Your biggest danger will be getting run over by the traffic. Jordan is very friendly to westerners. Try to go to Petra if you have time. The “Wow” factor is a solid ten. Also a trip to the Dead Sea is pretty cool.

Downtown Amman has a Roman Amphitheater that is pretty very interesting. I walk around downtown by myself (I’m a middle aged American white guy).

In short, don’t worry.

jordan is very safe and welcoming. i feel fine walking around by myself (young white girl), and if you know Arabic, it’s an extra security buffer.
downtown amman is great to be in, just walk around and go to all the little shops. abdali bus station has a friday market that’s really fun to look through as well. most of the touristy places are neat, petra, wadi rum especially, the dead sea, aqaba (don’t go in the summer if you can help it). if you’re into archaeology and like ruins, umm ar-rasas and kerak are fascinating. all of the crusader castles around are neat to look at, but sometimes start blending into each other. there’s some out of the way places that are really fun but take a day trip, like the hot springs at ma’in, or mukhawir.

Jordan has been open for the tourist business for years. Your physical safety is not an issue anywhere in the country except in the extreme North on the border with Syria and in the more remote areas. Your biggest problem will be the relentless pursuit of your dollar. You will be hassled and overcharged everywhere you go and for every purchase. Count your change and watch for every scam imaginable. That being said, Petra is one of the wonders of the world and organizing a driver to take you from Wadi Rum to Amman will be a trip that you shall never forget.

I’d say Jordan is a very safe place. There are a lot of Western tourists there, most with little to no Arabic language ability. Yes, there were 3 Western hotels that were hit by suicide bombers in 2005, but not much has happened since.
I think you can get into trouble when it comes to women, so I’d do your best to stay away, esp. if they’re covered. Some men can be very protective and suspicious.
Kids are also known to throw small rocks at people, including tourists. If you try to ride a bike, I’d expect it.
Also, be prepared to have people try to convert you to Islam. It’s best to say you’re Christian, which they’ll have some respect for.
Avoid discussion of Israel – as many are of Palestinian descent.
You’ll also be subjected to a lot of bad deals/prices if you don’t speak Arabic. But there are enough people that speak some English that you should be fine.

Pretty safe. If you are Jewish, I wouldn’t advise advertising it. Cabs should go between 1.50-3 dinar, and make sure the meter is running, otherwise the cabby might try to scam you.

I was told by the embassy to avoid the Palestinian refugee camps on the east side of Amman but everywhere else in the city is pretty safe.

I was caught more than a few times needing some basic colloquial Arabic to ask for prices, food, give directions, etc. Outside of the touristy places, English isn’t necessarily a safe bet.

As a blonde teenage girl, I felt pretty safe most of the time, even at night and alone.

I went to Jordan last year and felt safe the whole time I was there. In Aqaba I wandered off and couldn’t find my way back to the hotel but a very nice local woman helped me. The local people are really welcoming and friendly. Must see places to visit are Wadi Rum, Petra and the Dead Sea.

Hi, I was in Jordan this summer, just after everything kicked off in Lebanon. I found it to be a very safe place, especially for women travellers. Because it’s one of the more liberal middle eastern countries, it is less likely to get involved in conflicts within the area. Wear modest clothes and avoid expressing controversial political opinions and don’t insult the King and you will be fine. Amman is a lovely cosmopolitan city, with a large palestinian population which can cause some tensions. There have been bombings there in the past(near the amphitheatre i believe) but as there are bombings in western countries I feel you are little increased risk of being caught up in anything. It’s definitly advisable to keep up to date with the news while you are there so that you are aware if there are any rising tensions. You may be able to register with your embassy there if you are worried about tense political situations.

Sometimes the transport links are not that great, so there may be a bus that takes you soemwhere, but the one that takes you back may leave quite early. me and my friend ended up hitching back from the dead sea with a guy (which we were quite worried about at the time) but we ended up being taken to his family home , fed, forced to sing a duet of ‘I Will Always love You’ and asked to spend the night(which we did). This kind of hospitality is quite common and it is generally ok to accept it. i wouldn’t really advise hitching however! Of course if you feel uncomfortable with a situation, then trust your gut instinct and make your excuses. be a little more cautious at borders and don’t mention it if you have been to Israel.

If you go to Wadi Rum(I’d reccomend it), you can’t withdraw money there. Walking in the desert alone can be dangerous and if you plan to go far then take a guide.

The most likely ‘dangers’ you will encounter is being overcharged for things or having to fend of constant offers of hospitality and friendship! Enjoy your trip!