★★★★
Hotel
Sowayma
8.1/10

Russian Pilgrim Residence

Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms feature air-conditioning, private bathrooms with bidets, and garden, terrace, or mountain views. Each room includes a kitchenette, work desk, and soundproofing for a pleasant stay. Dining and Leisure: The hotel offers a restaurant, terrace, and garden. Guests can enjoy free WiFi in public areas, a lounge, and an indoor play area. Additional amenities include a sauna, minibar, and outdoor seating. Convenient Location: Located in Sowayma, the hotel is 2 km from Bethany Beyond the Jordan and 63 km from Queen Alia International Airport. Nearby attractions include Mount Nebo (32 km) and the Dead Sea Panoramic Complex & Museum (37 km).

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.5)
Free private parking available at the hotel

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Kids

Children of any age are welcome.

Dogs

Pets are not allowed.

Address

Baptism Site, Jordan River, 28170 Sowayma, Jordan, Sowayma, Jordan

Facilities

Free WiFi Family rooms Airport shuttle Restaurant Free parking Non-smoking rooms Room service Facilities for disabled guests Breakfast

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a large white building with a gold dome on top at Russian Pilgrim Residence in Sowayma

a screened in window with a view of a garden at Russian Pilgrim Residence in Sowayma

an entrance to a church with a gold dome at Russian Pilgrim Residence in Sowayma

a church with a gold dome on top of it at Russian Pilgrim Residence in Sowayma

a house with pink flowers in front of it at Russian Pilgrim Residence in Sowayma

a palm tree and a building in front of a mountain at Russian Pilgrim Residence in Sowayma

a brick walkway with palm trees and a white building at Russian Pilgrim Residence in Sowayma

a living room with a chandelier and a tv at Russian Pilgrim Residence in Sowayma

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Reviews

David 8/10

United Kingdom 🇬🇧

A stunning location and a truly beautiful experience that I will remember for the rest of my life

Pros: The location is unique - it is a gem and totally unlike a regular hotel experience - it is actually within the confines of the Baptismal Site and so you spend the night there while all the other visitors have to leave. You are situated east bank of the Jordan River and can see Israel on the other side of the river. The sunset you experience is fabulous and it is quiet and free from light pollution

Cons: Its charm is that is is in a unique location and is itself a unique institution, This is NOT a hotel but the rooms are comfortable and it is a place to be humble so that you can align with the nature off the baptismal site.

Louise 10/10

Ireland 🇮🇪

Amazing - stay here!!!

Pros: This was an amazing experience, I honestly don’t know why everyone isn’t staying here. You get to be onsite overnight, in this beautiful and tranquil setting, and have access to the Jordan River, and watch the stars. I have never slept so well or so deeply. And we even had the resident cat, Ginger, giving us the grand tour, and come to get us for breakfast the next morning 😄 The manager was very kind, and arranged for a priest in the Catholic church next door to give us a tour of the baptism site the next day (we are catholic). This was amazing, and we got a full explanation of each part of the site, and we got to spend time at each part of the baptism site. (Usually, to visit during the day, tours are only 30mins to only the main baptism part). Irena cooked us the best vegetarian dinner, and then an excellent breakfast the next morning, and was so kind. There is also tea, coffee and as many biscuits as you can eat provided! I can’t recommend highly enough!!

Cons: Nothing.

V 9/10

Romania 🇷🇴

De vis

Pros: Mic dejun excelent. Liniste, calm, totul a fost minunat. Multe multumiri domnului Ilias!

Cons: Am fi dorit sa servim si cina dar, din pacate, hotelul se inchidea pe perioada verii si mare parte din angajati plecaseră.

Samadeva 10/10

China 🇨🇳

充满恩典之地

Pros: 很感谢酒店经理和那位美丽的俄罗斯女士给我此生难忘的经历。我的司机迷路了，迟到的，经理一直警察办公室等我，不仅如此，他们耐心地带我参观整个极为寂静美丽的地方，耶稣受洗池和约旦河，整个酒店似乎只有我一个住客，我在圣地呆了很久，完成心愿，他又帮我介绍包车司机，价格很棒，司机也非常的友好，带我去了我想去的所有地方，接着又送我去机场。我想说的是，住一晚，几晚绝对是人生极为珍贵恩典的经历。我看到了约旦河对面的以色列，夕阳照耀着一切的和平

Natalia 10/10

Russia 🇷🇺

Pros: В этот отель мы приезжаем уже четвёртый раз. Безумно нравится месторасположение и отношение принимающей стороны к постояльцам. Очень вкусные завтраки и ужины, красивая территория, удобное место для парковки автомобиля.. В номере тепло и комфортно, всегда есть горячая вода. Обязательно вернёмся ещё.

Ziadmoutran 10/10

Canada 🇨🇦

I had an excellent stay at the Russian Pilgrim. Location is unique & calm. Staff is very respectful.

Pros: Excellent Breakfast, very generous and clean food.

Надя 10/10

Russia 🇷🇺

Душевно

Pros: Люди. Дружелюбная атмосфера. Уютно и по домашнему. Можно посетить литургию. Есть оборудованное место, где можно окунуться в Иордан. Моменты, на которые нужно обратить внимание (связаны с тем, что это приграничная территория): 1) Для въезда на своей (арендованной) машине необходимо получить пропуск в vizitor center и только потом ехать к пункту пропуска. Мы поехали сразу к пункту пропуска, пришлось возвращаться к vizitor center. Хотя все билеты у нас были оплачены. 2) Заезд до 16:00 3) За территорию резиденции нельзя выходить без сопровождающих 4) Поесть негде. Нас бесплатно покормили на ужин тем, что нашлось, хлеб, сыр, колбаса, овощи и т.д. Наверное, лучше что-то предусмотреть с собой

Cons: Слабый напор воды в душе Дороговато