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Downtown and Al-Balad in Amman

Things to Do in Downtown and Al-Balad, Amman

The valley core is noisy and commercial, with souqs, Roman Theater, cheap food, stairs, mosques, and old shops.

The valley core is noisy and commercial, with souqs, Roman Theater, cheap food, stairs, mosques, and old shops.

  • Habibah SweetsHabibah SweetsChocolate Shop
  • Almond Coffee House - 8th CircleAlmond Coffee House - 8th CircleCoffee Shop
  • Qahwa BLKQahwa BLKCoffee Shop
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By TripSapien · Updated September 3, 2026

Top things to do in Downtown and Al-Balad

  • Habibah Sweets in Downtown and Al-Balad, Amman

    Habibah Sweets

    4.5 · 9.9k
    Chocolate Shop

    Traditional family-run sweet shop founded in 1951 selling cakes, pastries, chocolates & more.

  • Al Afghani Bazaar For Oriental Gifts in Downtown and Al-Balad, Amman

    Al Afghani Bazaar For Oriental Gifts

    4.8 · 151
    Antique Market
    Mon–Thu
    10 AM – 11 PM
    Fri
    4 PM – 11 PM
    Sat
    10 AM – 11 PM
    Sun
    10 AM – 11 PM
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  • أبو سيف كل شيء بنصف دينار فرع عبدون in Downtown and Al-Balad, Amman

    أبو سيف كل شيء بنصف دينار فرع عبدون

    Home Goods
    Map
  • 7DVD in Downtown and Al-Balad, Amman

    7DVD

    Record Store

Where to eat & drink in Downtown and Al-Balad

  • Almond Coffee House - 8th Circle in Downtown and Al-Balad, Amman

    Almond Coffee House - 8th Circle

    4.9 · 4.9k
    Coffee Shop· JOD 5–10
    Every day
    7 AM – 2 AM
  • Qahwa BLK in Downtown and Al-Balad, Amman

    Qahwa BLK

    4.8 · 3.6k
    Coffee Shop· JOD 1–5
    Every day
    12 AM – 12 AM
  • Levant Restaurant in Downtown and Al-Balad, Amman

    Levant Restaurant

    4.6 · 5.6k
    Middle Eastern· JOD 20–50

    Relaxed Levantine eatery with a terrace serving shawarma, grilled meats, hummus & small plates.

  • Nuwara Khanum _ in Downtown and Al-Balad, Amman

    Nuwara Khanum _

    4.7 · 3.1k
    Restaurant· JOD 5-25
    Every day
    9 AM – 3 AM
    Map
  • Faisal Cafe in Downtown and Al-Balad, Amman

    Faisal Cafe

    4.8 · 1.5k
    Restaurant· JOD 5–10
    Every day
    9:30 AM – 1 AM
  • Ajwa'a Restaurant in Downtown and Al-Balad, Amman

    Ajwa'a Restaurant

    4.6 · 2.1k
    Restaurant· JOD 5-10
  • Wild Jordan Center in Downtown and Al-Balad, Amman

    Wild Jordan Center

    4.4 · 3.4k
    Restaurant

    Meals, snacks & more served in a modern, sizable restaurant with a rooftop dining area & city views.

  • Majora in Downtown and Al-Balad, Amman

    Majora

    4.8 · 154
    Wine Bar· JOD 20–50
  • Mamma Mia in Downtown and Al-Balad, Amman

    Mamma Mia

    4.5 · 1.9k
    Coffee Shop· JOD 5–15
    Every day
    9 AM – 11:50 PM
    Map
  • Aurora Coffee Hub in Downtown and Al-Balad, Amman

    Aurora Coffee Hub

    4.8 · 276
    Coffee Shop· JOD 1–5
    Mon–Wed
    7 AM – 1 AM
    Thu
    7 AM – 2 AM
    Fri
    10 AM – 2 AM
    Sat
    8 AM – 1 AM
    Sun
    7 AM – 1 AM
  • Dar Ne'meh, Amman Citadel in Downtown and Al-Balad, Amman

    Dar Ne'meh, Amman Citadel

    4.5 · 2.1k
    Restaurant· JOD 5–10
  • FIKA Coffe House in Downtown and Al-Balad, Amman

    FIKA Coffe House

    4.8 · 116
    Café & Bakery· JOD 1–5
    Every day
    12 AM – 12 AM
    Map

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Map of Downtown and Al-Balad with pinned top attractions (1 through 10)
  1. 1Habibah Sweets
  2. 2Almond Coffee House - 8th Circle
  3. 3Qahwa BLK
  4. 4Al Afghani Bazaar For Oriental Gifts
  5. 5Levant Restaurant
  6. 6Nuwara Khanum _
  7. 7Faisal Cafe
  8. 8Ajwa'a Restaurant
  9. 9Wild Jordan Center
  10. 10Majora

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