57Red Sea Family Base
Aqaba
Jordan
Middle East & Africa
Flat beach resort town with modern hotels - limited public infrastructure but resort areas are excellent.
Best stroller: Compact beach-friendly
Jordan
Amman
45/100Seven Hills Gateway🌱 Limited data
Amman is built on hills but improving rapidly - gateway to Petra with growing family infrastructure.
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Bring your stroller
This city is stroller-friendly. Compact strollers work best.
Key Factors
- •Generally manageable
- •Compact stroller recommended
Watch Out For
⚠️Downtown Amman
Amman scores 45/100 on our stroller-friendliness scale. Below you'll find a full breakdown of terrain, transit accessibility, and family facilities — plus neighborhood-level tips and stroller vs. carrier advice for Amman.
📋 The Bottom Line
Amman sits on seven hills, creating natural challenges, but infrastructure is improving rapidly as Jordan develops its tourism sector. West Amman has much better facilities than East Amman. Jordanian hospitality is exceptional, and the city serves as the perfect gateway to Petra and other wonders. Modern areas are increasingly family-friendly.
Quick Facts
Overall Score45/100
Best StrollerCompact
Biggest ChallengeDowntown Amman
Data Quality🌱 Limited data
Gear Recommendations
- 🎒Compact stroller for improving infrastructure
- 🎒Carrier backup for hilly areas
- 🎒Heat protection essential
- 🎒Good brakes for hills
Amman Stroller Score Breakdown
Smooth Surfaces4/10
Uneven surfaces common
Flatness4/10
Noticeable hills in places
Public Transit4/10
Limited accessible options
Elevators & Ramps4/10
Elevators hit-or-miss
Family Facilities4/10
Basic facilities available
Space & Comfort4/10
Crowded in popular areas
Family Welcome8/10
Locals love kids!
Best & Worst Areas for Strollers in Amman
🟢 Where It's Easy ✓
- •West Amman - modern, better infrastructure
- •Abdali area - new development, accessible
- •Modern shopping centers - improving facilities
- •Airport area - modern
- •Some hotel districts - tourism focused
🟡 Where You'll Struggle ⚠
- •Downtown Amman - hilly, older infrastructure
- •East Amman - more traditional, challenging
- •Roman historical sites - ancient, steps
- •Traditional souk areas
🎒 When to Bring the Carrier 👶
- •Downtown area - hilly, crowded
- •Traditional markets
- •Roman Theatre area - ancient steps
- •Some residential hills
Tips from Parents Who Visited Amman
❌ What Parents Wish They'd Known
- ✕Downtown expecting flat terrain
- ✕Roman Theatre with stroller
- ✕Not experiencing incredible Jordanian hospitality
- ✕Missing Petra day trip opportunities
- ✕Underestimating hill challenges
⭐ Parent-Recommended Spots
- ★Jordan Museum - modern, accessible, excellent
- ★Rainbow Street - trendy, manageable
- ★Citadel - incredible views, some accessible areas
- ★Jordanian hospitality - exceptional warmth
- ★Petra day trips - world wonder, plan accessibility
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