Title: Umm Qais Travel Guide: Best of Umm Qais, Irbid Governorate Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Umm Qais](https://expedia.co.uk/Umm-Qais-Hotels.d3000427061.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Umm Qais](https://expedia.co.uk/Umm-Qais-Holiday-Rentals.d3000427061.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Flights to Umm Qais](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Umm-Qais.d3000427061.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Umm Qais Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Umm-Qais.d3000427061.Car-Hire-Guide)[Umm Qais Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Umm-Qais.d3000427061.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Umm Qais Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![The ancient Roman city of Gadara is located in northwest Jordan near the town of Umm Qais. It is perched on a hilltop overlooking the Sea of Galilee. The Gospels of Matthew and Mark record an encounter between Jesus and a man possessed by a legion of demons. Jesus exorcises the demons, driving them into a nearby herd of pigs, which then run down into the sea and were drowned.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000427061/065d68ac-326d-4549-81b8-95188699023c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![The ancient Roman city of Gadara is located in northwest Jordan near the town of Umm Qais. It is perched on a hilltop overlooking the Sea of Galilee. The Gospels of Matthew and Mark record an encounter between Jesus and a man possessed by a legion of demons. Jesus exorcises the demons, driving them into a nearby herd of pigs, which then run down into the sea and were drowned.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000427061/065d68ac-326d-4549-81b8-95188699023c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Sunset in the archeological site ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000427061/f5a1bc8a-81cf-41bc-af03-5f75344b8cc9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Umm Qais Things to do ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2026/02/06/expedia-sale-2026-desktop-uk-fr-de.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1400&h=600&q=mediumHigh) ## The Annual Holiday Sale Members save up to 40% on hotels and holiday homes. Plan this year’s big trip and save. [Book now](https://expedia.co.uk/cheap-deals?rfrr=DX_SPRING_PROMO_3000427061) - Top hotels in Umm Qais - Top Holiday Rentals in Umm Qais ![AL-Bustan House & Umm Qais ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114610000/114607000/114606949/w994h664x0y8-91e6b177_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### AL-Bustan House & Umm Qais Umm Qais Umm Qais Irbid Fully refundable £72 9 Mar - 10 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this B&B in Umm Qais. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Umm Qais Ruins and Hamat Gader Hot Springs are located ... 8/10 Very Good! (1 review) Incorrect description only two bedrooms. The dinner and breakfast was great. Reviewed on 31 Aug 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=09%2F03%2F2026&endDate=10%2F03%2F2026&selected=114606949&PinnedHotelID=114606949&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000427061) ![Beit Al Baraka](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/29000000/28060000/28059500/28059489/31b3e968_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Beit Al Baraka Building 44, Al Mutanabbi street Umm Qais Irbid Governorate £116 3 Apr - 4 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this B&B in Umm Qais. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Umm Qais Ruins and Hamat Gader Hot Springs are located ... 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Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![Seleucia DaR Umm Qais](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119210000/119204100/119204039/5782bd22_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Seleucia DaR Umm Qais Umm Qais Irbid Governorate Stay at this holiday home in Umm Qais. Enjoy air conditioning. Popular attractions Umm Qais Ruins and Hamat Gader Hot Springs are located nearby. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Umm-Qais-Hotels-Seleucia-DaR-Umm-Qais.h119204039.Hotel-Information) ![Jordan umm qaies near to archaeological site big apartment second](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93100000/93097600/93097523/dfb9eb6b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Jordan umm qaies near to archaeological site big apartment second أم قيس محافظة إربد Stay at this apartment in Umm Qais. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities and balconies. Popular attractions Umm Qais Ruins and Hamat Gader Hot Springs are located ... [](https://expedia.co.uk/Umm-Qais-Hotels-Jordan-Umm-Qaies-Near-To-Archaeological-Site-Big-Apartment-Second.h93097523.Hotel-Information) ![Jordan EcoPark](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34610000/34603800/34603750/b16280b3_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Jordan EcoPark Shikh Hussien Area Waqqas Irbid Governorate Stay at this campsite in Waqqas. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Popular attraction Pella Museum is located nearby. 9/10 Wonderful! (13 reviews) Nice eco park. Near dam and waterfalls. Need car transportation. Best time to visit between Jan to April Reviewed on 8 Jun 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Waqqas-Hotels-Sharhabil-Bin-Hasnah-Ecopark.h34603750.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Umm Qais](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=3000427061&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. 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Additional terms may apply. ## Check Umm Qais hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=3000427061&startDate=2026-03-03&endDate=2026-03-04)[3 Mar - 4 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=3000427061&startDate=2026-03-03&endDate=2026-03-04) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=3000427061&startDate=2026-03-04&endDate=2026-03-05)[4 Mar - 5 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=3000427061&startDate=2026-03-04&endDate=2026-03-05) [This weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=3000427061&startDate=06%2F03%2F2026&endDate=08%2F03%2F2026)[6 Mar - 8 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=3000427061&startDate=06%2F03%2F2026&endDate=08%2F03%2F2026) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=3000427061&startDate=13%2F03%2F2026&endDate=15%2F03%2F2026)[13 Mar - 15 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=3000427061&startDate=13%2F03%2F2026&endDate=15%2F03%2F2026) ### Popular places to visit #### Umm Qais Ruins You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Umm Qais Ruins in Umm Qais. Wander the seaside or discover the area's hot springs. 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