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Wild Jordan Center
The nature conservation society's renovated Jabal Amman centre, reopened in 2026 with five rooms, Jeer restaurant and a shop of crafts from reserve communities.
At a glance
- Type
- Eco boutique lodge
- Area
- Jabal Amman, Amman, Jordan
- Official site
- rscn.org.jo
Good to know
- Citadel views
- Jeer restaurant
- Nature Shop
- Five rooms
- Meeting halls
Why we recommend it
The Wild Jordan Center, known in Arabic as Bayt al-Barriya, is the Amman home of the Royal Society for the Conservation of Nature, the organisation that runs many of Jordan's nature reserves. Run in partnership with the Environmental Hotels Company, it reopened after a comprehensive renovation in September 2026, and it now combines a small boutique lodge with a restaurant, meeting spaces and a craft shop.
The setting is the main attraction. The building sits on the edge of Jabal Amman with a direct view across the valley to Jabal al-Qal'a, the Citadel hill, and that view is the feature the society itself highlights. The renovation kept the character of the original site while modernising it, and there are just five guest rooms, which makes this one of the most intimate places to stay in the city.
Jeer, the restaurant, serves a menu inspired by Amman's culinary traditions in a modern style, spread across five indoor and outdoor spaces that all look towards the Citadel. The Nature Shop, redesigned with a contemporary look, sells local products and handicrafts such as natural soap, herbal products, textiles, ceramics and art pieces, many of them made by women from communities living near the society's reserves. Three halls host meetings and events.
The lodge suits couples, solo travellers and anyone interested in Jordan's nature reserves, ecotourism or crafts. It is also a good place to start planning trips into the countryside, since the society manages nature reserves across Jordan. With only five rooms, availability is limited, so book well ahead.
The centre is in the heart of Jabal Amman, between Othman Bin Affan Street and the stairs leading up from Fawzi Al Maalouf Street, a few minutes' walk from Rainbow Street. Downtown, the Roman Theatre and the souks are just below, and Books@Cafe, Sufra and Al Quds Falafel are all close by, so it is an excellent base for exploring the old city on foot.
Because the reopening is recent, check the society's website and channels for current room rates, restaurant hours and booking details. Even if you stay elsewhere, the restaurant and shop are worth a visit for the view and for gifts that support conservation and rural communities.
Wild Jordan Center FAQs
What is the Wild Jordan Center?
The Amman centre of the Royal Society for the Conservation of Nature, with a small lodge, restaurant, shop and event halls.
When did it reopen?
In September 2026, after a comprehensive renovation.
How many rooms are there?
Five.
What is the restaurant?
Jeer, serving modern dishes inspired by Amman's culinary traditions.
What is the view?
Across the valley to the Citadel on Jabal al-Qal'a.
What does the shop sell?
Local crafts and products such as soap, herbal products, textiles and ceramics, many made by women near the reserves.
Where is it?
In Jabal Amman, a few minutes' walk from Rainbow Street.