Beit Philodemus. — Hotel in Irbid

The house is in a perfect location for exploring Gadara and the surrounding area, situated on a quiet, tidy side street in the central part of town. The rooms are clean and well-organized, with a good layout, but the highlight is the terrace and the view – that’s what really makes it special. Breakfast was tasty, the usual fare. In terms of value for money, it’s excellent. What we regretted afterward was not asking for a ride to Gadara – we should have, because the host is a great guy and actually grew up in the village built among the ruins. I really think you shouldn’t miss out! Overall, it’s a very good accommodation with a...

If you come to Umm Qais definitely stay here. Ahmad and his family are some of the most accomodating and hospitable people we have ever met. They invited us into their home across the road to share dinner with them (and were happy to answer our endless questions about Jordan!). Ahmad also drove me to the local shop to buy me fire lighters for our hike starting the next day just because he felt we would need them. His wife even made sandwiches we could take with us for lunch the following day?! The room in the guest house was very comfortable and clean. Awesome place and “salt of the...

Ahmad is the owner of Beit Philodemus. He is an experienced local and knows everything about Um Quais and the surroundings. He is also a tour guide that can show you around the beauty of nature and history of the region. If you will stay at Beit Philodemus you will find more than a B&B, a whole experience of this...