wellness retreat — spa treatments using genuine Dead Sea minerals, floating in the lowest body of water on Earth, mineral-rich mud applications, and complete removal from urban life in the most extraordinary natural setting. Programs include detox, anti-aging, and pure relaxation packages.
Dana Biosphere Reserve Wellness Retreat (2 nights)
A transformative retreat at the Dana Biosphere Reserve (3.5 hours south of Amman) — morning yoga with dawn views over Jordan's most dramatic canyon landscape, guided nature walks, traditional Jordanian cooking, and complete digital detox in the mountain village of Dana
Signature treatments
Local specialties worth seeking out.
Massage
Deep tissue, Swedish, and traditional Jordanian massage from JOD 30–80 at day spas; JOD 60–150 at five-star hotels
Hammam
Traditional hammam experience from JOD 15 at Hammam Al-Pasha to JOD 80 at luxury hotel spas
Body
Dead Sea mud wrap and salt scrub from JOD 40–120; seaweed body wraps and exfoliation treatments
Facial
Basic facial treatments from JOD 30 at day spas; advanced anti-aging and specialized facials from JOD 60–150 at hotel spas
Yoga & meditation
Studios, classes, and meditation centres.
The Urban Retreat Amman
Amman's most established yoga studio offering daily classes in Vinyasa, Hatha, and Restorative yoga styles — drop-in classes available for visitors
Zen Yoga Studio
A popular yoga and meditation studio in West Amman with regular scheduled classes, workshops, and occasional weekend retreats
Hotel yoga programs
Four Seasons, Fairmont, and W Amman all offer on-request yoga sessions in their fitness facilities or spa areas — arrange through concierge
Wellness travel tips
Get the most from your wellness experience.
Book spa treatments at least 24 hours in advance at luxury hotels — prime treatment times fill quickly especially on weekends
The Dead Sea (1 hour from Amman) is the ultimate wellness destination for mineral-rich mud treatments and floating — an experience unique to this part of the world
Traditional hammam experiences are available from JOD 15 in downtown Amman — the Hammam Al-Pasha is the most authentic option
Many of Amman's five-star hotels offer day spa packages for non-guests — call in advance to arrange
Dead Sea mineral products (Ahava, local brands) make excellent souvenirs if you enjoy the spa treatments
The elevation of Amman (800–1,000m) makes it surprisingly comfortable for exercise even in summer — morning runs in King Hussein Park are recommended
Several gyms and fitness studios offer day passes for visitors — ask your hotel for the nearest quality gym