Beit Philodemus

Amazing, peaceful, beautiful - hosted by Umm Qais's best guide

Pros: We had the privilege the stay in this lovely guest house - perfectly located in a tranquil area, within walking distance from the Gadara sight. It is a well-equiped, nicely decorated, charming small house with a beautiful garden overlooking the village and the hills around. The breakfast was also delicious. But no experience in Umm Qais is complete without Ahmad's highly professional guidance - he is well-known to be the best guide in the area, and there is a reason for his reputation. In a very reasonable arrangement, we have not only managed to learn the formal history of the area but also gained insights from someone who actually used to live in the site and later also participated in the preservation efforts. Our stay and the short morning tour with Ahmad in the site was truly a highlight of our entire trip in Jordan.

Pros: Ahmed is Just an excellent Host and we enjoyed our stay to the max

A nice little house with a beautiful terrace overlooking olive and fig trees.

Pros: Breakfast was beautiful, overlooking olive trees! Umm Qais is full of history in outstanding countryside.

Cons: Nothing.

Pros: The owner Ahmed is very friendly, well-educated and the best host we can imagine. Jamila prepares a delicious breakfast.

Pros: Verry well located in a calm street with easy park possibilities. You are 2 minutes away by car = 12 minutes by foot from the archeological site. Verry welcomming hosts and sharing a meal with them was one of the best experience we had in Jordan!

Recommended

Pros: Very friendly and helpful Landlady and Staff, good Dinner.

Spotlessly clean rooms in a house a short walk from the ruins. Awesome breakfast

Pros: Immaculately ckean. Great attention to detail. Lots of tourist info. Drinking water provided to save plastic. Air con. Amazing breakfast. Nice linen

Cons: The village and therefore this accommodation is a little away from the ruins....maybe 15-20 min walk A few things you may not get told by the host ... like the Wi-Fi password is on the LED of the small router in the lounge and make sure all windows are closed at dusk to stop mosquitos getting in....otherwise you'll have to hunt them down throughout the house!

Pros: Owner is very well behaved...he made tea for us by himself....we got warm welcome by his daughter which was very much cordial....we asked for home made food and he cooked for maklouba and beef cofta and he dined with us also which was a very good expereince we ever had.......Overall experience was very good....we recommend this homestay/ hotel for staying at Umm qais....Thank you Ahmed for great hoapitality..

Cons: There was nothing for disliking....

More than a simple one-night stay!

Pros: Philodemus is a small house with a beautiful garden. The bedroom we slept in is big, confortable and absolutely clean. The house includes also two bathrooms (both outside the rooms), a kitchen and a nice, bright living room, where abundant, traditional breakfast is served. The neighbourhood, made mainly of two floor-houses, is quiet, characterized by the presence of many plants and olive trees. We had only a one-night stay but Ahmad managed to make it a special part of our travelling in Jordan. In fact, he proposed us to have dinner with a local family, which revealed itself as a great experience both culinary and cultural. Do not refrain from Ahmad's help: beyond being a touristic guide, he is a fantastic host, full of resources and suggestions.

Cons: The only aspect to improve is the possibility to pay by other means than cash payment. Credit card payment would be definitely a plus.

Cosy guesthouse, great host, tasty breakfast - what can you ask more?

Pros: The guesthouse of Ahmad is cosy, simple and very clean. The breakfast was delicous and prepared with lots of love. Ahmad is super helpful, knows everything about the region and can give good advice about what to do and where to hike. I really enjoyed my stay in Beit Philodemus and can really recommend it.