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Located in Amman and with Al Hussainy Mosque reachable within a 7-minute walk, The Castle Star provides concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi throughout the property and a terrace. Featuring barbecue facilities, the hostel is close to several noted attractions, around a 13-minute walk from Temple of Hercules and the Roman Corinthian Column, one mile from Rainbow Street and one mile from The Jordan Museum. The property has a shared kitchen, a 24-hour front desk and currency exchange for guests. Guest rooms will provide guests with a fridge. The hostel offers a vegetarian or halal breakfast. The area is popular for hiking, and bike rental and car rental are available at The Castle Star. The Islamic Scientific College is 1.6 miles from the accommodation, while Zahran Palace is 2.4 miles from the property. Queen Alia International Airport is 20 miles away, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Located in the top-rated area in Amman, this property has an excellent location score of 9.5!

Breakfast Info

Vegetarian, Halal, Breakfast to go

Free Parking Available On Site


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 full bed
1 bunk bed
1 bunk bed
2 twin beds
3 twin beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.6
Facilities
8.6
Cleanliness
8.7
Comfort
8.7
Value for money
9.2
Location
9.5
Free Wifi
8.8
High score for Amman

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Alyssa
    United States United States
    Location right near citadel. Nice location to roam around old town. The staff went above and beyond and went to buy SIM cards for us as well as gave us an excellent breakfast falafel/hummus restaurant around the corner.
  • Girlie
    United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
    The location is excellent. Mostly walking distance for the tourists sites!
  • Bouma-johnston
    United States United States
    The staff were amazing and so helpful. The location was amazing.
  • Nasser
    Germany Germany
    Everything was perfect, Mohammed was a very friendly, helpful, and supportive guy in the reception. I really like everything in the place e.g. quiet, clean, and very nice people.
  • Keryn
    Australia Australia
    The castle star is amazing! The location and employees are next level fabulous. Really made us feel safe and at home. I would so highly recommend anyone to stay here. We’ll definitely be back one day. Thank you
  • Akam
    Iraq Iraq
    Great hospitality and a comfortable place to stay!
  • Darleng
    Dominican Republic Dominican Republic
    Muhammad and his team are very helpful since I was home. They provided all information I need. The hotel have an amazing location and the view of the citybis unique
  • Roy
    Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia
    The location is walking distance to the Roman Theatre and Amman Citadel. The owner was very kind and helpful. Kitchen was available.
  • Frequenttraveller2020
    Malaysia Malaysia
    Amazing view - clean bathroom - nice location - walking distance to everywhere !
  • Miguel
    Colombia Colombia
    Staff from AM and afternoon shift were more than nice. Property very close to Citadelle alternative shotcut entrance, as well as downstairs to main Amman street with restaurants and roman theater Terrace we appreciated to have a tea or...

Area info

Amenities of The Castle Star
Great facilities! Review score, 8.6

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Terrace
  • Laundry
  • Heating
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
  • Toilet
  • Shower

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • BBQ facilities
  • Terrace

Kitchen

  • Shared kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

Activities

  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Cooking class
    Additional charge
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Themed dinners
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Bar crawls
    Additional charge
  • Evening entertainment
  • Nightclub/DJ
    Additional charge
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Game room

Food & Drink

  • Fruit
    Additional charge
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).

    Transportation

    • Public transit tickets
      Additional charge

    Front Desk Services

    • Invoice provided
    • Lockers
    • Private check-in/out
    • Concierge
    • Baggage storage
    • Tour desk
    • Currency exchange
    • Express check-in/out
    • 24-hour front desk

    Entertainment & Family Services

    • Board games/Puzzles

    Cleaning Services

    • Daily housekeeping
    • Ironing service
      Additional charge
    • Laundry
      Additional charge

    Safety & security

    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV in common areas
    • Smoke alarms
    • Security alarm
    • Key access
    • 24-hour security

    General

    • Shuttle service
      Additional charge
    • Grocery deliveries
      Additional charge
    • Adults only
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Designated smoking area
    • Air conditioning
    • Smoke-free property
    • Hypoallergenic room available
    • Heating
    • Car rental
    • Packed lunches
    • Soundproof rooms
    • Airport shuttle
      Additional charge
    • Non-smoking rooms

    Languages Spoken

    • Arabic
    • English

    House rules
    The Castle Star takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 12:00 PM to 12:00 AM
    Check-out
    Until 10:00 AM
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

    No age restriction
    There's no age requirement for check-in
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Cash only
    This property only accepts cash payments.

    FAQs about The Castle Star

    • Guests staying at The Castle Star can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.2).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Vegetarian
      • Halal
      • Breakfast to go
    • The prices at The Castle Star may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • The Castle Star is 2,800 feet from the center of Amman. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Check-in at The Castle Star is from 12:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

    • The Castle Star offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Hiking
      • Game room
      • Evening entertainment
      • Tour or class about local culture
      • Bicycle rental
      • Walking tours
      • Nightclub/DJ
      • Cooking class
      • Bar crawls
      • Themed dinners